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Mayan Sun Southbound: Boat Rides & Ruins

Playa del Carmen → Antigua 16 days Up to 18

About this trip

This 16-day trip runs south from Mexico into the Guatemalan highlands, mixing warm coastal days with the cooler air of the mountains.

You'll spend time in Antigua's old streets and markets before moving on to Lake Atitlán, where the lake's Indigenous villages give a different rhythm to the trip.

It's a fully guided group trip pitched as easy going, so the focus is on taking in the sights rather than pushing yourself physically.

What you'll do

  • Wander Antigua's cobblestone streets
  • Browse Antigua's local markets
  • Visit Lake Atitlán
  • Explore the Indigenous villages around the lake
Good to know
  • Rated easy, so it suits travellers who want sightseeing without physical strain
  • Runs as a small group with a guide throughout
What travellers actually say

Worth it if you're 18-35, comfortable sharing rooms, and want cultural immersion across three countries with a stellar guide. Think twice if you're older, need solo downtime, or expect expert knowledge on every site.

  • Group vibe genuinely strong; travellers consistently made lasting friends across nationalities.
  • Guide Hugo delivered excellent local knowledge and recommendations; activities like first-time snorkelling genuinely memorable.
  • Some stops like San Ignacio feel unsafe without cave visits; Flores deserves more time than allocated.
  • Age range 18-36 creates friction; shared accommodation non-negotiable; expect free days built into itinerary.

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Tour dupe
Same trip, less money
£239 less all-in
Mayan Trail
4.8from £86311 days
The trade-off: 5 fewer nights, and a different operator.
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Best month to go

Departing in Nov is cheapest — from £1,060, about 32% below the priciest month (Jan).

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Getting there

Playa del Carmen
One-way · arrive 13 Nov 26

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Where to stay

A night before your tour in Playa del Carmen · 13 Nov14 Nov

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