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9 Day Guatemala & Belize Highlights
Highlights: Antigua, Flores, San Ignacio, Ambergris Caye
Trip start: Guatemala City
Trip end: Belize City
* USD per person based on 2-4 people, double occupancy. Custom designed personal tour. Prices subject to change.

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2008 & 2009

Trip Summary
Map of Itinerary
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Learn about Mayan culture and dance in the Colonial gem of Antigua - declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979. Take a domestic flight to Flores and enjoy a tour of the Tikal ruins, set in the heart of the Guatemalan Jungle! Listen to the Howler Monkeys roar in the distance as you climb to the top of these ancient ruins. Tikal was an important Mayan settlement for over 1500 years, starting about 700 BC. Travel by private car to Mountain Pine Ridge, Belize. This 300 square mile forest reserve features Caribbean Pine and bracken ferns instead of the typical tropical forests and lianas which cover most of the rest of Belize. Experience the thrill of a lifetime during your scenic journey down the Jaguar Paw River, floating on inner tubes and enjoying the views of the surrounding rainforest and cave formations. Further adventure awaits as you climb into the rainforest canopy to take part in the exhilarating zip lines from where you can get a bird's eye view of the lush vegetation and tropical wildlife of the area. Conclude the tour in Ambergris Caye, a tropical paradise containing some of the world's best beaches.

Day Activities Hotel
Day 1
Antigua
  • Kensington Cares - 2
  • Meet and Greet
  • Transfer - Guatemala City - Antigua - Vehicle/Driver
  • Dinner (not included)
Posada de Don Rodrigo
(Alt: Villa Colonial) (B)
Day 2
Antigua
  • Breakfast (included)
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Antigua: Private - 1/2 d Walking tour - Guide
  • Dinner (not included)
Posada de Don Rodrigo
(Alt: Villa Colonial) (B)
Day 3
Flores
  • Breakfast (included)
  • Transfer - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
  • Air - Guatemala City - Flores [Direct (0.5 hr)] - Economy
  • Flores: Transfer - Airport/Villa Maya - Vehicle/Driver
  • Lunch (included)
  • Dinner (not included)
Villa Maya
(Alt: Casona del Lago) (B)
Day 4
Flores
  • Breakfast (included)
  • Private - 3/4 d Tikal Tour (with Lunch) - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Dinner (not included)
Villa Maya
(Alt: Casona del Lago) (B)
Day 5
San Ignacio
  • Breakfast (included)
  • Transfer - Flores - San Ignacio - Vehicle/Driver
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Dinner (not included)
San Ignacio Resort
(Alt: Windy Hill Resort) (B)
Day 6
San Ignacio
  • Breakfast (included)
  • San Ignacio: Private - Cave Tubing & Zipline Tour - Car&Driver
  • Lunch (included)
  • Dinner (not included)
San Ignacio Resort
(Alt: Windy Hill Resort) (B)
Day 7
Ambergris Caye
  • Breakfast (included)
  • Transfer - Private - San Ignacio - Belize City [(1.5 hrs)] - Vehicle/Driver
  • Air - Belize City - Ambergris Caye [Belize City Int'l Airport Direct (0.25 hr)] - Economy
  • Ambergris Caye: Transfer - Airport - Car/Driver
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Dinner (not included)
SunBreeze Hotel (B)
Day 8
Ambergris Caye
  • Breakfast (included)
  • Optional activities
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Dinner (not included)
SunBreeze Hotel (B)
Day 9
Belize City
  • Breakfast (included)
  • Transfer - Airport - Car/Driver
  • Air - Ambergris Caye - Belize City [Direct Belize City Int'l Airport (0.5 hr)] - Economy
Depart (Int`l Airport)  (B)
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive

Trip Options
All of our itineraries may be customized as you wish, add extra days, change a hotel, see different sights. Contact one of our expert consultants for your free, no-obligation vacation plan.

Itinerary

Day 1 Antigua

Antigua is situated southwest of Guatemala City, and was considered to be one of the most splendid cities in Central America before its partial destruction in the earthquake of 1773. The town is now a UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site. Despite the damage of countless earthquakes, floods and fires, Antigua is a beautiful place of multi-colored, single-story buildings, tropical gardens, plazas, fountains and cobbled streets. A popular tourist center, it has several good hotels, restaurants and bookshops with a fairly lively nightlife.

Kensington Tours donates a portion of proceeds to our charitable initiative www.kensingtoncares.com which supports education-based initiatives in disadvantaged communities.

Upon arrival you will be met by our local representative who will help you locating your vehicle.

Transfer to Antigua by private vehicle and professional English-speaking driver.

Posada de Don Rodrigo is a magical little colonial-style inn situated in the heart of Antigua Guatemala, near all the shops and dining spots in the city. The 315 year old property has been well-maintained and renovated, promising clean, comfortable rooms. With a light wreath of flowers encircling this enchanting 34-room abode, guests are privy to genuinely friendly and caring staff. Enjoy a fulfilling breakfast of meats, eggs, baked goods and the freshest of offerings. There are also plenty of restaurants in the area, as the central plaza is just a block away. If you prefer staying at the hotel, take a drink while watching the Marimba band perform, or perhaps spend some time in the picturesque courtyard.

Overnight at Posada de Don Rodrigo.


Antigua
Antigua
Kensington Cares
Kensington Cares
Posada de Don Rodrigo, Antigua
Posada de Don Rodrigo, Antigua
Day 2 Antigua

You will be met at your hotel reception by your private guide to begin your half day walking tour of Antigua. Your tour will cover the architectural & historical highlights of this colonial city with a behind-the-scenes look at some of the many ruined churches, convents and cathedrals. Entrances are included to the Iglesia San Francisco (church), the Cathedral, Central Park and La Merced Church.

Overnight at Posada de Don Rodrigo.


Iglesia San Francisco church
Iglesia San Francisco church
Day 3 Flores

Flores is built on an island in the middle of Lake Petén Itza. A causeway connects Flores to the mainland town of Santa Elena, where the banks and main shops are located. Buses run throughout the day from both Santa Elena and Flores to Tikal. The spectacular Mayan ruins of Tikal (City of Voices) encompass vast pyramidal temples, ball courts, causeways, plazas and public buildings that extend over some 16 sq km (6 sq miles). While there are about 3000 known structures, many more lie buried under dense jungle vegetation. First occupied in about 800 BC, this great city was eventually abandoned around 1000 years later.

You will be picked up at your hotel and transferred to the airport in Guatemala city for your international or domestic flight.

Enjoy a short flight from Guatemala City to Flores.

Airport transfer with private vehicle, and driver.

A haven of wildlife and nature's secrets, the Villa Maya sits on the shores of Petenchel and Monifata about 45 minutes from the Tikal National Park. The huge private reserve plays host to the villa's 56 rooms, which are designed to offer the most modern living conditions while still keeping to the rustic, pleasant side of adventure getaways. This means there are no televisions or phones in the rooms. Friendly service goes hand in hand with tasty local and international dishes utilizing ingredients from the region. This beautiful environment features monkeys, deer, birds and insects of all sorts, for guests are practically left to play in the jungle. Roam the lagoons, swim in the pool, and simply discover Villa Maya.

Overnight at Villa Maya.


Flores
Flores
Villa Maya, Flores
Villa Maya, Flores
Day 4 Flores

Pick up from your lodge and begin your privately guided tour of Tikal National Park. Tikal was one of the major cultural and population centers of the Maya civilization. Though monumental architecture at the site dates to the 4th century BC, Tikal reached its apogee during the Classic Period, ca. 200 AD to 900 AD. Some of these pyramids are over 60 meters high (200 feet). Enjoy some free time at the site and return to your hotel after lunch.

Overnight at Villa Maya.


Tikal National Park
Tikal National Park
Day 5 San Ignacio

San Ignacio, surrounded by hills, is the administrative center for the Cayo district. Not far from San Ignacio are several Mayan sites including El Pilar and the magnificent Xunantunich with its 1500-year-old El Castillo, the second-tallest building in Belize. The canaa of the Caracol Mayan site in Cayo is the tallest Mayan building in Belize. This site has been claimed to rival such other famous sites as Tikal in neighboring Guatemala.

Pick up from your hotel in Flores and transfer to your hotel in San Ignacio, Belize with private vehicle and professional driver.

San Ignacio Resort Hotel is a private resort that shines elegantly in the Cayo sunlight, in Belize. Newly renovated, the 25 rooms are welcoming, with widespan views of the surroundings and exceptionally comfortable beds. Cable TV and air conditioning are relaxing following a day of activities. Dine at the hotel’s steakhouse, for succulent grilled meats and mouthwatering spices. Have a few drinks at the Stork Club and enjoy the live entertainment. The hotel organizes a range of activities, including walks and hikes around the property. Make use of facilities such as the tennis court and swimming pool. Otherwise, check out the nearby archaeological sites and take a trip to Tikal.

Overnight at San Ignacio Resort.


San Ignacio Resort
San Ignacio Resort
Day 6 San Ignacio

Jaguar Paw Cave Tubing and Zip Line. Begin a short jungle hike upriver. At the "put in point" you begin your scenic and tranquil journey down the river floating on inner tubes and enjoying the views of the surrounding rainforest. Observe cave formations as you travel down the river. In the afternoon you will take part in an exhilarating zip line adventure where you can get a bird's eye view of the lush vegetation and tropical wildlife in the area.

Overnight at San Ignacio Resort.


Cave Tubing fun!
Cave Tubing fun!
Day 7 Ambergris Caye

Ambergris Caye, with its many beaches and the fishing village of San Pedro, is the most popular tourist destination. Along with the other Cayes, it is a paradise for divers with access to one of the most unspoilt coral reefs in the world; Hoi Chan Marine Reserve is a popular dive site where southern stingray and nurse sharks can be observed in shark ray alley. Situated 58km (36 miles) north of Belize City, it is accessible by daily scheduled air flights and boat transfers.

Transfer to Belize City by private vehicle via Altun Ha/Baboon Sanc

A direct flight from Belize City International airport will take you to San Pedro, Amergris Caye.

Airport transfer with private vehicle, and driver.

SunBreeze Hotel is the optimum hotel from which to explore the wonders of Belize. At the SunBreeze Hotel, their professional team can assist you in coordinating all your activities. SunBreeze Hotel is a U Shaped Spanish Architectural design with a touch of the Caribbean surrounded by tropical gardens overlooking the Caribbean Sea. They are centrally located at the immediate south side of the heart of the town with easy access to every means of entertainment and water sport activity; yet out of the hustle of the town.

Overnight at SunBreeze Hotel.


Sunbreeze Hotel, Belize
Sunbreeze Hotel, Belize
Day 8 Ambergris Caye

Enjoy some leisure time on the tranquil shores of Ambergris Caye. Optional activities are available at your resort (scuba diving, watersports, snorkelling, kayaking).

Overnight at SunBreeze Hotel.


Ambergris Caye
Ambergris Caye
Day 9 Belize City

Airport transfer with private vehicle, and driver.

Enjoy a direct flight from Pan Pedro, Ambergris Caye to the Belize City International Airport.

Overnight at Depart (Int`l Airport) .



Trip Includes
Guaranteed departure – Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services

Trip Excludes
Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance

Trip Terms & Conditions

  • Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $250). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure. We accept payment via credit card, certified check, wire transfer or money order.
  • Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
  • Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
  • Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
  • Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of deposit. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to 100% of program price.
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  • Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.