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These tour operators offer a variety of tours to kaleidoscopic Guatemala, in Central America, a tropical country offering Maya pyramids embedded in jungles buzzing and hooting with wildlife, live volcanoes, huge beautiful lakes, amiable and colourfully dressed people and curious customs, so why not see what tours they are offering?
Adventure Life Guatemala tours take you through the ancient Maya ruins of Tikal, the volcanoes of the highlands, and the colonial city of Antigua. Visit indigenous families and take in the vibrant local culture, wander the beautiful mountain town of Chichicastenango, famous for its psychedelic market and lovely Lake Atitlan, guarded by three volcanoes. At the remarkable Chiminos Lodge, you'll enjoy an archaeological preserve deep in the jungle of the Peten region. You'll journey from your mahogany bungalow into the forest to see what diverse wildlife, including howler monkeys and toucans, awaits you.
For adrenalin junkies check out Mayan Multisport, where you bike, canoe and sea kayak your way around the country while also getting to know the locals. There are several Guatemala travel itineraries to choose from, so go ahead and get started on your Guatemala adventure with Adventure Life! Brochure
Maya Multisport:
Smoking volcanoes, highland farms, lush cloudforest and colourful markets make a spectacular backdrop for our multisport Guatemala travel adventure. We bike and hike along paths used for centuries by the Maya and paddle the waters of the volcano-fringed Lake Atitlán.
Guatemala Explorer:
9 days to journey into the highlands of Guatemala to discover modern Maya culture, as well as steep-sided temples and other vestiges of the Maya past. Explore colonial cities, lakeside villages, bustling markets and remote rainforest in this complete Guatemala travel adventure.
[Best Jan-May, Nov-Dec]
La Ruta Maya [Guatemala and Belize]:
On this 11 day tour of Guatemala's best sights we visit the madly colourful market of Chichicastenango; travel to the shores of gorgeous Lake Atitlan flanked by three volcanoes; stay in ancient colonial, ruined Antigua and rent mountain bikes to explore the countryside; then we fly to Peten and take a tour around the jungle-shrouded, monkey-surrounded pyramids of Tikal.
Next day it's a flight to Belize to our jungle retreat next to Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve; a paddle down the Macal River for an introduction to Belize wildlife, the guide helping us spot iguanas, peccaries, coatimundis and varied bird life, before exploring the Maya ruins of Xunantunich; another day gets us to more ancient Maya ruins - of Caracol, surrounded by creepy, buzzy jungle and a swim in Rio On Pools followed by large and spooky Rio Frio Cave.
Our final experience involves, crossing creeks and journeying deep into the Belizean jungle to the sacred the Cave of the Stone Sepulcher where we gear up with full caving outfits to splash our way to the spectacular chamber where kings and priests made blood sacrifices to appease Maya gods. [Best Jan-June, Oct-Dec]
Highland Maya Markets:
This 10 day Guatemala travel adventure begins with a visit to the crowded, colorful markets of Antigua. Spend a a day with a Maya host family and let them introduce you to their culture and their beautiful country. Then we'll take a trip to serene Lake Atitlan and explore its volcano-fringed shoreline. Your final days are spent visiting the workshops of local artisans and the bizarre and kaleidoscopic market of Chichicastenango, surrounded by mountains and strange pagan ceremonies.
[Best Jan-June, Oct-Dec]
Central American Adventure [Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica]:
32 days to swim over underwater worlds in Caye Caulker, experience lakeside life in Rio Dulce, watch the sun set over Antigua, discover the historic first capital of Honduras in Comayagua, marvel at Mayan ruins in Copan, experience the lush cloud forests of Monteverde, revel in the jungle-enclosed pyramids of Tikal.
Central America Encompassed [Mexico, Belize, Guatemala]:
31 days taking an in depth look at the ancient sights, idyllic beaches and wild nightlife of Central America. Get off the beaten track and discover traditional villages, smoking volcanoes, exotic wildlife and sparkling underwater worlds.
This truly is a Central American adventure to remember, live it up in Mexico City, try chocolate coated grasshoppers in Oaxaca, soak up the bohemian atmosphere of San Cristobal, explore Mayan ruins in Palenque, come face to face with a rain god at Uxmal, drink margaritas by the Caribbean, experience city life in colonial Antigua.
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Ancient Lands of the Maya [Guatemala - Honduras]:
15 days. We discover the natural and cultural splendour of Lake Atitlan, the incredible volcanic scenery of the Guatemalan highlands and visit the early Maya cities of Copan, Tikal and Quirigua - hidden in the forests and back country of Central America.
Central American Explorer [Costa Rica - Guatemala - Honduras - Nicaragua -Panama]:
26 days in a land of many secrets lying host to a huge array of birdlife, flora and fauna which we hope to glimpse, hidden away in their natural habitats. Within the rainforests and beneath the volcanoes lie the rich legacy of the Maya and the Spanish, the lost city of Copan and a string of UNESCO protected towns rich in colonial architecture.
Discover Belize [Belize-Guatemala]:
On this 15 day tour we go wildlife hunting by boat in wetlands and on foot in rainforests, we walk around the magnificent and jungle-shrouded Mayan site of Tikal and of course snorkel and swim over coral reefs in the Caribbean.