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Mayan Sun Southbound: Boat Rides & Ruins (Guatemala), a tour by G Adventures

Tour · 15 nights · with G Adventures

Mayan Sun Southbound: Boat Rides & Ruins

A 15-night small-group tour with G Adventures through Guatemala, Belize and Mexico, blending colonial towns, Mayan ruins and Caribbean beaches.

Duration
15 nights
Departs
12 Dec 2026
Countries
Guatemala, Belize, Mexico
Operator
G Adventures
From
£1,259.10
per person

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Visit to Tikal Mayan ruins

  2. Stay in a Mayan homestay at San Juan La Laguna

  3. Beach time in Playa del Carmen and Caye Caulker

  4. Guided tour of Antigua Guatemala

  5. Boat rides on Lake Atitlán

About the trip

This G Adventures small-group tour starts in Antigua Guatemala, where you can stroll cobblestone streets lined with local markets. The itinerary moves on to the highland villages around Lake Atitlán, known for their traditional Mayan communities perched on the lakeshore.

Afterwards, time on the Caribbean coast offers a contrast with stays on islands like Caye Caulker, where reggae music filters through sunsets over white sands. The route includes guided visits to Mayan ruins such as Tikal, a vast site with towering pyramids surrounded by jungle.

Travel is on local buses, boats, and short walks with an emphasis on authentic experiences, including a night in a Mayan homestay. Meals and evenings vary between group gatherings and free time. The tour keeps a pace that comfortably combines activity and relaxation across three countries.

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The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Antigua Guatemala
  2. 2 Lake Atitlán
  3. 3 Playa del Carmen
  4. 4 Caye Caulker
  5. 5 Tikal

Itinerary

The route

  1. Antigua Guatemala

  2. Lake Atitlán

  3. Playa del Carmen

  4. Caye Caulker

  5. Tikal

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

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

G Adventures confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

Price based on
Per personThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
Travelling alone
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Flights
Not included: you book your own to the start
What’s included
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Accessibility
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For full details of what’s included, check with G Adventures. See the full details on their site

Questions people ask

How long is Mayan Sun Southbound: Boat Rides & Ruins?
Mayan Sun Southbound: Boat Rides & Ruins is a 15 nights tour holiday.
Who operates Mayan Sun Southbound: Boat Rides & Ruins?
Mayan Sun Southbound: Boat Rides & Ruins is operated by G Adventures.
How much does Mayan Sun Southbound: Boat Rides & Ruins cost?
Prices for Mayan Sun Southbound: Boat Rides & Ruins start from £1,259.10, subject to availability.

The operator

G Adventures

Small-group tours around the world

Small groups, local guides and a long list of destinations, from the Galápagos to the Mekong.

You book with G Adventures directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.

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