Overview & Highlights
Three contrasting countries. Combine the volcanoes and cloud forests of Costa Rica; colonial Antigua, Lake Atitlán and Tikal's jungle-clad Mayan ruins in Guatemala and Belize's tropical forest and Caribbean beaches on Caye Caulker.
- Guided excursion to Poas Volcano
- Guided tour of Monteverde cloud forest reserve
- Walking tour of Antigua
- Chichicastenango market
- Boat excursion to Santiago de Atitlán
- Guided tour of Tikal ruins
On this zippy holiday, you visit three Central American countries, close neighbours, but culturally they couldn't be more different. You pack it all in: peaceful Costa Rica, famed for its national parks, coffee and eco-tourism. Guatemala, steeped in indigenous and Spanish colonial tradition and religious mysticism. Belize, a truly Caribbean country, English-speaking, utterly laid-back, offering active adventures and lazy coral beaches.
Start off in Costa Rica, gaze down into a volcanic crater and explore the bird-filled cloud forest of the interior. Move on to Antigua, Guatemala’s colonial masterpiece, and continue to the serene setting of Lake Atitlán, encircled by volcanoes, handkerchief-sized fields and tiny indigenous villages.
On to Tikal, the vast Mayan ruined city where ancient temples and pyramids penetrate the rainforest canopy. Crossing the border into Belize, stay at a countryside lodge surrounded by tropical foliage rich in wildlife; enjoy the thrills and spills of outdoor activities, or just relax. Round off the holiday at the pearl white beaches of Caye Caulker in the Caribbean, maybe with a bit of snorkelling or scuba diving.
Outline itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in San José and transfer to hotel.
Day 2
Guided excursion to Poas Volcano.
Day 3
Drive to Monteverde in the cloud forest.
Day 4
Guided excursion in the reserve.
Day 5
Transfer to airport, fly to Guatemala City and drive to Antigua.
Day 6
Walking tour of Antigua.
Day 7
Drive to Lake Atitlán via Chichicastenango market.
Day 8
Guided excursion by boat to Santiago de Atitlán.
Day 9
Fly to Flores in the jungle Petén region; guided tour of the Mayan ruins at Tikal.
Day 10
Drive into Belize to the San Ignacio area.
Day 11
At leisure at countryside resort. Optional outdoor activities and excursions.
Day 12
Drive via ATM caves then boat to Caye Caulker, Caribbean coral island.
Days 13-14
At leisure on Caye Caulker.
Day 15
By boat to Belize City, transfer to the airport for your international flight home.
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Kathryn Rhodes - Travel Consultant
Kathryn backpacked across Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Peru before joining us. She has a degree in Philosophy and French and is a keen netball player.
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