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Essence of Central America
Guatemala & Belize in 12 Days, 10 Nights in Destination
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Unearth the secrets of the Mayans in Guatemala as you visit the imposing ruins in the heart of its jungle and learn about their fascinating culture before relaxing under the warm sun of paradisiacal Belize.
Trip Highlights
- Ambergris Caye
- Belize Barrier Reef
- Belize city
- Antigua Guatemala
- Dulce River
- Flores
- Livingston
- Tikal
Included
All flights
Accommodation
Some transfers
Activities
Some meals
Availability
Departures available until December 2024
Available Group tours
Solo travelers available
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- Accommodation in Charm, Superior and Luxury category hotels.
Accommodation: 10 Nights
Day 1 to 3
Camino Real Antigua
Location
Antigua
Category
Nights
2
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The hotels we select comply with our high standards and requirements per category. The allocation is dependent on availability and seasonality, so you can be assigned any of our selection, including the following: Porta Antigua
Itinerary
Explore the charms of Antigua Guatemala and admire the glistening waters of Lake Atitlan. Discover Quiriguá's Mayan legacy, cruise on the Rio Dulce and soak up the Caribbean flavours of Livingston. Let Flores charm you and uncover the ruins of majestic Tikal. Cross into vibrant Belize and find complete tranquillity on the earthly paradise of Cayo San Pedro.
Arrive at your UK departure airport, ready for a flight to Guatemala. Arrive in Antigua Guatemala, a beautifully preserved city with an abundance of colourful colonial architecture, nestled in the central highlands. Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay in Antigua Guatemala.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Camino Real Antigua or similar
1240 Reviews
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Breakfast at the hotel. Today, enjoy a half-day tour of Antigua, considered one of the most beautiful colonial cities of America. During the colonial period, it was the capital of the Kingdom of Guatemala and included the provinces of southern Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. After an earthquake in 1773, the city was uninhabited the population moved to what is now Guatemala City. Visit La Merced church, Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral. Afterwards, enjoy free time to go shopping and at the indicated time return to the hotel. Overnight stay in Antigua.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Camino Real Antigua or similar
1240 Reviews
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Activities
Antigua Tour: La Merced Monastery, Plaza de Armas & the Cathedral
Moderate
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Breakfast at the hotel. Seize the day with an early morning visit to Chichicastenango market, located in the central Guatemalan highlands and visit the local Church of Santo Tomas. Transfer to Lake Atitlan, surrounded by three volcanoes Atitlán, Tolimán and San Pedro. Its crystal clear waters are amazingly beautiful. Enjoy a panoramic tour of Panajachel. Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay in Atitlan Lake.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Atitlan or similar
1057 Reviews
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Activities
Lake Atitlán: Church of Santo Tomás & panoramic tour of Panajachel
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Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, take a boat ride to the indigenous village of Santiago Atitlán, located between the volcanoes Tolimán and San Pedro. Explore the town and visit the church of Santiago Apóstol and the Brotherhood of Maximón, one of the expressions of religious syncretism in our country. Return to Panajachel and transfer to bustling Guatemala City. Overnight stay in Guatemala City.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Clarion Suites Guatemala or similar
516 Reviews
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Activities
Boat ride and visit to the town of San Juan La Laguna, chocolate factory & textile factory.
Moderate
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Breakfast at the hotel. Set off to visit the Quiriguá Archaeological Park, located on the banks of the Motagua River. The park is comprised of a complex of stela slabs, sculpted in sandstone, among which is the tallest stele of the entire Mayan world, as well as zoomorphic figures that date from the classic period of the Mayans. Afterwards, transfer to Rio Dulce, an area of immense natural beauty. Overnight stay in Rio Dulce.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Banana Palms or similar
109 Reviews
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Activities
Visit to the archaeological site of Quiriguá
Moderate
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Breakfast at the hotel. Board a boat on the river and head to the town of Livingston, known for its reggae music and coconut bread. Continue up the river and admire the exuberant vegetation and an amazing natural canyon. From the boat enjoy a panoramic tour of the Castle of San Felipe de Lara, a fortress built in the seventeenth century by the Spanish. Afterwards, transfer to Flores, situated on an island on Lake Petén Itzá. Overnight stay in Flores.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Casona del Lago or similar
300 Reviews
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Activities
Boat ride, visit to town, panoramic tour of San Felipe de Lara Castle
Light
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Breakfast at the hotel. Today explore the most important Archaeological Site of the Mayan world, Tikal, built during the classic Mayan period. Your guide will show you the model of the Temples and Acropolis complex and guide your visit of the Q and R Complex, the Central Acropolis, the Temples I "The Great Jaguar" and the Temple II "of Los Mascarones". Enjoy lunch at Tikal and some time to soak up the atmosphere for heading back to Flores. Overnight stay in Flores.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Casona del Lago or similar
300 Reviews
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Activities
Visit to the Tikal Archaeological Site
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Breakfast at the hotel. Today, transfer by road to Belize. Arrive in vibrant Belize City and catch a Water-Taxi to Cayo San Pedro, on the island of Ambergris Caye, admiring the beautiful landscapes throughout your journey. Arrive, transfer to the hotel and begin your stay in one of Central America's most beautiful and best kept secrets. Overnight stay in Cayo San Pedro.
Please note that accommodation in Belize does not include meals. If you wish, you can add 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and/or 3 dinners in the next step of the reservation.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Sunbreeze or similar
1467 Reviews
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Activities
Water taxi hacia Cayo San Pedro
Light
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Enjoy a day at your leisure in Cayo San Pedro. Explore the idyllic beaches that are said to have inspired Madonna's hit song 'La Isla Bonita'. Overnight stay in Cayo San Pedro.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Sunbreeze or similar
1467 Reviews
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Free day at your leisure. This part of Belize is world-renowned for its ultra-diverse Barrier Reef, second only to the Great Barrier Reef. We recommend snorkelling or scuba-diving to discover the colourful underwater world and abundant marine life. Overnight stay in Cayo San Pedro.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Sunbreeze or similar
1467 Reviews
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At the indicated time, take a water taxi back to Belize and transfer to Belize airport for a flight back to the UK/Ireland. Night on board.
Arrive back in the UK/Ireland and end your trip.
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The price includes
- Included in all our trips. more information
- Departures from main UK/Ireland departure airports.
- International Flights: UK/Ireland - Guatemala, Belize - UK/Ireland. *more information
- 10 nights accommodation in Charm, Superior and Luxury category hotels.See hotels included
- 7 Breakfasts and 1 Lunch.
- Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles. **more information
- Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary with an English-speaking guide.See itinerary
- All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
- Water Taxis: Belize - Cayo San Pedro - Belize.
- Private Motorboat in Panajachel & Río Dulce.
- ATOL Protection. ****more information
Not included
Drinks, tips and any other services not mentioned in what's included.
Lodging in Belize does not include meals. You can add 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and/or 3 dinners in the next step.
Extra nights do not include meals.
Please note: if your departure day is Wednesday or Saturday the order of the itinerary may differ.
* If your destination is in the USA or Canada, or if your selected flights to a different destination have connections in the USA or Canada, it is mandatory to have an ESTA (for USA) or an eTA (for Canada) before travelling.
ESTA: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/
eTA: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta.html
** The transfer to the Sunbreeze hotel in Belize is not included. If you arrive by water taxi, you can walk to the hotel which is close by. If not, it is possible to take a taxi which costs approximately $10.
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office offer up-to-date travel advice by visiting www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice.
Entry requirements
Passport with a minimum of six months validity.
Visa
No visa is required for stays of up to 30 days.
Currency
Guatemalan Quetzal
Language
Spanish
Electricity
120V, 60 Hz.
Health
Please consult your doctor regarding malaria prophylaxis.
Time zone
UTC - 06:00.
Other useful information
Inches are used to measure small objects in Guatemala. One inch equals 2.54cm
Tourist Office website
http://www.visitguatemala.com/
Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline’s website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.
Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same, or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.
Children: 2 - 11 years.
If you have reduced mobility/require the use of a wheelchair and prefer to go at your own pace, please contact our customer service team at +44 20 8068 3176 or via our contact form.
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office offer up-to-date travel advice by visiting https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice
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