Best of Guatemala and Belize

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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 15 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 15-99 yrs
max group size 16
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-43389
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Operated in English

Starts Antigua, Guatemala
Ends Caye Caulker, Belize

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Take an elaborately decorated chicken bus to a local market and witness the larger-than-life vegetables this region’s known for – decide for yourself whether it’s the result of the fertilizer or the blessings from God. 
Gaze in wonder at the jungle-shrouded limestone temples of Tikal, one of Central America's most impressive Mayan sites, as howler monkeys call from the canopy.
Relax and recharge on the white sands of Caye Caulker, a tiny Belizean island made for beach BBQs, snorkel trips and lazy afternoons spent swinging in a hammock.
Explore Livingston – a one-of-a-kind riverside town where the Afro-Caribbean Garifuna population heavily influences the local culture.
Take a scenic boat ride on Lake Atitlan to Santiago Atitlan, with 95% of the population of Mayan descent, and meet the shamanic keepers of Maximon and share a bottle of local spirits with them as they tell you stories of local life. 
By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Eden Reforestation Projects. Donations help them provide local employment opportunities and tackle climate change one tree at a time as they restore forests across 10 different countries.   
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Start in Antigua and end in Caye Caulker, the trip "Best Of Guatemala And Belize" is a guided explorer trip that takes 15 days. You will be touring through Panajachel, Rio Dulce, Quetzaltenango and 4 other destinations in Belize, Guatemala and Mexico. "Best Of Guatemala And Belize" is a small group trip which will include accommodation, transport, meals and others. Please check the package includes section for more details.

Looking for a Central American trip that dives into the hearts of colourful Guatemala and untouched Belize? Take a 15-day trip from colonial Antigua and dive into the rich cultural blend of Catholicism and traditional Mayan religion in the Guatemalan Highlands. Meet the deity-with-vices at the Temple of San Simon, soak in volcanic hot springs, hop on a chicken bus to local markets and take a boat ride on Lake Atitlan. Then, laze in the tropics of Rio Dulche, explore a laidback Afro-Caribbean town and witness the ancient ruins in Tikal National Park. End it all in paradisical Caye Caulker, where you’ve got loads of free time to ‘go slow’ and relax on the white sands, take a day trip or snorkel in the Belize Barrier Reef.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Antigua
Day 2: San Andres Itzapa / Quetzaltenango
Day 3: Quetzaltenango
Day 4: Chichicastenango Market / Panajachel
Day 5: Santiago Atitlan / Antigua
Day 6: Antigua
Day 7: Antigua
Day 8: Rio Dulce
Day 9: Rio Dulce
Day 10: Flores
Day 11: San Ignacio
Day 12: San Ignacio
Day 13: Caye Caulker
Day 14: Caye Caulker
Day 15: Caye Caulker

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Hotel (12 nights), Lodge (2 nights)

Meals

10 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches

Transport

Private vehicle , Public bus , Local bus , Taxi , Ferry , Shared boat

Guide

An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Xela - Las Fuentes Georginas Hotsprings
San Andres Itzapa - San Simon shamanic ceremonies
Western Highlands - Almolonga vegetable market
Quetzaltenango - Chicken Bus Experience
Chichicastenango market visit
Santiago Atitlan - Shamanic Keepers of the Shrine of Maximon
Lake Atitlan - Boat to Santiago Atitlan
Antigua - Informal Spanish Lesson
Antigua - Leader-led Orientation Walk
Livingston - River boat trip to Garifuna town
Flores - Leader-led orientation walk
Santa Ana Vieja - Cooperativa Nuevo Horizonte visit
Flores - Tortilla Making Workshop
Tikal National Park - Archaeological site (Entrance fee, Guide & Transport)

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to Antigua and from Caye Caulker are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this Best of Guatemala and Belize tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

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