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Wonders of Guatemala, Honduras & Belize
15 Days
Guatemala City to Belize City
Tour Code: TMGHB
15 Days
Guatemala City to Belize City
Tour Code: TMGHB
From US$ 4,869
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Tour Overview
In two weeks, combine some of the most exciting highlights in Guatemala, Honduras and Belize. Compare colonial towns with indigenous villages, haggle in colourful markets and fall in love with the intoxicating Caribbean culture. You will have the chance to explore Mayan ruins, relax on sun-kissed beaches and cruise down lazy rivers on this adventure in Central America.
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Included Activities
- Arrival Transfer
- Coffee Farm tour
- Chichicastenango Market
- Visit villages surrounding Lake Atitlan
- Guided tour of Copán
- Boat ride down the Rio Dulce to Livingston
- Guided tour of Tikal National Park
- Departure Transfer
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive Guatemala City
Guatemala was at the heart of the Mayan world and is immersed in history with proud traditions and culture. Many villagers live a traditional life as little changed since pre-Columbian times and they still wear richly-woven costumes, the colours and designs varying from place to place. The scenery is breath-taking - volcanic landscapes, beautiful lakes surrounded by forest-cloaked volcanoes and tropical rainforest, much of which hides vast complexes from ancient civilisations. The Spanish also left their mark, most notably in Antigua with its shady plazas and colonial houses and courtyards.
On arrival at Guatemala City Airport you will be transferred to Antigua
Included Excursions
Arrival Transfer
Accommodation
1 night(s) in hotels 
Day 2 - Antigua & Coffee Farm Tour
Today you will be collected from your hotel for a guided tour of Antigua, taking in the main highlights. You will visit the Arco de San Catalina which was built to keep nuns from sight when their convent expanded to the building across the street. You will see the San Francisco Church, built in 1542. It is the oldest functioning church in the city. On a sunny day, the vibrant yellow paint and intricate white carvings of La Merced Church are stunning. The attached monastery houses a huge fountain in the shape of a water lily, a symbol from the Maya indicating that the ancient religions were incorporated into Catholicism.
When you have had your fill of history, you will head out to the local market on the fringes of the old town. You can find almost anything you may need here and a few things you may never have thought of as well. You will also visit the Chocolate Museum where you will be able to see the process of taking the cacao bean to the chocolate bar. Finally, you will travel to the La Azote Coffee Farm and the Mayan Musical instruments Museum. The evening is at your leisure.
Included Excursions
Coffee Farm tour
Accommodation
1 night(s) in hotels
Meals
1 Breakfast(s)
Day 3 - Chichicastenango Market & Lake Atitlan
This morning you will travel towards the heart of the Guatemalan highland, driving through incredibly colourful landscapes. You will see indigenous people wearing their typical clothing, hillsides planted with vegetables and flowers, and towns that have been captured in the paintings and crafts made by local artists. In Chichicastenango you will visit the multi-coloured market and learn about its traditions. This experience is a sensory visit, where you can learn about the ancient, indigenous culture and the local vendors- from the sweet smelling incense sellers to the brightly coloured textile makers. After lunch you will travel to the beautiful Lake Atitlan staying on the banks of the lake itself. Enjoy visiting the town of Panajachel and watch the sun go down over the lake.
Included Excursions
Chichicastenango Market
Accommodation
1 night(s) in hotels
Meals
1 Breakfast(s)
Day 4 - Lake Atitlan
Board a private boat and tour the many lake side villages around Lake Atitlan. You will see the indigenous communities that live here and learn about the local customs that are practiced. If you would like to go for a swim, the boat driver can take you to Playa Dorada or the hot springs near St. Catarina Palopo.
Included Excursions
Visit villages surrounding Lake Atitlan
Accommodation
1 night(s) in hotels
Meals
1 Breakfast(s)
Day 5 - Antigua
Return to Antigua, stopping en-route at the Maya ruins of Iximche. In the afternoon you will arrive in Antigua with the remainder of the day free for you to enjoy.
Accommodation
1 night(s) in hotels
Meals
1 Breakfast(s)
Day 6 - Copán
Cross into Honduras where you will spend two nights in the colonial town of Copán. This will be your base for visiting the ruins of Copán, a coveted Mayan site. Your guide will take you through the ceremonial centre, the ball court, the hieroglyphic stairway and the acropolis, home to the Rosalila Temple.
Included Excursions
Guided tour of Copán
Accommodation
2 night(s) in hotels
Meals
2 Breakfast(s)
Day 8 - Rio Dulce
You will be collected from your hotel and be taken back to Guatemala, driving towards Rio Dulce situated on Guatemala's Caribbean Coast. On the way there is the opportunity to stop at the Quirigua Ruins, where you will see the largest stela in the Mayan World.
Your hotel in Rio Dulce will be situated on the banks of Lake Izabel. Arriving in the afternoon you have a chance to swim or kayak before the evening is free at your leisure. The next day you will be collected by your 'lanchero' (boat driver.) Embark on a cruise down the canals and lagoons of the Rio Dulce, keeping your eyes and ears open to the wildlife around. You will visit the colourful village of Livingston, a lively Afro-Caribbean atmosphere populated by the Garifuna community. Tour this charming village and sample tasty Caribbean cuisine. Return back to the town of Rio Dulce in the later afternoon.
Included Excursions
Boat ride down the Rio Dulce to Livingston
Accommodation
2 night(s) in hotels
Meals
2 Breakfast(s)
Day 10 - Peten
Enjoy a scenic journey to the region of Peten. You will be staying on the shores of Lake Peten Itza with the sounds of the tropical Peten Jungle around you. You have the afternoon free to enjoy the many excursions that can be taken. Why not take a hike in the jungle, it is a paradise for birdwatchers. There are over 300 species of birds found in Peten as well as monkeys, deer and even the elusive jaguar!
Accommodation
1 night(s) in hotels
Meals
1 Breakfast(s)
Day 11 - Tikal National Park
Today your guide will pick you up and take you to Tikal, one of the most magnificent Mayan archaeological sites in the world. The city flourished between about 200 and 900 AD and has became overgrown by the encroaching rainforest and was lost to the world. In the seventeenth century its existence began to draw global attention and from 1956, the site has begun to be excavated and archaeologists continue to uncover more of the site, increasing the understanding of the history of the civilisations that made Tikal their home. You will have a guided tour of the site before returning to your hotel to relax for the night.
Included Excursions
Guided tour of Tikal National Park
Accommodation
1 night(s) in hotels
Meals
1 Breakfast(s), 1 Lunch(es)
Day 12 - San Pedro
Cross into Belize where you will be taken to Belize City Airport. You are flying to Ambergris Caye, a paradise island on Belize's Caribbean Coast. From the airstrip on Ambergris Caye, a short boat journey will take you to a luxury resort in the small town of San Pedro . This will be your base for the next few days as you relax and make the most of the azure water and sugar-white sand.
There are plenty of snorkelling and diving opportunities to try or you could even visit the popular Caye Caulker, home to the famous Blue Hole.
Accommodation
3 night(s) in hotels
Meals
3 Breakfast(s)
Day 15 - Depart Belize City
Your adventure of a lifetime comes to an end today. If you have a late flight or have lengthened your stay by adding post tour accommodation you will have more time to explore the sights.
After enjoying three nights of idyllic relaxation, you will be catch a flight back to Belize City where the tour comes to an end.
Included Excursions
Departure Transfer
Meals
1 Breakfast(s)
Essential Information
What's Not Included
- Visas and travel insurance
- International flights to/from the start/end of your tour and departure taxes
- Spending money – budget for meals, snacks, drinks, limited souvenirs, laundry, tips and any extras
Enquiry
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Why I love this trip
The beauty of Central America is that it has remained relatively untouched by tourism, giving all tours here a feeling of pure adventure. Contact me to discover what treasures lie in wait in Guatemala, Honduras and Belize.
