is it possible to join this tour half way from Planeque or San Cristobal?

Yes, it is definitely possible to join the tour part way through, however there would be no discount or reduction in price as it would be seen as a forfeit of the services. You would also be responsible for meeting up with the group on your own and at your own expense.

If I book the Mayan trail tour do I have to do the home stay? Can I stay in a hotel in Panajachel and wait until the next day and meet up with the tour group to go to Antigua.

It is possible for you to book your own accommodation for that night and stay in a separate hotel, but it would be up to you to rejoin the group the next morning and at your extra expense. The homestay will be in the community of San Juan La Laguna, so you would also need to stay here.

I am a solo female traveler, so my question and concern is about food. Where can I eat? I don't like going alone in restaurants, or just wasting travel time looking for breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip.

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Mayan Trail

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The sights were awesome, plenty of optional extras to choose from, hotels were good and heaps of good food options.
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Nautilus)
Included Activities
- Meet Your CEO and Group
Day 2
Playa del Carmen to Mérida
Playa del Carmen to Mérida
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Santa Lucia by Kavia)
Included Activities
- Chichén Itzá Guided Tour
- Orientation With CEO
Landmarks
Chichén Itzá
Day 3
Mérida
Mérida
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Santa Lucia by Kavia)
Optional Activities
- Visit Uxmal Ruins (70-110 USD per person)
- Cenote Visit in Cuzamá (60-70 USD per person)
- Anthropology Museum Visit (55 MXN per person)
- Day Trip to Progreso Beach (4 USD per person)
Landmarks
Uxmal
Day 4
Mérida to Palenque
Mérida to Palenque
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Maya Tulipanes)
Day 5
Palenque
Palenque
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Maya Tulipanes)
Included Activities
- Palenque Ruins Guided Tour
- Roberto Barrios Waterfalls
Optional Activities
- Jungle Trail Hike (25 USD per person)
Landmarks
Palenque
Roberto Barrios Waterfall
Day 6
Palenque to San Cristóbal de Las Casas
Palenque to San Cristóbal de Las Casas
Accommodation
Hotel (Baron de las Casas)
Included Activities
- Orientation With CEO
Day 7
San Cristóbal de Las Casas
San Cristóbal de Las Casas
Accommodation
Hotel (Baron de las Casas)
Included Activities
- San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán Indigenous Villages Tour
Optional Activities
- Lagunas de Montebello Visit (30 USD per person)
- Sumidero Canyon (40 USD per person)
Landmarks
Chamula
Zinacantán
Day 8
San Cristóbal de Las Casas to Panajachel
San Cristóbal de Las Casas to Panajachel
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Chinimaya)
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (Mexico - Guatemala)
Landmarks
Lake Atitlán
Day 9
Panajachel
Panajachel
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Chinimaya)
Included Activities
- San Juan La Laguna Village Visit
Landmarks
San Juan La Laguna
Day 10
Antigua
Antigua
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Bucaros Express)
Included Activities
- Orientation walk with CEO
Optional Activities
- City tour
- Salsa dancing classes
- Guatemalan cooking class
- Massage
- Bike rental and ride through the hills
- Macadamia nut farm visit
- Visit nearby villages
- Finca Valhalla Visit (5-10USD per person)
- Elizabeth Bell Walking Tour (25USD per person)
- ChocoMuseo Tour and Workshop (24USD per person)
- Salsa Lesson (10USD per person)
- Massage (30-60USD per person)
- Night out in town
Landmarks
Antigua
Day 11
Antigua
Antigua

Landmarks
Chichén Itzá

Landmarks
Uxmal

Landmarks
Palenque
Roberto Barrios Waterfall

Landmarks
Chamula
Zinacantán

Landmarks
Lake Atitlán

Landmarks
San Juan La Laguna

Landmarks
Antigua

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Hotel Nautilus
Hotel
day 1
Hotel Santa Lucia by Kavia
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Hotel Maya Tulipanes
Hotel
Days 4, 5
Baron de las Casas
Hotel
Days 6, 7
Hotel Chinimaya
Hotel
Days 8, 9
Hotel Bucaros Express
Hotel
day 10

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4.8

Overall rating based on 18 Reviews

Itinerary
4.8
Transport
4.4
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.3
Food
4.0
Tour Operator
4.7

Dennis5.0•March 2023
Although I'm rating it 5 stars this trip isn't perfect. Things I didn't like: about 30% of the trip you spend on...
Although I'm rating it 5 stars this trip isn't perfect. Things I didn't like: about 30% of the trip you spend on the road and at times it's just dreadful, especially when you got food poisoning from eating things from the local market the day before and have to be on the bus for the next 13 hours. So be prepared for that. Also few hotels were just meh. Things I liked: both Mexico and Guatemala are magical (nature, food, people, architecture etc.) Highly recommend to take all the optional activities G offers, except maybe a cooking class and salsa dancing, unless you are really into it (in my opinion not worth the money paid.) Also, I had a first class guide (@G they are called Chief Experience Officers) Kevin, who is just a wonderful human. It felt at times that I wasn't on the tour, but we all visited our old buddy who just showed us around town.Show more
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Hi Dennis, Very helpful feedback; thanks so much. And I agree, Mexico and Guatemala are magical.
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Vicki5.0•September 2022
Fabulous experience with an excellent CEO and a great bunch of fellow travellers.
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Brian5.0•June 2022
This was an extremely interesting and rewarding experience. My knowledge of Mayan civilisation has been expanded, and...
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Jung4.0•December 2019
This was my first trip with G Adventures and I wasn't sure what to expect. Everything went well and the CEO was very...
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Christine5.0•December 2019
We loved this tour. Our Gadventures CEO Christiane was fantastic, the sights were awesome, plenty of optional extras...
We loved this tour. Our Gadventures CEO Christiane was fantastic, the sights were awesome, plenty of optional extras to choose from, hotels were good and heaps of good food options. Only things we would want to change was to have one more day in Palenque as we felt a bit rushed trying to squeeze everything into one day and would have liked to see the town while we were there or had time to relax in the pool at the hotel. In a couple of hotels the water pressure was low and it took forever for the hot water to warm up but I guess you have to expect that in Mexico & Guatemala.Show more
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Timothy5.0•August 2018
Because the guide explains the culture, food and political history and brings the country to life. You are less of a...
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Traveled in August 2018
Andrea5.0•October 2018
you see places you would never see on your own and enjoy things (e.g. planterra project) you wouldn't be able to do...
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Yvonne5.0•August 2018
ease of booking range of trips reliability quality of the CEO's ethical travel
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Rebecca5.0•October 2018
Great mix of Mayan history and sites with opportunity to take in the sites and relax. Don't feel pressured to to...
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Traveled in October 2018
Lindsie5.0•October 2018
Depending on who asks, I'd have to warn them about how active the tour is. It's not just bussing up to tourist sites...
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Traveled in October 2018

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Gail
Asked on June 27th, 2024
is it possible to join this tour half way from Planeque or San Cristobal?
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- G AdventuresOperator•Written June 2024
  Yes, it is definitely possible to join the tour part way through, however there would be no discount or reduction in price as it would be seen as a forfeit of the services. You would also be responsible for meeting up with the group on your own and at your own expense.
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  Gail
  Traveler•Written June 2024
  is it possible to get a single supplement at least? I'm skipping almost 50% of the tour :)
- G AdventuresOperator•Written June 2024
  This departure date of July 7 is showing the single supplements as sold out, this is something we'd need to request with our local office once you proceed with a booking.
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Georgia
Asked on November 23rd, 2023
If I book the Mayan trail tour do I have to do the home stay? Can I stay in a hotel in Panajachel and wait until the next day and meet up with the tour group to go to Antigua.
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- G AdventuresOperator•Written November 2023
  It is possible for you to book your own accommodation for that night and stay in a separate hotel, but it would be up to you to rejoin the group the next morning and at your extra expense. The homestay will be in the community of San Juan La Laguna, so you would also need to stay here.
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  Georgia
  Traveler•Written November 2023
  Is the group coming back off the boat from the same place they leave from? Where is it we would need to meet the group?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written November 2023
  If you wanted to leave the group for a night this is something we would request when you were holding a space (before booking you can hold a space for 48hrs) to check on logistics.
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Jonathan
Asked on November 22nd, 2023
I am a solo female traveler, so my question and concern is about food. Where can I eat? I don't like going alone in restaurants, or just wasting travel time looking for breakfast, lunch, dinner.
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- G AdventuresOperator•Written November 2023
  Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip.

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