Guatemala - Belize and Mexico Discover the spectacular Mayan World in ten days. Ancient archaeological centers, different ecological systems, live indigenous cultures, exquisite conserved colonial cities and magnificent beaches.

Departs from Guatemala Fridays Departs from Cancun with reversed itinerary Sundays

Day 1 USA/Guatemala City/La Antigua Arrival with meeting and transfer to the Colonial La Antigua. Lodging.
Day 2 Antigua-Iximché-Chichicastenango Departure toward the highlands in ground transportation accompanied by our tour guide. Visit to Iximché, at one time capital of the Cakchiquel Kingdom. After visiting the ruins, the journey will continue toward Chichicastenango. Lodging.
Day 3 Chichicastenango-Lake Atitlán The morning will be spent at the indigenous market that takes place every Thursday and Sunday. After the market continue toward Lake Atitlán. Lodging.
Day 4 Lake Atitlán-Santiago-La Antigua Boat trip (Public boat) to the Tzutuhil village of Santiago. Bright colors and ancient designs can be seen on the indigenous typical clothing proudly worn by these highland inhabitants. Return to Panajachel to continue the journey to Antigua. Lodging.
Day 5 Antigua Free day to do an optional tour to visit the Cathedral the Town Hall, Museum Casa Santo Domingo, La Merced, San Francisco, Las Capuchinas and other monuments. Lodging.
Day 6 Antigua-Quirigua-Izabal Area Departure from Antigua toward the Guatemalan Caribbean. On the road visit of the archaeological site of Quiriguá where some of the best Mundo Maya stelas are found. After the visit, continue to Puerto Barrios, where a boat (Public boat) is taken to Izabal Area an Afro – Caribbean village. Lodging.
Day 7 Izabal Area-Río Dulce-Peten Area Early in the morning a boat trip (Public boat) is made through Río Dulce an exceptional ecological paradise. At end of the river a bus will be waiting to continue to Peten Area. Lodging.
Day 8 Peten Area-Tikal-Belize Visit of Tikal, undoubtedly the best example of classical Mayan culture. At one time, up to 100.000 people lived in Tikal. Presently, its buildings are hiding in the jungle and it is necessary to walk through dense vegetation in order to visit the central plaza, the Great Jaguar temple, the lost World or Temple IV. After the visit, departure from Guatemala through its northern border, toward Belize city. Lodging.
Day 9 Belize-Tulum-Cancun Departure from Belize toward Tulum, an archaeological site bathed by Caribbean waves and breezes. Free afternoon to enjoy the beaches. At sunset continue to Cancun. Lodging.
Day 10 Cancun/ USA Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the USA.

ALTURA’s Included features: * Roundtrip Airfare from Miami. * Meeting and assistance service at airport. * Roundtrip transfers between airport and hotels including baggage handling. * Hotel accommodations for 9 Nights. * Transportation, sightseeing and excursions as per itinerary. * Hotel taxes and service charges * Assistance by a local English-speaking Altura Tours representative
HOTELS OPTIÓN A OPTIÓN B Cancún Villas Tacul o Misión Miramar Villas Tacul o Misión Miramar Mérida El Castellano Holiday Inn Campeche Del Mar Del Mar Palenque Misión Palenque Misión Palenque San Cristóbal Rincón del Arco Flamboyant Lake Atitlan Villas Sta Catarina Del Lago o Atitlán La Antigua Villa Antigua Casa Santo Domingo Izabal Area Villa Caribe o Catamarán Villa Caribe o Catamarán Peten Area Del Patio o Maya Inter. Camino Real o Petén Espléndido Belize Biltmore Belize Radisson Fort George

Extra nighs in Cancun or Guatemala City are available. Please consult. |