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Belize & Guatemala

Highlights of Guatemala and Belize


15 days from £1,782

Exotic Guatemala lies at the heart of the Mayan world; Caribbean Belize is a tiny nation of silky white-sand beaches and coral islands. Combine them in a highlights holiday where we’ll show you the vivacious market at Guatemala’s Chichicastenango, mystical Lake Atitlán, and tropical jungle sheltering the Mayan ruins of Tikal. In Belize visit the rivers and forests bordering the highland hinterland - opening up to eco- and adventure-tourism - and relax on a balmy beach.

We've chosen our favourite places, excursions and hotels, all of which have been enthusiastically enjoyed by our clients. Here, you have a choice of standard and superior options. Our benchmarks are high: a "standard" option doesn't mean low quality or dull, and 'superior' can sometimes be both really good value and quite luxurious.

You can view these options and, if you are happy with them, we welcome you to make a booking request online. But as with all our tailor-made holidays they are flexible: if you'd like to tweak the trip a bit, perhaps choose different hotels, or add in an extra place or visit or excursion, please contact us and one of our specialist consultants will help you come up with your perfect holiday.

Suggested Holiday Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Guatemala City, transfer to Antigua, 2 nights.
Day 2: At leisure in Antigua.
Day 3: Drive to Panajachel on Lake Atitlán, 2n.
Day 4: Optional excursions at Lake Atitlán.
Day 5: Drive to Chichicastenango, overnight.
Day 6: Drive to Antigua, overnight.
Day 7: Fly to Flores, guided tour of Tikal Mayan ruins, 2n.
Day 8: At leisure to explore Tikal, ruined Mayan city.
Day 9: Drive into Belize, 3 nights at a lodge in the Macal River/San Ignacio area.
Day 10: Optional excursions and activities in the unspoilt interior.
Day 11: Optional excursions and activities.
Day 12: Drive/fly to Caribbean island of Ambergris Caye, 3n.
Day 13: At leisure on Ambergris Caye.
Day 14: At leisure on Ambergris Caye.
Day 15: Fly to Belize City.

The price quoted above excludes the cost of international flights.
If you choose to book your holiday online, you have the option of including flights, the cost of which will be added to your holiday itinerary.

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Our Comment

It's the variety of cultures and landscapes that you enjoy in just 2 weeks which really delights and surprises. From explorations of the jungle-clad Mayan ruined temples and a wander around baroque colonial churches to a modern day sunlit Caribbean beach wind-down, the highlights we've packed in for you will not be soon forgotten.
Rafe Stone, Product Manager

Something extra or a bit different

Perhaps would like to add another destination or experience; at the beginning, middle or end of the trip, or maybe substitute one highlight for another. Below are just a few of many popular options. Please contact us direct if you'd like to make any changes

Overview of Tikal Ruins
Overview of Tikal Ruins

Colonial Antigua
Colonial Antigua

Victoria House, Belize (superior)
Victoria House, Belize (superior)



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