Explore the colonial charm of Antigua – Guatemala’s former colonial capital city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site – and wander a modern-day Maya village on the shores of Lake Atitlan. Hunt for the Resplendent Quetzal, Guatemala’s national bird, in the cloud forest of Coban before turning north to visit the mother of all Maya sites – Tikal. Travel into Belize’s Cayo District, where you’ll find Tikal’s sister city, Caracol, along with a host of smaller but no less interesting Maya archaeological sites. This area is also renown for its bird-life and for soft adventures such as cave-tubing & zip-lining. End your holiday in a beach location on Belize’s largest island, Ambergris Caye, where you can snorkel or dive the longest Barrier Reef in the northern hemisphere.
Fly into Guatemala City via the US (other routes available) and transfer to your hotel in the charming former colonial capital of Antigua. Welcome to Central America!
Enjoy a City Tour of Antigua. Options also to visit a coffee plantation, a women’s weaving co-operative, climb nearby Pacaya Volcano or visit the Jade Museum.
Cross the border from Guatemala into Belize’s rainforest Cayo District. Onwards travel to your jungle lodge. Welcome to Belize!
Opportunities to explore Belize’s Maya sites, go bird-watching, hiking, horse-riding, canoeing and mountain biking.
This sample Belize and Guatemala holiday can be varied in any way you choose to suit your exact requirements so give us a call now on 01932 424252 to discuss any modifications you would like to make.
Belize and Guatemala have a wide variety of types & styles of hotels, at a variety of price-points to suit all budgets. Please chat to one of our Travel Consultants to get informed advice as to which hotels they would suggest for your tailor-made Belize and Guatemala holiday.
The tours, excursions & activities mentioned in the above sample Belize and Guatemala holiday are just a selection of what is available in each location. The programme can be adjusted to fit your particular requirements for this holiday in Belize and Guatemala; please liaise with your Travel Consultant to confirm what other activities are available and what you would like to include in your tailor-made holiday.
If you like the broad sweep of the above sample itinerary but have fewer days to spend on this holiday in Belize and Guatemala, or wish to extend it in any way, please ask your Travel Consultant for ideas on how to shorten or lengthen the holiday, or how to reorganise the itinerary.
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