Explore the Ancient Maya World: 2026–2027 Tours with Dan Griffin
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Six extraordinary journeys through Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Belize.
For travelers fascinated by the ancient Maya world, archaeology, history, and the cultures of Mesoamerica, the coming months offer six very different opportunities to explore.
From traveling by boat along the Usumacinta River to venturing deep into Guatemala's Petén region, exploring the magnificent ruins of Copán, experiencing the highlands and colonial cities of Guatemala, and crossing Belize in search of ancient Maya cities, each Ko'ox Maya Tours journey offers something different.
Our small-group tours are designed to go beyond the usual tourist routes. Along with some of the great archaeological sites of the Maya world, we seek out lesser-visited ruins, museums, communities, landscapes, and cultural experiences that help tell the larger story of this remarkable region.
Here are our upcoming tours for 2026–2027.
Palenque, Comalcalco & the Usumacinta River Tour
November 5–14, 2026 | 10 Days / 9 Nights
Explore one of the most fascinating regions of the ancient Maya world on a journey beginning in Villahermosa and traveling through the Usumacinta River basin. Visit Comalcalco, Moral Reforma, Pomoná, Bonampak, Palenque, and rarely visited sites such as Plan de Ayutla and Sak Tz'i'. Two days of river travel take us to Yaxchilán and Piedras Negras, once powerful rivals along the Usumacinta.
This tour combines some of the Maya world's most famous cities with archaeological sites that relatively few travelers have the opportunity to experience.
Southwestern Guatemala: Ancient Civilizations, Maya Culture & Colonial Antigua
December 1–9, 2026 | 9 Days / 8 Nights
Discover a different side of Guatemala as we explore ancient Mesoamerican sites, Maya communities, highland towns, markets, and magnificent colonial Antigua. The journey includes Kaminaljuyú, Tak'alik Ab'aj, Iximché, the mountains around Quetzaltenango, San Francisco El Alto, San Andrés Xecul, Chichicastenango, and three nights in Antigua.
This tour brings archaeology and living culture together while exploring a region of Guatemala that many international travelers never see.
The Ultimate Copán & Antigua Tour
December 9–17, 2026 | 9 Days / 8 Nights
Travel from Guatemala into Honduras to experience Copán, renowned for its extraordinary carved stelae, architecture, museum, and archaeological tunnels. We'll also visit nearby El Puente before returning to Guatemala for three nights in beautiful Antigua.
The journey continues with Chichicastenango and the Late Postclassic Maya city of Iximché, combining exceptional archaeology with the history, architecture, and culture of Guatemala and Honduras.
Tabasco & Chiapas Maya Archaeology Tour
January 7–16, 2027 | 10 Days / 9 Nights
Journey across southern Mexico to explore both celebrated archaeological sites and remarkable places well beyond the usual tourist route. Beginning in Villahermosa, we'll visit the Maya city of Comalcalco and the Olmec world of La Venta before continuing into Chiapas.
Palenque, Bonampak, Yaxchilán, Toniná, Tenam Puente, and Chinkultic are among the archaeological highlights. We'll also spend four nights in San Cristóbal de las Casas and experience the Festival of the Parachicos in Chiapa de Corzo.
Exploring Petén: An 11-Day Maya Archaeological Tour of Northern Guatemala
January 20–30, 2027 | 11 Days / 10 Nights
Go deep into northern Guatemala's Petén region, home to some of the most important cities of the ancient Maya world. We'll travel by boat into the Petexbatún region, spend a full day at Tikal, and use 4x4 vehicles to reach remote archaeological sites rarely included on conventional tours.
The journey includes Aguateca, Dos Pilas, Seibal, Tikal, Uaxactún, Naranjo, Nakum, Yaxhá, Topoxté, Ucanal, La Blanca, and potentially Holmul, depending on road conditions. A professional Guatemalan guide accompanies us throughout the tour.
Magnificent Maya Ruins of Belize & Tikal Tour
February 1–10, 2027 | 10 Days / 9 Nights
Travel across Belize on an archaeological adventure that includes more Maya sites than most tours of the country offer. Journey by boat to Lamanai, explore Caracol deep in the Maya Mountains, visit sites including Altun Ha, Cerros, Nim Li Punit, Lubaantun, Cahal Pech, and Xunantunich, and stay in beautiful jungle lodges along the way.
We then cross into Guatemala to visit Topoxté and Yaxhá before experiencing one of the greatest ancient Maya cities of all: Tikal.
Which Maya Adventure Is Calling You?
Whether you want to explore the remote cities of the Usumacinta River basin, experience Guatemala's highlands and living Maya culture, discover the sculptural masterpieces of Copán, venture deep into Petén, or travel across Belize to Tikal, there is a journey waiting for you.
These are small-group tours created for travelers who want more than a quick visit to the best-known ruins. We take the time to explore, learn, and discover places that many visitors to the Maya world never see.
For pricing, availability, and more information, contact Dan Griffin at xtobodos@hotmail.com.
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