Upon arrival, we will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel. We check in and rest after the flight, gathering strength before the adventures.

We transfer to the port and take a water taxi to San Pedro Island (approximately 1.5 hours). We spend half a day snorkeling on the coral reefs of Hol Chan and the Shark Ray Alley, admiring the vibrant underwater life.

In the afternoon, we take a charter flight back to Belize City, flying over the Blue Hole.

We check into the hotel and rest.

We head to the ATM Caves. First, we walk through the forest (about 30 minutes) to the cave entrance, and then a short swim takes us into the underground realm. There, shimmering stalactites, stalagmites, and flowstones await us — true wonders of nature.

The main water chamber reveals the ancient secrets of the Maya: Xibalba — the underworld, where kings and shamans entered to communicate with the gods. Offerings were made here — food, blood, and even human sacrifices — in hopes of rain, a rich harvest, and prosperity in hunting and agriculture. After immersing ourselves in this mysterious world, we return to the hotel by transfer.

We transfer to the border with Guatemala, go through customs formalities, and proceed to the Yaxha archaeological complex (approximately 1.5 hours).

Yaxha is a stunning Maya city located 30 km from Tikal. Founded on the shores of the lake of the same name, it is connected to the mainland by boulevards and canals. The plaza and the acropolis are also connected by boulevards known as sacbe, or the “white roads”.

Hieroglyphic inscriptions tell the story of the city from the Early to the Late Classic period.

Yaxha flourished during the years 600–700 AD.

We will see the famous twin pyramids, after which we continue our journey to Flores (approximately 2 hours).

Overnight at the hotel.

We head to Tikal (approximately 2 hours). This Maya city, located on the shores of Lake Petén Itzá, is the largest settlement of pre-Columbian America and the capital of Petén. The name “Tikal” means “the place where the voices of spirits are heard.”

Six majestic pyramid temples, palaces, and avenues impress with their scale. That is why the city was nicknamed the “New York of the Maya civilization.”

Tikal National Park covers 575 km² and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

We return to Flores and stay overnight at the hotel.

We transfer to the Izabal department, to the Sweet River — the most scenic river in Guatemala (approximately 3 hours). This region is home to the country’s largest lake, Izabal, from which the Rio Dulce originates, as well as the Caribbean coast, where pirates and galleons fought for dominance during colonial times.

We travel along the river by boat, seeing canyons, thermal springs, tropical forests, and rich wildlife — howler monkeys, manatees, dolphins, and more than 350 species of birds. The nature of Izabal is striking in its jungle richness, like a piece of the Amazon in the heart of Guatemala.

Then we sail to Livingston — a settlement of the Garifuna people, descendants of migrants from West Africa. A unique culture has been preserved here, blending African, Caribbean, and European influences. Palm trees, reggae rhythms, and outstanding seafood create a lively Jamaican atmosphere. We will definitely taste the local tapado soup made of seafood cooked in coconut milk.

Overnight at the hotel.

We transfer to Honduras (241 km, approximately 4.5 hours on the road) and pass through customs. We visit the Copán ruins, known as the Athens of Mesoamerica.

We will see beautiful, incredibly detailed stelae, including three-dimensional carvings, as well as the Hieroglyphic Stairway. This is a true work of art: all steps are decorated with complex inscriptions, and the balustrades are adorned with images of snakes and birds.

Overnight at the hotel.

We transfer to the border with Guatemala and continue to Antigua Guatemala (275 km, approximately 6 hours on the road).

We walk through the city’s streets, colonial buildings, squares, and alleys, exploring its history and atmosphere.

Overnight at the hotel.

We transfer to Lake Atitlán (approximately 3 hours on the road).

During a boat ride on the lake, we will see towns where the Tz’utujil Maya people still live today. We enjoy delicious coffee at a café in San Juan and visit Santiago Atitlán on the opposite shore of the lake. We visit the local Catholic church, where Catholicism intertwines with ancient Maya beliefs. Near the town hall, we see elders who, like all men in Santiago, wear striped shorts embroidered with birds. Women wear huipil blouses with similar embroidery and traditional headdresses called tocoyal.

We return to the hotel in Antigua for the night.