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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Operator: G Adventures
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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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 10 - 16
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Playa del Carmen
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Nautilus)
Included Activities
- Meet Your CEO and Group
Day 2
Playa del Carmen to Mérida
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Santa Lucia by Kavia)
Included Activities
- Chichen Itza Guided Tour
- Orientation With CEO
Landmarks
Chichen Itza
Day 3
Mérida
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Santa Lucia by Kavia)
Optional Activities
- Cenote Visit (60-70 USD per person)
- Anthropology Museum Visit (55 MXN per person)
- Uxmal Ruins Visit (70-110 USD per person)
- Day Trip to Progreso Beach (4 USD per person)
- PUUC Route
- Bird-watching
Landmarks
Uxmal
Day 4
Mérida to Palenque
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Maya Tulipanes)
Day 5
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
Day 6
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
Accommodation
Hotel (Baron de las Casas)
Optional Activities
- Indigenous Villages Tour (30 USD per person)
- Sumidero Canyon (40 USD per person)
- Lagunas de Montebello Visit (30 USD per person)
Day 8
San Cristóbal de Las Casas to Panajachel
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Chinimaya)
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (Mexico - Guatemala)
Day 9
Panajachel to San Juan La Laguna
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Home-stay (Rupalaj Kistalin Posada Homestay)
Included Activities
- San Juan La Laguna Village Visit
- Posadas Mayas Homestay
Day 10
San Juan La Laguna to Antigua
Accommodation
Hotel (Posada Los Bucaros), Hotel (Hotel Bucaros Express)
Included Activities
- Orientation With CEO
Optional Activities
- City Tour
- Salsa Lesson (10 USD per person)
- Guatemalan Cooking Class
- Massage (30-60 USD per person)
- Bike Rental - Hills Ride
- Macadamia Nut Farm Visit
- Nearby Villages Visit
- Finca Valhalla Visit (5-10 USD per person)
- Elizabeth Bell Walking Tour (25 USD per person)
- ChocoMuseo Tour and Workshop (24 USD per person)
Day 11
Antigua

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Chichen Itza

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Uxmal

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Palenque

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Hotel Nautilus
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Hotel Maya Tulipanes
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Days 4, 5
Baron de las Casas
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Days 6, 7
Hotel Chinimaya
Hotel
day 8
Rupalaj Kistalin Posada Homestay
Home-stay
day 9
Posada Los Bucaros
Hotel
day 10
Hotel Bucaros Express
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day 10

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Traveler Reviews

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

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Dennis
March 20th, 2023
5
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
Traveled in March 2023
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Hi Dennis, Very helpful feedback; thanks so much. And I agree, Mexico and Guatemala are magical.
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Vicki Walker
September 6th, 2022
5
Fabulous experience with an excellent CEO and a great bunch of fellow travellers.
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Brian Smales
June 14th, 2022
5
This was an extremely interesting and rewarding experience. My knowledge of Mayan civilisation has been expanded, and...
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Jung
December 27th, 2019
4
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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Christine
December 16th, 2019
5
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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Timothy S
August 26th, 2018
5
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
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Andrea G
October 19th, 2018
5
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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Traveled in October 2018
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Yvonne B
August 24th, 2018
5
ease of booking range of trips reliability quality of the CEO's ethical travel
Traveled in August 2018
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Rebecca F
October 28th, 2018
5
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
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Lindsie N
October 28th, 2018
5
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?
Tour Details
- 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.
Accommodation
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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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