Highlands & Ruins By World Journeys

Highlands & Ruins By World Journeys

The heart of Mexico’s culture lies in the Chiapas Highlands, an area of great beauty and important archaeological sites. Here, you will also find the indigenous cultures of the Choles, Tzeltales and Tzotziles – descendants of the Mayans. Visit the community of San Juan Chamula on a day trip from the colonial city of San Cristobal de las Casas. Continue to the Yucatan to visit important sites including Uxmal, Kabah and the famous Chichen Itza. From Chichen Itza, transfer to Cancun or a resort on the Caribbean Coast.

Mayans & Markets By World Journeys

Mayans & Markets By World Journeys

Guatemala is blessed with great natural beauty, rich culture and fascinating history. On this journey you will see perhaps the most impressive of all Mayan ruins, the mysterious city of Tikal set deep in the jungle; visit the beautiful Lake Atitlan; haggle at the colourful Indian markets all topped off with visits to historic Spanish colonial towns.

Magic of Guatemala and Copan By World Journeys

Magic of Guatemala and Copan By World Journeys

Discover the Mayan history of Guatemala and also visit Copan, one of the most impressive Mayan ruins in Central America, across the border in Honduras. Combine the Mayan archaeological sites with the colonial city of Antigua and the famous open air markets of Chichicastenango as well as the beautiful scenery at Lake Atitlan. End with the glorious Mayan ruins at Tikal, where towering temples rise above the jungle and the ancient trees are home to howler monkeys, parrots and toucans. For anyone interested in history, this tour is a perfect blend of archaeological gems, charming colonial towns and beautiful landscapes.

Costa Rica - The Ecotourism Gem By World Journeys

Costa Rica - The Ecotourism Gem By World Journeys

Enjoy pristine Caribbean coast where you can explore the beautiful beaches and rainforest fringed rivers and canals. See verdant cloud forests ablaze with amazing plants, colourful birds and incredible animals. A highlight will be Arenal volcano, which periodically erupts, rumbling as it sends clouds of smoke and ash into the sky. A beautiful land and eco-tourist’s paradise, Costa Rica is a delight to visit.

Costa Rica Adventure By World Journeys

Costa Rica Adventure By World Journeys

Costa Rica is a nature lover’s paradise, and this is the ideal tour for active guests wanting to see as much as possible. Hike beautiful trails, white water raft on the Pacuare River and snorkel the warm Caribbean waters of the Cahuita National Park, where monkeys, sloths and colourful frogs are common sights above the waterline. Visit the Arenal Volcano National Park, and end your visit with relaxation on a beautiful beach on the glorious Gulf of Papagayo.

Costa Rica in Luxury By World Journeys

Costa Rica in Luxury By World Journeys

Enjoy the rich biodiversity of Costa Rica while staying in luxurious accommodation in some of the country’s most beautiful regions. Enjoy bathing in hot mineral spring water that flow from deep inside the Arenal Volcano, an amazing mountain that has continuously erupted for more than 50 years! Be enchanted by the amazing birdlife in the cloud forest of Bajos del Toro, an environmental sanctuary on its own private natural reserve where you can enjoy many private walking trails.

Spend time in the Golfo Dulce, where the only access to your luxury lodge is by boat and from here you will enjoy the many national parks and water activities found in this area. Finally relax at your lovely coastal resort in Manuel Antonio National Park where you can enjoy beach time and swimming in the warm Caribbean waters, or perhaps some of the more adventurous activities on offer. Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful countries on earth, and certainly for lovers of nature, a ‘must see’.

Panama, Pirates & The Canal By World Journeys

Panama, Pirates & The Canal By World Journeys

There is so much more to the tiny country of Panama than the famous Panama Canal. Possessing a fascinating history dating back some 350 years of Spanish rule, which of course attracted pirates looking for treasure to loot from the ‘New World’, there are also lush jungles and great cuisine awaiting you!

Haciendas of the Yucatan By World Journeys

Haciendas of the Yucatan By World Journeys

The Yucatan Peninsula in southeast Mexico will captivate you with its idyllic coastline and a lingering ancient culture still alive today. Begin in the charming colonial city of Merida before journeying across the peninsula to the coastal city of Cancun. Stay at beautiful and lovingly-restored haciendas from which you can tour the ancient Mayan sites of Uxmal, Kabah and Chichen Itza.

Mexico's Colonial Jewels By World Journeys

Mexico's Colonial Jewels By World Journeys

Between Mexico City and Guadalajara there are a series of charming and picturesque colonial towns. Built by the Spanish, they were funded by immense silver finds and are rich in history and culture. Delightful cobbled streets, wonderful churches and historic houses, excellent hotels, great food and some fascinating archaeological sites await you on this tour. This is the real Mexico!

Belize Highlands, Islands & Tikal Ruins By World Journeys

Belize Highlands, Islands & Tikal Ruins By World Journeys

Discover two of the main highlights of Belize and visit the famous ruins of Tikal in Guatemala. Uncover lush rainforests, ancient Mayan civilisations, and explore picturesque coral islands.

Formerly called British Honduras, Belize has a rich history starting with the great Maya civilization through pirates, buccaneers and slavery, to modern day independence and democracy. Explore two countries in one where you can find the unique Caribbean which is a blue-green world of picturesque mangrove and coral islands, reefs with a multitude of pristine islands with beautiful beaches as far as the eye can see. Within the jungle interior, encounter many of the ancient Maya civilization with pine-clad mountains, rivers and majestic waterfalls.