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Maya Encounter (7 destinations)

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From Playa del Carmen to Antigua

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Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 16
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Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen
Optional Activities
- Snorkelling in cenotes (freshwater rock pools)
- Strolling along white sand beaches
- Reef diving on Cozumel
Day 2
Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen
Included Activities
- Cenote Azul visit and swim/dive/snorkel
Optional Activities
- Underwater activities with reef exploration (rays, moray eels, turtles)
- Day trip to Tulum archaeological site and beaches
Landmarks
Cenote Azul
Tulum Archaeological Site
Day 3
Playa del Carmen to Chetumal
Playa del Carmen to Chetumal
Meals
Lunch
Included Activities
- Lake of Seven Colours at Bacalar - relaxation time
- Beach club entry at Bacalar
Optional Activities
- Boat tour of Lake of Seven Colours
Landmarks
Lake of Seven Colours
Bacalar
Day 4
Chetumal to Caye Caulker
Chetumal to Caye Caulker
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk of Caye Caulker
Landmarks
Caye Caulker
Day 5
Caye Caulker
Caye Caulker
Optional Activities
- Snorkelling at colourful coral reef
- Day trip to Hol Chan Marine Reserve (world's second-longest coral reef)
- Manatee spotting
- Beach exploration and relaxation
Landmarks
Hol Chan Marine Reserve
Day 6
Caye Caulker
Caye Caulker
Included Activities
- Cooking class with local family - Belizean meal preparation
Optional Activities
- Beach swimming
- Bicycle rental and island exploration
- Fresh Belizean seafood dining
- Lobster dinner (seasonal)
Day 7
Caye Caulker to San Ignacio
Caye Caulker to San Ignacio
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk of San Ignacio and Santa Elena
Landmarks
Santa Elena
Day 8
San Ignacio
San Ignacio
Optional Activities
- Xunantunich archaeological site with hand-cranked ferry crossing
- Actun Tunichil Muknal cave tour - Wade and hike through cool waters to find ceramic pots and crystallised skeletons
- Mountain Pine Ridge cave exploration
- Barbecue dinner at Santa Elena stalls
Landmarks
Xunantunich
Actun Tunichil Muknal
Mountain Pine Ridge
Day 9
San Ignacio to Tikal National Park
San Ignacio to Tikal National Park
Included Activities
- Tikal National Park archaeological site - Entrance fee, guide and transport
Landmarks
Tikal National Park
Day 10
Tikal to Rio Dulce
Tikal to Rio Dulce
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast in a local restaurant in Flores)
Optional Activities
- Informal Spanish lesson with leader
Landmarks
Flores
Day 11
Rio Dulce to Livingston
Rio Dulce to Livingston
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- River boat trip to Livingston
- Garifuna dance class with locals
- Orientation walk of Livingston
Landmarks
Livingston
Day 12
Rio Dulce to Antigua
Rio Dulce to Antigua
Optional Activities
- Final group dinner with fellow travellers
Landmarks
Antigua
Day 13
Antigua
Antigua

Landmarks
Cenote Azul
Tulum Archaeological Site

Landmarks
Lake of Seven Colours
Bacalar

Landmarks
Caye Caulker

Landmarks
Hol Chan Marine Reserve

Landmarks
Santa Elena

Landmarks
Xunantunich
Actun Tunichil Muknal
Mountain Pine Ridge

Landmarks
Tikal National Park

Landmarks
Flores

Landmarks
Livingston

Landmarks
Antigua

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4.5

Overall rating based on 43 Reviews

Itinerary
4.5
Transport
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Guide
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Accommodation
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Food
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Tour Operator
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Mariana5.0•February 2025
Well-organized tour. The hotels, activities and meals included was also very good in general. I would add an extra...
Well-organized tour. The hotels, activities and meals included was also very good in general. I would add an extra day in San Ignacio (Belize), especially for those interested in exploring Mayan ruins, and I think it would be interesting if we had the option to start the tour in this country instead of Mexico. I liked Intrepid's approach to reducing ecological impacts and also offering a homestay in Guatemala, contributing to the development of a local community and helping us have a more immersive experience in the country.Show more
Traveled in January 2025
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
Thank you for your review, Mariana! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your travels on our Maya Encounter trip. It's our goal to provide thoughtfully-planned and culturally enriching experiences, and it's wonderful to know you appreciated many aspects of your journey. Thank you as well for your suggestion to add an extra day in San Ignacio; we're constantly reviewing and improving our itineraries, so we'll be sure to pass your comments on for consideration. Thank you once again for your feedback, and we hope to welcome you on another trip in the future!
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Werner4.0•February 2024
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Eine hochintensive, vielfältige Erfahrung.
Traveled in February 2024
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
Thank you for your review, Werner. We hope that you found the experience rewarding, and we hope to see you again. Danke!
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Matthew5.0•March 2023
Central America is never easy but Jorge did a great job of adjusting logistical plans when the unforeseen happened....
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Traveled in February 2023
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Hi Matthew - thanks so much for sharing your experience! We're so happy to hear you felt welcomed and fulfilled on this adventure. Hope you will join us again soon!
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Elizabeth5.0•February 2023
Excellent trip, great mix of activities and a superb tour leader
Traveled in January 2023
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
Hi Elizabeth! Thank you for the kind words. We look forward to having you on a new tour with us in the future :)
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Margaret5.0•March 2020
Itinerary and its execution was fabulous
Traveled in January 2020
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Thanks so much Margaret!
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Monique4.0•November 2019
Overall great tour! our guide was very informative and had loads of suggestions of what do and see in each place we...
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Traveled in November 2019
Marcia3.0•November 2019
The group was not cohesive and disagreements spoiled some experiences.
Traveled in October 2019
Anne5.0•October 2019
The tour leader Sofi MADE the tour. Absolutely dedicated to her job and passengers
Traveled in September 2019
Gillian4.8•September 2019
Veryvaried trip so lots of different adventures. Very well organised and enough time spent in each place. Special...
Veryvaried trip so lots of different adventures. Very well organised and enough time spent in each place. Special mention to TANIA ROBLES our tour guide. She was very helpful and went out of her way to assist in the group's varied requests. Tania also helped me when I had trouble getting home due to visa issue. Thankfully she was still in Antigua but not working but she was an angel in getting me flights etc. Can't wait for next trip. Well done IntrepidShow more
Traveled in December 2018
Darelle4.2•September 2019
The opportunity to meet fellow travellers and the experiences offered
Traveled in December 2018

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