Highlights of Mexico & Guatemala - 12 days
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Highlights
- Playa del Carmen - wander around this popular coastal town with its beautiful palm fringed beaches
- Valladolid- enjoy a guided walking tour of this charming colonial city
- Chichen Itza - marvel at one of the New 7 Wonders of the World
- Merida - explore the capital of the Yucatan province
- Palenque archaeological site - roam around these remarkable Mayan ruins in the heart of the rainforest
- Agua Azul and Misol Ha - visit two of the most beautiful waterfalls in Mexico and enjoy a refreshing swim in a natural pool
- San Cristobal - experience life in the highlands and visit the Tzotzil community of San Juan Chamula
- Lake Atitlan - take a boat ride and soak up the spectacular scenery in Panajachel and San Juan La Laguna
- Antigua - explore Guatemala's most enchanting city which sits in the shadow of three large volcanoes
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- 11 breakfasts
- 11 nights 3 star hotels
- Cancun airport arrival transfer on day 1
- Transfers and transportation in private air conditioned vehicles
- Guided sightseeing in Valladolid, Chichen Itza, Palenque and San Cristobal
- Lake Atitlan boat trip to San Juan La Laguna
- Visit to Agua Azul and Misol Ha waterfalls
- Escorted by a local English speaking tour leader with specialist guides at certain sites of interest
- Entrance fee to Chichen Itza and Palenque
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Itinerary
Welcome to Mexico! Arrive into Cancun International Airport where you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Cancun. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this popular coastal resort town.
Playa del Carmen - Valladolid - Chichen Itza - Merida. This morning we begin our adventure, travelling to the vibrant city of Valladolid for a guided walking tour, where we'll see beautiful colonial buildings as well as the cathedral Iglesia de San Servacio. Afterward...
Today is free to independently explore Merida or enjoy one of the optional activities which are offered. You can go diving in the mysterious and beautiful cenotes of Cuzama, or take a day tour to Celestun National Park, home to many spectacular tropical birds. There is so much to discover!
Merida - Campeche. Today we leave Merida and travel onto the colonial city of Campeche. As you walk through the narrow streets of the old town, you will discover the fascinating stories and legends of pirates, conquistadors and the indigenous Maya. The city has conserved its huge bastions and ramparts which were formerly the city’s major defence from pirate attacks!
Campeche - Palenque. This morning we drive to Palenque and enjoy an informative guided tour of the Palenque Ruins in the afternoon. Surrounded by lush Chiapas jungle, Palenque represents tremendous achievements in Mayan art and urban design, and the ruins include a series of hilltop temples, towers, tombs and pyramids including the fascinating Temple of Inscriptions.
Palenque - Agua Azul - San Cristobal. From Palenque we travel to the waterfalls Agua Azul and Misol Ha, two of the most beautiful waterfalls in all of Mexico. After a refreshing swim in a natural pool we continue to the highland town of San Cristobal de las Casas, sur...
San Cristobal - Panjachel (Guatemala). On day 8 we travel into neighbouring Guatemala, through the beautiful highlands towards the Pan American Highway and down to Panajachel on the northern shore of enchanting Lake Atitlan, enjoying breathtaking views of the lake and...
Panajachel - Antigua. On day 10 we travel on to Antigua in the central highlands. The rest of the afternoon and day 11 are free to explore this picturesque colonial city, which cannot fail to enchant, with its cobbled streets, parks and plazas, ornate churches and col...
Our tour comes to an end today and it’s time to return home. Arrangements end after breakfast and hotel check out. We can arrange a transfer to La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City upon request.
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Minimum age of 16 on all Central America group tours because we cannot offer triple rooms or interconnecting rooms and therefore the tours are not suitable for families. However if you have 1 adult wanting to travel with 1 child (12 or over) and share a twin room that is fine.There is no maximum age. Those over 70 years of age will be required to fill out a tour suitability form.
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