Guatemala: Tikal & Beyond

Rising above the jungle canopy, the reminders of a once great Mayan civilisation cast their bewitching shadow across the Guatemalan landscape. Towering pyramids pierce the skyline as we gaze upon the remnants of one of the most dynamic and sophisticated civilizations ever to grace the highlands and coastal plains of the Americas.Guatemala is one of Central America’s hidden gems, a country of incredible diversity, with a history and a culture to match. Lush and volcanic and steeped in Mayan lore, it is a rich mix of natural wonder, native tradition and colonial elegance, much of it as yet unspoiled by the trappings of modern tourism. This incredible adventure takes us deep into the central highlands, where we can soak up the graceful charms of Antigua, gaze out across the breath-taking volcanic landscapes around Lake Atitlan and visit the traditional Mayan villages of the Ixil Triangle. We'll climb peaks with breath-taking views, pick coffee with local farmers, swim beneath waterfalls and in hot water springs, visit a national orchid farm, journey by boat via majestic lakes and meandering mangrove channels to the remote Mayan site of Aguateca, before visiting the unique community of the Garifuna on the shores of the Caribbean.This is a quintessential Wild Frontiers adventure, offering something for everyone, a journey filled with fascination and fun, where the ancient and the modern worlds come together before the slopes of a volcanic landscape as timeless and beautiful as any on earth. Beyond the ruins of Tikal the Mayan spirit lives on, in the villages and settlements that cling to Guatemala’s low lying plains and fertile mountains.