Compare Private stay at Harbour Beachfront Villa - Blue Belle by Audley Travel vs Guatemala & Belize in 11 days - Essence of Central America - Charm by Exoticca
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| Duration | 8 days | 11 days |
| Price From | $ 12,685 | $ 2,099 |
| Price Per Day | $ 1,586 | $ 191 |
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| Trip Style | Private guided tour | Small group tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Standard |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Airfare included |
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| Meals Included | N/A | 7 Breakfasts and 1 Lunch. ** |
| Description |
Antigua is an easy-going island with brightly painted buildings, historic forts and so many beaches there’s one for every day of the year. Our specialists travel regularly across the Caribbean and can suggest the island’s best beachside retreats, as they design a tailor-made vacation to Antigua to suit your interests. Island-hopping is yet another option, and we can combine your time with Barbados or the British Virgin Islands. |
Explore the charms of Antigua Guatemala and admire the glistening waters of Lake Atitlan. Discover Quiriguá's Mayan legacy, cruise on the Rio Dulce and soak up the Caribbean flavours of Livingston. Let Flores charm you and uncover the ruins of majestic Tikal. Cross into vibrant Belize and find complete tranquillity on the earthly paradise of Cayo San Pedro. |
Day 1 Antigua
Antigua
On arrival you will be picked up by your private driver, where a ten-minute drive from arrivals takes you to the Jumby Island jetty. Here, a ferry delivers you in about ten minutes straight to the glorious west-facing beach of Jumby Bay. Set in one of the most beautiful, undisturbed places in the world, Blue Belle Harbour Beachfront Villa is situated on Jumby Bay, a 300-acre private island surrounded by lush tropical landscape. Reachable only by boat, and with no cars in sight, this private island of white-powdered beaches and winding bicycle paths is a one-of-a-kind hideaway.
Day 2 Antigua
Antigua
Head around the island on a kayak tour, try your hand at paddleboarding or whizz across the bay water skiing. Finish off with a therapeutic massage in the spa.
Day 3 Antigua
Antigua
Golf buggies are freely available to transport you across the island, so feel free to spend the day exploring at your leisure.
Day 4 Antigua
Antigua
A selection of activities are available to you including tennis, snorkelling, use of sun floats and sunfish sailboats, croquet and a putting green.
Day 5 Antigua
Antigua
We can also arrange many experiences on a private basis, such as fishing trips, sunset cruises, sailing and snorkelling trips to the offshore reefs, along with hikes through the dramatic scenery.
Day 6 Antigua
Antigua
The Blue Belle Harbour Beachfront Villa occupies an unrivalled beachfront position with direct access to the sea, so take advantage of the house's various decks and sitting areas to relax and enjoy the sound of the waves.
Day 7 Antigua
Antigua
At leisure at the villa. Take advantage of the fantastic watersports and enjoy the warm Caribbean waters.
Day 8 Return home
Antigua
You'll take the ferry back to Antigua before being picked up by your private driver to take you to the airport.
Day 1: US - Guatemala
Arrive at your US departure airport, ready for a flight to Guatemala.* Arrive in Antigua Guatemala, a beautifully preserved city with an abundance of colorful colonial architecture, nestled in the central highlands. Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay in Antigua Guatemala. * If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.
Day 2: Antigua Guatemala
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, enjoy a half-day tour of Antigua, considered one of the most beautiful colonial cities of America. During the colonial period, it was the capital of the Kingdom of Guatemala and included the provinces of southern Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. After an earthquake in 1773, the city was uninhabited the population moved to what is now Guatemala City. Visit La Merced church, Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral. Afterwards, enjoy free time to go shopping and at the indicated time return to the hotel. Overnight stay in Antigua.
Day 3: Antigua Guatemala - Chichicastenango - Lake Atitlán
Breakfast at the hotel. Seize the day with an early morning visit to Chichicastenango market, located in the central Guatemalan highlands and visit the local Church of Santo Tomas. Transfer to Lake Atitlan, surrounded by three volcanoes Atitlán, Tolimán and San Pedro. Its crystal clear waters are amazingly beautiful. Enjoy a panoramic tour of Panajachel. Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay in Atitlan Lake.
Day 4: Lake Atitlán - Guatemala City
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, take a boat ride to the indigenous village of Santiago Atitlán, located between the volcanoes Tolimán and San Pedro. Explore the town and visit the church of Santiago Apóstol and the Brotherhood of Maximón, one of the expressions of religious syncretism in our country. Return to Panajachel and transfer to bustling Guatemala City. Overnight stay in Guatemala City.
Day 5: Guatemala City - Quiriguá - Río Dulce
Breakfast at the hotel. Set off to visit the Quiriguá Archaeological Park, located on the banks of the Motagua River. The park is comprised of a complex of stela slabs, sculpted in sandstone, among which is the tallest stele of the entire Mayan world, as well as zoomorphic figures that date from the classic period of the Mayans. Afterwards, transfer to Rio Dulce, an area of immense natural beauty. Overnight stay in Rio Dulce.
Day 6: Río Dulce - Livingston - Flores
Breakfast at the hotel. Board a boat on the river and head to the town of Livingston, known for its reggae music and coconut bread. Continue up the river and admire the exuberant vegetation and an amazing natural canyon. From the boat enjoy a panoramic tour of the Castle of San Felipe de Lara, a fortress built in the seventeenth century by the Spanish. Afterwards, transfer to Flores, situated on an island on Lake Petén Itzá. Overnight stay in Flores.
Day 7: Flores - Tikal - Flores
Breakfast at the hotel. Today explore the most important Archaeological Site of the Mayan world, Tikal, built during the classic Mayan period. Your guide will show you the model of the Temples and Acropolis complex and guide your visit of the Q and R Complex, the Central Acropolis, the Temples I "The Great Jaguar" and the Temple II "of Los Mascarones". Enjoy lunch at Tikal and some time to soak up the atmosphere for heading back to Flores. Overnight stay in Flores.
Day 8: Flores - Belize - Cayo San Pedro
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, transfer by road to Belize. Arrive in vibrant Belize City and catch a Water-Taxi to Cayo San Pedro, on the island of Ambergris Caye, admiring the beautiful landscapes throughout your journey. Arrive, transfer to the hotel and begin your stay in one of Central America's most beautiful and best kept secrets. Overnight stay in Cayo San Pedro.
Day 9: Cayo San Pedro
Enjoy a day at your leisure in Cayo San Pedro. Explore the idyllic beaches that are said to have inspired Madonna's hit song 'La Isla Bonita'. Overnight stay in Cayo San Pedro.
Day 10: Cayo San Pedro
Free day at your leisure. This part of Belize is world-renowned for its ultra-diverse Barrier Reef, second only to the Great Barrier Reef. We recommend snorkelling or scuba-diving to discover the colorful underwater world and abundant marine life. Overnight stay in Cayo San Pedro.
Day 11: Cayo San Pedro - Belize - Night on board
At the indicated time, take a water taxi back to Belize and transfer to Belize airport for a flight back to the US. Night on board.
Day 12: US
Arrive back in the US and end your trip.
