América
From the Mayan heart to the Caribbean Blue Hole
Guatemala and Belize se combine como pocos destinos en América Latina.
En Guatemala, el barroco colonial de Antigua unfolds bajo the volcano Agua, los templos de Tikal emergen entre the rainforest del Petén at dawn, el mercado de Chichicastenango pinta de colour los domingos del altiplano y el lago Atitlán refleja tres volcan from 1.500 metros de altura. En Belice, el arrecife mesoamericano —segundo del planeta— rodea atolones donde solo aterrizan avionetas privadas, y el Great Blue Hole opens como un ojo turquesa perfecto en medio del Caribe. Diez días para hilar dos países vecinos que hablan idiomas distintos —español e inglés—, comparten frontera con Tikal y offer dos experiencias radicalmente diferentes: the culture maya viva del interior guatemalteco y el Caribe más exclusive de Centroamérica. Hoteles boutique de máximo nivel en every stage, transfer private y internal flights para aprovechar cada día.
Itinerario sugerido
Departure from Madrid with Iberia (vuelo directo o via Miami/San Salvador con oneworld). Bienvenida at La Aurora airport con personalised assistance y private transfer a un hotel boutique in Zona 14. Una unique noche en Guatemala City, la mínima para recover from the transatlantic flight before arrancar con lo importante.
Private transfer to Antigua Guatemala (45 minutes) crossing the Pacific highway with views over the Fuego, Acatenango and Agua volcanoes. Check-in at Casa Santo Domingo, a former 16th-century convent turned Relais & Châteaux, or at Villa Bokeh, a boutique hotel of the Coppola Foundation on the outskirts. Free afternoon to discover the Arco de Santa Catalina, the Plaza Mayor and the colonial ruins. Luxury Atelier moment: welcome dinner in the Casa Santo Domingo cloister lit by velas.
Morning with a local historian touring the colonial landmarks: the Cathedral, La Merced, San Francisco. Mid-morning, private visit to a high-altitude coffee estate on the slopes of Agua Volcano with a tasting led por un Q-grader. Lunch at a signature restaurant with seasonal Guatemalan produce. Tarde libre para spa o compras in the taller from jade y textiles indígenas.Highlight of the day.The panoramic view from Cerro de la Cruz at sunset with the three volcanoes glowing gold.
Early departure in a private vehicle to Chichicastenango (if Thursday or Sunday, market day). Guided tour of the most colourful market in Central America and visit to the Santo Tomás churchmás, donde conviven el rito católico y el maya k'iche'. Almuerzo boutique y continuación al Lago Atitlán. Arrival in Casa Palopó (Relais & Châteaux) with views over the volcanoes Tolimán, San Pedro y Atitlán reflejados in the lago.Luxury Atelier tip.Reservar la Villa Palopó para máxima privacidad con piscina infinita propia.
A day by private boat visiting the lakeside villages: Santiago Atitlán (Tz'utujil art and textiles), San Juan La Laguna (natural-dye cooperatives) and San Marcos (spiritual retreats). Private Maya ceremony at sunset with a local shaman on the shore of the lake, burning copal and incense before the three volcanoes. Luxury Atelier moment: the sacred Maya fire ritual under the starry sky of Atitlán, an experience reserved only for guests who request it in advance.
Private transfer to Guatemala City airport and domestic flight to Flores (Petén). Arrival at Las Lagunas Boutique Hotel, a floating refuge on Quexil lagoon surrounded by primary rainforest. In the afternoon, private access to the Tikal ruins to watch sunset from the top of Temple IV, with the Petén rainforest unfolding to the horizon and the howler monkeys' calls as the soundtrack. Highlight of the day: the sun descending between the crowns of Temples IV, II and I while the rainforest coolsanta.
Departure at 4:00 with a private archaeologist guide to watch dawn from Temple IV: the mist lifts slowly over the rainforest while the monkeys and birds begin the day. In-depth tour of the Great Plaza, the Temple of the Masks, the Lost World and the ceremonial plazas. Return to the hotel, breakfast, and overland transfer via the Melchor de Mencos border into Belize.e. Check-in at Ka'ana Resort (Cayo District), boutique rodeado de jungla con villas private y piscina propia.
Morning exploring Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM), one of the most impressive Mayan caves in the world: swimming and walking through underground rivers you reach the Crystal Chamber, where the crystallised skeletons of ritual sacrifices remain. Afternoon at the Xunantunich archaeological site with panoramic views over Belize and Guatemala. Signature dinner at Ka'ana with local produce and wine pairing. Luxury Atelier tip: ATM requires good physical condition; an equally exclusive alternative is horseback ridingeback riding.eback riding.eback riding.eback riding along the Cayo with lunch picnic on the Macal river.
Transfer to the light aircraft that will take you to the reef: flying over the Great Blue Hole from 1,500 feet (the best way to see the perfect blue circle in its entirety). Landing in San Pedro or Placencia and speedboat transfer to the private atoll. Check-in at Cayo Espanto (private island with 7 over-water villas) or Turneffe Island Resort (exclusive atoll with direct access to the Blue Hole). Free afternoon at your private villa. Luxury Atelier moment: the Blue Hole flyover by light aircraftft private Cessna, con puerta abierta para fotografía. Es la excursión estrella of the trip.
Mañana libre para actividades acuáticas: buceo at the Blue Hole (solo buceadores certificados advanced+), snorkeling en Hol Chan Marine Reserve or simply disfrutar del atolón privado. Traslado en lancha rápida a Belize City, international flight de regreso a Madrid vía Miami or Atlanta with our oneworld partners.Indicative price. From €9,850 per person double occupancy. Our journey includes International flights Spain-Guatemala/Belize-Spain with Iberia or oneworld in economy (upgrade a Business Class disponible bajo consulta). Vuelo doméstico Guatemala City-Flores y traslado avioneta al arrecife de Belice. Todos los traslados en servicio private con driver. Hoteles seleccionados de máximo nivel (Casa Santo Domingo/Villa Bokeh, Casa Palopó, Las Lagunas, Ka'ana, Cayo Espanto/Turneffe). Régimen: alojamiento y desayuno, más las comidas indicadas in the itinerary. Excursiones private con guías especializados (arqueólogo en Tikal, historiador en Antigua, chamán maya en Atitlán, guía espeleólogo en ATM). Sobrevuelo del Great Blue Hole by light aircraft privada. Ceremonia maya private in the lago Atitlán. Seguro de meet & greet and cancellation con amplia cobertura. Asistencia telefónica 24 horas during the whole viaje.
Hoteles sugeridos
Guatemala and Belize en imágenes
FAQ
Bespoke luxury journeys to Guatemala and Belize designed by Luxury Atelier by Presstour start from 9.850 € per person (precio orientativo, accommodation in categoría lujo, servicios private y experiencias exclusive incluidas el sobrevuelo del Blue Hole y la ceremonia maya). El precio final varía based on dates, temporada, categoría hotelera elegida (Casa Palopó vs. Villa Bokeh vs. atolón privado) y experiencias añadidas. Request a proposal and within 48-72 business hours you will receive a closed quote.
The best time from November to April, dry season in both countries. December-January is high season (book with a lot of advance notice). July-August offers good wildlife viewing but more crowds in South African parks. Our specialists advise on the optimal dates based on the type of experience you seek (wildlife, culture, climate or fewer crowds) and your personal calendar."faq-item" style="padding:22px 28px; background:#FAF6EE; border-left:3px solid var(--gold); cursor:pointer;">
Which hotel partners do you work with in Guatemala and Belize?
En Guatemala we work with Casa Santo Domingo (Relais & Châteaux) y Villa Bokeh en Antigua, Casa Palopó (Relais & Châteaux) in the Lago Atitlán, Las Lagunas Boutique Hotel y La Lancha Lodge (Coppola) in the Petén. En Belice, con Ka'ana Resort, Blancaneaux Lodge y Turtle Inn (los tr from la Fundación Coppola), y with the atolones private Cayo Espanto y Turneffe Island Resort. Con la Mayría tenemos preferred partnerships que garantizan upgrades operativos, late check-out y beneficios exclusivos.
The signature itinerary is 10 days combining Guatemala (Antigua, Atitlán, Tikal) and Belize (Cayo and reef). With 12 days you can add Copán in Honduras (spectacular Mayan ruins) or more days on the atoll. With only 7 days you can do Antigua-Tikal-Blue Hole, skipping Lake Atitlán, though you would miss one of the most impactful parts of the journey.
El sobrevuelo del Great Blue Hole by light aircraft private Cessna con puerta abierta para fotografía. La ceremonia maya private at sunset in the Lago Atitlán with a K'iche' shaman burning copal before the three volcanoes. Tikal at dawn con arqueólogo before la apertura al público. La cueva Actun Tunichil Muknal con espeleólogo y almuerzo picnic on the Macal river. Cata de café de altura on the slopes ofl volcán Agua con Q-grader. Y for which dare: buceo at the Blue Hole (advanced onlyvanced+ certificados) o snorkeling en Hol Chan.
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