Mayan Ruins
The Mayan civilisation flourished in parts of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala and Honduras, leaving behind well-preserved ruins and immense pyramids that allow expert guides to paint vivid pictures of life in ancient times.
Discover magnificent landscapes, wildlife and ancient civilisations in a tropical climate
Ancient Mayan and Aztec civilisations built fortified cities with massive pyramids, rivaling the largest in the world, visible today in the forests of Mexico, Guatemala and Belize. Colonial cities have sophisticated hotels, restaurants, cuisine and beautiful architecture for you to enjoy.
Explore dense rainforest and National Parks staying at beautiful lodges in Costa Rica, the fascinating and abundant marine life of the Belize barrier reef; Enjoy in beautiful beaches, resorts and turquoise clear ocean in Mexico's Yucatan peninsula. Browse the bustling markets of Guatemala where intricate and colourful weavings express the cultural identity of the people.
We invite you to browse our selection of Central America holidays below. These itineraries have been carefully planned by our destination specialists to optimise your time and provide a deeper perspective on Cental America.
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Mayan Ruins
The Mayan civilisation flourished in parts of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala and Honduras, leaving behind well-preserved ruins and immense pyramids that allow expert guides to paint vivid pictures of life in ancient times.
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The Mirador Tour
16 Nights from £3,647€3,293$4,105
A land steeped in ancient history, colonial past and scattered with Mayan and Aztec pyramids. We include the stunning Chiapas region with villages nestled in mountains
Private Individual Tour
The Cenote Tour
16 Nights from £2,596€2,085$2,634
Explore the austere and palatial pyramids of ancient Mayan civilisations, discover colonial cities, isolated Haciendas and unwind on the beaches
Private Individual Tour
The Palapa Tour
11 Nights from £1,669€1,019$1,336
Visit the Aztec remnants of the past; Tulum, Calakmul for the pyramids of mighty civilisations, small villages, Chichen Itza, the walled city of Campeche and colonial Merida
Private Individual Tour
The Zocalo Tour
13 Nights from £1,995€1,395$1,794
Explore Aztec and Mayan pyramids, small villages, cosmopolitan Mexico City and the Yucatan peninsula with colonial history and a wide variety of stunning beach resorts
Private Individual Tour
The Sisal Tour
15 Nights from £4,976€4,823$5,967
Opulent country Haciendas are now luxury hotels for you to experience. Visit massive Mayan pyramids, archaeological sites, colonial cities and unwind by the Caribbean Sea
Private Individual Tour
The Aztec Tour
8 Nights from £1,192€471$669
A wonderful combination in the south of Mexico: Explore trendy Mexico City with it's colonial heritage and colourful markets - and the magnificent pre-Aztec pyramids
Private Individual Tour
The Colombus Tour
16 Nights from £3,779€3,445$4,290
Explore 5 National Parks with diverse habitats, mountain landscapes and birdwatching. Admire an active volcano, follow forest trails and relax on the beach.
Private Individual Tour
The Tanager Tour
12 Nights from £2,041€1,447$1,857
Explore Costa Rica's National Parks, home to exotic bird and wildlife in dense tropical rainforest. Stay in excellent hotels and lodges where our expert guides will bring the…
Private Individual Tour
The Sombrero Tour
12 Nights from £2,532€2,012$2,545
Cuba projects a surreal mise-en-scene of classic cars, cyclists and derelict buildings, standing next to pristine, beautifully renovated colonial squares with cafes
Private Individual Tour
The Coral Tour
13 Nights from £3,279€2,871$3,591
Stay in a first class beach resort in the world's second largest Barrier Reef and discover ancient Mayan sites set in dense tropical rainforest. A wonderful combination of bea…
Private Individual Tour
The Tenango Tour
13 Nights from £3,794€3,463$4,311
Dotted with fabulous archaeological sites and picturesque colonial towns, explore colourful markets and scale the magnificent, soaring pyramids set in lush jungle rainforest
Multi-country Landmark Tour
The Ambos Mundos Tour
13 Nights from £2,980€2,527$3,172
A wonderful contrast exploring both Cuba and the impressive Mayan pyramids of the Yucatan, both sharing an elegant Spanish colonial heritage
Multi-country Landmark Tour
The Zapotec Tour
22 Nights from £4,463€4,232$5,248
Journey to mighty Aztec and Mayan civilisations, from Mexico to Guatemala admiring ancient pyramids, colourful markets and colonial architecture
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The Aurora Tour
15 Nights from £2,998€2,547$3,197
Visit colourful markets, grand colonial architecture, impressive Mayan pyramids in dense rainforest and unwind on the Caribbean's Barrier Reef
Multi-country Landmark Tour
The Pacal Tour
16 Nights from £4,642€4,438$5,499
Visit Mayan villages, colourful weavers and the massive pyramids built by powerful civilisations that mysteriously abandoned their cities to the encroaching jungle
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Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza is a world-famous Mayan archaeological site in the Yucatan Peninsula, it is remarkably well-preserved.
Tulum
Tulum is an ancient Mayan village surrounded by a defensive wall, perched on 15m high cliffs overlooking the sea.
San Miguel de Allende
San Miguel is a beautiful city, close to the capital, with classic colonial buildings and a towering cathedral.
Mexico City
Mexico's capital is dynamic and cosmopolitan, with huge Aztec pyramids and hillside colonial towns nearby.
Manuel Antonio National Park
Manuel Antonio combines tropical rainforest, exotic wildlife, idyllic Pacific coast beaches and luxury resorts.
Tortuguero
Tortuguero is an area of lowland wet tropical forest and mangroves, famous for being the principal nesting site for various s…
