Mayan Sun Southbound: Boat Rides & Ruins
From AUD $1611 Was AUD $2149
Small Group
Light
Rating
(20 reviews)
Mayan Sun Southbound: Boat Rides & Ruins
16 days
Small Group
Basic
Light
English
Experience Overview
Find your paradise somewhere between the blazing Mexican sun and the cool Guatemalan highlands on this 16-day odyssey. Wander Antigua’s cobblestone streets and its local markets before experiencing the diverse beauty of Lake Atitlán and its Indigenous villages.
Find your paradise somewhere between the blazing Mexican sun and the cool Guatemalan highlands on this 16-day odyssey. Wander Antigua’s cobblestone streets and its local markets before experiencing the diverse beauty of Lake Atitlán and its Indigenous villages. Geared to the adventurer wanting to capture some of Central America's finest highlights, this trip will ensure that you really pack some punch into those postcards home.
Highlights
- Relax on white-sand beaches
- Bask in Caye Caulker sunsets and reggae music
- Experience a local homestay
- Explore gorgeous colonial Antigua and its colourful markets.
Trip Details
16 days
Local bus, ferry, boat, private vehicle, taxi, walking.
Small Group
English
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
Basic
18 - 39 Year Olds Only
Light
Itinerary
Day 1: Playa del Carmen
Check into our hotel and enjoy the city.
Day 2: Playa del Carmen
Start your holiday off with some hardcore relaxation. Enjoy a full day of free time to fill as you wish. Get your ruin on with a visit to Tulum perched atop the sea, explore the fish- and coral-filled seas around Cozumel on a scuba dive, go swimming in a cenote or at the beach, and save some energy for a night out on the town.
Day 3: Playa del Carmen/Caye Caulker
Mention Belize and you may conjure up visions of unbelievably clear blue waters, diving and snorkelling along the barrier reef and remarkable marine life. Belize also boasts huge swaths of jungle, ancient Mayan ruins, and above all, friendly, easygoing people. Belize is all this and much more!
Day 4-5: Caye Caulker
Day 6: Caye Caulker/San Ignacio
From the town of San Ignacio, opportunities abound for exploring Belize's little known inland scenic beauty. With free time here, choose to explore the area by foot, canoe or horse, take a caving trip, or visit the Mountain Pine Ridge Area and swim in its inviting pools and rivers.
Day 7: San Ignacio
Day 8: San Ignacio/Flores
Cross the border into Guatemala and you immediately notice the difference in culture, with its heavy Mayan influence and Spanish language. Here we have entered Guatemala's northeast jungle Petén region. The descendants of the Maya of Chichén Itzá migrated to the Petén area several centuries after the collapse of the great Mayan cities in the Yucatán.
En route to Flores, stop for a guided tour of the ancient city of Tikal. Arrive in Flores, the capital of the department of Petén, a small island located on the second largest lake of Guatemala, Lake Petén Itzá.
Day 9: Flores/Rio Dulce
A travel day from Flores to Rio Dulce which is located in the department of Izabal, home of the largest lake in Guatemala, Lake Izabal was one of the most important water ways of the Spanish crown during colonial times.
We take the road past areas of dense jungle and arrive at Río Dulce, a small town on Lake Izabal and a port stop for boaters around the globe, on their way to/from Livingston and the Caribbean coast.
Day 10: Rio Dulce
Day 11: Rio Dulce/Antigua Guatemala
Today is a travel day from Rio Dulce to Antigua, followed by an orientation walk once you arrive. Plan your activities for the next day and enjoy some of the nightlife this beautiful colonial city has to offer.
Day 12: Antigua Guatemala
Get adventurous and pre-book the Pacaya Volcano Hike on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
Day 13: Antigua Guatemala/Panajachel
Travel through the hills and fertile fields of the Guatemalan highlands to the shores of Lake Atitlán, one of the most beautiful spots in Guatemala. Twelve native villages, blue/grey mountains and three volcanoes line the shores of this lake resulting in a wonderful combination of unusual natural beauty and traditional culture.
The area is also ideal for outdoor pursuits like swimming, fishing, wind surfing, hiking, bird watching, kayaking, and horseback riding.
Day 14: Panajachel/San Juan La Laguna
Day 15: San Juan La Laguna/Antigua Guatemala
We return to Antigua to spend more time to explore the city, shop, and check out optional activities in the area.
Optional activities include visiting a macadamia nut farm, checking out a coffee plantation, biking around Antigua's surrounding hills or taking a salsa lesson.
Day 16: Antigua Guatemala
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
From
AUD $2149
Duration: 16 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Light
Find your paradise somewhere between the blazing Mexican sun and the cool Guatemalan highlands on this 16-day odyssey. Wander Antigua’s cobblestone streets and its local markets before experiencing the diverse beauty of Lake Atitlán and its Indigenous villages.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 04 Oct 2025
Customer Reviews
12/31/2023
Very organised and enjoyable trip
12/31/2023
The trip was excellent, easily one of the best times of my life. The places we got to see, our CEO, and the group were phenomenal! In my 30s, I find it a bit harder to do these longer tours and the accommodations were not always very comfortable but for people who like the style of travel, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend. The G for good aspects were very nice as well, I appreciate that the company supports local communities.
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
12/31/2023
Very organised and enjoyable trip
12/31/2023
The trip was excellent, easily one of the best times of my life. The places we got to see, our CEO, and the group were phenomenal! In my 30s, I find it a bit harder to do these longer tours and the accommodations were not always very comfortable but for people who like the style of travel, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend. The G for good aspects were very nice as well, I appreciate that the company supports local communities.
12/31/2023
I have been on 5 G Adventures trips now and would always recommend them for group travel.
12/30/2023
I've done 4 tours, all have been great
12/17/2023
I had a fantastic time on this trip and I will remember this trip forever! I will definitely recommend this to my friends and family!
12/10/2023
Well organised trip, felt safe and secure the entire time!
12/10/2023
The enjoyment, the great CEO on this trip Luis Herlindo Del Cid showed the entire group a great time. The itinerary was fairly well planned out. You get to see so much in so little time.
12/10/2023
Can see a lot in small part of tine. Does take the stress frombooking/organising
12/10/2023
The experience I got from my trip. I have only good memories and moments when I think back to this time
12/07/2023
Good group size, great tour and an AMAZING tour leader (CEO)
12/07/2023
Well organised trips with a great CEO. Stress free travel
12/07/2023
I had a lot of fun and found friends. The rare moments i needed help the CEO was there for me.
12/03/2023
You can balance between relaxing and having adventurous activities.
12/03/2023
I think this way of traveling is great because it's much more stress free and safer than independent travel. You also make friends from all over the world which is a great added bonus as you can share your experiences.
12/03/2023
All activities are well organized. it's great to have free time and have all trasnportations and accommodations organized.
11/30/2023
Ota was a faultless tour guide, everything was seamless. Transfers, activities and group bonding all excellent due to Ota.
11/30/2023
Amazing group adventures
11/30/2023
it's a great cheaper way to travel and guarentee having people of a similar age to you. Sometimes I think it's worth considering a classic as they may be slightly better value for money with better accommodation and more inclusions
11/30/2023
The tour was great. Our guide, Ota, was friendly and fun and made sure everyone was able to get the most out of the tour!
11/23/2023
Anita was incredible and so authentic. Her enthusiasm for every aspect of the tour is ti be commended!
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