Belize and Guatemala Tours & Trips

Wowza!!! I had the most incredible time during my 18 day Central America trip (starting 28th May)! It honestly ticked all the boxes and then some! I felt like it was a great mix of beach/snorkelling activities, culture and adventure! Some of the travel days in Guatemala are very long and exhausting but they are so worth it! The swimming in Mexico and Belize where we were so lucky to see stingrays, nurse sharks, a turtle and two manatees, was a huge highlight for me! You’ll never find me happier than in the sea… or so I thought. The Acatenango hike was absolutely worth it for the views from base camp!! Fuego put on an incredible show for us with eruption after eruption! If you’re worried that you don’t think you are for enough for the hike, rest assured that the guides will take as many breaks as you need, there is absolutely no pressure! Finally we had the most incredible tour leader Andrea who was flying solo for the first time! We would have never guessed, had she not told us! She was absolutely amazing; she managed some challenging situations seamlessly, always seemed one step ahead of everyone else, has the cutest dimples when she smiles (so we saw them a lot!!), knew how to join in and have fun whilst remaining professional, made everyone feel valued, and has the most random facts to share with you! I am so so grateful to Andrea and the group for such an amazing trip. It truly felt like a once in a lifetime experience!

It was our first group tour and we enjoyed it very much. We had two excellent guides in Hugo and Araceli who made the timetable run smoothly. Most of the hotels we stayed in were nice and comfortable. The transport was generally good. Snorkeling and caving in Belize, swimming in the cenote in Mexico and Tikal visit in Guatemala will be enduring memories.

Overall the organisation of the trips and buses in Guatemala were excellent. I did have a WhatsApp number I could communicate with in relation to plans and times. As we got to Caye Caulker island Belize their were no excursions included. I personally messaged the company and stayed an extra day 3 days as the travelling every 2 day catches up after a week. I asked the company as their were no further excursions planned from Belize to Mexico would it be possible to rearrange the journey. When I left Caye Caulker island staying 3 days instead of 2 which is advisable its beautiful and you will have been travelling for a week, I asked the tour to organise transport from Chetumal to Bacalar where their is a famous mineral lake and beautiful town. I have advised to add this stop. Also their was a plan from Tulum to stop in Playa del Carmen for an hour with bag pack. I questioned this as how would you manage an hour on the beach with your belongings and then get on a bus to Cancun. I actually added Bacalar and went to the airport in cancun after 1 night and day in Tulum which is beautiful. Personally I would avoid Playa del Carmen and Cancun. Highly expensive and not as untouched as other places. I also booked my own accommodation as I didn't realise it was separate to the booking. I booked most of their suggested accommodation however my own room in hostels. I believe I saved just under 300 euros doing this myself. The tour provider were excellent at communicating with me and booking ADO buses for me from South Mexico as I arranged my own route from their. Keeping in mind their are no excursions from Belize Caye Caulker on in th trip. Guatemala was beautiful and easy to travel in as each pack packers would book the shuttle busses for other guests. The route is well travelled with most going the same way. It was a great trip. I would advise using the recommended accommodation however booking your own room. Sweet dreams in Atalan wasn't great Standard however it was cheap for a double room. I chose different accommodation in Belize Caye Caulker and Tulum. The company did accept my changes on route and booked all ADO buses. The lady that looked after to me was excellent from that point of view. My recommendations. 1. GUATEMALA ALL SUGGESTED STOPS AND TOURS. 2. BOOK YOUR OWN ACCOMMODATION HOSTAL OASIS LANQUIN BEST. OTHERS I sought Mostly 3.As the excursions are not added from Caye caulker Belize. 3 nights their for rest after travelling. Bacalar, Tulum then if needs must Cancun