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Central America Intro

18 days
From Playa del Carmen to Antigua
5.0
27 traveler reviews
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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 22
Ages 18-39
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Highlights

  • Explore the ancient ruins of Chichén Itzá
  • Swim in the crystal-clear cenote waters
  • Sail into the sunset on Bacalar's lagoon
  • Snorkel in Hol Chan Marine Reserve
  • Hike to the summit of Acatenango Volcano

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 ARRIVE IN PLAYA DEL CARMEN
  2. Day 2 CHICHÉN ITZÁ & CENOTES
  3. Day 3 TULUM RUINS & BEACHES
  4. Day 4 BOAT TRIP ON THE LAGOON
  5. Day 5 WELCOME TO BELIZE!
  6. Day 6 HOL CHAN MARINE RESERVE SNORKELLING TRIP
  7. Day 7 CAYE CAULKER BEACH DAY
  8. Day 8 ARRIVE IN GUATEMALA!
  9. Day 9 EXPLORE ANCIENT TIKAL
  10. Day 10 CANDELARIA CAVES & GUATEMALA HIGHLANDS
  11. Day 11 SEMUC CHAMPEY, TUBING & LOCAL LUNCH
  12. Day 12 CHICHICASTENANGO & LAKE ATITLÁN
  13. Day 13 SAN MARCOS & SAN JUAN HOMESTAY
  14. Day 14 MAYAN FACE SUNRISE HIKE & ANTIGUA
  15. Day 15 ANTIGUA
  16. Day 16 VOLCANO ACATENANGO or CHOCOLATE MAKING EXPERIENCE*
  17. Day 17 ANTIGUA
  18. Day 18 CHECKOUT & ONWARD TRAVEL
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  • MG
    · November 13th, 2025
    Emilliano was an amazing tour leader. He was full of energy, and continually maintained the vibe of the whole group. He was able to interact with the wider group but also made time to connect with individual members. He was really informed about all the locations history/ cultures. He really encouraged me to try new things and supported me through my scuba diving fears. Emi really made the trip for me! He made everything easy and I would love to book a trip with him again.
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    Hello Moneera, Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re so glad you enjoyed your Central America Intro and that Emiliano’s energy, support, and knowledge helped make the trip so memorable for you. Kind regards, The INTRO Travel Team
    Trip date: October 2025
  • S
    · November 12th, 2025
    Emiliano is a fantastic tour group leader! During my Intro trip, he created a fun, welcoming and supportive atmosphere and made the effort to get to know every participant on the tour. He is very organised, well prepared and super responsive/clear with communication which has helped everything run smoothly. It is clear he is passionate about his job and the activities on the tour and encourages everyone to get involved. Great experience overall!
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    Hello Shanie! Thank you for taking the time to share this. It’s wonderful to hear you had such a great experience on your Central America Intro and that Emiliano’s energy, organisation, and support made such a difference throughout the trip. Kind... Show more
    Trip date: October 2025
  • Central America Intro reviewer 3
    · November 12th, 2025
    This was my first group trip, but Emiliano really set the bar high for what an excellent tour guide should be! He’s incredibly warm-hearted and genuinely dedicated to making sure everyone has a perfect experience. Emiliano is very considerate of everyone, even though our group was large. He’s also funny, approachable, and easy to talk to. Everything on our trip went so smoothly, which shows his excellent coordination skills! It was truly wonderful to have Emiliano as our guide, and I’d recommend him any day!
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    INTRO Travel commented on this review
    Hello Olli, Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re so glad you enjoyed your Central America Intro and that Emiliano helped make your first group trip feel smooth, welcoming, and memorable. Kind regards, The INTRO Travel Team
    Trip date: October 2025
  • Central America Intro reviewer 4
    · November 12th, 2025
    Emiliano is my favorite tour guide I’ve ever had. I wish he could always be my tour guide in the future too. He has a heart of gold, and it’s clear that he does his work with full love and passion. He is genuine, truly helpful, considerate, and inspiring. I appreciate him a lot, and he helped me with everything I ever needed.
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    INTRO Travel commented on this review
    Hey Essi, Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re so glad you enjoyed your Central America Intro and that Emiliano made such a meaningful impact throughout your trip. Kind regards, The INTRO Travel Team
    Trip date: October 2025
  • GB
    · October 12th, 2025
    Couldn’t have done anything better. Thanks for making the trip epic. Everyone had a great time! You’re the best
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    INTRO Travel commented on this review
    Thanks so much for your review, Georgie. We’re so happy to hear you had such an epic time in Central America and that the whole group enjoyed the experience. Your kind words mean a lot to the team. Kind regards, The INTRO Travel Team
    Trip date: September 2025
  • OL
    · October 9th, 2025
    Emiliano was an excellent tour leader. Who was very professional and knowledgeable but also somehow managed to keep spirits high and energy up (even after a 7 hour hike). I have really enjoyed this trip and the level of organisation has been clear and made this trip go from excellent to unbelieveable.
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    INTRO Travel commented on this review
    Hey Olly! Thanks so much for your review. We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great time in Central America and that Emiliano’s professionalism, knowledge and energy helped make the experience unforgettable. We’ll be sure to pass your feedback on to... Show more
    Trip date: September 2025
  • Central America Intro reviewer 7
    · October 9th, 2025
    Emiliano has been a great group leader for a very mixed group from age ranges and demands. Always happy to help, everything was organised well and handled a variety of different personalities with ease. Thanks for an awesome trip!
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    INTRO Travel commented on this review
    Thanks so much for your review, Liam. We’re really happy to hear you had an awesome time in Central America. Emiliano will be so pleased to know his organisation and support made a difference throughout your trip. Kind regards, The INTRO Travel Team
    Trip date: September 2025
  • Central America Intro reviewer 8
    · September 5th, 2025
    Amazing experience. Our guides Ceci and Emiliano were outstanding. My only wish would be an extra free day as a few people were feeling quite run down at one stage due to how busy it was! However, that was just one tiny thing and overall the trip was an amazing mix of nature, culture and adventure! ❤️❤️
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    INTRO Travel commented on this review
    Hey Amelia, thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear you had such an amazing trip and that Ceci and Emiliano made it outstanding ???? Nature, culture and adventure are exactly what we aim for, so it’s wonderful to know it all came... Show more
    Trip date: August 2025
  • JC
    · September 2nd, 2025
    Ceci was beyond amazing! She was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the entire trip engaging and enjoyable. Ceci’s passion for the local culture and history truly enhanced the tour. Everything was well organized… Highly recommended this tour and Ceci to anyone looking to get the most out of their visit!
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    INTRO Travel commented on this review
    Hey James, what an awesome review - thank you! We’re so glad to hear how much Ceci added to your trip ???????? We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words - she’ll be so happy to hear this! Kind regards, The INTRO Travel team
    Trip date: August 2025
  • Central America Intro reviewer 10
    · September 2nd, 2025
    The trip was amazing, I wouldn’t change a thing. All activities (included and recommended) were really enjoyable. Very full on 18 days but planned well so we had time to rest which is great for an adventure holiday. Ceci (our guide) was so great, always smiling and making everyone laugh. You can see she loves what she does. Her energy was really felt throughout the group. She was very knowledgeable throughout the trip. Quite a good photographer too!
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    INTRO Travel commented on this review
    Hey Leonardo, thanks for sharing this! We’re so glad to hear your 18-day adventure was the perfect mix of activities and downtime - that balance is exactly what we aim for ✨ Huge shoutout to Ceci for bringing her knowledge, positivity, and energy to the... Show more
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    Trip date: August 2025

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      There's no better way to experience the absolute best of Mexico, Belize and Guatemala, you're going to love it! It's the perfect mix of adventure, culture, nightlife, chill time, plus some off the beaten path experiences, boutique hotel accommodation, an instant group of friends and an awesome group leader to take care of everything. Ancient Mayan ruins, stunning white sandy beaches, underground rivers, fiery volcano hikes, local homestays and delicious food are just some of the many highlights!

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    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • 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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