Overview & Highlights
Starting in Nicaragua this escorted group tour visits the colonial cities of Granada, León, Suchitoto and Antigua, before continuing to the Mayan ruins of Tikal and onto the jungles of Belize.
- Granada: Las Isletas, Lake Nicaragua
- Granada: Masaya market and volcano
- Granada: city tour
- León: walking tour
- Antigua: walking tour
- Atitlán: boat excursion to villages on Lake Atitlán
- Tikal: tour of Tikal and Yaxha ruins
- Chaa Creek: selected excursions at Chaa Creek
This journey brings together some of the cultural, architectural and geographical highlights of Central America including Granada, León, Suchitoto and Antigua – among the most beautiful colonial cities in the New World.
Travel to the little explored country of El Salvador and onto the Guatemalan highlands where, encircled by a ring of giant volcanoes, is Lake Atitlán, with indigenous market villages clustered along its shore. Finish your trip deep in the jungle at the abandoned Mayan city of Tikal. It’s an awesome archaeological site, the temples of which penetrate the wooded canopy, and further explore this magical rainforest from a lodge in the heart of Belize. You can expect to get the most from these fascinating countries at a relaxed pace, and enjoy a high standard of accommodation on this comfortable and engrossing journey.
Outline itinerary
Day 1
UK clients depart arriving Managua, Nicaragua, the same day.
Day 1
Transfer to Granada and overnight.
Day 2
City tour and excursion to Las Isletas.
Day 3
Excursion to the Masaya volcano and market.
Day 4
Drive to León. Walking tour.
Day 5
Optional excursions in and around the city.
Days 6-7
Travel back to Managua from León. Fly to San Salvador and continue by land to Suchitoto.
Days 8-9
By road to Antigua in Guatemala.
Day 10
Optional excursions in and around Antigua.
Day 11
Travel to Lake Atitlán stopping at the market at Chichicastenango.
Days 12-13
Explore the surrounding area and the lakeside towns and villages.
Days 14-15
Flight to Flores. Guided tour of the amazing ruins at Tikal.
Days 16-18
Travel across the border to your rainforest lodge in Belize.
Day 19
Depart for an international flight or extension.
Day 19
UK clients arrive home the following day.
What our clients say
97% of our clients rated their experience with us as Excellent or Good.
Most memorable experience - Difficult to select just one, but the visit to Iximche Mayan Site in Guatemala, was fascinating – great guide, and we saw a shaman performing a pre wedding ceremony.
JB, North Walsham
Tailor made holiday
Our specialists have been expertly crafting award-winning tailor-made holidays to Latin America for 40 years. We would be delighted to create a truly personalised trip which perfectly matches your wishes and requirements.
Chris Rendell-Dunn - Travel Consultant
Anglo-Peruvian Chris grew up in Lima and spent much of his adult life in between London and Cusco as a tour leader, before settling permanently in our Sales team.
Things to do
We proudly offer the widest range of activities, excursions and one-of-a-kind experiences across all our destinations, tried and tested personally by our travel experts.
Accommodation
Browse our unrivalled portfolio of accommodation . Every option has been carefully chosen by our team of travel experts, so you can rest assured that you’ll relax in utter comfort.
Nicaragua / Leon
Hotel El Convento
El Salvador / Suchitoto
Los Almendros de San Lorenzo
Guatemala / Antigua and the highlands
Meson de Maria
Belize / Maya mountains and jungle
The Lodge at Chaa Creek
Guatemala / Caribbean Coast Guatemala
Villa Maya
Guatemala / Lake Atitlan and villages
Villa Santa Catarina
Holiday Extensions
If there's somewhere you particularly want to go that isn't included in this tour, we can add on an extension to take you there.
