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Mayan pyramid in Tikal

In search of the Maya through Honduras, Belize, Guatemala & Mexico

22 days from £8,300pp
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Tour highlights

  • Visit some of the most impressive Maya sites in Central America from Chichén Itzá in Mexico, Tikal in Guatemala, Xunantunich in Belize and Copán in Honduras.

  • Stay in the Belizean jungle, walking through trails in search of howler monkeys and colourful birds.

  • Explore the ruins and relax on pristine sandy beaches in Tulum on Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international and domestic flights
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to San Pedro Sula.

  • Upon arrival in Honduras today, you will have a private transfer to your comfortable hotel for the night in Copán which is approximately three and a half hours away.

    • Pyramid, Copán, Honduras
      Pyramid, Copán, Honduras
    • Scarlet macaws, Copán
      Scarlet macaws, Copán
    • Copan ruins, Honduras
      Copan ruins, Honduras

  • Take a private guided tour of the ruins at Copán, the most southerly point of the Maya empire.

    • Underground Mayan temples at Copán
      Underground Mayan temples at Copán
    • Intricate designs on the Mayan stelae
      Intricate designs on the Mayan stelae
    • One of the impressive ball courts at Copán
      One of the impressive ball courts at Copán

  • Today, you will transfer to Rio Dulce with a private driver, then travel up the river in a private boat with your guide to Livingston. During the boat trip, you will learn about the wildlife and the people living along the Rio Dulce river. You will have the rest of the afternoon at leisure.

    • Playa Blanca
      Playa Blanca
    • Livingston, Guatemala
      Livingston, Guatemala
    • Livingston, Guatemala
      Livingston, Guatemala

  • Road transfer to Puerto Barrios where you will take the ferry to Punta Gorda in Belize's Toledo District. Transfer to your hotel. Dinner is included on your first night.

    • River at Big Falls, Belize
      River at Big Falls, Belize
    • Orchid, Big Falls, Belize
      Orchid, Big Falls, Belize
    • Orchid, Big Falls, Belize
      Orchid, Big Falls, Belize

  • At leisure in the Tanager Rainforest — the lodge can help you arrange a visit to the Maya sites of Lubaantun and Nim Li Punit.

    • Toledo District, Belize
      Toledo District, Belize
    • Toledo District, Belize
      Toledo District, Belize
    • Cacao Plantation Tour, Punta Gorda
      Cacao Plantation Tour, Punta Gorda

  • Private transfer along the Hummingbird Highway to your lodge in the Cayo District.

    • Dragonfly, Belize
      Dragonfly, Belize
    • Pool, Black Rock Lodge
      Pool, Black Rock Lodge
    • Cabana, Black Rock Lodge
      Cabana, Black Rock Lodge

  • At leisure in the Cayo District — an excursion to the spectacular Mayan site of Caracol can easily be arranged through your lodge.

    • Hammock view, Black Rock Lodge
      Hammock view, Black Rock Lodge
    • Cabana, Black Rock Lodge
      Cabana, Black Rock Lodge
    • Deluxe Cabana, Black Rock Lodge
      Deluxe Cabana, Black Rock Lodge

  • Free time to further explore the area yourselves or book local excursions such as canoeing in Barton Creek Cave, wildlife walks, horse riding and birdwatching.

  • Private transfer across the border into Guatemala with a stop to visit the ruins at Xunantunich. You will have a free afternoon in Tikal National Park.

    • Ruins at Tikal
      Ruins at Tikal
    • Tikal Ruins
      Tikal Ruins
    • Flowers in the jungle at Tikal
      Flowers in the jungle at Tikal

  • Today you will visit the stunning site at Tikal.

    • Mayan worship at sunrise in Tikal
      Mayan worship at sunrise in Tikal
    • Tikal ruins, Guatemala
      Tikal ruins, Guatemala
    • Lake Peten Itza, Flores
      Lake Peten Itza, Flores

  • Travel across the border to Mexico by road and boat. You'll then be driven to Palenque, stopping to visit the ruins of Bonampak and Yaxchilan en route.

    • Palenque, Mexico
      Palenque, Mexico
    • Palenque, Mexico
      Palenque, Mexico
    • Palenque, Mexico
      Palenque, Mexico

  • This morning take a private guided tour of Mexico's Palenque ruins. Afternoon free to relax.

    • Palenque, Mexico
      Palenque, Mexico
    • Palenque, Mexico
      Palenque, Mexico
    • Palenque, Mexico
      Palenque, Mexico

  • Transfer to Villahermosa for your flight to Mérida, where you will be met and driven to your hotel.

    • Merida, Mexico
      Merida, Mexico
    • Cenote, Yucatán Peninsula
      Cenote, Yucatán Peninsula
    • Merida, Mexico
      Merida, Mexico

  • Free day to explore Mérida at your own leisure.

    • Merida, Mexico
      Merida, Mexico
    • Catedral de San Ildefonso, Merida
      Catedral de San Ildefonso, Merida

  • Today you'll take a guided tour of the ruins at Uxmal and Kabáh.

  • Private transfer today to your hotel just steps away from the ruins at Chichén Itzá.

    • Chichén Itzá, Mexico
      Chichén Itzá, Mexico
    • Chichén Itzá, Mexico
      Chichén Itzá, Mexico
    • Chichén Itzá, Mexico
      Chichén Itzá, Mexico

  • Beat the crowds this morning and take an early tour of Chichén Itzá's towering pyramids with your private guide. This afternoon, take a private transfer to Tulum.

    • Tulum, Mexico
      Tulum, Mexico
    • Chichen Itza, Mexico
      Chichen Itza, Mexico
    • Chichen Itza, Mexico
      Chichen Itza, Mexico

  • Free time in Tulum to visit the beautiful ruins overlooking the beach.

    • Tulum Beach, Mexico
      Tulum Beach, Mexico
    • Tulum, Mexico
      Tulum, Mexico
    • Sunset, Tulum, Mexico
      Sunset, Tulum, Mexico

  • At leisure on the beach or perhaps visit the ruins at Cobá.

    • Sunset, Tulum Beach, Mexico
      Sunset, Tulum Beach, Mexico
    • Tulum Beach,Mexico
      Tulum Beach,Mexico
    • Tulum Beach,Mexico
      Tulum Beach,Mexico

  • Private transfer to Cancun in time for your onward flight.

    • Tulum Beach,Mexico
      Tulum Beach,Mexico
    • Tulum Beach,Mexico
      Tulum Beach,Mexico
    • Tulum Beach, Mexico
      Tulum Beach, Mexico

  • Arrive home today to complete your journey.

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When to go

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Copán
 
Rio Dulce & Livingston
 
Tikal & El Petén
 
Palenque
 
Mérida
 
Chichén Itzá
 
Tulum
 

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