Mayans & Markets By World Journeys

Mayans & Markets By World Journeys

Guatemala is blessed with great natural beauty, rich culture and fascinating history. On this journey you will see perhaps the most impressive of all Mayan ruins, the mysterious city of Tikal set deep in the jungle; visit the beautiful Lake Atitlan; haggle at the colourful Indian markets all topped off with visits to historic Spanish colonial towns.

Magic of Guatemala and Copan By World Journeys

Magic of Guatemala and Copan By World Journeys

Discover the Mayan history of Guatemala and also visit Copan, one of the most impressive Mayan ruins in Central America, across the border in Honduras. Combine the Mayan archaeological sites with the colonial city of Antigua and the famous open air markets of Chichicastenango as well as the beautiful scenery at Lake Atitlan. End with the glorious Mayan ruins at Tikal, where towering temples rise above the jungle and the ancient trees are home to howler monkeys, parrots and toucans. For anyone interested in history, this tour is a perfect blend of archaeological gems, charming colonial towns and beautiful landscapes.

Belize Highlands, Islands & Tikal Ruins By World Journeys

Belize Highlands, Islands & Tikal Ruins By World Journeys

Discover two of the main highlights of Belize and visit the famous ruins of Tikal in Guatemala. Uncover lush rainforests, ancient Mayan civilisations, and explore picturesque coral islands.

Formerly called British Honduras, Belize has a rich history starting with the great Maya civilization through pirates, buccaneers and slavery, to modern day independence and democracy. Explore two countries in one where you can find the unique Caribbean which is a blue-green world of picturesque mangrove and coral islands, reefs with a multitude of pristine islands with beautiful beaches as far as the eye can see. Within the jungle interior, encounter many of the ancient Maya civilization with pine-clad mountains, rivers and majestic waterfalls.