Guatemala, Tikal & Belize11 Day Tour from USD $2195#1 In Value

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2027 Daily Tour Itinerary

Day 1 • Belize City, Belize

Caravan welcomes you to Belize, an English-speaking ecological paradise and the gateway to the ancient Maya world. Explore charming Caye Caulker, set on the spectacular Belize Barrier Reef. Uncover the mysteries of Tikal, one of the greatest archaeological treasures in the Americas, and discover neighboring Guatemala, the "Land of Eternal Spring," renowned for its magnificent lakes, colorful indigenous culture, and towering volcanoes. Fly into Philip Goldson International Airport, (BZE) in Belize City, Belize. Transfer on your own using the official airport taxi service. Enjoy a two-night stay at your Belize City hotel. Rooms are available for check-in beginning at 4:00 p.m. Dinner is on your own. Join Caravan for an 8:00 p.m. welcome briefing.

Caye Caulker

Day 2 • Belize City, Caye Caulker

This morning, board a scenic 45-minute water taxi boat ride across the turquoise blue waters of the Caribbean Sea to the charming island of Caye Cauker. Measuring just one mile in width and 5 miles long, this laid back tropical island is completely walkable, with no cars allowed. Stroll along sandy streets lined with colorful shops, art galleries, and restaurants. Free time to explore. Lunch is on your own. You may wish to swim or snorkel in the crystal clear waters of The Split, a 20-foot wide water channel that divides the island. Later this afternoon, return to Belize City by water taxi. Enjoy dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 • San Ignacio, Lake Peten Itza, Guatemala

Journey west this morning through Belize’s scenic coastal savannas to San Ignacio, a charming town nestled at the foothills of the Maya Mountains. Lunch is on your own. Then, cross the border into Guatemala. Continue into the Petén region of Guatemala, the cradle of the Maya civilization. Enjoy a two-night stay at your hotel on the shores of Lake Petén Itzá in the midst of the Petén rainforest. Enjoy dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Tikal

Day 4 • Tikal

This morning, an unforgettable visit to the ruins of Tikal. Settled in 700 B.C. and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tikal was the grandest of all Mayan cities. Here, see towering pyramids rise above the rainforest canopy while the sounds of tropical birds fill the air. Listen and look for howler monkeys, spider monkeys, and keel-billed toucans. Travel back in time as you stroll the jungle shaded grounds of this Mayan jewel. Visit Tikal's great plaza. See the towering Temple of the Grand Jaguar. Visit the Plaza of the Seven Temples and El Mundo Perdido (The Lost World). Enjoy Lunch at Tikal. Return to your resort. Dinner is on your own.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 5 • Quiriguá, Central Valley

Travel south this morning through Guatemala’s lowlands, where lush rainforests blanket the dramatic limestone karst landscape. Photostop overlooking Rio Dulce. Enjoy lunch. This afternoon visit Quiriguá, one of the most remarkably preserved Mayan archaeological sites and UNESCO World Heritage Site. See some of the world's largest stelae. Continue to Guatemala’s central valley. Dinner is on your own.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 6 • Cayalá, Antigua

Morning drive to the elegant pedestrian village of Cayalá. Lunch is on your own. Then, continue to Antigua, located in the cool mountain highlands of Guatemala and framed by three majestic volcanoes. The region’s rich volcanic topsoil is ideal for growing beans, potatoes, and the ancient staple crop, maiz. Your hotel is near Antigua’s historical center. Enjoy a relaxing two-night stay in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dinner is included.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Antigua

Day 7 • Antigua

Morning walking tour of Antigua, one of Latin America’s best preserved colonial cities. Travel back in time as you stroll cobblestone streets. For more than two centuries, Antigua was the capital of the Kingdom of Guatemala and was the center of Spain’s empire for Central America and southern Mexico. Visit the Central Plaza and see Antigua Cathedral. Visit Las Capuchinas Convent, with its 18 circular living quarters. Enjoy lunch. Then, free time to explore Antigua. A shopper’s dream, Antigua is known for its brilliantly embroidered Mayan textiles, fine jade jewelry, and colorful carved ceremonial masks. Dinner is on your own.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 8 • Coffee Plantation, Panajachel

Morning drive to Guatemala’s world renowned coffee growing region. Visit a coffee plantation and sample fresh Guatemalan coffee. Then, visit a Mayan musical museum highlighting Guatemala’s rich musical traditions and unique musical instruments, including the Marimba. Enjoy a private Caravan show featuring local musicians. Lunch is on your own. Then, to Panajachel on the shores of Lake Atitlán, 5,125 feet above sea level. Enjoy a two-night stay. Dinner is included.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9 • Lake Atitlán Boat Cruise

Morning cruise on Lake Atitlán, “the most beautiful lake in the world.” Formed by a massive volcanic crater, Atitlán’s lakeshore is dotted with verdant hills and picturesque Mayan villages. Three large conical-shaped volcanoes dominate this dramatic landscape. Visit San Juan La Laguna. Enjoy a weaving demonstration. Free time this afternoon to visit the town of Panajachel, where many Mayan villagers still wear traditional dress. You can shop for textiles, ceramics, and watercolor paintings. Lunch and dinner are on your own.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 10 • Iximché, Guatemala City

Morning drive to visit Iximché, a post-classic archaeological site. Iximché served as the last capital of the Maya of the Midwestern Highlands and the first capital of the newly arrived Spanish. Today it is a sacred pilgrimage site for Mayans and their shamans. Lunch is on your own. Continue to Guatemala City. Farewell dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 11 • Guatemala City

Your tour ends this morning at your hotel in Guatemala City. Breakfast is included only after 6:30 a.m. Caravan includes departure transfers from your hotel to La Aurora Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City, Guatemala arriving at 5:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., and 11:00 a.m. If you wish to go at another time or extend your stay in Guatemala, you will need to transfer on your own at your own expense. Thanks for vacationing with Caravan. ¡Muchas Gracias!

Meals: Breakfast

Weaving Demonstration
Tikal
Antigua
Weaving Demonstration

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2027 Hotels

Accommodations in the hotels and lodges are usually rooms with two beds and private bath or shower. A limited number of single rooms are available. Triple rooms are usually two beds.

Biltmore Plaza Best Western Plus

Days 1, 2 • Belize City

Biltmore Plaza Best Western Plus

Biltmore Plaza Best Western Plus

The Biltmore Plaza is the premier awardee of hotel accommodations in Belize City. The Biltmore Plaza features a main restaurant, bar/lounge, full-service spa, an outdoor pool with a poolside bar and a fitness center. Free Wifi.

Hotel Camino Real Tikal

Days 3, 4 • Lake Petén Itzá

Hotel Camino Real Tikal

Hotel Camino Real Tikal

The Hotel Camino Real Tikal is located in the Petén jungle and on the shores of Lake Petén Itzá. All rooms have air conditioning and feature a private balcony with lake views. The hotel has a main restaurant and bar, and an outdoor pool Free WiFi.

Hotel Longarone

Day 5 • Central Valley

Hotel Longarone

Hotel Longarone

The Hotel Longarone is a charming Italian Inspired hotel in the Central Valley of Guatemala. The hotel features a restaurant and bar, an outdoor pool, and a full service spa. Free WiFi.

Hotel Soleil

Days 6, 7 • Antigua

Hotel Soleil

Hotel Soleil

Located in the heart of the colonial city of Antigua, Hotel Soleil is decorated with beautiful gardens and framed by majestic volcanos. The hotel features comfortable accomodations, a restaurant and bar, an outdoor pool, tennis court, and spa. WiFi.

Porta Hotel del Lago

Days 8, 9 • Lake Atitlán

Porta Hotel del Lago

Porta Hotel del Lago

Overlooking the breathtaking waters of Lake Atitlan in the town of Panajachel, Porta Hotel del Lago is a full service resort offering spectacular views of the surrounding volcanoes and highlands Hotel amenities include a restaurant and bar, a snack bar, fitness center, and an outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi.

Westin Camino Real

Day 10 • Guatemala City

Westin Camino Real

Westin Camino Real

The Westin Camino Real is located in Guatemala City’s modern business and entertainment district (Zona Viva). This full service hotel features a fitness center, an outdoor swimming pool, and a beauty salon. Free WiFi.

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Airport Transfers

Arrival Transfers

Transfer on your own from the Philip Goldson International Airport, (BZE) to your hotel, the Biltmore Plaza Best Western Plus Mile 3, Northern Highway. Once you have exited customs and collected your baggage at the airport, proceed to the official taxi service known as “Ladyville Taxi Association.” The taxis are located on your left at the exit door of the airport. Here you can request your taxi. Please make sure your taxi has the official green license plate. The driving time from the airport to the hotel is approximately 20 minutes depending on traffic. The cost will range from $25-$35 US Dollars plus tip. Payment can be made by US Dollars or via credit card. Currency exchange and ATMs are available in the airport. When you arrive at your hotel please identify yourself as a Caravan tour member to the front desk personnel.

Departure Transfers

Caravan includes a departure transfer from the Westin Camino Real in Guatemala City to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City, Guatemala arriving at 5:30 am, 8:00 am and 11:00 am. on the day the tour ends. If you wish to leave at another time, you will need to transfer on your own, at your own expense. Taxi fares from your hotel to La Aurora International Airport cost about $20 USD. The driving time from the hotel to the airport is approximately 15-20 minutes, depending on traffic.

Airfare is not included or sold by Caravan.

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Passports & Visas

Guatemala and Belize require a current U.S. passport valid for six months after your date of entry. Non U.S. citizens, please check passport and visa requirements. It is recommended that children under 18 years old traveling internationally without both parents or legal guardians, carry a notarized letter of authorization signed by the missing parent(s) or guardian(s). A notarized birth certificate showing only one parent, a parent’s death certificate, or a court order of child custody may also be permissible. Failure to have proper documentation could result in denial of boarding by the airline, due to international child protection laws.

When exiting Belize via the land border at Benque Viejo/Melchor de Mencos, the standard departure tax for non-residents is $40.00 BZD (which is exactly $20.00 USD). Departure tax subject to change.

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Weather & Clothing

Temperature °F (high/low) Rainfall (inches)

Belize CityTikalCentral ValleyAntiguaAtitlánGuatemala City
TempRainTempRainTempRainTempRainTempRainTempRain
Jan81/712.578/630.883/670.772/530.173/500.874/560.1
Feb82/721.480/640.586/670.675/540.175/510.976/570.1
Mar84/741.085/650.691/690.477/560.377/532.878/590.2
Apr86/761.089/670.493/720.978/581.177/566.980/610.9
May87/782.890/711.893/732.676/603.976/5814.479/633.4
Jun88/795.588/723.490/745.274/606.974/5820.276/636.3
Jul88/794.487/713.788/734.174/595.774/5719.776/625.0
Aug88/794.187/712.688/734.574/596.274/5720.276/625.5
Sep88/785.886/712.788/735.273/607.273/5821.475/626.4
Oct86/766.383/692.486/723.872/594.973/5717.074/614.2
Nov84/734.481/661.484/691.872/561.573/546.773/591.3
Dec82/723.278/650.783/681.172/540.373/511.673/570.3

Temperature °F (high/low) Rainfall (inches)

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Belize City
temp81/7182/7284/7486/7687/7888/7988/7988/7988/7886/7684/7382/72
rainfall2.51.41.01.02.85.54.44.15.86.34.43.2
Tikal
temp78/6380/6485/6589/6790/7188/7287/7187/7186/7183/6981/6678/65
rainfall0.80.50.60.41.83.43.72.62.72.41.40.7
Central Valley
temp83/6786/6791/6993/7293/7390/7488/7388/7388/7386/7284/6983/68
rainfall0.70.60.40.92.65.24.14.55.23.81.81.1
Antigua
temp72/5375/5477/5678/5876/6074/6074/5974/5973/6072/5972/5672/54
rainfall0.10.10.31.13.96.95.76.27.24.91.50.3
Atitlán
temp73/5075/5177/5377/5676/5874/5874/5774/5773/5873/5773/5473/51
rainfall0.80.92.86.914.420.219.720.221.417.06.71.6
Guatemala City
temp74/5676/5778/5980/6179/6376/6376/6276/6275/6274/6173/5973/57
rainfall0.10.10.20.93.46.35.05.56.44.21.30.3

Clothing Tips

This is a casual tour. Casual wear is suggested for sightseeing and daytime travelling. Dress code for most evenings is smart casual.

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Why Travel with Caravan?

Excellence Since 1952

You can trust our years of experience with tours of superb quality and excellent value. Caravan has enjoyed the same family management and ownership since 1952.

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Caravan Care

For your safety, Caravan cancelled most 2020 and all 2021 tour departures and refunded 100% of all payments received. See Caravan’s Covid-19 Terms of Travel.

Caravan's Proud History

In 1965, Roger Mudd hosted a two-hour CBS TV special on Caravan Tours. This TV production took about one month to make and was so successful it inspired the 1968 romantic comedy movie “If it’s Tuesday this must be Belgium.” In the early 50’s the Mayor of Dublin presented Caravan with the Key to Dublin for bringing the first American tour to the city after WWII. Since then, Caravan has been recognized as a pioneer in travel. You can trust in our stability, experience and dedication to quality.

Great Hotels

Stay at park lodges, scenic resorts, and excellent hotels in great locations. See hotel descriptions on each tour page.

Meals

Most meals included within Latin America. For USA and Canada tours, included meals are listed on each itinerary page. Bottled water is provided on motorcoaches in Latin America.

Complete Sightseeing

Enjoy complete sightseeing with more visits, extra features, and local guides.

Fully Guided by Tour Directors

All tours conducted from start to finish by professional tour directors, who are fluent in English, experienced, and fun.

All-inclusive

Caravan includes all activities listed in the tour itinerary page. Caravan does not sell any optional activities which can add hundreds of dollars to your tour price. Your free time is scheduled in great settings where there is no need to buy additional expensive activities.

Shopping Freedom

Caravan will not bring you to overpriced shops in exchange for payments. Caravan gives you ample opportunity and time for great shopping, and the freedom to choose where and when to shop.

Great Value, Book Early

Caravan’s strong buying power gives you great vacations at prices much lower than you can find anywhere. Most of our tours sell out quickly. Book early for the date you prefer and the best airfare.

How does Caravan Tours sell these tours for such a low cost?

Caravan delivers volume to our suppliers, who in turn reward us with their very best prices. We in turn pass these savings on to you, and you reward us by buying our tours. As volume continues to rise, we then receive even better prices from our suppliers, and we pass even greater savings on to you. This year our tours are better than ever.

Trade Association Memberships

Caravan is a member of NTA (National Tour Association), ABA (American Bus Association), CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association), and ACMA (American Commerce Marketing Association).

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