Rainforests, Ruins & Reefs

Belize,Guatemala, 13 Nights

Day 1 - London/Antigua
Depart London Heathrow with the British Airways flight to Miami. Connect with the American Airlines flight to Guatemala City. One-hour transfer to Antigua. Two nights at Méson Panza Verde.

Day 2 - Antigua
The glorious colonial jewel of Antigua, founded in 1543 is one of the oldest cities in the Americas - full of lovingly restored colonial buildings dressed in terracotta colours. Enjoy a morning walking tour of this magnificent city. The visit includes the Central Plaza overlooked by the Cathedral and on to La Merced and the San Francisco Church.

Day 3 - Antigua/Flores
Morning transfer to Guatemala City for the one-hour flight to Flores. Transfer to Tikal National Park. Enjoy a guided tour of the magnificent ruins of Tikal. Majestic in construction, the site is a small insight into the magnificence of the ancient Mayan world. Overnight at La Lancha jungle lodge.

Day 4 - Flores/Mountain Pine Ridge
Morning departure towards the Belize border. Enjoy a short visit to the lakeside ruins of Yaxha before continuing on into Belize (two hours). Arrive at Francis Ford Coppola's exclusive Blancaneaux Lodge for three nights. Located within the remote mountains of Western Belize, Blancaneaux Lodge is shrouded in forest green overlooking the flowing waters of the Privassion River.

Day 5 - Mountain Pine Ridge
At leisure to explore the delights of this forest hideaway. Options include walking trails, guided bird watching walks, mountain biking, horse riding and swimming in the pristine waters of the Privassion Creek or relaxing in the hotel's 'hot pool' or Waterfall Spa.

Day 6 - Mountain Pine Ridge
Full day guided tour visiting the fantastic Mayan ruins at Caracol and Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve, the oldest national park in Belize offering waterfalls, caves and natural pools. Perfect for a dip at the end of a long and adventurous day.

Day 7 - Mountain Pine Ridge/Chan Chich
Morning charter flight to Chan Chich, a jungle lodge artfully built within the ancient plaza of a Mayan city and hiding deep within a 250,000 acre nature reserve teeming with exotic wildlife.

Day 8 - Chan Chich
At leisure to enjoy jungle walks, bird-watching or canoeing.

Day 9 - Chan Chich/Ambergris Caye
Morning charter flight to San Pedro on Ambergris Caye. Golf buggy transfer to Victoria House for four nights.

Days 10 to 12 - Ambergris Caye
At leisure to soak in the mosaic tiled pool, take snorkelling trips over coral reefs or enjoy world-class scuba diving at the Blue Hole and outer lying island atolls.

Day 13 - Ambergris Caye/London
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Belize International Airport connecting with American Airlines to Miami. Depart with the British Airways overnight flight to London Heathrow. Arrive day 14.

At A&K all of our journeys are individually tailored to suit your needs and timescale. However, as a guide, a 14 day journey in Guatemala & Belize will cost from £4,395 per person based on two adults sharing with flights from the UK and subject to availability.