Belize & Guatemala Combo

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.

ITINERARY:

DAY 1:

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!

DAY 2:

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.

DAY 3:

Travel over to Lake Atitlan – Central America’s deepest lake. Lake Atitlan is a serene and beautiful lake located in the highlands.

DAY 4:

Enjoy a full-day boat trip across Lake Atitlan, visiting some of the shore-side communities and learning about their culture and traditions.

DAY 5:

Travel on through the Highlands, passing through many remote villages only lightly touched by the modern world, to the cloud forest area of Coban.

DAY 6:

Today you’ll search for the Resplendent Quetzal, the national bird of Guatemala. Plus, there’s an opportunity to visit an Orchid Garden.

DAY 7:

Travel north up to the Tikal National Park, with an en-route visit to the Maya ruin of Ceibal, which lies among tropical rainforest.

DAY 8:

Guided visit to Tikal, the mother of all Maya sites, whose magnificent temples dominate the lush rainforest.

DAY 9:

Cross the border from Guatemala into Belize’s rainforest Cayo District. Onwards travel to your jungle lodge. Welcome to Belize!

DAYS 10 & 11:

Opportunities to explore Belize’s Maya sites, go bird-watching, hiking, horse-riding, canoeing and mountain biking.

DAY 12:

Transfer to Belize City, with en-route cave-tubing and zip-lining. Take a domestic flight to Ambergris Caye, Belize’s largest island.

DAY 13:

Snorkel or dive along the Belize Barrier Reef, the 2nd biggest Barrier Reef in the world after the Great Barrier Reef.

DAY 14:

Day at leisure. Options for snorkelling, diving, fishing, manatee-spotting – or just to simply relax on the beach or by the pool.

DAY 15:

Transfer to Ambergris Caye airstrip for your domestic flight to Belize International airport ahead of your international flights home.

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.

Hotels

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.

Included Tours, Excursions & Activities whilst on your Belize & 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.

Duration of your Belize & Guatemala 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.

No-Obligation Quote

We would be delighted to email you a no-obligation, fully-detailed itinerary & quote, containing images of the hotels we suggest for your Belize and Guatemala holiday along with a link to the hotel’s website, plus details of any included tours & excursions. The quote will clearly state what is, and what is not included in the quoted price. If you thereafter wish to make any changes to the initial itinerary – be it an alternative hotel, different activities, a different duration in any location etc. – that’s not a problem and we will continue to work with you to adjust the itinerary until it exactly matches what you’re looking for from this holiday in Belize and Guatemala.