Mayan Trails of Guatemala & Belize

Day 1  Antigua, Guatemala
Fly to Guatemala City and on arrival, transfer to the beautiful colonial city of Antigua. The rest of the evening is free to start exploring this colourful city.

Day 2  Antigua
Explore the historical highlights of Guatemala’s former capital on a guided walking tour through the delightful cobbled streets.

Day 3  Antigua to Lake Atitlán
Drive to stunning Lake Atitlán. En route, stop in the highland town of Chichicastenango. Visit the famous St Tomas Church where locals perform traditional Maya rituals within the Catholic church.

Day 4  Lake Atitlán
Enjoy a tour of this picturesque lake and visit the villages of San Juan La Laguna and Santiago Atitlán to experience the culture of the indigenous communities.

Day 5  Lake Atitlán to El Petén
Return to Guatemala City and fly to Flores before transferring to your hotel in El Petén.

Day 6  Tikal
Discover the magic and mystery of the ancient world with an excursion to the impressive Maya site of Tikal. Explore the huge temples which rise above the canopy and gain a fascinating insight into local history and culture, as howler monkeys roar in the surrounding jungle.

Day 7  El Petén
Today is at leisure. Perhaps choose to take a trip to the mystical ruins of Yaxhá, or simply take the time to relax.

Day 8  El Petén to the Cayo District, Belize
Say farewell to Guatemala and cross the border into Belize. Explore the hilltop Maya ruins of Xunantunich on the way to your lodge in Belize’s Cayo District.

Days 9-10  Cayo District
With two days at leisure, explore Maya ruins, sub-tropical forests teeming with wildlife and tranquil azure pools on jungle walks, challenging hikes or canoe trips. Excursions can be arranged locally from your lodge.

Day 11  Cayo District to Ambergris Caye
Drive to Belize City on the Caribbean coast and fly to the beautiful tropical island of Ambergris Caye, known for its white sands, palm trees and clear waters.

Days 12-13  Ambergris Caye
Spend the days relaxing on a spectacular beach or take a boat trip for world-class diving and snorkelling in crystal seas to view pretty corals and abundant tropical marine life.

Days 14-15  Transfer to Belize City and fly home