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- Platinum Operator
- G Adventures
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 10 - 16
- Ages 12+
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Meet your group in Antigua
- Scenic boat ride to Livingston
- Explore Mayan ruins of Tikal
- Bike tour on Caye Caulker
- Snorkel at Hol Chan Marine Reserve
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Antigua Guatemala
- Day 2 Antigua to Rio Dulce
- Day 3 Rio Dulce/Flores (1L)
- Day 4 Flores
- Day 5 Flores/San Ignacio
- Day 6 San Ignacio
- Day 7 San Ignacio/Caye Caulker
- Day 8 Caye Caulker
- Day 9 Caye Caulker
- Day 10 Caye Caulker/Playa del Carmen
- Day 11 Playa del Carmen (1D)
- Day 12 Playa del Carmen
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Hotel Bucaros Express
Hotelday 1Hacienda Tijax
Hotelday 2Hotel Petén
HotelDays 3, 4Midas Resort
ResortDays 5, 6Enjoy Hotel
HotelDays 7, 8, 9Hotel Nautilus
HotelDays 10, 11
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Operated by
G Adventures
Number of tours
974
Age Range
12 to 90 years old
Response time
2 hours
Response rate
100%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
Ricardo· March 15th, 2025Automatic translation available in English. View in EnglishThe tour in general was very good. The logistics always worked perfect, and the guide "Carlos" really excelled, always with the best disposition to explain all the details of the next destination, and sharing the best places to eat or visit. I don't give it 5 stars only because I found the first hotel bad, and because it was not so clear in the trip information that it did not include most meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, etc).Show more
G Adventures commented on this reviewThank you so much for sharing your honest feedback with us, Ricardo. We are delighted to know you enjoyed your time with the CEO and will pass on your other feedback ti the appropriate teams.Trip date: January 2025- Shiela· February 14th, 2025The guide was great however I css as me into the tour disappointed. G adventures had changed my status from single too late for me to change my plans. I was constantly having to request my own space thru out the tour.Show moreG Adventures commented on this reviewThank you for your review, Shiela. We regret that we were unable to confirm My Own Room prior to your departure due to availability, but are glad the guide was able to assist.Trip date: January 2025
- KNKhurshid· January 4th, 2025Already provided comments directly to tour operators.Show moreG Adventures commented on this reviewThank you for your review, Khurshid. Someone from our Customer Experience team will be in touch in due time.Trip date: December 2024
- ndls4u2· July 15th, 2024I didn’t plan to take this tour as I had arranged for another tour with a different company. They cancelled. This one was similar to the other one. Glad I did. Met wonderful people. I didn’t like all the water activities but there were other options. Definitely add days before and after the tour to see more of the city. Our tour guide was Raphael. He was very attentive to everyone. He was awesome.Show moreG Adventures commented on this reviewThanks for the five stars, Irma. We are glad that you got to travel with G Adventures following the cancellation of your original trip. It sounds like you had a great time.Trip date: July 2024
- JGJames· April 8th, 2024Great guide, great itinerary, great group. A perfect trip to add on after an Acatenango volcano tour in Antigua Guatemala. Mixing ancient Mayan civilization, with modern Latin America and Creole Caribbean cultures.Show moreG Adventures commented on this reviewThank you for your review and beautiful photos, James! This really is an incredible part of the world and we are so glad that you enjoyed your experience here with us.Trip date: March 2024
- DCDeborah· March 19th, 20243 countries in 10 days. Full of culture, history and a fun groupShow moreG Adventures commented on this reviewHi Deborah, Thanks for the review. We're so glad you had such an excellent adventure. Hopefully we'll see you back on tour aagain soon.Trip date: March 2024
- Peter· February 19th, 2024The tour as very good, the leader was excellent. Only reason not giving this excellent, was some of the hotels were substandard for varying reasons. No WiFi, Building site going until 9pm right up against my window. If that was not bad enough I was on the street front noise was horrendous. No bath mats and no glasses in some of the hotels. That aside the tour was well run and organised by our guide, he was helpful, knowledgeable and easy to approach. Overall a huge pass markShow moreG Adventures commented on this reviewThanks for the honest review, Peter. We'll pass this on to our product and contracting teams. We are glad that you enjoyed your experience overall.Trip date: February 2024
- LLIGIA APARECIDA· February 18th, 2024Great trip. Fabulous places. Well organised. Guy is the best tour guide ever!!!!!Show moreG Adventures commented on this reviewWe are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your adventure with us. We hope to see you on another G Adventure again soon.Trip date: January 2024
- Laura· January 27th, 2024Wow, this trip was a great experience. We enjoy even the unforeseen events. The tour had optional activities and the ones that we took, were awesome. We stayed in different hotels and I just think, if I was doing this by myself, I would not have the opportunity to be in this hotels neither to be in these amazing places. The group was diverse with amazing people that I was glad I met them! Sal was a great guide. He was very helpful and very assertive in all his recommendations.. Overall, I highly recommend this tour. Thank you so much for this fantastic trip :)Show moreG Adventures commented on this reviewHi Laura Thanks for the amazing review. We are so happy that you had such a great experience. Hopefully we'll see you on another G Adventure soon.Trip date: December 2023
- RBRobert· December 26th, 2023This was my first experience with a tour group. It was a great vacation. Took away the stress associated with finding hotels and places to eat. Our tour leader (Salvador) was excellent. Border crossings were easy. No worries about transportation or getting where you needed to be on time. Never had such a stress free 2 week adventure like this before. Met some wonderful people. Made great memories. Going to do another tour with this company and hope the tour leader is amazing as Salvador.Show moreG Adventures commented on this reviewHi Robert, Glad to hear that you enjoyed the Mayan Encounter. We can't wait to have you back!
Trip date: December 2023
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- Instant ConfirmationFrom Wednesday27 Aug, 2025To Sunday7 Sep, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $2,639 per person
- Instant Confirmation-25%From Wednesday3 Sep, 2025To Sunday14 Sep, 2025EnglishFilling FastThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$2,659NZ $1,994 per person
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Yvonne
Asked on June 14th, 2025Me and my mum are interested in the Mayan Encounter tour. However, we would be happy to end the tour on day 10 when it gets to Playa del Carmen as we would just check into a resort and stay there. I was wondering what would be the price if the itinerary is shortened.
G AdventuresOperator•Written June 2025Technically, yes, you can leave the tour early on Day 10. However, this would result in you voluntarily departing the tour early and therefore any of the missed service are not eligible for refund. The tour price per person would remain the same if you stayed for all 12 days of the tour or if you left early on Day 10.
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Timothy
Asked on May 13th, 2025We are looking at this tour next year and wondering if 1 large suitcase each will be an issue ? It's part of a more extensive trip. I did see water transportation was included
- G AdventuresOperator•Written May 2025
We recommend using a backpack for your convenience, or a medium-sized suitcase if you prefer. A daypack is also essential for carrying everyday items. Space is limited on transportation, so there is a limit of one main piece of luggage per person. You will be responsible for carrying and handling your own luggage.
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Timothy
Traveler•Written May 2025We are thinking of doing this tour in mid March. We are half fit mid 60's... would this tour be appropriate for us ?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written May 2025
Yes this tour would absolutely be suitable for you!
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Barbara
Asked on April 20th, 2025I am wondering about the logistic for us with respect to the trip starting in Antigua and ending in Playa del Carmen, we are coming from Toronto, I'd need some advice how to get Antigua and departing from Playa del Carmen.
- G AdventuresOperator•Written April 2025
You would need to fly into Guatemala City airport and depart from Cancun airport.
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Bonnie
Asked on February 12th, 2025Which airport do ppl have to land for this tour? I'm guessing to leave, it is the Cancun airport?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written February 2025
The airport you will fly into for the start of the tour will be La Aurora International Airport (GUA) and correct you will fly out of Cancun (CUN) airport.
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Rocio
Asked on January 14th, 2025Do you have any recommendations for currency exchange before the tour?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2025
It is recommended to carry small amounts of local currency and also use a credit card during your travels.
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Jill
Asked on November 27th, 2024Where do I get the medical insurance
- G AdventuresOperator•Written November 2024
It's entirely up to you where you'd like to purchase your insurance. TourRadar does offer a medical insurance option that you can buy directly through them. If you're interested in learning more, let us know, and we can have them reach out to you!
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Jeffrey
Asked on November 17th, 2024What's the best way from Guatemala City airport to Antigua
- G AdventuresOperator•Written November 2024
We do offer an arrival transfer you can pre-book from the Guatemala City airport to the starting hotel in Antigua Guatemala. Otherwise you can take a taxi from the airport.
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Francisca
Asked on November 10th, 2024Can I request a change to my transfer details?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written November 2024
Changes to transfer details must be requested promptly, as they require time to process. Please reach out to us with your new details.
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Maria Isabel
Asked on November 7th, 2024Is there a single supplement fee for travelers booking alone?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written November 2024
Yes, a single supplement fee applies for travelers wishing to have a private room.
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Colleen
Asked on September 27th, 2024What happens if I miss the welcome meeting with the tour leader?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written September 2024
If you miss the welcome meeting, your tour leader will leave information for you at the hotel reception regarding the next day’s plans.
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