Have questions? We're here.
Kayak the clear blue waters of Belize

Central America Archaeology Tours

Travel made your way
Talk with an expert
Build your ideal Central America & Mexico trip. Call 1.406.541.2677
Start Planning My Trip
Filter (49 Results)
  • Start Date
    OR, More specific start
  • Length
    to
  • Price
    to
  • Activity Levels
  • Experiences
  • Activities
  • Ships
  • Destinations
    • Central America & Mexico
Tulum Beach
from $7,430
EXPLORE

Premium Mexico in Depth

Mexico Small Group Tour - 15 Day Itinerary
  • Visit the vibrant Mexico City
  • Tour Teotihuacan ruins
  • Visit Oaxaca archaeological site
  • Explore Celestun Bird Sanctuary
  • Enjoy the resort town of Tulum
Starts / Ends
Mexico City / Tulum
Activity Level
Easy Active
This Premium Mexico Tour takes you on a 15-day journey through the bustling city of Mexico City to the idyllic beach resort of Tulum. Get to know Mexico City on a tour with your guide, see the beautiful ruins of Teotihuacan, Cholula, Mitla, Chichen Itza, and Muyil, and discover the Tulum archaeological site during an exclusive after-hours visit.
Tour Details
0
Cenotes Water Pool
from $3,685
EXPLORE

Premium Mexico Yucatan Highlights

Mexico Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Visit Chichen Itza, Muyil, & Tulum
  • Experience local life in community
  • Enjoy in a old-world charm hotel
  • Explore Tulum archaeological site
  • Meet with a local conservationist
Starts / Ends
Playa del Carmen / Tulum
Activities
Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Easy Active
Join on this 8-day Premium Mexico Yucatan adventure, from the beautiful coastline of Playa del Carmen to the colorful city of Valladolid, the colonial town of Merida, and the white sand beaches of Tulum. Learn the ancient secrets of the Maya during visits to Chichen Itza, Muyil, and the Tulum archaeological site, and travel with a local guide, meet local families, conservationists, and historians to uncover a side of the country most don’t get to see
Tour Details
0
Tulum Ruins Beach
from $4,825
EXPLORE

Best of Mexico

Mexico Small Group Tour - 15 Day Itinerary
  • See Mexico's Metropolitan Cathedral
  • Discover Teotihuacan ruins
  • Visit Oaxaca archaeological site
  • Relax in Playa del Carmen resort
Starts / Ends
Mexico City / Playa del Carmen
Activity Level
Easy Active
Discover Mexico's hidden gems, from fiery Mexico City to the Caribbean resort of Playa del Carmen. Visit the Chichen Itza ruins and indigenous towns near San Cristobal de las Casas to learn about Maya history and culture. Take part in a cooking class and sample some of the best local cuisine.
Tour Details
0
Architectural remains of a Mayan city in Chimaltenango, Guatemala
from $4,929
EXPLORE

Historic Guatemala: Ruins and Culture

12 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Guatemala City
  • Visit Tak'alik Ab'aj
  • Discover Maya traditions in Zunil
  • Cook with a local host
Starts / Ends
Guatemala City / Guatemala City
Activities
Rainforest Exploration, Cooking Classes
Activity Level
Easy Active
Discover Guatemala on a 12-day cultural adventure through its ancient sites, colorful villages, and volcanic landscapes. Visit Tak’alik Ab’aj, Zunil, San Juan La Laguna, Mixco Viejo, Antigua, Tayasal and Tikal. Meet local communities, enjoy cultural encounters, and uncover stories behind ancient ruins.
Tour Details
0
Farm plots in the central highlands of Guatemala
from $4,064
EXPLORE

Guatemala Backroads Adventure

14 Day Itinerary
  • Hike Ram Tzul Nature Reserve
  • Relax at Highlands Thermal Pools
  • Explore Iximché Maya Ruins
  • Stay in a Maya host home
Starts / Ends
Guatemala City / Guatemala City
Activities
Village Visits, Homestays, Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Relaxed
Travel through Guatemala on a 14-day Guatemala backroads adventure. Explore Maya sites, lush rainforests, mountain villages, and Lake Atitlán’s traditions. Meet locals, visit markets, and uncover the country’s vibrant culture and natural beauty along the scenic backroads.
Tour Details
0
Street of the beautiful city of Antigua, Guatemala
from $2,580
EXPLORE

Guatemala Highlands: Culture and Markets

10 Day Itinerary
  • Tour colonial Antigua’s landmarks
  • Visit Lake Atitlán by boat
  • Stay in a Maya host home
  • Learn traditional weaving arts
  • Visit Chichicastenango Market
  • Visit Chichicastenango Market
Starts / Ends
Antigua / Antigua
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore the Guatemala Highlands on a 10-day cultural tour through Antigua, Lake Atitlán, and highland markets. Visit traditional Maya villages, shop at handicraft markets, and stay with a local family. Walk historic towns, explore nature reserves, and experience authentic Guatemala with local artisans, weavers, and farmers.
Tour Details
0
Gray Whale tail splashing
from $35,560
EXPLORE

In Search of the Great Whales – with Smithsonian Journeys

Cabo San Lucas Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
  • Relax on Cabo San Lucas beaches
  • Guerrero Negro whale watching
  • Snorkel Cabo Pulmo coral reefs
  • Visit Los Islotes sea lions
Starts / Ends
Cabo San Lucas / Cabo San Lucas
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Kayaking, Whale Watching
Activity Level
Variable
Sail along Baja California on an 11-day cruise aboard Le Bellot. Start and end in Cabo San Lucas, explore UNESCO marine parks, snorkel at coral reefs, encounter sea lions, grey whales, dolphins, and admire volcanic islands, deserts, and colonial towns for an unforgettable wildlife and cultural journey.
Cruise Details
0
Beautiful Rio On Pools Cascading Water in the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve in Belize
from $2,949
EXPLORE

Best of Belize

Belize Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Hike into ancient Caracol ruins
  • Explore ATM's sacred cave system
  • Swim rainforest pools at the Rio On
  • Basecamp on Half Moon Caye
  • Snorkel Belize’s Lighthouse Reef
  • Visit Great Blue Hole site
Starts / Ends
Belize City / Actun Tunichil Muknal
Activities
Camping
Activity Level
Easy Active
Explore Belize on a 7-day journey through rainforest and reef. Trek to Caracol ruins, swim in Rio On Pools, and enter the sacred ATM caves. Stay in safari-style tents on Half Moon Caye and snorkel the coral reefs of Lighthouse Reef Atoll, one of the most remote and biodiverse areas in the Caribbean.
Tour Details
0
Ruins at the Fortress of Santiago
from $1,087
EXPLORE

Portobelo Extension

4 Day Itinerary
  • Snorkel in the bay of Portobelo
  • Visit Aguas Clara Visitor Center
  • Explore Gatun Lake busy waterway
  • Visit UNESCO Portobelo Forts
Starts / Ends
Panama City / Panama City
Activity Level
Easy Active
Discover Panama's allure with a day exploring Aguas Clara, San Lorenzo Fort, and Portobelo's historic port. Snorkel along picturesque bays and witness colonial charm, designated a UNESCO Patrimony for Humanity.
Tour Details
0
Beautiful Belize
from $4,671
EXPLORE

Luxury Belize Explorer

7 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Maya ruins
  • Experience luxury
  • Snorkel and relax
  • Customize your tour
Starts / Ends
Ka'ana Resort / Ka'ana Resort
Activities
Horseback Riding
Activity Level
Relaxed
Experience Belize's rich Maya history and beautiful beaches on this luxurious 7-day tour. Explore the fascinating Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave and other iconic Maya ruins. Relax on Belize's white sand beaches and snorkel in pristine blue waters.
Tour Details
0
Cabo Pulmo
from $9,630
Save 10%
EXPLORE

Channel Islands National Park to Baja California

California to Mexico - 13 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
  • Kayak Channel Islands National Park
  • Visit Valle de Guadalupe vineyards
  • Snorkel at Cabo Pulmo reefs
  • Spot migratory shorebirds
Starts / Ends
Los Angeles / Loreto
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wine Tasting
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 13-day voyage aboard the National Geographic Venture. Visit the Channel Islands, Ensenada, Isla San Martin, Baja's Magdalena Bay, and the Gulf of California islands. Discover unique wildlife, marine reserves, and UNESCO sites.
Cruise Details
0
Sunset over Cartagena, Colombia
from $6,450
Save 10%
EXPLORE

Panama and Colombia: Exploring the Caribbean Coast

Panama to Cartagena - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Transit the Panama Canal
  • Meet Indigenous people of Guna Yala
  • Look for unique tropical wildlife
  • See colonial architecture
Starts / Ends
Panama City / Cartagena
Activity Level
Variable
Discover an astonishing trove of natural and cultural treasures as you navigate the Caribbean coasts of Panama and Colombia on this 8-day cruise aboard the National Geographic Quest. Sail from Panama City to Cartagena, with stops in Portobelo, Guna Yala, Archipelago, and more.
Cruise Details
0
25-36 of 49 Results

Let us match you to your best adventure.

Talk with an expert trip planner 1.800.344.6118

Plan My Trip
Kassandra Magruder Adventure Life employee profile
Kassandra M.
Tree frog spotted in the Amazon
Central America & Mexico

Chat Central America & Mexico with a specialist

Our team is waiting and ready to talk with you about your next adventure. So go ahead and book an appointment with one of our specialized trip planners.

Let's Chat
1.800.344.6118

Where is your next adventure?

Contact Chat Call
More Reasons

Why Travel With Adventure Life

All News

Featured In

How it Works

Connect

No cost, no commitment. Talk with our experts about your dream trip.

Plan

Share your travel style—we match you with the right itinerary or create one just for you.

Book

Lock in knowing every detail is handled and you’re fully supported.

Travel

Enjoy a seamless journey—and unlock 5% off your next adventure.

Central America & Mexico Travel Guide

Favorite Central America & Mexico Central America & Mexico All Trips

Top Central America & Mexico Travel Destinations

Central America & Mexico Trips by Departure Date

Top Experiences in Central America & Mexico

Central America & Mexico Trips by Duration

Central America & Mexico Trips by Activity