Tour

Tulum to Antigua
from USD 2255

Contiki Holidays

Tour Code: CA4TUA227
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Duration: 19 Days
Countries: Belize, Guatemala, Mexico

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.



Tulum to Antigua Trip Map

Gold Seal Protection

  • Gold Seal Protection

Dining Summary

  • 1 Dinner (D)
  • 1 Breakfast (B)

Faqs

Mexico City: How can I purchase Free Time Add-Ons? You’ll now book and pay for your Free Time Add-Ons through WeTravel — a simple website link where you can browse all the FTAs, pick what you’re keen on, and pay directly by card, in any currency. You’ll get the link in your Welcome Email, usually 3–5 days before your trip starts. Once you’re in, it’s easy: check out the pics, descriptions and prices, add your chosen experiences to your cart, then check out online. You can book before your trip starts or while you’re on the road, up until each activity’s booking deadline.Missed the link? No stress. Your Trip Manager can share it with you on trip too.

Included Experience

  • Bacalar: Board a private catamaran and cruise across Bacalar’s Lagoon of Seven Colours with an expert captain and guide. Over three hours, you'll visit Cenote Negro, Cenote Esmeralda, Isla de los Pájaros and Canal de los Piratas, with drinks, snacks and safety gear included.
  • Tikal National Park: Walk through one of the Maya world’s most impressive sites, with towering temples rising above the jungle canopy. Your guide will bring Tikal’s history, mythology and UNESCO-listed ruins to life as you explore ancient plazas and ceremonial spaces.
  • Lake Atitlán: Be welcomed into the home of a local Kaqchikel family in San Jorge La Laguna for a genuine look at daily life by the lake. Share dinner, learn about local customs and support a homestay programme that gives back to the community.
  • Antigua Guatemala: Explore Antigua’s must-see spots with your Trip Manager, from Parque Central and the Catedral de San José ruins to the Palacio de los Capitanes Generales. You’ll also see the iconic Arco de Santa Catalina, with Volcán de Agua stealing the background on a clear day.

  • Che Tulum Hostel (Or Similar)
  • Viajero Bacalar Hostel (Or Similar)
  • Tropical Paradise Express Hostel (Or Similar)
  • Yellow Belly Backpackers Hostel (Or Similar)
  • Los Amigos Hostel (Or Similar)
  • Hostal Portal de Champey (Or Similar)
  • Dreamboat Hostel (Or Similar)
  • Maya Homestay (Or Similar)
  • Central Hostal San Sebastian (Or Similar)
Day 1 Tulum

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.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Che Tulum Hostel (Or Similar)

Day 2 Tulum

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.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Che Tulum Hostel (Or Similar)

Day 3 Tulum

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.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Che Tulum Hostel (Or Similar)

Day 4 Tulum 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.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Viajero Bacalar Hostel (Or Similar)

Day 5 Bacalar

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.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Viajero Bacalar Hostel (Or Similar)

Day 6 Bacalar 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.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Tropical Paradise Express Hostel (Or Similar)

Day 7 Caye 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.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Tropical Paradise Express Hostel (Or Similar)

Day 8 Caye 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.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Tropical Paradise Express Hostel (Or Similar)

Day 9 Caye 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.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Yellow Belly Backpackers Hostel (Or Similar)

Day 10 San 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.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Yellow Belly Backpackers Hostel (Or Similar)

Day 11 San 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.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Los Amigos Hostel (Or Similar)

Day 12 Flores 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.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Hostal Portal de Champey (Or Similar)

Day 13 Lanquin

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.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Hostal Portal de Champey (Or Similar)

Day 14 Lanquín 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.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Dreamboat Hostel (Or Similar)

Day 15 Lake 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.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Maya Homestay (Or Similar)

Day 16 San 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.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Central Hostal San Sebastian (Or Similar)

Day 17 Antigua

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.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Central Hostal San Sebastian (Or Similar)

Day 18 Antigua

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.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Central Hostal San Sebastian (Or Similar)

Day 19 Antigua

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

Duration: 1 Day

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