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The Mayan route

Pacal Tour - 21 Night Itinerary

Visit Mayan villages, colourful weavers and the massive pyramids built by powerful civilisations that mysteriously abandoned their cities to the encroaching jungle.

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Travel Highlights

  • Travel through Mexico, Belize and Guatemala to admire Mayan ruins, browse traditional markets, observe local life and stay in a remote luxury jungle lodges.
  • Spend 3 nights in Mexico City and discover the Teotihuacan Aztec complex.
  • Explore the Mayan ruins of Uxmal and Chichen Itza with expert guides.
  • Travel deep into the jungle to discover Guatemala's remote Mayan sites including Tikal.
  • Enjoy the colonial centre of Antigua, a charming city surrounded by volcanoes.
  • Browse the colourful weavings at the large Indian market of Chichicastenango.
  • Take a scenic boat trip on enchanting Lake Atitlan to visit traditional communities.

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Tour Itinerary

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Sunday, 15 June 2025

Fly to Mexico City

Depart Monday on the daytime flight to Mexico City. You will be met on arrival by our representative and transferred to your hotel for a 3-night stay on a bed and breakfast basis. Your guide will introduce you to your local area.


Monday, 16 June 2025

Guided tour of Teotihuacan

Today, your Veloso Tours local guide will take you on a tour of Mexico City, including a market where you can view paintings from local artists. We also visit the Archeological Museum and then continue to the outskirts of Mexico City and the great Aztec complex of Teotihuacan dominated by the Pyramid of the Sun.


Tuesday, 17 June 2025

At leisure in Mexico City

1882 Zocalo Central
Mexico City - Tourist Hotel

Zocalo Central

This hotel offers good value and a very good location on a side street by the Plaza, Zacalo, Cathedral and Presidential Palace. The area is the centre of Mexican life in the city with numerous shops, bars, restaurants, and people.

The rooms are modern, well decorated, relatively small but with fresh warm colours, with private…

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1881 Condesa DF
Mexico City - First Boutique

Condesa DF

The Condesa DF was built in 1928 in French neoclassic style and updated by its owners with a completely new interior. Located in a tree lined street in the trendy Condesa district, the hotel has a rooftop bar, terrace with sofas and treetops all around. The interior patio restaurant serves breakfast and Japanese/Mexican modern cuisine.…

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1879 Four Seasons
Mexico City - Deluxe Hotel

Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City

The 5* Four Seasons Hotel is ideally situated on the Paseo de la Reforma (near Chapultepec Park and the museums), an ideal base to explore one of the world's largest and most dynamic capitals.

There are 240 guest rooms with modern amenities and some overlook the courtyard and fountains. The Reforma 500 restaurant offers a…

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Wednesday, 18 June 2025

Fly to Merida

This morning we fly to Mérida for a 3-night stay on a bed and breakfast basis. Rest of the day at leisure. Merida is a delightful city with the main plaza bordered by graceful buildings and trees, gleaming white patios blending colonial and Mayan designs. 

 


Thursday, 19 June 2025

Uxmal

Enjoy a full day tour to Uxmal today, a fine example of the ornate Puuc style. Expertly restored, it shows intricate building decorations in lattice work and mosaics. 

 


Friday, 20 June 2025

At leisure in Merida

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Merida - Tourist Hotel

Casa del Balam

El Hotel Casa del Balam is one of the oldest and most distinguished hotels in Merida and the Yucatan Peninsula, but also one of the few original Mexican Art Deco houses left in the colonial city. Newly renovated, this historic mansion has been carefully outfitted with today's modern comforts and conveniences. The Casa del Balam…

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View At Night
Merida - Luxury Hotel

Chable Yucatan

Chable Yucatan is a small luxury hotel set in the jungle about 40 minutes drive from Merida, close the the village of Chochola where the jungle shelters the largest group of white tail, gray tail and red deer in the Yucatan. The location is also ideal for exploring the beautiful landscapes of the Celestun River,…

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Chichen Itza
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Saturday, 21 June 2025

Chichén Itzá

We drive this morning to the archeological site of Chichén Itzá. Here, with our guide we witness the technical skill and knowledge of the Mayas at this mighty, austere site which encompasses several pyramids and buildings spread over a large area. The tallest pyramid was a cosmological observatory, its 365 steps representing the solar year. We stay in Chichen Itza for 1-night. 

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Sunday, 22 June 2025

Cancun to Lamanai Lodge

Morning to explore Chicken Itza before the crowds of tourists arrive. We then drive to Cancun Airport and fly to Belize City. On arrival, you will be met by our Veloso Tours local guide and transferred to Lamanai Lodge deep in the forest for a 2 night stay on a full board basis including guided tours and excursions.. The rest of the day is yours to explore the forest with your local guide.  


Monday, 23 June 2025

Exploring the flooded forest

The is much to do and enjoy at Lamanai Lodge including kayaking on the river, trekking, biking and nature tours. A full day of adventure awaits.

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Lamanai & Orange Walk - First Lodge

Lamanai Outpost Lodge

Perched on a hillside overlooking the waters of the New River Lagoon and adjacent to the spectacular Maya ruins of the Lamanai Archaeological Reserve is the Lamanai Outpost Lodge.

Public facilities include an open air restaurant and bar affording panoramic views of the New River Lagoon. There is also a reference library and lounge area…

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Belize Mayan Ruins Chaa Creek Gallery 1
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Tuesday, 24 June 2025

Travel to Mountain Pine Ridge 

Travel to Mountain Pine Ridge and check into your chosen lodge for a 2 night stay on a bed and breakfast basis. Here, you can explore the forest on foot, by mountain bike, go nature spotting and discover the pine forest with ferns, hill and waterfalls in the company of knowledgable local guides. 


Wednesday, 25 June 2025

Exploring Mountain Pine Ridge

A day of exploration in the pine forest awaits.

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Mountain Pine Ridge - Tourist Hotel

Hidden Valley Wilderness Lodge

Located in the Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve, Hidden Valley Wilderness is a private nature reserve set on 7,200 acres of wilderness in the Maya Mountains of Belize. An area of awesome beauty and diverse landscape, the reserve is home to many of Belize’s native cats, rare raptors and wildlife. The reserve includes miles of trails,…

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Mountain Pine Ridge - First Resort

Ka'ana Resort

In a valley nestled among the Maya Mountains of Belize's Cayo District and surrounded by lush tropical gardens, Ka'ana is the premier choice for discerning travellers.

The public areas include exceptional dining in La Ceiba Restaurant, the Wallace bar for drinks, a swimming pool, wonderful well kept gardens and a spa. The resort has its…

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Francis Ford Cappolla's Villa
Mountain Pine Ridge - First Lodge

Blancaneaux Lodge

Ensconced in a region of pristine rainforest, outside of San Ignacio in the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, a 300 square mile national wildlife reserve in the Maya Mountains is Blancaneaux Lodge.

Public facilities include a swimming pool, restaurant, bar, lush gardens and a spa.

The accommodation offers modern comforts in an entirely self-sustained jungle sanctuary. Each…

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Tikal Site
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Thursday, 26 June 2025

Exploring Tikal

We fly to Flores in Guatemala and transfer to your chosen lodge in Tikal where we stay for 2 nights. With an expert guide we visit the mysterious pyramids and temples, some still entangled in vines and creepers. The peaks of the temples rise out of the jungle offering a truly magical image. 

 


Friday, 27 June 2025

Ceibal

Today we explore the ruins of Ceibal, hardly excavated and hidden deep in the forest. We then continue to Sayaxche and then take a local canoe to our jungle lodge overlooking a tranquil lagoon for 1 night on a full board basis. The rooms and facilities in the jungle lodge are simple with private facilities - but the experience is a real adventure. Lunch and dinner included today.

Jungle Lodge, Tikal
Tikal - Tourist Lodge

Jungle Lodge Hotel

The family run Jungle lodge Hotel is ideally situated within the Tikal National Park, offering the closest accommodation to the temples & pyramids. The lodge has a rich history in providing accommodation for archeologists and explorers over many years.

The public areas include a swimming pool, bar, restaurant, games room and bonfires at night.

The…

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Camino Real Tikal Hotel
Tikal - First Hotel

Camino Real Tikal Hotel

In the lush Peten jungle, the Camino Real Tikal provides guests with a unique opportunity to explore one of the world's most spectacular archaeological sites and relax in an unspoiled natural paradise.

Public areas include the Ceibal Restaurant, bar, a Mayan sauna, jacuzzi, swimming pool, shop travel agency, jacuzzi and lounge. 

All rooms at the Camino Real…

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La Lancha Lodge
Tikal - Luxury Lodge

La Lancha Lodge

La Lancha is located in a beautiful setting on the shores of Lake Peten Itza. Part of the Francis Ford Coppola family of lodges in central America, La Lancha is a perfect luxury retreat to be your base for discovering the incredible Mayan ruins that are hidden in the nearby national parks.

Under the tall thatched…

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Walkways through the forest
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Saturday, 28 June 2025

Aguateca

Travel by domestic flight from Flores to Jungle Lodge, near to the ruins of Aguateca. Rest of the day is at leisure. The rooms and facilities in the jungle lodge are simple with private facilities - but the experience is a real adventure. Lunch and dinner included today.

 

Jungle Lodge, Tikal
Tikal - Tourist Lodge

Jungle Lodge Hotel

The family run Jungle lodge Hotel is ideally situated within the Tikal National Park, offering the closest accommodation to the temples & pyramids. The lodge has a rich history in providing accommodation for archeologists and explorers over many years.

The public areas include a swimming pool, bar, restaurant, games room and bonfires at night.

The…

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Easter in Antigua: street decorations
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Sunday, 29 June 2025

Antigua

This morning our guide will take you on a walk in the forest to visit the unique site of Aguateca where the ancient builders of a retreating empire used a deep ravine to protect one of their last strongholds. We then return to Flores and fly to Guatemala City, transferring to Antigua where we stay for 1 night. Lunch is included today.

El Meson De Maria
Antigua - Tourist Hotel

El Meson de Maria

The hotel Mesón de María is located in the heart of La Antigua Guatemala just a few steps from the main street, La Calle Del Arco. Constructed in harmony with the old colonial style and beauty, "El Mesón de María" provides a relaxed and refined atmosphere, personalized service, inviting you to stay in a combination…

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Palacio De Dona Leonor
Antigua - First Hotel

Palacio De Dona Leonor

The hotel Palacio de Doña Leonor is located in an old colonial house in the heart of this magical city, just a few metres away from the cathedral and Antigua's Central Park.

Each of the 12 rooms are named after a historical figure from Antigua's past and is decorated in a different way still in…

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Antigua - Luxury Hotel

El Convento Boutique Hotel

Situated in one of Antigua's famed cobblestone streets, in front of the superb 18th century Capuchin convent, El Convento is a sanctuary from which you can discover the city's magnificent sites.

The all-suite El Convento gracefully marries the ancient with the modern. Combining artisanal brick vaulted ceilings, exposed stone walls and hand-crafted doors with the…

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Chichicastenango
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Monday, 30 June 2025

Travel to Chichicastenango

Morning at leisure in Antigua. Afternoon transfer to Chichicastenango.

Santo Tomas Hotel
Chichicastenango - First Hotel

Hotel Santo Tomas

The Hotel Santo Tomas is a colonial hotel situated in the marketplace in central Chichicastenango. There are 43 well decorated rooms and also a swimming pool, sauna, bar and restaurant. The staff all wear traditional costume. Accommodation includes room and American breakfast.

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Lake Atitlan
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Tuesday, 01 July 2025

Chichicastenango Market & Lake Atitlán

This morning, with your private guide and driver we visit the colourful open-air Indian market and church with its delightful blend of Catholic and pagan religions. We then continue to beautiful Lake Atitlan, where we take a boat trip across the lake to Santiago Atitlán at the foot of three towering volcanoes to visit an Indian community trying to maintain its traditions and customs. Our hotel is set on the lakeside, quite stunning where we stay for 2 nights on a bed and breakfast basis.


Wednesday, 02 July 2025

Market at Solola

Today we take a boat trip on the lake and visit the market at Solola, a small picturesque village overlooking the lake. A chance to relax in this most beautiful setting. 

Casa Palopo
Lake Atitlan - Tourist Hotel

Casa Palopó - Relais & Chateaux

Located in Santa Catarina Palopo & near to Panajachel, Casa Palopo has four suites & four standard double rooms with private outdoor terraces with incredible views to the lake & volcanoes. The villa enjoys a private 50 feet long pool, spa, indoor and outdoor living room, a dining area, and a library. By the pool…

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Lake Atitlan - Tourist Hotel

Hotel Atitlan

The Hotel Atitlan is nestled within an ancient coffee plantation and has large, beautifully landscaped gardens. All 65 rooms are individually decorated and contain furniture designed and crafted in the hotels own workshops. There is a pool with spectacular views over the lake & volcanoes. One of the highlights of this hotel are the well…

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Antigua
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Thursday, 03 July 2025

Travel to Antigua

We return overland to Antigua today and check into your chosen hotel for a 3 night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.

Antigua is a wonderful city to explore at your leisure. This ancient gem has cobbled streets, Spanish colonial architecture with delightful interior courtyards restored to their original splendour and now used as hotels, restaurants and shops. A wonderful city, full of character in which to relax, walk and experience the colonial heritage. Veloso Tours can arrange optional guided excursions - please ask for details.


Friday, 04 July 2025

At leisure

At leisure exploring the delights of Antigua.


Saturday, 05 July 2025

At leisure

Your final night in Guatemala; Antigua is the perfect place to end this memorable journey.

Antigua
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Sunday, 06 July 2025

Fly back to the UK

Transfer to the airport and take an overnight flight back to the UK.


Monday, 07 July 2025

Arrive in the UK

Arrive in the UK in the morning.

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Room Arrangement Tourist First Deluxe Tourist First Deluxe
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