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Mayan Encounter

12 days
From Antigua to Playa del Carmen
4.5
27 traveler reviews
Mayan Encounter - G Adventures
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 16
Age range 12 to 90
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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

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Antigua Guatemala
  2. Day 2 Antigua to Rio Dulce
  3. Day 3 Rio Dulce/Flores (1L)
  4. Day 4 Flores
  5. Day 5 Flores/San Ignacio
  6. Day 6 San Ignacio
  7. Day 7 San Ignacio/Caye Caulker
  8. Day 8 Caye Caulker
  9. Day 9 Caye Caulker
  10. Day 10 Caye Caulker/Playa del Carmen
  11. Day 11 Playa del Carmen (1D)
  12. Day 12 Playa del Carmen
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
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  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

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Number of tours

884

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

2 hours

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

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    4.4
  • Guide
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    4.8
  • Transport
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    3.8
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  • Mayan Encounter reviewer 1
    · February 14th, 2025
    The 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.
    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thank 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
  • KN
    · January 4th, 2025
    Already provided comments directly to tour operators.
    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you for your review, Khurshid. Someone from our Customer Experience team will be in touch in due time.
    Trip date: December 2024
  • Mayan Encounter reviewer 3
    · July 15th, 2024
    I 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.
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thanks 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
  • JG
    · April 8th, 2024
    Great 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.
    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thank 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.
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    Trip date: March 2024
  • DC
    · March 19th, 2024
    3 countries in 10 days. Full of culture, history and a fun group
    G Adventures commented on this review
    Hi 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
  • PB
    · February 19th, 2024
    The 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 mark
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thanks 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
  • L
    · February 18th, 2024
    Great trip. Fabulous places. Well organised. Guy is the best tour guide ever!!!!!
    G Adventures commented on this review
    We 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
  • Mayan Encounter reviewer 8
    · January 27th, 2024
    Wow, 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 :)
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Hi 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
  • RB
    · December 26th, 2023
    This 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.
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Hi Robert, Glad to hear that you enjoyed the Mayan Encounter. We can't wait to have you back!
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    Trip date: December 2023
  • SC
    · May 29th, 2023
    Great trip, lots of variety of things to see and do. Lots of time travelling but so worthwhile. Highly recommend
    G Adventures commented on this review
    Hi Sarah, Thanks for the kind words! Central America is incredible - so glad you liked it.
    Trip date: May 2023

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12 days
Mayan Encounter
From Antigua to Playa del Carmen

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      Typically, one lunch and one dinner are included, with all other meals not specified.

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      Please provide your flight details during booking to ensure they align with the scheduled transfers.

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      The accommodations typically available for the night before include options close to the meeting point hotel.

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      Yes, a single supplement fee applies for travelers wishing to have a private room.

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      A typical guideline for tipping your tour leader is around $5-7 per day, per traveler.

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      It is recommended to carry small amounts of local currency and also use a credit card during your travels.

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      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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