Maya Encounter
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Travel Guide
Prepare for an adventure in this stunning destination with our travel guide.
Highlights
- Marvel at the coral reefs of Cozumel
- Hike ancient ruins at Tikal National Park
- Kayak the waters of the Rio Dulce
- Experience a Guatemalan homestay
- Age range
- 15 to 99 year olds
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Home-stay, Camping, Lodge
- Max Group Size
- 16
- Transportation
- Coach / Bus, Mini-coach, Ferry
Start in Playa del Carmen and end in Antigua!
With the in-depth cultural tour Maya Encounter, you have a 17 day tour package taking you from Playa del Carmen to Antigua and through
Playa del Carmen, Mexico and 9 other
destinations in Latin America.
Maya Encounter
is a small group tour that
includes
accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport.
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24 Reviews
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- RKrehmatWritten on February 2, 20184.0 - Goodwonderfull tourShow detailed ratings
Intrepid Travel commented on this reviewHi Rehmat, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We hope to see you on another trip again soon! Kind regards, Intrepid - DDDeborahWritten on January 29, 20185.0 - ExcellentOur trip with Erhard exceeded all expectations! His kind and easy manner created great chemistry among the group. We felt informed, supported, safe and exited about each adventure he led us through! A great trip!!!Show detailed ratings
- SFSavannahWritten on December 19, 20174.5 - ExcellentSuch an interesting tour! Good mix of culture, fun, relaxing and not too many travel days.Show detailed ratings
- NicoleWritten on March 15, 20134.5 - ExcellentFantastic tour guide, totally made our trip! David Reyes went out of his way to make our experience of Central America a fantastic one. I think my favourite part of the trip was snorkeling in Caye Caulker, and the Tikal Temples.Show detailed ratings
- RobWritten on October 26, 20124.5 - ExcellentAmazing trip. Our tour guide Juan Carlos was fantastic (probably the best tour guide I ever had). Would recommend the Mayan Encounter tour to anyone.Show detailed ratings
- AAnonymousWritten on December 26, 20104.0 - GoodReally enjoyable.
- AAnonymousWritten on December 6, 20105.0 - ExcellentA great way to see some highlights of central America, particularly Mayan history.
- AAnonymousWritten on November 19, 20105.0 - ExcellentExcellent trip - Ronnie was great!
- AAnonymousWritten on September 22, 20105.0 - ExcellentGreat! The group leader was very, very organised and professional.
- AAnonymousWritten on September 18, 20104.0 - GoodI had a great trip and thought Pedro did a good job!
Itinerary
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- Day 1: Playa del Carmen
- Day 2: Tulum
- Day 3: Tulum
- Day 4: Caye Caulker
- Day 5: Caye Caulker
- Day 6: Caye Caulker
- Day 7: San Ignacio
- Day 8: San Ignacio
- Day 9: Tikal
- Day 10: Rio Dulce
- Day 11: Rio Dulce
- Day 12: Antigua
- Day 13: Chichicastenango / San Jorge La Laguna
- Day 14: Panajachel
- Day 15: Antigua
- Day 16: Antigua
- Day 17: Antigua
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Questions & Answers
Here we have collected and answered the most frequently asked questions about this tour.
- May 1, 2017
Is the single supplement mandatory?
The single supplement is completely optional. You are not required to pay a single supplement to join the tour. The tour price advertised is based on a twin share basis, if you are a single traveller you will be roomed with a passenger of the same gender. The single supplement optional cost is if you would like your own room on the tour.
- May 1, 2016
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- Justine29th January 2018I think I got an awesome deal for exactly what I wanted! It was easy to navigate and book- quick responses from everyone who helped me.
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- SaturdayMay 26, 2018from Playa del Carmen17 DaysMondayJun 11, 2018to Antigua0 seats left$60USD $1,430Sold outSee similar tours on this date
- SaturdayJun 9, 2018from Playa del Carmen17 DaysMondayJun 25, 2018to Antigua0 seats left$58USD $1,387Sold outSee similar tours on this date
- SaturdayJun 23, 2018from Playa del Carmen17 DaysMondayJul 9, 2018to Antigua9 seats left$259$1,405-18%USD $1,146
- SaturdayJun 30, 2018from Playa del Carmen17 DaysMondayJul 16, 2018to Antigua9 seats left$215$1,575-14%USD $1,360
- TuesdayJul 3, 2018from Playa del Carmen17 DaysThursdayJul 19, 2018to Antigua6 seats left$215$1,575-14%USD $1,360
- SaturdayJul 7, 2018from Playa del Carmen17 DaysMondayJul 23, 2018to Antigua10+ seats left$290$1,575-18%USD $1,285
- SaturdayJul 14, 2018from Playa del Carmen17 DaysMondayJul 30, 2018to Antigua9 seats left$63USD $1,512
- TuesdayJul 17, 2018from Playa del Carmen17 DaysThursdayAug 2, 2018to Antigua10+ seats left$63USD $1,512
- SaturdayJul 21, 2018from Playa del Carmen17 DaysMondayAug 6, 2018to Antigua9 seats left$63USD $1,512
- SaturdayJul 28, 2018from Playa del Carmen17 DaysMondayAug 13, 2018to Antigua10+ seats left$139$1,575-9%USD $1,436
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About the countries
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- QuetzalGuatemala
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Visa
Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Vaccinations
These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid
- Recommended for Mexico, Belize and Guatemala. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A
- Recommended for Mexico, Belize and Guatemala. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B
- Recommended for Mexico, Belize and Guatemala. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Tuberculosis
- Recommended for Belize and Guatemala. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Yellow fever
- Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Belize. Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Guatemala. Ideally 10 days before travel.
Policies
- Location
- Playa del Carmen is the starting point and Antigua is the endpoint.
- Hold my space
- TourRadar can request Intrepid Travel to hold spaces for you for up to 48 hours without any credit card details.
- Deposit
- TourRadar only requires a deposit of $400 to confirm this Intrepid Travel booking. The remaining balance is then payable 60 days prior to the departure date. For any tour departing before 20 July 2018 the full payment of $1,146 is necessary.
- Cancellation policy
- No additional cancellation fees! You can cancel the tour up to 60 days prior to the departure date and you will not need to pay the full amount of $1146 for Maya Encounter, but the deposit of $400 is non-refundable.
- Credit Cards
- The following cards are accepted for Intrepid Travel tours: Visa - Master Card - American Express
Destinations
Covering a total distance of approx 1,178 km.
- Playa del Carmen (Mexico)
- 61 km
- Tulum (Mexico)
- 281 km
- Caye Caulker (Belize)
- 129 km
- San Ignacio (Belize)
- 90 km
- Flores (Guatemala)
- 44 km
- Tikal (Guatemala)
- 186 km
- Rio Dulce (Guatemala)
- 223 km
- Antigua (Guatemala)
- 59 km
- Chichicastenango (Guatemala)
- 23 km
- Panajachel (Guatemala)
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