Guatemala and Belize bite-sized trips
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Guatemala and Belize are often overlooked in favour of their bigger neighbours but taking this lesser-explored path has great benefits. Beautiful beaches and small local towns, epic scenery and smouldering volcanoes. What’s not to love? Choose from our bite-sized trips below and we will piece them together to create a tailor-made holiday. Combine with Mexico for even more adventure! If you prefer us to do the work, pick from one of our ready-made itineraries. Get in touch with our team to start planning your dream Central American holiday today.
Antigua is one of Guatemala’s most beautiful cities – a UNESCO World Heritage site surrounded by mountains, where buildings and cobbled streets have remained unchanged for over a century.
Antigua is one of Guatemala’s most beautiful cities – a UNESCO World Heritage site surrounded by mountains, where buildings and cobbled streets have remained unchanged for over a century.
Set out to explore Guatemala’s most famous and awe-inspiring Mayan temples at Tikal, set amongst thick jungle in the north of the country, and once featured as a location in Star Wars: A New Hope.
Set out to explore Guatemala’s most famous and awe-inspiring Mayan temples at Tikal, set amongst thick jungle in the north of the country, and once featured as a location in Star Wars: A New Hope.
Take in the spectacular setting of Lake Atitlan in the Guatemalan Highlands – overlooked by three volcanos and considered one of the world’s most beautiful lakes.
Take in the spectacular setting of Lake Atitlan in the Guatemalan Highlands – overlooked by three volcanos and considered one of the world’s most beautiful lakes.
Belize’s largest city is raw and rough in places, but also kind of fascinating and attractive in parts. It might not top your holiday bucket-list, but if you’re flying in and need to rest up for the night then it’s an interesting little snapshot of real life in Belize.
Belize’s largest city is raw and rough in places, but also kind of fascinating and attractive in parts. It might not top your holiday bucket-list, but if you’re flying in and need to rest up for the night then it’s an interesting little snapshot of real life in Belize.
Get a little taste of Caribbean island life on blissful Caye Caulker. This ultra-relaxed little island is a place where golf-carts are the main form of transport, shoes are very much optional, and reggae music drifts from tiny bars along the beach.
Get a little taste of Caribbean island life on blissful Caye Caulker. This ultra-relaxed little island is a place where golf-carts are the main form of transport, shoes are very much optional, and reggae music drifts from tiny bars along the beach.
Set sail along Belize’s beautiful Caribbean coastline, snorkelling amongst the coral reef and drinking rum punch on the deck of your sailing boat.
Set sail along Belize’s beautiful Caribbean coastline, snorkelling amongst the coral reef and drinking rum punch on the deck of your sailing boat.
Swap big resorts for an authentic charm of a laid-back seaside town. Think small beach shacks, big smiles and sun-soaked beaches. Hopkins, with its undeniable sense of community, will welcome you with open arms, while the local Garifuna people share the tales of their ancestors with you. In the blink of an eye you’ll be dancing to the rhythmic sound of drums.
Swap big resorts for an authentic charm of a laid-back seaside town. Think small beach shacks, big smiles and sun-soaked beaches. Hopkins, with its undeniable sense of community, will welcome you with open arms, while the local Garifuna people share the tales of their ancestors with you. In the blink of an eye you’ll be dancing to the rhythmic sound of drums.
Leave bewitching beaches of Belize behind and come to explore the impressive ancient city of Lamanai built some 3,000 years ago. Over the next few days you’ll fully immerse into the mysterious world of Maya, explore the ancient temples and spot the crocodiles, once worshiped by the Mayas.
Leave bewitching beaches of Belize behind and come to explore the impressive ancient city of Lamanai built some 3,000 years ago. Over the next few days you’ll fully immerse into the mysterious world of Maya, explore the ancient temples and spot the crocodiles, once worshiped by the Mayas.
Speak to our Guatemala and Belize specialist, Hannah
“Aside from its epic coastlines, jungle-cloaked ruins and amazing food, what stuck with me the most from my travels in Mexico, Guatemala and Belize were the friendly and helpful people I met along the way. I can’t wait to go back!”
