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LA RUTA MAYA
Featuring: Cancun, Tulum, Chichen Itza, Merida, Palenque, Bonampak & Yaxchilan, Tikal, Atitlan, Antigua, Copan, Rio Dulce, Punta Gorda, Cayo District, Ambergris Caye
This month-long odyssey of the Mayan world can be booked as it stands or adjusted according to the time that you have available. Taking in ancient Mayan archaeological sites in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and Belize, incorporating stunning scenery, colonial cities and magical beaches.
Day 1 - Cancun
Fly from London via Mexico City to Cancun and transfer to your hotel.
Accommodation options: Ambiance VillasDays 2 to 3 - Tulum
Transfer to Tulum. Free day to enjoy beaches and ruins perched on low cliffs overlooking the Caribbean.
Accommodation options: Cabanas Ana y Jose or Los LiriosDay 4 - Chichen Itza
Travel on to Chichen Itza stopping on the way to explore the Mayan site of Coba. Includes half day guided tour of Chichen Itza.
Accommodation options: Hacienda Chichen ItzaDay 5 - Merida
Overnight in the centre of Yucatan’s state colonial capital.
Accommodation options: Casa del BalamDays 6 to 7 - Palenque
Fly to Villahermosa and transfer to Palenque. Includes full day tour of these impressive ruins that are surrounded by rainforest on an escarpment overlooking the huge flat plain of the Yucatan Peninsula.
Accommodation options: Chan Kah RuinasDay 8 - Bonampak & Yaxchilan
Transfer to the Guatemalan border and explore the little-visited sites of Bonampak and Yaxchilan. Overnight in a simple lodge.
Accommodation options: Escudo Jaguar HotelDays 9 to 11 - Tikal
Cross the border into Guatemala and travel by river and road to Flores where you will stay in a comfortable lakeside bungalow. Includes private guided tour of the major Mayan site of Tikal with picnic lunch in the ruins.
Accommodation options: La LanchaDays 12 to 13 - Atitlan
Early flight and transfer to Atitlan to enjoy the epic scenery of lake and volcanoes. Includes full day lake tour with lunch.12
Accommodation options: Casa Palopo or Hotel BambuDays 14 to 15 - Antigua
Transfer to the beautiful volcano surrounded old colonial capital of Antigua.
Accommodation options: Panza Verde or Posada de Don RodrigoDays 16 to 17 - Copan
Travel into Honduras. Full day tour of the major Mayan site and highly informative museum at Copan with lunch and visit to the Bird Park.
Accommodation options: Hacienda San Lucas or Marina CopanDays 18 to 19 - Rio Dulce
Transfer by boat through the picturesque Rio Dulce Canyon to this lakeside village. Free day to relax or arrange local tours.
Accommodation options: Villa CaribeDays 20 to 22 - Punta Gorda
Private boat transfer along the Caribbean coast from Livingstone to Belize for either 3 nights at leisure or a 3-night activity package.
Accommodation options: Hickatee Cottages or The Lodge at Big FallsDays 23 to 25 - Cayo District
Fly to Belize City where you will be met and transferred to a thatched rainforest lodge. There is plenty to see and do in the cayo as well as enjoying the quiet seclusion of your lodge.
Accommodation options: Pooks HillDays 26 to 27 - Ambergris Caye
Transfer by road and air to this caye for a relaxing beachfront end to your tour of the Mayan World. Overnight return flight to the UK, via Miami.
Accommodation options: Caribbean Villas or Victoria House
The places, accommodation and tours shown on this page represent only a small selection of Trips Tailormade bespoke holidays. For more information about travelling with us, and the locations we offer, please contact us or let us call you!.