The landscape along the Guatemala-Honduras border is characterised by beautifully preserved Maya sites, crystal-clear lakes, dramatic valleys and towering volcanoes. For £1499 per person, this exclusive escorted tour from Exoticca takes in all this and more over eight nights.

Highlights include: 

• Awe-inspiring Maya archaeological sites at Copán (Honduras), Quiriguá and Tikal (pictured)
• A riverboat excursion and tour of the 17th-century Castle of San Felipe de Lara
• The mountainous Guatemalan Highlands, including bustling Chichicastenango market and lakeside Panajachel
• A boat excursion to the village of Santiago Atitlán, in the shadow of the Tolimán and San Pedro volcanoes 
• A tour of the picturesque colonial city of Antigua

This deal is based on two people sharing and includes accommodation, excursions with an English-speaking guide and daily breakfast.

Fly from London Heathrow on 1 May; 1 October for £1499 per person. Travel on select additional dates in May, June, August and September for £1569 per person. Solo travellers go from £1889.