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Luxury Guatemala & Belize

Uaxactun, Lake Atitlan & Ambergris Caye

Best time to travel
Nov - May
Ideal length
15 nights
Perfect for
All
From (incl flights)
€7,199 pp

At a glance

  • International return flights from Dublin to Belize.
  • All private transfers and light aircraft flights.
  • 14 nights’ accommodation in Antigua Guatemala, Lake Atitlán, Tikal, Mountain Pine Forest and Ambergris Caye.
  • An exclusive night camping under the stars among the Mayan ruins of Uaxactún as well as a range of guided historical tours throughout Guatemala.
  • Bespoke guided tours including a street food tour and coffee experience in Antigua Guatemala, Mayan village excursions in Lake Atitlán and a guided tour of the cave system of Barton Creek.
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Introduction

Set out on a luxury exploration of the highlights of Guatemala and Belize. A holiday filled with outstanding discoveries, experience sleeping among the ancient Mayan ruins of Uaxactún, marvel at the ancient traditions of the villages of Lake Atitlán and appreciate the colour and soul of Antigua Guatemala. For that extra touch of luxury, this suggested itinerary includes a hideaway retreat on the shores of Lake Peten Itzá as well as a wonderful beach escape in Ambergris Caye.

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Trip Overview

Depart from Dublin to Belize.

Your private driver will be waiting to take you to your luxury accommodation in Antigua Guatemala. During your three night stay, explore the streets of the colonial city and visit galleries, museums, traditional markets and boutiques.

Enjoy a cycling and coffee experience in the Antigua Valley.

Hop on a bike and pedal along scenic hillside trails and traditional villages. In San Miguel Escobar, enjoy some lunch with a local farming family before learning the traditional process of coffee making.

Guatemala Coffee
Explore the street food scene and culinary delights of Antigua Guatemala with a private guide.

Get to know the city like a local as your guide introduces you to historical landmarks and some of the city’s finest sights. You will learn about the cultural background of these everyday delicacies as your guide leads you through Antigua Guatemala’s bustling community market. Venture to local comedores (restaurants) to enjoy authentic Guatemalan dishes like tamales and tortillas.

Antigua
Set out on a guided historical tour.

With your local guide, visit the famous mural of Comalapa, a depiction Guatemala’s major historical events. Continue to visit local artists and the traditional market, filled with colourful textiles. Finish at the Mayan ruins of Iximché, home to pyramid temples, palaces and Mesoamerican ballcourts.

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Next, it’s time to transfer to Lake Atitlán.

Fringed by rolling hills and striking volcanoes, the area is renowned for its beauty and Mayan villages. Spend two nights on the shores of the lake, swimming and canoeing in its sparkling waters.

Lake Atitlan
Visit the local villages of San Juan and Santiago.

Meet the indigenous weavers of San Juan who mix natural dyes from plants and flowers and the women who loom intricate textiles by hand. After lunch, journey by private boat transfer to Santiago and visit spiritual Mayan sites and Santiago’s thriving textiles market.

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Depart for Belize, on Central America’s Caribbean coast.

Take a light aircraft flight and privately transfer to your luxury hotel in Tikal. Spend one night in a beautiful hideaway retreat, relaxing on the shores of Lake Peten Itzá and surrounded by verdant rainforest. Relax, unwind and enjoy uninterrupted tranquillity.

Tikal
Spend the night among the Mayan ruins.

An unforgettable experience, camp among the ruins of Uaxactún, an ancient sacred place of the Mayan civilisation. Set out on historic tours as well as jungle explorations before camping under the stars.

Guatemala Jungle
Journey deep into Tikal National Park with a local guide.

Explore just some of the 3,000 ancient structures within the park. Your local guide will take you to areas of the park that many do not venture. Here, discover the wildlife that call it home. Return to your hideaway resort for your one night stay. Relax and unwind in the breathtaking surroundings.

Tikal
Transfer to the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest.

Spend three nights in the forest reserve and swim in the cool rivers, visit cascading waterfalls and visit the Belize Butterfly Farm. You’ll also enjoy a guided tour of the cave system of Barton Creek, also known as the Mayan underworld.

Butterfly
Depart for Ambergris Caye, Belize's largest island.

Spend four nights in the diving paradise of Ambergris, home to spotted eagle rays, sea turtles, nurse sharks and octopus. Relax and unwind on the shores, snorkel and dive in the Caribbean waters and enjoy the laid-back way of life.

Ambergris Caye
Transfer to the international airport for your flight home.

Arrive in Dublin.

Tailoring your holiday

OROKO Itineraries are created with you in mind and no two are the same. These can be used to help plan your trip - or we can design a completely different itinerary to suit you.

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Casa Palopo

Casa Palopó

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La Lancha

La Lancha

La Lancha is a beautiful hotel owned by renowned director Francis Ford Coppola. Situated in one of the most beautiful spots in Guatemala, La Lancha sits on the shores of Lake Peten Itzá.

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Cayo Espanto

Cayo Espanto

Experience private island living with a stay in the villa retreat of Cayo Espanto. Sitting on its very own palm-studded island, Cayo Espanto is the epitome of exclusivity and privacy in Belize.

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Gaia River Lodge

Gaia River Lodge

Gaia River Lodge is a rustic, yet trendy property set along the river and waterfalls of the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve. Emulating the natural beauty that surrounds, the lodge features minimalist interiors.

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What people are saying

We just wanted to say a big thank you to you and your team for organising our fabulous trip to Florence. The hotel was superb and in a brilliant location. Our tour guide was excellent – the wealth of information and knowledge he had was wonderful. The transport to and from the airport was always on time.  We loved every minute of it!

 

Lisa & family – Florence, 2022

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