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Tulum to Antigua
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Length
19 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Tulum
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Ends in
Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala)
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Available Tour Start Dates
JAN 15, 2027 to DEC 24, 2027
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Activity Level
No Rating Provided
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Language
English
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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Special Interest(s)
18-to-Thirtysomethings
Contiki tours are only available for 18- to 35-year olds.
Overview
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.
Visited During Tour
Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) | Bacalar | Belize City (Belize) | Caye Caulker (Belize) | Chetumal | Flores Island (Guatemala) | Lake Atitlan | Lanquin | San Ignacio | San Jorge La Laguna | San Pedro | Tikal National Park | Tulum
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
More Details
Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Tulum to Antigua tour dates available from Contiki. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
Tour Itinerary
Contiki Tour Code 813-2621
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1Tulum
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.
Accommodations: Che Tulum Hostel (Or Similar) -
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2Tulum
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.
Accommodations: Che Tulum Hostel (Or Similar) -
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3Tulum
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.
Accommodations: Che Tulum Hostel (Or Similar) -
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4Tulum to Bacalar
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.
Accommodations: Viajero Bacalar Hostel (Or Similar) -
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5Bacalar
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.
Accommodations: Viajero Bacalar Hostel (Or Similar) -
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6Bacalar to Caye Caulker via Chetumal and San Pedro
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.
Accommodations: Tropical Paradise Express Hostel (Or Similar) -
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7Caye Caulker
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.
Accommodations: Tropical Paradise Express Hostel (Or Similar) -
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8Caye Caulker
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.
Accommodations: Tropical Paradise Express Hostel (Or Similar) -
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9Caye Caulker to San Ignacio via Belize City
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.
Accommodations: Yellow Belly Backpackers Hostel (Or Similar) -
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10San Ignacio
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.
Accommodations: Yellow Belly Backpackers Hostel (Or Similar) -
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11San Ignacio to Flores via Tikal National Park
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.
Accommodations: Los Amigos Hostel (Or Similar) -
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12Flores to Lanquin
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.
Accommodations: Hostal Portal de Champey (Or Similar) -
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13Lanquin
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.
Accommodations: Hostal Portal de Champey (Or Similar) -
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14Lanquín to Lake Atitlán
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.
Accommodations: Dreamboat Hostel (Or Similar) -
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15Lake Atitlan to San Jorge La Laguna
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.
- Meals Included:
- Dinner
Accommodations: Maya Homestay (Or Similar) -
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16San Jorge La Laguna to Antigua via Lake Atitlán
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.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Central Hostal San Sebastian (Or Similar) -
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17Antigua
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.
Accommodations: Central Hostal San Sebastian (Or Similar) -
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18Antigua
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.
Accommodations: Central Hostal San Sebastian (Or Similar) -
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19Antigua
And just like that, 19 epic days of non-stop Central America's colours, culture and chaos has officially come to an end.
More Details
Contiki is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Tulum to Antigua tour:
Travelers Notes
* START/END TIMES: Trip starts in Tulum at 6:00pm and ends in Antigua at 10:00am. Please note that you should fly out of Guatemala City, Guatemala (GUA) which is approximately 30 minutes from Antigua. The best way to get from the hotel in Antigua to Guatemala City is by taxi and costs between $25-$40USD. Please join your trip at the start accommodation outlined in your trip documents. Hotels are subject to change. Check your travel documents for How To Get There & Kick-Start Meeting information.* TRANSFERS: Contiki does not offer transfers unless stated otherwise.* PASSPORT: A passport is needed to enter Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala. for all passengers unless they are residents or citizens of these countries. Passport details are required for all Latin America trips. The clients name as it appears on their passport, date of birth, gender, passport number, expiry date with 6 months validity, and nationality is required.* VISAS: Visas may be required for this trip. It is the client's responsibility to obtain the necessary documentation. Guatemala has a mandatory online immigration form to complete before arrival.* BORDER FEES: The following Border Fees will need to be paid locally while on trip: the US$55 fee for departing Mexico is often included in airline tickets, so have an invoice to show officials if it has been paid. There is a port tax in Belize US$2.50, departure fee Belize to Guatemala US$20 and entry fee for Guatemala US$3. USD Fees are subject to change and are approximate based on exchange rates.* GROUND HANDLER: This trip is operated on behalf of Contiki by our trusted third party supplier Be Mexico and led by one of our own wonderful Contiki Trip Managers.
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