Classic Belize & Tikal
9 days from Belize City to Caye Caulker
From $ 944
Duration9 days

If we had to describe the Belizean pace it would be somewhere between slowly rolling waves and the inquisitive speed of a ruin explorer. Embracing just that mix of curious and chill, this nine-day itinerary will let you tour Mayan ruins, cycle around stunning islands, and enjoy plenty of time to hang out on the beach or dive into the famous Blue Hole. Be speedy, or a bit sloth-like — we’ll help you discover Central America either way.

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  • Duration: 9 days
    Service level: Standard
  • Starts in: Belize City
    Physical Grading: Average
  • Ends in: Caye Caulker
    Ages: 12+
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Itinerary

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Day 1: Belize City

Start place: Belize City

There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.
Arrive at any time.

End place: Belize City

Day 2: Belize City/Flores

Start place: Belize City

Notice the difference in culture, with the heavy Mayan influence and Spanish language.

Enter Guatemala at the northeast jungle Petén region. The descendants of the Maya of Chichén Itzá migrated to the Petén area several centuries after the collapse of the great Mayan cities in the Yucatán.
Cross the border into Guatemala and continue on to Flores.
Day 3: Flores
Enjoy a guided tour of the Tikal archaeological site. Return to Flores and opt to swim in Lake Petén Itzá or hire a boat for a relaxing day.
Day 4: Flores/San Ignacio
Cross back into Belize and the town of San Ignacio, and opt to visit the Mayan ruins of Xunantunich.

End place: San Ignacio

Day 5: San Ignacio

Start place: San Ignacio

Enjoy a free day to visit sacred Mayan caves of Actun Tunichil Muknal or Crystal Cave. Opt to check out Barton Creek Cave, Mountain Pine Ridge, and Caracol, or check out the seldom-visited Mayan ruins of Xunantunich.

End place: San Ignacio

Day 6: San Ignacio/Caye Caulker

Start place: San Ignacio

Enjoy tons of optional activities that will keep you busy here for days.
Travel by bus and boat to beautiful Caye Caulker, where "go slow" is the island's motto. Later, explore the island on the G Adventures-supported Bike with Purpose tour.

End place: Caye Caulker

Day 7: Caye Caulker

Start place: Caye Caulker

With free time, opt to snorkel in the Hol Chan Marine Reserve, go for a dive in Blue Hole National Park, take a flight over the Blue Hole and coral reef, or just chill out, Belizean style.

End place: Caye Caulker

Day 8: Caye Caulker

Start place: Caye Caulker

Continue to explore Caye Caulker and its water or land-based activities during free time.

End place: Caye Caulker

Day 9: Caye Caulker

Start place: Caye Caulker

Depart at any time. This trip finishes on Caye Caulker, which is located 1 hr by water taxi from Belize City (an additional 30 min by taxi to the airport). There are frequent ferry departures between 7:30am and 5pm. You can purchase your return ferry ticket easily once you get to Caye Caulker.

If flying out of Belize City today, please ensure to book your departure flight after 11:30am to allow for enough time to reach the airport.

End place: Caye Caulker

Inclusions

Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: Belize Bike with Purpose Tour, Caye Caulker Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: San Ignacio Your Discover Moment: Caye Caulker
  • Guided tour of Tikal
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
  • Transport

    Public bus, Private vehicle, Water taxi, Walking
  • Accommodation

    Hotels (8 nts)

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