A Month in Central America: Beyond Tulum & Tikal

The journey then takes in the Caribbean rhythms of Caye Caulker and the cobbled streets and colourful markets of Antigua Guatemala, where an orientation walk introduces the city’s colonial past. Alongside guided tours, there’s free time in several places to wander at leisure or take a dip, such as in a cenote near Playa del Carmen or the Mayan Riviera beaches. Small-group touring here means a chance to get to know fellow travellers while staying in simple multi-share accommodation, with local guides enriching visits without overwhelming them.

Local crafts, dining, and community visits offer reminders that this part of the world hums with culture beyond its ruins, ending on an energetic note in Antigua with an evening out. The pace reflects the style of a deliberately extended trip, allowing for both discovery and the occasional pause in landscapes edged by volcanoes and sea alike.

These are the places the trip visits, in order. G Adventures publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.