Von Mexiko nach Guatemala

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Day 1 to 5
Arrive Cancún - Tulum - Bacalar - Caye Caulker
From Cancún we drive south to the beautifully located ruins of Tulum right above the beach. Time to relax at the lagoon in Bacalar before entering English speaking Belize and taking a speedboat to Caye Caulker, a small sand island covered with coconut palms. The coral reef here is spectacular and there are options to try scuba diving and snorkelling or to simply relax.

Day 6 to 7
San Ignacio
We drive inland now to San Ignacio located in tropical rainforest. Options here include canoeing, tubing or exploring caves where some evidence of Mayan ceremonies have been found.

Day 8 to 10
Flores - Tikal - Rio Dulce - Lívingston
We enter Guatemala and head to the island town of Flores on Lake Peten Itzá. It is from here that we travel to Tikal, a magnificent Mayan ruin with a huge pyramid temple. The surrounding rainforest can be explored to reveal many more ruins and the chance to spot wildlife including toucans and the Maya’s sacred howler monkeys. Further south is Rio Dulce from where we take a trip by speedboat through lovely river scenery to the sleepy Caribbean town of Lívingston. Time to relax before returning to our riverside lodge.

Day 11 to 15
Copán - Antigua
Across to Honduras where we visit the vast and important Mayan ruins at Copán. Some of the best stone carvings have been found here and have given archaeologists a unique insight into the Mayan’s lives. Back into Guatemala and on to the original capital, Antigua, a beautiful colonial town with quaint cobblestone streets. There is the chance to climb Pacaya Volcano nearby.

Day 16 to 17
Chichicastenango - Panajachel
We travel through the highlands to the market town of Chichicastenango. Twice a week this sleepy town is transformed into a bustling market as the local Indians come from the surrounding hills to trade their wares. In the afternoon we drive through beautiful scenery to the pretty lakeside town of Panajachel. There are stunning views across Lake Atitlán which is dominated by three magnificent volcanoes. A boat trip across the lake to visit remote Indian villages is a popular optional excursion.

Day 18 to 21
Quetzaltenango - Antigua
The city of Quetzaltenango is known locally as Xela. We explore the surrounding area visiting peaceful local villages and there is also the chance to bathe in some hot springs, a nice way to relax. We then return to delightful Antigua for one last night. Depart Antigua