• Ride a trolley through the neighboring towns of Santo Tomas and Puerto Barrios.
• Hear commentary about the history of both towns and stop at key attractions.
• Pause at the cemetery where many of Santo Tomas’ Belgian founders are buried.
• Notice how Puerto Barrios has been developed around restaurants and entertainment.

• Travel in a private vehicle reserved for your party only.
• Follow your own itinerary and visit only attractions you choose.
• Proceed at whatever pace is most comfortable.
• Rely on your personal driver and guide for assistance.

• Travel in a private vehicle reserved for your party only.
• Follow your own itinerary and visit only attractions you choose.
• Proceed at whatever pace is most comfortable.
• Rely on your personal driver and guide for assistance.

To ensure that your shoreside experiences are as convenient and enjoyable as possible, we are delighted to offer a complimentary shuttle between your ship and the city center in every port where the ship is not docked within walking distance of the city center. This service runs continuously, aligning perfectly with your ship’s in-port schedule. Best of all, there’s no need to reserve your seat in advance. Simp...

• Take in Guatemala’s natural beauty in the countryside near Rio Dulce National Park.
• Pause for photos at Rio Dulce Bridge, a particularly scenic spot.
• Explore a 17th-century castle that the Spanish built to defend against pirates.
• Climb the castle tower for a spectacular view of the river and surrounding jungle.

• Enjoy a scenic drive through some of the most gorgeous countryside in Guatemala.
• Meander through Mayan ruins dating to the 8th century in an archaeological park.
• Behold the temples that earned Quirigua a UNESCO World Heritage site designation.
• See the largest Maya sandstone monument ever found.

• Delve into the world of chocolate at a plantation that grows cacao, the main ingredient.
• Learn how the indigenous Guatemalans have processed and eaten cacao for 2,000 years.
• Hear how the Mayas depicted cacao in their hieroglyphics and used the seeds as money.
• Discover how the Mayas valued chocolate so much that it was reserved for royalty.
• Drink a chocolate drink similar...

• Hike through the rainforest, following a trail along the Las Escobas River.
• Swim in a crystal-clear pool at the base of a waterfall in the rainforest.
• Observe indigenous flora and fauna that the guide will describe in detail.
• Interact with local residents in the town of Las Escobas, following the hike.