12 days from £4,709 for a family of 4This fascinating, adventurous and varied trip combines the colourful history and culture of Guatemala with the rainforest and Caribbean beaches of neighbouring Belize. In Guatemala, discover the lovely colonial city of Antigua and explore the extraordinary Mayan temples at Tikal, deep in the Petén jungle. Get active in the jungle at Macal River Jungle Camp in Belize where you can canoe, bike, hike forest trails and seek out Mayan ruins. Then kick back and relax on the palm-fringed Caribbean coast near Placencia. Travelling with children in Central America is made easier becuase of thew short distances to be travelled between highlights. The people of both countries love children.. Holiday ItineraryDay 1: Arrive Guatemala City and continue to Antigua. 2 nights.
Day 2: At leisure in Antigua.
Day 3: Drive/fly to Flores, stay 2 nights at Lake Petén Itzá.
Day 4: Guided tour of Tikal Mayan ruins.
Day 5: Drive into Belize; 3 nights on Chaa Creek Reserve.
Day 6: Optional outdoor activities at river camp.
Day 7: Optional outdoor activities at river camp.
Day 8: Drive/fly to Placencia beach resort, stay 4 nights.
Day 9: At leisure in Placencia. Beach watersports available.
Day 10:At leisure in Placencia. Beach watersports available.
Day 11:At leisure in Placencia. Beach watersports available.
Day 12: Fly to Belize City.
Owing to many clients' preference for flexibility, and the variation in flight price according to season and availability, the price quoted excludes the cost of international flights, which we will happily arrange for you. Flights to Latin America can be daytime or overnight, while the return flight is always overnight, so you will need to add at least one day to arrive at the total length of your holiday.
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Contrast the mysteries of ancient and colonial Guatemala with the exuberance of English-speaking, Caribbean-flavoured Belize; this is a great mix of culture, nature and outdoor activities.
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 Colonial Antigua
 Tikal
 Placencia
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