Discover Holidays To Guatemala - Ancient Maya ruins, enchanting towns, vibrant markets, towering volcanoes & spectacular scenery.
Discover our Guatemala ItinerariesWhile Guatemala holidays might not feature any tropical beaches of note, that is more than made up for by the abundance of history, culture and outstanding natural beauty that the country has to offer.
Geographically, Guatemala can broadly be divided into the cooler, mountainous, highland region to the south and the hotter, flat, lowland region of Peten to the north.
However, no matter where you are, and more so than in any other country in Central America, the past lives on in Guatemala thanks to its large, indigenous Mayan population, many of whom are to be found in isolated villages living lives not much different from their ancestors.
The first Mayan settlements were to be found in the highlands but, as the population grew, they pushed north into Peten, modern day Belize and the neighbouring Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico so, no matter where you find yourself, you’re never that far from an ancient Mayan site.
Almost all our Guatemala holidays will include a visit to one or more Mayan sites. The largest, and most famous of these Mayan sites are to be found in Peten, ancient cities such as Tikal, Yaxha and Mirador that were once home to huge populations being before abandoned to the surrounding jungle. Today there are countless ancient ruins accessible to visitors. Some, like Tikal, are popular with visitors while others you may have entirely to yourself.
As with the rest of Central America, Guatemala was once part of the Spanish empire and, in historic Antigua, visitors will discover one of the most enchanting colonial-era towns to be found anywhere in the Americas.
If this combination of Mayan & Colonial still isn’t enough to convince you, Guatemala holidays also reward visitors with some of the most stunning scenery in Central America, be it glass-like Lake Atitlan, the cascading waterfalls of Semuc Champey, the plethora of dramatic volcanoes studded across the highlands or the hot, steamy jungles of Peten that are rich in flora and fauna.
Wherever your interests lie, Beyond The Ordinary are specialists in tailor made Guatemala holidays and look forward to discussing your plans and requirements.
Beyond The Ordinary arrange fully bonded, tailor made holidays and tours to Guatemala. Contact one of our experts on 01580 764796, email travel@beyondtheordinary.co.uk or contact us via our website.
All our holidays are entirely tailor made, so these are just some initial ideas.
This classic 10 night itinerary packs in the key highlights of Guatemala including Antigua, Chichicastenango, Lake Atitlan, Flores and Tikal. In addition, it includes visits to two of Guatemala's lesser known Mayan sites at Iximche and Yaxha.
This brief itinerary around the highlands of Guatemala takes in the key destinations of Antigua, Chichicastenango & Lake Atitlan together with some lesser known ones such as the Mayan ruins of Iximche and the city of Quetzaltenango.
This classic Guatemala itinerary starts in the Highland region, taking in Antigua, Chichicastenango & Lake Atitlan amongst others before heading north via Quirigua, Livingston & Rio Dulce to the vast flatlands of Peten, home to the great Mayan cities of Tikal & Yaxha.
Starting in Flores and ending in Antigua, this itinerary takes clients on the backroads of Guatemala, visting sites and regions that the vast majority of visitors to the country never see. The travel isn't always easy or comfortable and accomodation options very limited but, for those who like to...
No single itinerary can ever succeed in being entirely comprehensive but our private, 3-week, Complete Guatemala comes pretty darn close and even provides the option of quick detour into Honduras.
This 4 day / 3 night hike takes you from the colonial charm of Antigua to the stunning natural beauty of Lake Atitlan. En-route you’ll pass through cloud forest and coffee plantations and be immersed in the sights and sounds of Guatemala’s living Mayan culture and communities. Only bookable as pa...
While Guatemala boasts a sizeable Pacific coastline, it is not really suited to a relaxing beach holiday. Luckily, it is easy enough to combine Guatemala with either Belize or Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, both of which boast stunning Caribbean beaches.
We feature almost all the key Guatemala holiday destinations and traveller highlights. These are 6 of the most visited but simply click on the link for details of all our featured destinations.
Beyond The Ordinary is a genuine, specialist tour operator, featuring just a handful of countries including Guatemala. Having travelled extensively around the country, we have a detailed knowledge of its many and varied attractions and, together with our expert local partners, can help put together your ideal holiday itinerary.
We only feature 4 countries, all within the same region.
All holidays can be tailor made to clients’ requirements.
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Beyond The Ordinary feature a wide variety of hotels right across Guatemala from simple inns to luxury hotels. These are 6 of our favourite Guatemala hotels but there are many more that we can recommend.
Guatemala is a year round holiday destination although some months are naturally better than others. November through April is Guatemala’s high season with the weather generally at its best.
When making your travel arrangements, we understand just how important peace-of-mind is. Beyond The Ordinary hold both ATOL & ABTOT bonds so whether you book your flights through us, or independently, any money you pay us is 100% protected. More detailed information on Financial Protection can be found by clicking here.
Whichever of our featured countries you wish to visit, we've been there several times. So, if you're after something beyond the ordinary to Cuba, Nicaragua, Guatemala or the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, we'd love to hear from you.
