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Maya Encounter (17 Days)

17 days
From Playa del Carmen to Guatemala City
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Maya Encounter  (17 Days) - Intrepid Travel
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 12 - 16
Age range 15 to 99
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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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  • Insurance
  • Optional
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Number of tours

1,483

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

10 hours

Response rate

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  • Itinerary
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    4.5
  • Guide
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    4.3
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.1
  • Accommodation
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    3.8
  • Food
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  • Maya Encounter  (17 Days) reviewer 1
    · February 17th, 2025
    Well-organized tour. The hotels, activities and meals included was also very good in general. I would add an extra day in San Ignacio (Belize), especially for those interested in exploring Mayan ruins, and I think it would be interesting if we had the option to start the tour in this country instead of Mexico. I liked Intrepid's approach to reducing ecological impacts and also offering a homestay in Guatemala, contributing to the development of a local community and helping us have a more immersive experience in the country.
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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 great job of adjusting logistical plans when the unforeseen happened. Very culturally fulfilling trip, spectacular natural wonders, and very welcoming people made this a great trip. Thanks!
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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 superb tour leader
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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
  • A
    · 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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17 days
Maya Encounter (17 Days)
From Playa del Carmen to Guatemala City

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    Sara

    Asked on March 4th, 2025

    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

    Asked on February 15th, 2025

    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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    Christel

    Asked on January 30th, 2025

    How do I handle transportation between tour locations?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten January 2025

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

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    Marcos

    Asked on January 18th, 2025

    What types of optional activities will be available?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten January 2025

      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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    Sophie

    Asked on January 12th, 2025

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten January 2025

      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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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten November 2024

      A single supplement is available if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 14 (San Juan La Laguna homestay) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. If you would like to have this added to your booking the additional cost would be €795. Our tailor made team is able to put together private departures and alter the itinerary to best suit your needs. However, they do have a minimum requirement of 4 people and at least 5 nights. Private departures do take a bit longer to sort out so they will need at least 3-4 months in advance to put it all together.

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      Yes, travel insurance is mandatory and should cover medical expenses, accidents, and trip cancellations.

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Tour ID: 3969

  • Currencies
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    Belize
    Q
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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types A, B, G.

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    Belize and Guatemala
    Type B
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Belize, Guatemala and Mexico. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Belize, Guatemala and Mexico. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Belize and Guatemala. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Belize, Guatemala and 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 Guatemala. Ideally 10 days before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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