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Maya Encounter

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From Playa del Carmen to Antigua
4.5 (43 reviews)
  • Brightly colored woven textiles with intricate designs.
  • Large ancient pyramid structure against a cloudy sky.
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    Mariana•traveled in February5.0
  • A variety of colorful dishes and ingredients in bowls.
  • Sunset over calm water with silhouetted boats.
  • Man cycling on a street with colorful colonial buildings.
  • Water lilies and trees on a lake.
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Playa del Carmen

    Playa del Carmen

    Optional Activities

    • Snorkelling in cenotes
    • Stroll along white sand beaches
    • Reef diving on Cozumel
    • Cocktails and tacos with fellow travelers
    Landmarks
    Cozumel
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  2. Day 2

    Playa del Carmen

    Playa del Carmen

    Included Activities

    • Visit Cenote Azul and swim/dive/snorkel

    Optional Activities

    • Reef diving and underwater wildlife spotting
    • Day trip to Tulum for beaches and Maya ruins
    Landmarks
    Cenote Azul
    Tulum
  3. Day 3

    Playa del Carmen - Bacalar - Chetumal

    Playa del Carmen - Bacalar - Chetumal
    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Lake of Seven Colours in Bacalar
    • Lunch in Bacalar

    Optional Activities

    • Boat tour of Lake of Seven Colours
    Landmarks
    Lake of Seven Colours
  4. Day 4

    Chetumal - Belize City - Caye Caulker

    Chetumal - Belize City - Caye Caulker

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led orientation walk of Caye Caulker
    Landmarks
    Caye Caulker
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  5. Day 5

    Caye Caulker

    Caye Caulker

    Optional Activities

    • Snorkelling at local coral reef
    • Visit to Hol Chan Marine Reserve
    • Manatee spotting
    Landmarks
    Hol Chan Marine Reserve
  6. Day 6

    Caye Caulker

    Caye Caulker

    Included Activities

    • Cooking class with local family

    Optional Activities

    • Beach swimming
    • Bicycle rental for island exploration
    • Belizean seafood dinner at outdoor restaurants
  7. Day 7

    Caye Caulker - Belize City - San Ignacio

    Caye Caulker - Belize City - San Ignacio

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led walking tour of San Ignacio and Santa Elena

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner with local Maya cuisine
    Landmarks
    San Ignacio
    Santa Elena
  8. Day 8

    San Ignacio

    San Ignacio

    Optional Activities

    • Day trip to Xunantunich Maya ruins
    • Actun Tunichil Muknal cave exploration
    • Mountain Pine Ridge cave visit
    • Santa Elena barbecue dinner
    Landmarks
    Xunantunich
    Actun Tunichil Muknal
    Mountain Pine Ridge
  9. Day 9

    San Ignacio - Tikal National Park

    San Ignacio - Tikal National Park

    Included Activities

    • Tikal National Park archaeological site visit with guide

    Optional Activities

    • Climb to top of temples for canopy views and bird spotting
    Landmarks
    Tikal National Park
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  10. Day 10

    Tikal National Park - Flores - Rio Dulce

    Tikal National Park - Flores - Rio Dulce
    Meals
    Breakfast (In a local restaurant in Flores)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast in Flores
    • Leader-led orientation walk in Flores

    Optional Activities

    • Informal Spanish lesson with leader
    • Jungle walk to town
    Landmarks
    Flores
    Rio Dulce
  11. Day 11

    Rio Dulce - Livingston - Rio Dulce

    Rio Dulce - Livingston - Rio Dulce

    Included Activities

    • Boat trip to Livingston
    • Leader-led orientation walk in Livingston
    • Garifuna dance class
    Landmarks
    Livingston
  12. Day 12

    Rio Dulce - Antigua

    Rio Dulce - Antigua

    Optional Activities

    • Final group dinner
    Landmarks
    Antigua
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  13. Day 13

    Antigua

    Antigua
    Landmarks
    Antigua

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Response rate
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Traveler Moments

  • Two people wearing sunglasses near a body of water.
  • Large ancient pyramid structure against a cloudy sky.
  • Person holding a lit candle placed on a lime.

Traveler Reviews

4.5
Overall rating based on 43 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.5
  • Transport
    4.1
  • Guide
    4.3
  • Accommodation
    3.8
  • Food
    4.1
  • Tour Operator
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  • Mariana
    Mariana5.0•February 2025
    Well-organized tour. The hotels, activities and meals included was also very good in general. I would add an extra...
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    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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  • Matthew
    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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  • Margaret
    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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  • Monique
    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
  • Anne
    Anne5.0•October 2019
    The tour leader Sofi MADE the tour. Absolutely dedicated to her job and passengers
    • Maya Encounter customer review photo
    • Two people wearing sunglasses near a body of water.
    • Person holding a lit candle placed on a lime.
    • Large ancient pyramid structure against a cloudy sky.
    • Maya Encounter customer review photo
    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...
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    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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    Could you please advise on the best airports for travelers to arrive and depart from?

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      Can you provide the price for a triple room if the travelers add a third person?

    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2026

      We are able to arrnage transfers for an additional cost. Arrival transfer from Cancun airport (CUN) would be CAD 145 and departure to Guatemala Airport (GUA) would be CAD 93.

    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2026

      We are able to arrnage transfers for an additional cost. Arrival transfer from Cancun airport (CUN) would be CAD 145 and departure to Guatemala Airport (GUA) would be CAD 93.

    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2026

      We will need to check the availability of a triple room from our local team as it is subject to availability.

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      I understand your concern, but unfortunately any Intrepid booking credit cannot be combined with Tour radar bookings. Your credit of GBP 200 in booking 6803771 can only be used as a deposit for a future direct booking with Intrepid only- this cannot be used as a partial payment for Intrepid trips or tour radar tour.

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written September 2025

      Unfortunately, the 4 October 2025 departure is now closed for bookings. If your son is flexible, I'd be happy to check alternative upcoming departure dates for this tour. Please let me know, and I can share the available options.

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    Asked on August 21st, 2025

    I am interested in tours in Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize. Could you please provide more details about the inclusions, exclusions, and the itinerary for this adventure?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2025

      We are excited to start the planning phase with you. Meals include 5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner. Transport includes private vehicle, public bus, taxi, shared boat, ferry. Accommodation is hotel (13 nights), lodge (2 nights), homestay (1 night). We are pleased to offer a complimentary hold on the trip for 48 hours, after which a deposit of 400 is required to confirm your space.

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2025

      For the November 25th departure, we currently have 9 travellers confirmed. The group is made up of travellers from a mix of nationalities, and the age range is between 20s and 60s—a nice, diverse group!

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      This is a pre-designed group trip, so unfortunately, it is not customizable or private.

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      do you offer private and customizable tours

    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2025

      We do offer private tours, however, they require a minimum of 4 travelers. As such, we kindly recommend joining a suitable group tour instead.

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      do you have private customizable tours

    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2025

      As previously mentioned, our private tours do require a minimum of 4 travelers. Since this requirement isn't met, we kindly recommend joining a suitable group tour instead.

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    Asked on March 4th, 2025

    Can dietary restrictions be accommodated on this tour?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2025

      Yes, dietary restrictions can generally be accommodated with advance notice to the tour operator.

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2025

      Yes, transfers from the airport to the hotel at the start of your trip can be arranged at an additional cost.

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    Asked on January 30th, 2025

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2025

      Transportation between tour locations is organized and included within the tour. You do not need to arrange separate transportation.

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2025

      A range of optional activities will be available depending on the tour destination, including cultural visits, hiking excursions, and water sports.

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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada you will need an adaptor for types G, I. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for types A, B, I. As a traveler from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types A, B, G. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types A, B, G, I.

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Belize.Guatemala.Mexico. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Belize.Guatemala.Mexico. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Belize.Guatemala. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Belize.Guatemala.Mexico. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Belize Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for and Guatemala. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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