Hotel Chinimaya

The trip around Guatemala was fantastic and very varied.

EM, Ilkley

Highlights “With the exception of Coban which has very little to offer, everyday offered a new, memorable and in many cases totally unexpected experience.  We were so fortunate to see the Easter preparations and parades, never thought I would see the like and Tikal was quite stunning. We had no expectation of Livingstone and the journey there and we were simply bowled over by how fantastic it was, that basically is how we felt about the whole trip.” 

DA, Waterloo

5 highlights that we have to mention in itinerary sequence rather than preferential sequence 1. Being in Antigua when they were having the Festival des Flores. Made the city even more interesting and colourful 2. Sunset and volcanoes in Atitlan. Would never have tired of that view 3. The sheer relief of getting to the top of the Mayan Face! 4. Sunset kayak at Chiminos island lodge 5. Tikal

KG, London

We knew nothing about Guatemala and Belize before our trip and had not visited Central America.  We relied on JLA understanding our interests and the resulting recommendations proved very successful.

NW, Wells

Most memorable experience: "Talking with fisherman and sons at Livingston and sharing their excitement when looking through binoculars for the first time. Volcano erupting at Antigua."

MT, Exeter

Everything about Guatemala was a highlight, particularly the market at Chichicastenango and lake Atitlan.

HN, Brentwood

So many.  Probably Guatemala.  It is so beautiful with volcanoes, Lake Atitlan and beautiful flowers.  We also loved the vibrancy of Mexico City and the beautiful beach at Hotel Esencia.

RCB, Bury St Edmonds

We had the most wonderful trip. All arrangements went to plan and we thoroughly enjoyed seeing a part of the world we hadn't visited before. As well as gaining a real flavour of Central America and the Mayan culture we kayaked, canoed, fished, snorkelled, swam with sharks, cycled, visited Mayan ruins, villages and the market at Chiticastananga. Throughout the trip we experienced excellence in service with everyone we encountered. We loved the variety of it all and yet we also had time each day to relax and read.

LM, Reading

The deteriorating condition of Lake Atitlan is of concern. Tourists are contributing to the pollution but the loss of future tourism due to its state will be negative to the country. Guatemala needs to deal with this.

AA

The combo of Guatemala Highlands and Honduras/Livingston offered the experience of a variety of settings and cultures.  I must say that Antigua and Atitlan were stunning!

CV NYC, USA

Tikal jungle setting had the ultimate combination of wildlife, environment, landscape and ruins.

SW, Telford

Highlights: Our day on Lake Atitlan...We thought Guatemala was a fabulous country and to be honest we probably wouldn't have visited without JLA's help

GU, Dorchester

Highlight?: Visiting Mayan villages

EF, Southampton

Highlight: It is difficult to pick one thing. We loved the feel of Antigua and will consider going back there to spend more time. We also loved travelling through the Guatemalan highlands, visiting the local markets, walking through the colourful graveyards with locals performing ancient rituals and generally experiencing a sense of what life is like for a modern day Mayan. On one particular day, when visiting the markets at Almolonga and Zunil, we witnessed an eruption of Volcan Santaguito.

DE, Wilmslow

Highlights: So much to choose from! But the highlight was Tikal, where my daughter finally got to see the Chewing-Gum Tree, spider and howler monkeys, toucans, leaf-cutter ants, even a rare bird the Tody motmot, not to mention astounding Mayan temples...

CL, Cambridge

Highlights:- difficult to decide as there were so many Tikal was amazing, Lake Atitlan excellent with our best guide but there were so many other wonderful places and people 

TG

Highlight?: The Mayan ruins

KS, Oldham

Highlight?: Visiting some of the villages around Antigua and meeting several local people either in their homes or at their place of work.

AW, London

Highlights? “The whole of Guatemala - can’t wait to go back.  People were amazing - Tikal awesome.  We wouldn’t have even gone if Tom Manchester hadn’t advised us to”. 

CJ, Warwickshire

Highlights:- Loved all of it for different reasons, what made the trip exceptional though was the ease of travelling facilitated by the local representatives

GW, Chinnor

Highlights included the visit to Chichicastanango and Tikal. Truthfully we had a fantastic time and it was all memorable.

FB, London

The stay at LA Lancha and visiting Tikal and Yaxha.  Also, our stay at Chan Chich

JW, Bedford

Many different aspects combined to make a memorable trip. Hidden Valley has real charm, Tikal was amazing and San Pedro was relaxing

AM, Farnham

Antigua at Easter time is unbelievable. The stay at Chiminos was extraordinary. Tikal lives up to its' billing, but then the sites at Aguateca and El Ceibal were in their own way equally as exciting.

P

Tour of Tikal was much appreciated.  Guide was knowledgeable and it would have been difficult to learn as much on our own

NW, Wells

Highlights?: Chiminos lodge and trip to Aguateca. Guide and tour of Tikal.

SE, London

Highlights: Sunrise with birds and monkeys in Lapa Rios; watching a shaman with a distressed young woman making sacrifices and praying with her in graveyard(Chichicastango); meeting Mayan women (San Antonio and San Juan).

VAJ, London

Loved all of it!!

We loved all of it for different reasons, what made the trip exceptional though was the ease of travelling facilitated by the local representatives.

GW, Chinnor

Most Memorable Moment?: Difficult to pick only 1! The ruins at Copan & Tikal were truly stunning and we also loved the costumes and villages in the Highlands

FC, Haywards Heath

Highlights:- So many memories, I think I have to say Lake Atitlan.

KW