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Kinkajou Journey: The Best Of Guatemala & Belize


Kinkajou Journey
 

One of the most comfortable group tours to Guatemala and Belize for 2012, this holiday stays in excellent hotels and lodges throughout. Visit the highland markets, Lake Atitlán, the mayan ruins of Tikal before cooling down in the forested mountains of Belize on this 2 week escorted tour of Guatemala and Belize.

Summary of nights: 13 days, 11 nights: Guatemala City 1; Antigua 2; Lake Atitlán 3; Tikal 2; Chaa Creek Lodge 3.

  • Experience the contrasting cultural highlights of two of Central America's best-loved countries.
  • Antigua, delightful and serene colonial city, scrupulously conserved.
  • Magical and atmospheric Lake Atitlán, its shores sprinkled with traditional villages.
  • Tikal, the Maya's masterpiece, temples and pyramids rising from the depths of the rainforest.
  • Explore the mountain trails in the unspoilt forest hinterland of Belize.

Holiday Itinerary

Day 1 Day flight to Guatemala City.
Days 2-3 Transfer to Antigua, explore with guided walks in and around this peaceful colonial city.
Days 4-6 Lake Atitlán - Discover the beautiful surrounding countryside and traditional communities by boat and on foot.
Day 7 Visit the colourful, bustling market of Chichicastenango, before continuing on to Guatemala City for the flight to Flores.
Day 8 Guided tour of the Mayan ruins of Tikal.
Days 9-11 Cross into Belize and enjoy excursions and activities in the forest and on the rivers from Chaa Creek Lodge.
Day 12 Travel to Belize City, clients depart arriving UK day 13.

A few days to spare?

Extend your trip by adding on a few days at the beginning or end of your tour on a tailormade, private basis. Click here to see our most popular extensions to the Kinkajou Tour or contact one of our consultants for more inspiring ideas.

Tour Profile

Transport: 1 flight (1hr); 4 scenic land journeys (longest 4hrs).
Accommodation: First class and tourist class superior hotels and lodges.
Meals: Breakfast daily and half-board days 9-11.
Included excursions: Guided tour of Antigua; boat excursion to Santiago de Atitlán; Chichicastenango market; tour of Tikal ruins; selected activities at jungle lodge.

Tikal, one of Guatemala's must see sites
Tikal, one of Guatemala's must see sites

We visit a number of traditional markets in the Guatemalan highlands
We visit a number of traditional markets in the Guatemalan highlands

The cabins at Chaa Creek are surrounded by forest and wildlife
The cabins at Chaa Creek are surrounded by forest and wildlife

View more imagesAlthough a city, Antigua has a relaxed, village feelTwo men relax in a market town near Lake AtitlánLake Atitlán - an incredible expanse of water surrounded by a ring of volcanoesThe group at the top of one of the temples in TikalThis tour offers many opportunities for spotting unusual birds and wildlifeThe Blue Morpho butterfly can have a wingspan of up to 20 cm

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