Caribbean Encounter
$ 2,796
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Caribbean Encounter – Guatemala | Belize | Mexico Tour for Young Adults & Young Solo Travellers
Caribbean Encounter Tours for Young Adults
The one that gives you turquoise waters & blissful panoramas in Guatemala, Mexico & Belize
Want to sip a cocktail and soak up some rays on some paradise beaches? Live out your Tomb Raider fantasies zip-lining through jungles and exploring ancient ruins? This is the trip for you. Experience the best of both worlds with a 50/50 split of beaches and forests, cruising through bucket-list Caribbean encounters across 3 amazing countries. Spend a week snorkelling, zip-lining, sightseeing & encountering local, authentic experiences that will stay with you forever.
“70 percent join our trips solo”
“70% of our travellers join our trips solo, so you’ll travel with like-minded young people who want to make friends, experience new things and create lifelong memories. This is the best way to turn solo travel into the most social travel imaginable.” (Cited from the very experienced and internationally popular operator of this tour for young adults. For the latest info and eventual changes see here)
“Most popular youth travel company in the world”
Info by the very experienced and internationally popular operator of this tour for young adults (“Most popular youth travel company in the world”, Wikipedia): “Our trips are exclusively for 18-35s, and whether you join us solo or in a group, our trips are designed so you can share incredible experiences with young travellers just like you.”
Reviews by tour participants:
3.4 out of 5 stars (12 Reviews)* (all reviews and the latest rating available on the details page
Target age group:
18 to 35 (35 to 45 at “Reunion Trips“)
Trip duration and price:
10 days, 3 countries from about $ 2447* (final prices – also in other currencies like British £ or € – available on the booking page)
Destinations:
Central America & Caribbean | North America > Guatemala | Belize | Mexico
You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page
Planned Itinerary:
Day 1: Cancun
Day 2: Cancun
Day 3: Cancun
Playa del Carmen
Day 4: Playa del Carmen
Day 5: Playa del Carmen
Caye Caulker
Day 6: Caye Caulker
Day 7: Caye Caulker
Belize City
Tikal
Day 8: Tikal
Flores
Antigua Guatemala
Day 9: Antigua Guatemala
Day 10: Antigua Guatemala
Day 1: Start Cancun
Cancun
There’s no time for mucking around…we’ve got exploring to do. Traveller, welcome to Cancun where you’ll be letting the good times roll – and the good times start now. Fun is the name of the game today in this stunning white sand beach spot. Thrillseekers could take a trip to some hidden waters deep in the tropical jungle. A bit of rural island hopping, ziplining a stint at Garrafon Natural Reef Park, a visit to some ancient Mayan ruins and finally some more swimming is all on offer. Explore the offshore coral reefs and caves while the sunshine ripples through the crystal clear water. Then back to Cancun where you can grab seafood by the seashore with the crew.
Ocean View Arenas Cancun (or similar)Day 2: Cancun
CancunCancun is a hub of fiery entertainment… known for way more than party vibes. Powdery beaches, endlessly swimmable waters and laid-back taco joints (basically all you need, no matter your mood.) Your Trip Manager knows this place like the back of their hand too, so you’re guaranteed to be in the know on all the best spots to head for the evening.
Ocean View Arenas Cancun (or similar)
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Dinner
Included ExperienceChill with a Sunset Beach DinnerGet the party started with a Margarita and dinner with the gang. Gaze at the golden skies and bask in those mellow vibes.
Swim with Whale SharksSwimming with the biggest fish in the world, it’s an experience you’ll remember for life!
Additional costs apply
Ride in a Jungle SpeedboatThe best way to check out Cancun’s glorious shores – and boost your adrenaline at the same time.
Additional costs apply
Chill on the Beach at Isla MujeresWe’ll travel by catamaran across to one of the prettiest islands in the Caribbean, known for its beaches and swanky scuba diving spots.
Additional costs apply
Explore the Jungle in a 4x4The most adrenaline-fulled way to explore the tropical jungle of Puerto Morelos! Head deep into the forest with your crew to check out twisting trails and jaw-dropping greenery.
Additional costs apply
Day 3: Cancun to Playa Del Carmen
CancunGet ready for your next adventure this morning as we’re heading to the beautiful shores of Playa del Carmen. A bit of retail therapy never hurt anyone, so how about a stroll down Paseo del Carmen shopping centre to spend some pesos?Playa del CarmenYou’ll fall head over heels for this sun-kissed seashore town. For the food addicts amongst you, a plethora of seaside bars and restaurants are here to blow your mind with their delicious cocktails and local recipes.
Wyndham Garden Playa del Carmen (or similar)
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Day 4: Playa Del Carmen
Playa del CarmenKnown for it’s Caribbean sea views, palm-dotted beaches and colourful coral reefs, playa del Carmen is a thing of beauty indeed – and today you’re free to sample the beaches, bars, shops and truly unique nightlife.
Wyndham Garden Playa del Carmen (or similar)
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Dinner
Discover ancient Mayan cenotesTake a guided tour, with a chance to cool off and bathe in the Paradise Lagoon.Additional costs apply
Day 5: Playa Del Carmen to Caye Caulker
Playa del CarmenMexico, you’ve stolen a slice of our hearts forever but with Belize & the Caribbean Island of Caye Caulker on the horizon, we’re not feeling too sad… Enjoy the Belize Ferry that will transport us to paradise in the morning!Caye CaulkerHello heaven. Rub your eyes, blink, and blink again – yes, this pinch-yourself tropical paradise truly is real. Belize has a spectacular Barrier Reef that’s just begging to be discovered, so grab a snorkel and get out there. Back on land, it’s all about sandy streets flanked by palm trees and dotted with cafes and bars lined with colorful hammocks, painted tables and the most laid-back vibes we know. You’ll be begging to stay longer. And your wish is our command.
Tropical Paradise Hotel (or similar)
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Snorkel Hol Chan & Shark Ray AlleySnorkel Hol Chan & Shark Ray Alley in Caye Caulker
Additional costs apply
Snorkel across a local reefSnorkel through the clearest waters and swim besides the natural wildlife there: colourful fish, some coral reefs, and maybe a turtle or two if you’re lucky!
Additional costs apply
Day 6: Caye Caulker
Caye Caulker
Another free day to soak up the vibes of this beautiful city, and spend some more time in the water. Snorkel, siesta, or sip something sweet as you watch the golden sunset over the shimmering waters. Bliss.
Tropical Paradise Hotel (or similar)
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Included ExperienceSail at sunsetDrift across the Caribbean Sea and watch the sun go down over Caye Caulker. This is how we roll.
Day 7: Caye Caulker to Tikal
Caye CaulkerWater taxis will whizz us back to the mainland across the glorious underwater playground you’ve become so well acquainted with over the last few days, landing us back in the arms of Belize City.
Belize CityIt’s a super swift passing by of the beloved Belize City before we take to the road to journey across the border into yet another stunning country: Guatemala.TikalThis leg of the trip will see you travel overland through Guatemala’s Peten forests. This afternoon before we drop anchor at our hotel, you could zoom around the treetops like a monkey but securely attached on a zipline of course! Later on you will doze off to the tranquil sounds of the nature all around you, but in a comfy bed with all the amenities you need.
Hotel Tikal Inn (or similar)
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Dinner
Included Experience Stay in Tikal National ParkSpend the night in the rainforest. Your chance to walk in the footsteps of the ancient Mayans. And meet monkeys and toucans.
Jungle ZipliningJungle Ziplining
Additional costs apply
Day 8: Tikal to Antigua
TikalRise early today to watch the sun stretch over the the top of the Mayan ruin Templo IV. Not a bad way to start the day, hey?
FloresWe’ll then take a guided tour of the crumbling ruins before a trip to the island of Flores, where we’ll have lunch and time for shopping before flying this afternoon to Guatemala’s capital city and then on to beautiful Antigua.Antigua GuatemalaThis place isn’t just about the dreamy scenery – there’s plenty of history to soak up too. You’ll notice colorful rooftop gardens dotted amongst the crumbling colonial buildings and you’ll hear the clip clop of the horse drawn carriages that are still a favoured form of transport today. You’ll be glad to know there are two peaceful nights planned here in the old colonial town set right beneath two massive volcanoes.
Hotel Las Farolas
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Included ExperienceGuided tour: Tikal National Park Explore this epic Mayan ‘lost city’ in the heart of the jungle. And hear historic tales from a local expert. #bucketlist moment.
Included ExperienceFly into Antigua (Guatemala) Ah, Guatemala! A rainbow-coloured fiesta of Insta ops and the official ‘birthplace of chocolate’. Heaven on earth.
Day 9: Antigua Guatemala
Antigua Guatemala
Start with a tour with our guide to learn about the local architecture, tiny squares, and fountains. Don your explorers cap this afternoon and head off for some ME time. Being able to choose your own adventure could take you up Pacaya Volcano on a guided hike. If you’d rather produce those endorphins by making (and eating) your own chocolate, then that is also a rather delicious option where you’ll learn about the process from start to end and take home the results of your efforts. Bike rides, coffee plantations, there’s more to do that you can imagine. Guatemalan delights tonight? Yes please. We’ll get local over chiles rellenos (or peppers stuffed to the brim with vegetables, meat and sauces). You’re sure to hear a collective mmmm.
Hotel Las Farolas
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Dinner
Included ExperienceTaste a Guatemalan feast in AntiguaFill up on tostadas, enchiladas and all the other spiced dishes of your foodie dreams.Included Experience Explore Colonial Antigua with a localAntigua is a ‘tale of two cities’. Here we’ll tour the ancient part (originally built by Spanish colonists) with a native guide.
Pacaya Volcano HikeHike the Pacaya Volcano in Antigua
Additional costs apply
Visit Native chocolate museumMake your own chocolates from locally-sourced cacao
Additional costs apply
Antigua Bike Ride & Plantation VisitBike ride and plantation visit from Antigua
Additional costs apply
Day 10: End Antigua
Antigua Guatemala
Morning global roamers, we came, we saw, we sizzled. We’ll fuel up on one last breakfast together, then it’s time to wipe away the tears and do those final friend requests because today you’re homeward bound with firm plans in full steam for a Contiki 2.0 reunion in Asia. See you next time!
Included Meals:
Breakfast
You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details & booking page
Some of the Highlights:
Included Experience
Sail at sunset
Drift across the Caribbean Sea and watch the sun go down over Caye Caulker. This is how we roll.
INCLUDED
Included Experience
Guided tour: Tikal National Park
Explore this epic Mayan ‘lost city’ in the heart of the jungle. And hear historic tales from a local expert. #bucketlist moment.
INCLUDED
Included Experience
Taste a Guatemalan feast in Antigua
Fill up on tostadas, enchiladas and all the other spiced dishes of your foodie dreams.
INCLUDED
Swim with Whale Sharks
Swimming with the biggest fish in the world, it’s an experience you’ll remember for life!
ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED
Jungle Ziplining
Jungle Ziplining
ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED
Antigua Bike Ride & Plantation Visit
Bike ride and plantation visit from Antigua
ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED
Trip Highlights
The must do experiences that you can cross off your bucket list
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FAQs:
You’ll find all FAQs and the latest info on the details page
Included Meals:
9 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners
You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page
Team:
Expert Trip Manager + Driver Team + Local Guides
You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page
Group Size:
Maximum 46 people
You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page
Transfers:
Coach and Flight
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More Details:
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(Partially) travel with a nice group or entirely travel solo?
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