Real Central America (Small Group Tours)

Real Central America (Intrepid)
Duration
16 Days
Countries
3
Next Departure
25-Aug-2026
Starting at
USD 1,600
Price per day
USD 100
Tour Type
Group Tours Group Tours

Overview

Travel Style
Small Group Tours
Participants
Tours for Young Adults
Travel Quality
Budget Travel
Group Size
1 - 16
Age Group
18 - 35 Years
Activities
tour category: Divingtour category: Boattour category: Some bicycling is possibletour category: Walkingtour category: Nature

Summary

On this 16-day Central American adventure, you’ll explore the vast lakes, steaming volcanos and dense jungles of Mexico, Belize and Guatemala, making memories with new friends. Starting in Playa del Carmen, relax on the beach in Tulum, maybe visit the Temple of Frescoes and then dance the night away. Hit island paradise in Caye Caulker, where you have a couple of days to snorkel, swim and laze on the beach. Explore the waterfalls and Maya ruins of San Ignacio at your own pace before hitting Tikal National Park. Discover Rio Dulce by boat, then head to Lake Atitlan, where you’ll visit the famous Chichi market and make the trip to San Juan La Laguna to immerse yourself in Maya village life. Then, end your adventure surrounded by the volcanoes of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Antigua.

Map: Real Central America (Intrepid)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Playa Del Carmen
Day 2
Tulum
Day 3
Tulum
Day 4
Caye Caulker
Day 5
Caye Caulker
Day 6
Caye Caulker
Day 7
San Ignacio
Day 8
San Ignacio
Day 9
Tikal
Day 10
Rio Dulce
Day 11
Rio Dulce
Day 12
Antigua
Day 13
Lake Atitlan
Day 14
Lake Atitlan
Day 15
Antigua
Day 16
Antigua

Countries (3): Belize, Guatemala, Mexico

Travel Cities (9): Antigua Guatemala, Belize City, Belmopan, Carmen, Caye Caulker, Chichicastenango, Lake Atitlan, Playa del Carmen, Tikal

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in Maya village life by meeting a local midwife, visiting a medicinal garden and taking a hands-on weaving and dyeing workshop, then enjoy Guatemalan hospitality with a home-cooked lunch in San Juan La Laguna.
  • Head to Tikal National Park within the vast Maya Forest – the largest tropical rainforest in Mesoamerica – and explore ancient Maya ruins. You might even opt to swing through the canopy on the epic zipline experience!
  • Soak up extended free time on the island of Caye Caulker and UNESCO World Heritage-listed Antigua, offering the perfect opportunity for both laidback island vibes and buzzing city life. Swim with tropical fish and then let loose with some salsa lessons.
  • Visit the colourful Chichi markets, where you can explore local handmade wares like jade jewellery, pottery and huipils – the traditional dress worn by Maya women.
  • See some of the best of Central America with loads of free time where you can rent bikes and explore on two wheels, go snorkelling and kayaking, or rent a paddleboard and take in the landscape from the water.

Travel Package

 

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Antigua Guatemala

Group Tours

This is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

Memberships and Financial Protection

Membership: IATA Membership: USTOA Membership: ABTA Membership: ATOL Membership: WYSE Travel Membership: CO2 Neutral Membership: ATTA


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