Overview & Highlights
Visit Guatemala and Belize’s top destinations while staying at three unique properties inspired by their owner Francis Ford Coppola.
This brief luxurious holiday combines two very contrasting countries. But distances are short, you travel at a lazy pace and you are based at intimate, high quality properties owned by film director Francis Ford Coppola, where the attention is on premium service..
Guatemala is steeped in indigenous and Spanish colonial tradition and religious mysticism. Belize, a truly Caribbean country, is English-speaking, utterly laid-back, and a popular destination for outdoor adventure enthusiasts.
Start off in Antigua, Guatemala’s colonial masterpiece. On to jungle-stifled Flores and a visit to Tikal, the vast Mayan ruined city where ancient temples and pyramids penetrate the rainforest canopy. Cross the border into Belize and visit the cool forests of Mountain Pine Ridge, before rounding off the holiday at the sugar white beaches of low-key Placencia, maybe with a bit of snorkelling or scuba diving.
- Guided walking tour of Antigua
- Guided tour of the Mayan ruins at Tikal
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Outline itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Guatemala and transfer to your hotel in Antigua.
Day 2
Guided walking tour of Antigua.
Day 3
Fly to Flores in the jungle Petén region.
Day 4
Guided tour of the archaeological site at Tikal.
Day 5
By road to the Belize border and over to Blancaneaux Lodge.
Day 6
Optional guided horse ride to Big Rock Falls.
Day 7
At leisure at Blancaneaux Lodge.
Day 8
Transfer to Placencia on the Caribbean coast.
Day 9
Optional manatee spotting expedition.
Day 10
At leisure on the beach.
Day 11
Fly to Belize City and connect with international flight.
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Our Expert's Opinion
This holiday has been meticulously crafted to combine the majestic atmosphere of Mayan architecture with the laid-back luxury vibes of the Caribbean. In less than two weeks, you'll be able to experience the top highlights of both countries. Not only will you stay in incredible properties, but the selected excursions will make this trip truly special. Imagine horseback riding through forests to Big Rock Falls or spotting elusive manatees in Placencia Lagoon.
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