13 Nov 2026
Twin share
£1,238pp
Escorted tour
Tikal Short Break: Guatemala & Belize – 4 Days
Maya temples in the rainforest, with two nights on the island of Flores.
4 days
From £1,238
Tour overview
This 4-day short break visits Tikal, one of the greatest Maya cities, with a local leader and a small group. You stay two nights in Flores on Lake Petén Itzá and one in Belize City, with breakfast daily and two lunches and dinners.
From Belize City you cross the border into Guatemala and reach Flores, a colourful island town of cobbled lanes and lake views.
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A full day at Tikal National Park takes you among towering temples and plazas rising from the rainforest, with spider monkeys, toucans and parrots overhead, before you return to Belize City.
The physical rating is low. This break suits travellers adding Tikal to a Belize holiday.
Trip highlights
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The border crossing into Guatemala (Day 1)
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Flores island town (Day 1)
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A full day at Tikal (Day 2)
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Rainforest wildlife at Tikal
Your route
6 stops from Belize City to Altun Ha
- Belize City Days 3–4
- Yaxha Day 1
- Flores Days 1–2
- Tikal National Park Day 2
- San Ignacio Day 3
- Altun Ha Day 4
Why choose this tour
Tikal in four days. An easy add-on to a Belize trip.
Best suited to
- History lovers
- Add-ons to a Belize trip
- Short-break seekers
- Solo travellers
Day-by-day itinerary
4 days from Belize City, Belize to Belize City, Belize
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Day 1 · Belize City, Flores Flores
Into Guatemala.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Tikal National Park Flores
A day at Tikal.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 3 · Belize City Belize City
Back to Belize.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 · Belize City Belize City
The trip ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Flores (2 nights) Hotel
- Belize City (1 night) Hotel
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 3 nights in hotels
- Meals 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners
- Transport and border crossing
- Guided visit to Tikal
- Local leader throughout
Not included
- Flights
- Border fees
- Meals not included 1 dinner
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want a longer tour
- You want luxury hotels
- You dislike early starts
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–4 · Lunch: Days 2–3 · Dinner: Days 1 and 3
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Departures & prices
From £1,238 per person, twin share, tour only. 2 upcoming departures.
26 Dec 2026
Twin share
£1,338pp
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Do I need a visa for Guatemala and Belize?
No, UK citizens can visit both countries visa-free for tourism.
How much walking is there at Tikal?
Several hours on forest paths, with optional temple climbs.
Which meals are included?
3 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners.
Can I have my own room?
A single supplement may be available; otherwise solo travellers share with someone of the same gender.
How many people travel together?
No more than sixteen travellers, with a leader.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary