ABOUT THE TOUR
This fascinating tour explores the intriguing world of the Maya, the classical civilization whose empire extended through a sizeable portion of Central America, including Guatemala and Belize. Our journey encompasses not only significant Mayan archaeological sites but also charming towns, magnificent and diverse scenery and the colourful culture of the region.
We begin in Guatemala with the charming colonial town of Antigua, before moving to the natural beauty and Indian villages of Lake Atitlan, Chichicastenango with its wonderful market, and the spectacular ruins at Tikal, and Yaxha. We then cross into Belize to explore the dramatic Mayan remains, great natural beauty and wildlife around the Mountain Pine Ridge, before ending our tour with a three-night stay at a delightful hotel on the white sand beaches of Ambergris Caye on the Caribbean coast of Belize.
TOUR LEADER
Tom and Libby Owen Edmunds
15 days from 瞿7,875 per person
TOUR DATE: 19 FEBRUARY – 5 MARCH 2026
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: 瞿2,340
Price Includes
- Domestic flights as shown in the itinerary
- Accommodation throughout as shown in the itinerary
- Breakfast daily; 9 lunches; 8 dinners
- All entrance fees, visits and excursions
- Transportation as per the itinerary
- Gratuities in restaurants for included meals
- Gratuities to guide/s; gratuities to driver/s
- Porterage
- Local English-speaking guide/s
- The services of your tour leader throughout
Price Excludes
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Items of personal expenditure (e.g. telephone calls / laundry etc.)
- Visa fees
- Government levies or taxes introduced after costing and publication of this programme on 17/04/25
DAY-BY-DAY OVERVIEW
Thursday, 19 February London to Antigua
Depart from London Heathrow on a flight to Guatemala City via Miami (not included in the cost of the tour). On arrival, meet your guide and transfer to Antigua. Check in at El Convento Boutique Hotel. Dinner under own arrangements.
Overnight: Porta Hotel, Antigua
Friday, 20 February Antigua
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning at leisure. Lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon walking tour of Antigua including La Merced and San Francisco Churches, the Cathedral and the Monastery. Dinner at Welten.
Overnight: Porta Hotel, Antigua
Saturday, 21 February Antigua
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit De La Gente Coffee Farm, a working farm project. Enjoy a traditional lunch in a family home. Afternoon visit to a weaving cooperative at San Antonio with a demonstration. Time permitting, visit a macadamia farm in San Miguel. Dinner under own arrangements.
Overnight: Porta Hotel, Antigua
Sunday, 22 February Antigua to Lake Atitlan
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Chichicastenango to explore the local market and visit Santo Tomas Church. Lunch at a local restaurant. Take part in a Maya ceremony in the highlands before continuing to Lake Atitlan. Check in at Hotel Atitlan. Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Hotel Atitlan, Lake Atitlan
Monday, 23 February Lake Atitlan
Breakfast at the hotel. Take a lake tour, including a visit to San Juan La Laguna. Visit a textile cooperative to learn about natural dye techniques and traditional weaving. Meet local na簿f painters in their homes and studios. Continue to Santiago and visit the Maya God Maximon. Lunch at a local restaurant. Dinner at Posada de Don Rodrigo.
Overnight: Hotel Atitlan, Lake Atitlan
Tuesday, 24 February Lake Atitlan to Tikal
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the ruins at Iximche and take part in a Mayan ritual with a shaman. Lunch at a local restaurant. Transfer to Guatemala City for a flight to Flores. On arrival, transfer to Las Lagunas Hotel. Dinner under own arrangements.
Overnight: Las Lagunas Hotel
Wednesday, 25 February Tikal
Breakfast at the hotel. Full day visit to the Tikal ruins at Uaxactun. Lunch at a local restaurant at the entrance of the park. Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Las Lagunas Hotel
Thursday, 26 February Tikal to Mountain Pine Ridge
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning at leisure. Depart for the Melchor de Mencos border. En route, visit the Yaxha ruins and enjoy a sunset boat tour around the island ruins. Lunch at a local restaurant. Cross into Belize and continue to Hidden Valley Wilderness Lodge. Dinner at the lodge.
Overnight: Hidden Valley Wilderness Lodge, Mountain Pine Ridge
Friday, 27 February Mountain Pine Ridge
Breakfast at the lodge. Morning excursion to Barton Creek Caves. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Green Hills Butterfly Ranch. Dinner at the lodge.
Overnight: Hidden Valley Wilderness Lodge, Mountain Pine Ridge
Saturday, 28 February Mountain Pine Ridge
Breakfast at the lodge. Full day visit to Caracol and the Mountain Pine Ridge region. Lunch will be a picnic. Optional swim at the Rio Frio Pools. Dinner at the lodge.
Overnight: Hidden Valley Wilderness Lodge, Mountain Pine Ridge
Sunday, 1 March Mountain Pine Ridge to Ambergris Caye
Breakfast at the lodge. Morning at leisure. Lunch under own arrangements. Transfer to Ambergris Caye and check in at Victoria House. Dinner under own arrangements.
Overnight: Victoria House, Ambergris Caye
Sunday, 1 March Mountain Pine Ridge to Ambergris Caye
Breakfast at the lodge. Morning at leisure. Lunch under own arrangements. Transfer to Ambergris Caye and check in at Victoria House. Dinner under own arrangements.
Overnight: Victoria House, Ambergris Caye
Monday, 2 March Ambergris Caye
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a private boat and snorkelling tour in the Hol Chan Marine Reserve. Lunch under own arrangements. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner under own arrangements.
Overnight: Victoria House, Ambergris Caye
Tuesday, 3 March Ambergris Caye
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a private boat and snorkelling tour at Mexico Rocks. Lunch under own arrangements. Afternoon at leisure. Farewell dinner.
Overnight: Victoria House, Ambergris Caye
Wednesday, 4 March Ambergris Caye to Miami
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Miami (not included in the cost of the tour).
Thursday, 5 March Miami to London
Continue onward to London. Arrival at London Heathrow.
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