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Explore Mexico & Guatemala

Trip type: 
Wildlife
Adventure level: 
2. Gentle
Max group size: 
12
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Guatemala, Mexico | 11 days
Trip code: 
QVSA
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What's included: 

Transport - Minibus, public bus

Accommodation - Hotels (8nts), Homestay (1nt)

Meals - 2 breakfasts, 1 dinner

Trip Highlights: 
Visit the incredible Mayan city of Chichen Itza
Explore tropical jungle ruins at Palenque
Browse bustling markets filled with local produce
Homestay with a local family
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Trip Overview: 

This lively combination of Mexico and Guatemala makes for a colourful cocktail of culture and history. Marvel at the remains of the fascinating Mayan civilisation as you explore the imposing ruins of Chichen Itza and jungle ensconsed Palenque. Enjoy the great outdoors at lakeside Panajachel and then experience a taste of local life at your family homestay. Soak up the atmosphere in the colourful markets of this intoxicating region. Maybe join the locals for a quick salsa dance to celebrate the end of a great trip.

Trip Highlights: 
Visit the incredible Mayan city of Chichen Itza
Explore tropical jungle ruins at Palenque
Browse bustling markets filled with local produce
Homestay with a local family
see full itinerary >>
What's included: 

Transport - Minibus, public bus

Accommodation - Hotels (8nts), Homestay (1nt)

Meals - 2 breakfasts, 1 dinner

Trip Photos: 
  • Mayan Carvings
  • Chichen Itza
  • Palenque
  • Hammocks
  • Lake Atitlan
  • Mayan architecture
  • Lake Atitlan at sunset
  • Palenque ruins
  • Guatemala
  • Antigua - Semana Santa
  • Chichen Itza
  • Chichicastenango
  • Indigenous culture
  • Local flavour
  • Local flavour
  • Toucan
  • Lake Atlitlan
  • Lake Atlitlan
  • Jungle
  • Jungle
  • Monkey
  • Palenque
  • River wildlife
  • Jungle

Mayans and Mystical Ruins

As you clamber over the magnificent ruins of Chichen Itza consider that there is much more to this site than just archeology. These remains are also an impressive fusion of science and religion. The staircase of the 91-stepped pyramid is perfectly aligned so that at spring and autumn equinoxes light cast on snake carvings gives the illusion of the snakes ascending or descening the staircase - amazing skills from a civilisation founded in 432. At Palenque amidst dense tropical jungles you will discover another impressive Mayan ruin site.

A Cocktail of Culture

As well as exploring Mayan ruins, this trip shows you the rich culture in this region. You will visit local markets, where bightly clothed Mayan Indians meet to buy and sell their wares. In the Guatamalan Highlands the hills around Lake Atitlan are scattered with villages where a traditional life style still exisits. You spend a night in a family homestay to give you a real chance to experience local life here. The food in this region is also worth a mention with many local delicacies to try from tasty tacos to mouth-watering empanadas.

Chichicastenango and Antigua

The markets of Chichi are a bustling delight and a great place to haggle for some local handicrafts whilst watching the local Mayan Indians go about their day. The tour then finishes in Antigua where you are also able to try some salsa dancing to celebrate the end of a great trip.

Our Realm of the Maya trip is just one of our Latin America tours. To find out more visit our Americas holidays page.

Prices from

$2,742pp inc flights
Price include flights, transfers, all accomodation and entry fees, and a selection of meals.
$921pp exc flights
Price includes everything listed above, excluding flights and transfers.
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