DAY 1 - Wednesday - ARRIVAL IN GUATEMALA

"Meet and Greet" on arrival in Guatemala City and transfer to your overnight hotel. (4*).

DAY 2 - Thursday - CHICHICASTENANGO

In the morning leave for the pretty village of Chichicastenango sitting on top of a hill, the steep cobbled streets winding up to the main square. Today is Market Day so, on arrival, there will be a visit to the colourful open-air market and the Church of Santo Tomas where Indians seek favours from both Christian and Mayan Gods. The afternoon is at leisure. Overnight at the charming Mayan Inn. (4*). (B)

DAY 3 - Friday- LAKE ATITLAN

After breakfast, depart for Solola, to visit the Indian market before continuing to the most beautiful lake in the world - Lake Atitlan - surrounded by three volcanoes and famous for its spectacular sunsets. Multi-coloured Indian settlements are to be found on the lake shore. Overnight accommodations at the colonial-style Hotel Atitlan. All rooms have a balcony or patio and enjoy wonderful lake views. (4*) (B)

DAY 4 - Saturday -ANTIQUA

After breakfast join a launch excursion to the lakeside village of Santiago Atitlan. Next depart for picturesque Antigua with its cobbled streets and old colonial buildings, stopping en route at the site of Iximche. Overnight at the beautiful Casa Santo Domingo, built amidst the ruins of an ancient monastery. (5*) (B)

DAY 5 - Sunday - ANTIGUA/GUATEMALA CITY

Visit the most interesting sites: churches, convents, monasteries and other colonial buildings. After lunch return to Guatemala City. Overnight: (3/4*) (B)

DAY 6 - Monday - RIO HONDO

You will be picked up from your hotel very early today for your trip to the impressive Mayan site of Copan in Honduras. At the border your guide will handle the required Custom and Immigration formalities. After a guided tour, late afternoon transfer to the Rio Hondo for an overnight stay at the Hotel Longarone which has two swimming pools and rooms have modern facilities and amenities. (3*) (B)

DAY 7 - Tuesday - LAKE IZABAL

Depart for the Quirigua archeological site which is at the end of a road that runs through a working banana plantation. The site itself has many stela which are covered by thatched pavilions. Travel along scenic roads to the tropical jungle area of lovely Lake Izabal for an overnight stay in wooden cabins at the Hotel Catamaran on a private island in the middle of Lake Izabal. Amenities include: Swimming Pool and Tennis Courts. (3*) (B)

DAY 8 - Wednesday - PUERTO BARRIOS

Today you will continue to Puerto Barrios situated on the Caribbean Coast on the Bay of Amatique for a two night stay at the Cayos Del Diablo Hotel where you can enjoy lakeside or poolside swimming or a hike through a Nature Reserve.

Optional:  Instead of travelling by road your guide will help you to negotiate with a local captain so that you can do the trip by boat.

The boat excursion will call at the Fort San Felipé before sailing down the Rio Dulce which flows through a series of canyons, past the Chocon Machacas Reserve where Manatees are protected, to the Caribbean Coast. (4*) (B)

DAY 10 - Friday - BACK TO BELIZE

Afternoon ferry to Southern Belize and a short flight to Dangriga for an overnight stay on the coast. (B,D).

DAY 11 - Saturday - THE BELIZE BARRIER REEF

After breakfast a boat will be waiting to whisk you to one of the most idyllic tropical islands of Belize, Mayan Island, Tobacco Caye or Southwater Caye, on the Southern Belize Barrier Reef. 4 night stay in Belizean-style island accommodation situated on a beautiful beach overlooking the crystal-clear waters of the Southern Barrier Reef. The islands all fall within the Southwater Caye Marine Reserve which has been designated a World Heritage Site.

A cook will prepare three delicious meals every day including fresh seafood, fresh fruit and home baking, served family-style. (Extra nights easily arranged).

SCUBA DIVERS : 2 boat dives each day for 3 days including tanks, weights & belts. (B,L,D daily)

DAY 15 - Wednesday - DEPARTURE

Transfer back to the Airport for your return flights.

COSTS : Non-Divers: £1,349 ($2,159) Divers : £1,539 ($2,459)
PRICES: Per person - double occupancy. Single rates on Request
EXTRA NIGHTS : £55 (US$88), Divers: £92 (US$148) p.p.p.n.
NOTE : International Flights and Departure Taxes are not included

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