Tour Description

This 19-day trip takes you from Tulum to Antigua, linking Caribbean coastlines with jungle, islands and highland views. You’ll travel through Bacalar, Caye Caulker, San Ignacio, Tikal, Flores, Lanquín and Lake Atitlán before finishing in Antigua. Expect lagoon swims, Belize island time, Maya ruins, long scenic travel days, a local homestay and plenty of free time to choose your own pace. You'll stay in simple accomodation, travel by local transport and have plenty of freedom to do things your way.

Priced From:

$ 3725pp ^*

From: 2027-01-15

To: 2027-12-24

Start Location: Tulum, Mexico

End Location: Antigua, Guatemala

Trip Type: In-depth Explorer

Tour Advisors

Beccy Hayes

Travel Specialist

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Caitlin Lennon

Travel Coordinator

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Tulum

Day 1

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Che Tulum Hostel (Or Similar)

Welcome to Mexico! Once you make your way to the hostel, you'll have the rest of the day to settle in, explore the city, and get a first taste of this laid-back Caribbean stop. In the evening, meet your Trip Manager and fellow travellers at the Welcome Meeting.

Tulum

Day 2

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Che Tulum Hostel (Or Similar)

You’ll have a full free day to enjoy Tulum however you like. Head for the beach, visit the cliffside ruins, check out a cenote, or just take it slow around town with cafes, shops, and plenty of time to do your own thing.

Tulum

Day 3

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Che Tulum Hostel (Or Similar)

Another free day to enjoy Tulum your way, whether that means more beach time, a last cenote stop, or just taking it easy around town.

Tulum to Bacalar

Day 4

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Viajero Bacalar Hostel (Or Similar)

Time to lave Tulum behind this morning and catch the local bus south to Bacalar, heading from the coast to one of the Yucatán’s most laid-back lagoon towns.Once you arrive, the rest of the day is free to settle in and explore. You could relax by the lagoon, wander through town, or head to Los Rápidos if you’re up for an easy afternoon out.

Bacalar

Day 5

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Viajero Bacalar Hostel (Or Similar)

Today, you'll head out onto the Lagoon of Seven Colours for a private catamaran experience, with time to take in Bacalar from the water and see some of its best-known spots along the way. Depending on conditions, we'll stop by places like Cenote Negro, Cenote Esmeralda, Isla de los Pájaros, and the Canal de los Piratas. After the sail, the rest of the afternoon is free.

Bacalar to Caye Caulker via Chetumal and San Pedro

Day 6

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Tropical Paradise Express Hostel (Or Similar)

Time to head towards Chetumal by private transfer, making our way towards Belize and the next part of the trip.From here, you’ll board the ferry bound for Caye Caulker as we set off across the Caribbean.On arrival in San Pedro, you'll briefly disembark to clear Belize immigration and customs before continuing on.Once you arrive in Caye Caulker, it’ll be a short walk to your accommodation. After check-in, the rest of the day will be free to settle in, explore the island, or ease straight into its laid-back pace.

Caye Caulker

Day 7

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Tropical Paradise Express Hostel (Or Similar)

You’ll have a full free day to enjoy Caye Caulker however you like. Plus, there's the option to join a snorkelling and island adventure if you want to make the most of Belize’s clear waters.

Caye Caulker

Day 8

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Tropical Paradise Express Hostel (Or Similar)

Yep, another free day to enjoy island life at your own pace. You could head out on a paddleboard, spend time by the water at The Split, or just lean into the slow pace and make the most of your final time here.

Caye Caulker to San Ignacio via Belize City

Day 9

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Yellow Belly Backpackers Hostel (Or Similar)

This morning, walk to the ferry terminal and say goodbye to island life as you make your way back to the mainland.Once you arrive in Belize City, a private transfer will be waiting to take you inland towards your next stop.After checking in, the rest of the day will be free to settle in and explore. With its local markets, cafes, and laid-back feel, San Ignacio is a good place to ease into this next part of Belize.

San Ignacio

Day 10

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Yellow Belly Backpackers Hostel (Or Similar)

A full free day to enjoy San Ignacio your way. You can keep it relaxed with time around town, the local market, or a riverside cafe, or go bigger with the option to join either the ATM Cave expedition or a cave tubing experience. With an early start coming up tomorrow, today works well as a choose-your-own-pace kind of day.

San Ignacio to Flores via Tikal National Park

Day 11

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Los Amigos Hostel (Or Similar)

Time to leave San Ignacio this morning and cross the border into Guatemala by private shuttle, heading for one of the region’s biggest highlights.Once you arrive, we'll explore Tikal on a guided tour, with its towering temples, ancient plazas, and jungle setting.Later, continue on to Flores and check in on arrival. The evening is all yours to relax, head out for dinner, or enjoy the lakeside setting.

Flores to Lanquin

Day 12

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Hostal Portal de Champey (Or Similar)

You’ll leave Flores behind today and travel by private shuttle towards Lanquín, passing through rural landscapes and mountain scenery along the way.This will be one of the longer travel days on the trip, so expect most of the day to be spent on the road. Once you arrive, you’ll check in and have the rest of the afternoon free to relax by the river or settle into the jungle surroundings.

Lanquin

Day 13

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Hostal Portal de Champey (Or Similar)

Enjoy Lanquín at your own pace today. Take it slow by the river, relax at the accommodation, or make the most of the jungle setting. There’ll also be the option to join a full-day trip to Semuc Champey and the K’an Ba Caves if you’re up for something more adventurous.

Lanquín to Lake Atitlán

Day 14

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Dreamboat Hostel (Or Similar)

You’ll leave Lanquín this morning and travel by private shuttle towards Lake Atitlán, with mountain roads and highland scenery the whole way.This will be another longer travel day, but the views on arrival will make it worth it. Once you’ve checked in at Panajachel, the rest of the evening will be free to relax, head out for a walk, or take in your first look at the lake and volcanoes.

Lake Atitlan to San Jorge La Laguna

Day 15

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Maya Homestay (Or Similar)

You’ll have a free morning in Panajachel to make the most of the lake before moving on. Take a walk by the water, browse the local markets, or just enjoy the views and a slower start to the day.Later, head to a nearby Maya village for an overnight homestay with a local Kaqchikel family. Dinner's with a local Kaqchikel family, where you'll get genuine insight into daily life and community traditions.

San Jorge La Laguna to Antigua via Lake Atitlán

Day 16

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Central Hostal San Sebastian (Or Similar)

Start the day with breakfast with your host family and a relaxed morning in the village.Later, you’ll head back towards Panajachel, with the option to join a cultural boat tour visiting Maya communities around the lake. In the late afternoon, continue by shuttle to Antigua, arriving in the early evening. After check-in, the rest of the night will be free to settle in and head out for dinner.

Antigua

Day 17

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Central Hostal San Sebastian (Or Similar)

Explore Antigua your way today. Wander the cobbled streets, check out churches and plazas, shop for local crafts, or find a cafe with a volcano view. There’ll also be the option to join a Pacaya hike, an Antigua bike ride and plantation visit, or the Acatenango overnight hike if you’re up for something bigger.

Antigua

Day 18

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Central Hostal San Sebastian (Or Similar)

Another free day in Antigua. Keep exploring the city, take it slow in a cafe, or join an optional visit to the Native Chocolate Museum for a closer look at one of Guatemala’s best-known local flavours.

Antigua

Day 19

Duration: 1

And just like that, 19 epic days of non-stop Central America's colours, culture and chaos has officially come to an end.

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