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10 Day itinerary in Guatemala, Central America & Caribbean

Exclusive Journey In Guatemala And Belize

A complete visit to experience the best of both countries. An excellent combination of highlights to explore nature, culture, and take time to relax and enjoy. Get in contact with culture while you visit and discover the beautiful landscapes that Guatemala has to offer. Taking some time to relax at ... Read More

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By Carlos and Kandy

Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English, Spanish

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Guatemala

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Indigenous culture

Nature & Wildlife

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Hike on Pacaya volcano and enjoy a pizza cooked onsite during sunset

2

Visit one of the biggest and colorful local markets during Chichicastenango tour

3

Get in contact with nature and history at one of the biggest Maya cities, Tikal

4

Discover the Caribbean Sea and take a time to relax and enjoy a cocktail on the beach.

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Guatemala Airport / Antigua Guatemala

Arrival and assistance at Guatemala International Airport. Transfer to the colonial city of Antigua Guatemala, for accommodation.

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: 4* hotel
Day 2

place Antigua / Pacaya Volcano / Antigua

Free time in Antigua. Free lunch (not included) In the afternoon, transfer to Pacaya volcano and start a steep hike through the volcano that will allow us to see the lava rivers, the smoking, and the hot spots left after an eruption. Beautiful sunsets will wait for you at the top of the volcano while you enjoy a pizza cooked in a lava oven. Overnight at the hotel.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: 4* hotel
Day 3

place Antigua Guatemala / Chichicastenango / Panajachel

Breakfast. In the morning you will be transferred to the town of Chichicastenango. Upon arrival in Chichicastenango, your local guide will join you to explore the largest indigenous market in the entire region, it is very colorful and famous for the diversity of products. During the town visit, you will discover the Church of Santo Tomás, known for its religious syncretism between the Catholic faith and the Mayan ancient worldview. Consider that the photographs inside both temples are forbidden. Local lunch included. In the afternoon transfer from Chichicastenango to Panajachel. Arrival in Panajachel, a small town that is located on the shores of the picturesque Lake Atitlan. You can walk on Santander Street where there are all kinds of restaurants, bars, and handicraft sales. Night accommodation at a selected hotel.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: 4* hotel
Day 4

place Panajachel / San Juan La Laguna / Panajachel

Breakfast. You will walk to the pier to take the boat to the village of San Juan la Laguna, where you will have a guided visit to the cooperative community of women weavers who still practice ancient techniques of the elaboration of the different traditional textiles. You will also visit the galleries of local artists paintings, cocoa workshop and learn the diversity and history of the still-living Mayan culture. Lunch included with a local family. At the end of the visit, you will return by boat to the town of Panajachel.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: 4* hotel
Day 5

place Panajachel – Guatemala City – Flores

Breakfast. You will be transfer to Guatemala City during the morning and will enjoy a lunch in the City. After lunch you will be transfer to La Aurora international airport to take your domestic flight of one hour to Peten, in the north of the country. At your arrival your transfer will be ready to take you to the hotel in Flores to enjoy the rest of the night and rest.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: 4* hotel
Day 6

place Flores – Tikal – Flores

Breakfast at the hotel. Private land transfer to Tikal National Park, located in the middle of a jungle, with spectacular Mayan temples of the classic Mayan period. During your walk within Tikal, you will see some of the most beautiful trees in the world, and more than 300 species of birds, monkeys, jaguars, and other animals. This magnificent site was listed by UNESCO as Cultural and Natural Heritage of Humanity and is a testimony to the greatness and significance of the Mayan Civilization. With more than 576 square km is considered the largest archaeologically excavated site on the American continent. Local lunch (drinks not included), at the indicated time, transfer back to your hotel in Flores.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: 4* hotel
Day 7

place Flores – Border With Belize - Tubing – Placencia

Breakfast at the hotel. You will start the day with a private transfer from Flores to the border between Guatemala and Belize. After crossing the border, a private transfer will take you into Belize mainland. Next stop will be a real contact with nature. Float through an amazing system of flooded caverns. After your adventure, your transfer will continue to Placencia to take a rest and accommodate in your hotel.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: 4* hotel
Day 8

place Placencia – Laughing Bird Excursion

Breakfast at the hotel. A 30- 40 minutes boat ride from Placencia will take you to one of the best inner reef spots destinations, Laughing Bird Caye, a national Marine Park, a World Heritage Site. At your arrival, your certificated guide will take you the to the best spot to see the abundant and varied coral. You will have the opportunity to see different corals, home of lobsters, angel fish, lizardfish, and other marine life. Around mid-day enjoy a Belize style picnic and take a time to relax on this beautiful beach or continue exploring the underwater world of this Caye. Your transfer will be ready to return to Placencia and take back to your hotel to rest.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: 4* hotel
Day 9

place Placencia Free Day

Enjoy a free day on the beach to relax and experience the Caribbean breeze.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: 4* hotel
Day 10

place Plancencia – Transfer Out

Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time transfer from your hotel to Placencia airstrip to take your domestic flight to Belize city and connect with your international flight.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

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  • 4* hotel

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (9)
  • Lunch (5)

Transport expand_less

  • Private transportation from day 1 to 7
  • Boat ride on Atitlan Lake on day 4
  • Domestic flights for day 5 ( Guatemala / Flores ) and 10 ( Placencia / Belize city airport)

Activities expand_less

  • Activities as listed on the itinerary

Extras expand_less

  • Fees for all excursions included

Not Included expand_less

  • Other meals
  • Beverages or drinks
  • Tips for drivers and local guides
  • Test for entry to Belize

About Carlos

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Expertise: 

Meet local people

Indigenous culture

Purposeful Travel

Nature & Wildlife

An amateur of my country,with over 12 years experience conducting groups in Guatemala, Belize, Honduras and El Salvador. I love helping people to bild their trips from scratch, taking care of all details and needs.

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FROM PRICE PER TRAVELER

$2,906.00 USD