Many travellers will quickly skip though Guatemala as part of a longer journey, but we say give this amazing country time and do it justice. The heart of the Mayan world is one of the few places on earth where an ancient culture still flourishes and history and modern life are so vibrantly and memorably connected.

Like us, you‘re sure to fall in love with towering temples rising out of steamy jungles, the colours, sounds and architecture of untouched colonial towns that stretch through the highlands and hidden cloud forest lodges surrounded by nothing but inquisitive wildlife. But give Guatemala the time it deserves and we can also help you immerse yourself in indigenous markets, meet Mayan families whose ancestry is engrained in every aspect of the country and try weaving the famous colourful fabrics on the slopes surrounding stunning Lake Atitlan.

Guatemala Holiday Itineraries

We've carefully crafted a range of suggested itineraries to help you start planning your Guatemala holiday. They can be booked as they are, or get in touch and we'll be happy to customise them to match your needs. You can also browse our hand-picked selection of shorter responsible experiences for more tailormade travel ideas.

11 Days: From £1795 per person

Antigua - Lake Atitlan - Local Culture - Indigenous Market – Birding - Wild Swimming - Caves and Tubing - Yaxha & Tikal

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8 Days: From £1395 per person

Antigua – Indigneous Market - Lake Atitilan – Local Culture - Yaxha & Tikal – Hanging Bridges - Ziplining

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Guatemala Experiences

Our Experiences are short immersive trips designed to make your holiday even more memorable! They can be woven into our itineraries to deepen your connection with the country, people and wildlife, while supporting communities and conservation.

Meet Simon, Your Latin America Specialist

budget friendly travel in 2024 Beyond TourismWith bags of knowledge and first-hand travel experience of Latin America, Simon is here to listen to your travel needs and help plan your journey. Simply fill out our enquiry form with a few easy questions to get started and we can go from there.

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Hear From Our Guatemala Travellers

“We had an absolutely great honeymoon. It was well organized and very relaxing. We barely had to use our brains - everything was taken care of! Thank you!”
Leanne & Tom, Guatemala & Belize, March 2026

“It was a privilege to have personal guides who went out of their way to ensure we had a good experience. For example, at the caves in Guatemala we were taken to remote area and were the only tourists there”

Liz and Family, Guatemala & Belize, March 2025

“Guatemala really exceeded expectations, and is a wonderful location for a family holiday. This was our first time doing an organised trip, and it made everything very efficient in terms of our time... It was an amazing experience, family feedback has it as 'the best ever'”

Simon and family, Guatemala, December 2024

All About Guatemala

  • Best Time To Visit Guatemala

    Best time to visit: November - April
    The Highlands: Nov - Apr sunny and dry with cooler nights. May - Oct can rain but only some showers each day.
    The Lowlands: The lowlands around Tikal are usually hot all year round, with humidity increasing from May -Nov

Meet Our Local Guatemalan Partners

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No one knows this amazing country better than our Local Guatemalan partners. Simon has been working with Lily and her family well before we set up the Beyond Tourism Co. When we did, they were the 1st partners he called.  Together we use their deep local knowledge to craft unique holidays that showcase Guatemala's natural beauty and cultural heritage, while also supporting conservation, responsible tourism and meaningful connections.

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