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Maya Encounter (17 Days)

17 days
From Playa del Carmen to Guatemala City
4.5
43 traveler reviews

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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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
Ages 15+
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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

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Playa del Carmen
  2. Day 2 Playa del Carmen
  3. Day 3 Chetumal
  4. Day 4 Caye Caulker
  5. Day 5 Caye Caulker
  6. Day 6 Caye Caulker
  7. Day 7 San Ignacio
  8. Day 8 San Ignacio
  9. Day 9 Tikal National Park
  10. Day 10 Rio Dulce
  11. Day 11 Rio Dulce
  12. Day 12 Antigua
  13. Day 13 Panajachel
  14. Day 14 San Juan La Laguna
  15. Day 15 Antigua
  16. Day 16 Antigua
  17. Day 17 Antigua
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876

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5 to 99 years old

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  • Accommodation
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  • Maya Encounter  (17 Days) reviewer 1
    · February 17th, 2025
    Well-organized tour. The hotels, activities and...
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    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... Show more
    Trip date: January 2025
  • WD
    · February 28th, 2024
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    Eine hochintensive, vielfältige Erfahrung.
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for your review, Werner. We hope that you found the experience rewarding, and we hope to see you again. Danke!
    Trip date: February 2024
  • Maya Encounter  (17 Days) reviewer 3
    · March 14th, 2023
    Central America is never easy but Jorge did a...
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    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!
    Trip date: February 2023
  • EK
    · February 11th, 2023
    Excellent trip, great mix of activities and a...
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Hi Elizabeth! Thank you for the kind words. We look forward to having you on a new tour with us in the future :)
    Trip date: January 2023
  • Maya Encounter  (17 Days) reviewer 5
    · March 11th, 2020
    Itinerary and its execution was fabulous
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Thanks so much Margaret!
    Trip date: January 2020
  • Maya Encounter  (17 Days) reviewer 6
    · November 20th, 2019
    Overall great tour! our guide was very informative and had loads of suggestions of what do and see in each place we visited.
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    Trip date: November 2019
  • MC
    · November 15th, 2019
    The group was not cohesive and disagreements spoiled some experiences.
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    Trip date: October 2019
  • Maya Encounter  (17 Days) reviewer 8
    · October 21st, 2019
    The tour leader Sofi MADE the tour. Absolutely dedicated to her job and passengers
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    Trip date: September 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    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 Intrepid
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    Trip date: December 2018
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    · September 18th, 2019
    The opportunity to meet fellow travellers and the experiences offered
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    Trip date: December 2018

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    Ian

    Asked on November 26th, 2025

    What I'm asking is.. If I book an Intrepid Tour via TourRadar and pay the deposit there. I still have an outstanding balance to settle before the tour starts. Obviously I have £200 in credit with Intrepid, so cant I just use this credit to pay off some of the outstanding balance that I will still owe?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten November 2025

      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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    Amelia

    Asked on September 29th, 2025

    Is this tour still available to start on the 4th October? My son is currently in Peru and needs to make a quick decision on his next travel steps. He is very keen to join this tour.

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten 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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    Jerry

    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 TravelOperatorWritten 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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    want to know more about single/travelling together/family/nationality

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten 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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    Annette

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    Is this customizable and private?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten July 2025

      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 TravelOperatorWritten 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

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      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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    Can dietary restrictions be accommodated on this tour?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten March 2025

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

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    Tina

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    Is transport from the airport to the hotel provided?

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

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      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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      A single supplement fee is applicable if you prefer a private room to yourself; the availability and exact fee need to be confirmed with the tour operator.

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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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