Mexico to Guatemala Explorer
Mexico, Belize and Guatemala
Trip Highlights
- Go salsa dancing in Antigua
- Experience local life at a Lake Atitlán homestay
- Snorkel in Belize’s most iconic marine spot
- Discover island paradise in Isla Holbox
- Tick off a world wonder, Chichén Itzá!
Trip Overview
Impossibly stunning, makes the best food, loves long walks on tropical beaches… Are we describing Central America or your perfect match? Both, duh! You’ve been craving the ultimate adventure, from volcanoes to island-hopping and tacos with tequila. Nothing can top Mexico, Belize and Guatemala. Sí you there!
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- 11 or 17 nights of accommodation
- Some meals
- All in-trip transport
- Group leader
- Isla Holbox boat trip*
- Chichén Itzá guided tour*
- Mérida orientation*
- Cenote and cycling day trip*
- Mérida tequila tasting*
- Caye Caulker orientation
- Hol Chan Marine Reserve snorkelling
- Bicycle ride and project visit
- San Ignacio cave tubing
- Tikal National Park guided tour
- Lake Atitlán homestay
- Antigua salsa dancing class
- Antigua markets and orientation walk
- 24-hour emergency support
*18-day trip only
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Visas
- Travel Insurance
- Airport transfers
- Some meals, snacks & drinks
- Optional activities
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Day 1: Welcome to Mexico
Arrive in Playa del Carmen and meet your future best mates and your group leader tonight. Before we kick off the evening with a group meal. Here's to us!
Day 2: Playa del Carmen to Caye Caulker (Belize)
You won't Belize your eyes (sorry, couldn't help ourselves). Today we tick another country off the bucket list! Grab a window seat as we journey onto Caye Caulker, a paradise island with the motto "Go Slow." You've got the whole evening to explore, but first we wanna take you to our favourite locals.
Day 3: Hol Chan Marine Reserve
Ocean lovers, it's your time to shine! Grab that snorkelling gear and your waterproof phone case, because we've got the entire day at Belize's most iconic dive site. Keep your fingers crossed for sea turtles, stingrays, dolphins and, if we're lucky, manatees! Cruise back to Caye Caulker for a night of dancing to reggae music, piña coladas in hand.
Day 4: Caye Caulker
Final day of island life, so let's make it count! Meet island locals today as we take a bike ride to a community project, supporting Caye Caulker's only high school. Then treat yourself to a free afternoon of sunbathing, snorkelling, repeat. How are these views real life?
Day 5: Caye Caulker to San Ignacio
Welcome to the jungle! Hit the road this morning with a change of scenery incoming. Share snacks, put that playlist on, and ask your craziest 'Would You Rather' questions. Touchdown in San Ignacio, then it's straight into cave tubing! Kick back as we float under the rocks, like you've just discovered a secret universe... Talk about a perfect afternoon.
Day 6: Tikal National Park and Flores (Guatemala)
Your passport's been needing another stamp! Give it up for Guatemala. First up is Tikal National Park, famed for its ancient pyramids that you can actually climb! Your guide will bring all that ancient Mayan history to life, and you'll also have time to soak it in yourself. Howler monkey calls and all! Then it's onto the charming city of Flores for the night.
Day 7: Flores
Did someone say free day? This floating city has the most stunning viewpoints, so it's only right that you get to experience the magic. Go café-hopping along its rainbow streets, do even more shopping (you can never have enough souvenirs), or chill by the waterfront.
Day 8: Lake Atitlán
Hop on a flight to Guatemala City, then transfer over to Lake Atitlán. Picture a ring of emerald volcano peaks, lush rainforest and bright blue waters... Hands down some of the best views ever! Enjoy the entire afternoon to explore the town of Panajachel for yourself, with your group leader able to give you some fun ideas.
Day 9: San Juan homestay
One of our favourite days! So if you've never done a homestay before, here's how it goes. Spend the day with a local family, experiencing what it's like to live by Lake Atitlán. First, we'll go on a street art tour around San Juan's beautiful laneways. Tonight we'll dig into a home-cooked dinner, play some games, and pick up a few local phrases.
Day 10: San Juan to Antigua.
You know we've saved one of the best spots until last. Famed for its vibrant alleyways backed by volcano peaks, Antigua looks like a dream! Enjoy free time to stroll around (no spoilers, buuut, your camera roll is gonna fill up fast). Spare some energy, because we're going salsa dancing! We don't care if you're a pro or have two left feet. Call it a warm-up for tonight's BIG night out!
Day 11: Antigua
Final day together, so let's make it count! Nothing cures a hangover like fresh air, so later this morning we're going on a wander. Let's tick off Antigua's most iconic viewpoints and local markets, soaking in the buzzing atmosphere. Tonight we'll take our last group photos, celebrate over drinks, and probably plan our reunion. Cheers!
Day 12: Finish in Antigua
Time flies when you're having fun! Hug your new best friends who feel like family (can you believe you were strangers just a few weeks ago?). Pack those bags and leave whenever you're ready for that next adventure. See ya!
Day 1: Welcome to Mexico
The biggest adventure of your life starts now! Touchdown in Cancún, and meet your future best mates and your group leader tonight. Before we kick off the evening with food, drinks and insane beachside views. Here's to us!
Day 2: Isla Holbox
Hop on a boat to Isla Holbox, a secret gem basically made for lazy beach days. Picture soft white sand, turquoise waters, and palm trees swaying to the ocean breeze. You'll be saying "Should I move here?" pretty soon. Drop your bags and enjoy a free afternoon, then tonight we'll go sunset chasing!
Day 3: Isla Holbox exploring
Wake up in paradise! Run straight to the ocean or get a smoothie bowl at a beachside café. Then it's island-hopping o'clock! Grab your snorkelling gear as we swim around in sun-kissed waters. Discover your very first cenote (jungle pools that are EXCLUSIVE to Mexico). Only thing left to do is kick back and relax with your drink of choice!
Day 4: Chichén Itzá and Mérida
It's not every day you tick off one of the World's Seven Wonders! Dig into the ancient history of Chichén Itzá with our local guide as we explore Mexico's most iconic Mayan ruins. Make a splash at Cenote Yokdzonot, then later, let's go to Mérida!
Day 5: Mérida
Cycle, swim, repeat! Bike between three cenotes this morning, where the water's so blue it looks photoshopped. Lunch is on us; then back in Mérida, you're free to wander around and shop at the cute boutiques. Keep the energy going tonight, because we're going tequila tasting (we've got good food coming, too!). Local drinking games? Vamos!
Day 6: Mérida to Playa del Carmen
Let's go to the beach! Golden stretches meet buzzing nightlife in Playa del Carmen, our final spot in Mexico. Tonight you're free to chill on the sand, go shopping along Fifth Avenue... Or if you fancy another big night out, why not grab tickets for Coco Bongo?
Day 7: Playa del Carmen
We've got literally no plans until tonight, so you're free to take it easy breezy. Playa del Carmen has loads of fun activities, from sunrise paddleboarding to VIP beach clubs. Can't pick? Ask your group leader! After another beauuuutiful day, give a warm welcome to the new friends joining us for the 12-day option of this adventure. Yay, our group's altogether now!
Day 8: Playa del Carmen to Caye Caulker (Belize)
You won't Belize your eyes (sorry, couldn't help ourselves). Today we tick another country off the bucket list! Grab a window seat as we journey onto Caye Caulker, a paradise island with the motto "Go Slow." You've got the whole evening to explore, but first we wanna take you to our favourite locals.
Day 9: Hol Chan Marine Reserve
Ocean lovers, it's your time to shine! Grab that snorkelling gear and your waterproof phone case, because we've got the entire day at Belize's most iconic dive site. Keep your fingers crossed for sea turtles, stingrays, dolphins and, if we're lucky, manatees! Cruise back to Caye Caulker for a night of dancing to reggae music, piña coladas in hand.
Day 10: Caye Caulker
Final day of island life, so let's make it count! Meet island locals today as we take a bike ride to a community project, supporting Caye Caulker's only high school. Then treat yourself to a free afternoon of sunbathing, snorkelling, repeat. How are these views real life?
Day 11: Caye Caulker to San Ignacio
Welcome to the jungle! Hit the road this morning with a change of scenery incoming. Share snacks, put that playlist on, and ask your craziest 'Would You Rather' questions. Touchdown in San Ignacio, then it's straight into cave tubing! Kick back as we float under the rocks, like you've just discovered a secret universe... Talk about a perfect afternoon.
Day 12: Tikal National Park and Flores (Guatemala)
Your passport's been needing another stamp! Give it up for Guatemala. First up is Tikal National Park, famed for its ancient pyramids that you can actually climb! Your guide will bring all that ancient Mayan history to life, and you'll also have time to soak it in yourself. Howler monkey calls and all! Then it's onto the charming city of Flores for the night.
Day 13: Flores
Did someone say free day? This floating city has the most stunning viewpoints, so it's only right that you get to experience the magic. Go café-hopping along its rainbow streets, do even more shopping (you can never have enough souvenirs), or chill by the waterfront.
Day 14: Lake Atitlán
Hop on a flight to Guatemala City, then transfer over to Lake Atitlán. Picture a ring of emerald volcano peaks, lush rainforest and bright blue waters... Hands down some of the best views ever! Enjoy the entire afternoon to explore the town of Panajachel for yourself, with your group leader able to give you some fun ideas.
Day 15: San Juan homestay
One of our favourite days! So if you've never done a homestay before, here's how it goes. Spend the day with a local family, experiencing what it's like to live by Lake Atitlán. First, we'll go on a street art tour around San Juan's beautiful laneways. Tonight we'll dig into a home-cooked dinner, play some games, and pick up a few local phrases.
Day 16: San Juan to Antigua.
You know we've saved one of the best spots until last. Famed for its vibrant alleyways backed by volcano peaks, Antigua looks like a dream! Enjoy free time to stroll around (no spoilers, buuut, your camera roll is gonna fill up fast). Spare some energy, because we're going salsa dancing! We don't care if you're a pro or have two left feet. Call it a warm-up for tonight's BIG night out!
Day 17: Antigua
Final day together, so let's make it count! Nothing cures a hangover like fresh air, so later this morning we're going on a wander. Let's tick off Antigua's most iconic viewpoints and local markets, soaking in the buzzing atmosphere. Tonight we'll take our last group photos, celebrate over drinks, and probably plan our reunion. Cheers!
Day 18: Finish in Antigua
Time flies when you're having fun! Hug your new best friends who feel like family (can you believe you were strangers just a few weeks ago?). Pack those bags and leave whenever you're ready for that next adventure. See ya!
Please note activities and itineraries are subject to change.
Accommodation
11 or 17 nights of accommodation are included. You’ll stay in single-sex, twin-share accommodation.
Meals
2 or 3 lunches and 1 dinner are included. Your group leader has got the best local recommendations for where to eat and drink.
Central American cuisine is insanely delicious. You’ll get to experience Mexico’s world-famous flavours, taste the Caribbean-style influences in Belize, and dig into traditional Guatemalan food.
If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know upon booking.
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Arrival Information:
Your adventure starts in Mexico. The arrival location is Cancún for the 18-day duration, or Playa del Carmen for the 12-day duration. Airport transfers are not included for this trip, however, we can easily arrange this for you.
Both durations finish in Antigua, Guatemala. Your nearest airport is La Aurora International Airport (GUA), serving the capital, Guatemala City.
Age & Eligibility:
This trip is designed for travellers aged 18 to 35, with an upper age limit of 45.
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