The Best of Belize
Exploring the best of Guatemala and Belize
Mayan Paths
9 days and 8 nights
Day 1: Arrival – Antigua (Unguided)
Our team will greet you at Belize International Airport and will transfer you to Cayo District, (1 hr)
Lodging in San Ignacio
Day 2: Birdwatching & Canoeing
Enjoy an early morning birdwatching tour around Chaa Creek reserve, then enjoy a breakfast and continue to explore the Macal River. Your trip will continue paddling up as far as you wish into the stream.
Lodging in San Ignacio (B)
Day 3: Actun Tunichil Mucnal
After breakfast you will be ready to begin your trip towards Actun Tunichil Mucnal. You will go through the lush subtropical forest of the Tapir Mountain Reserve to the crystal blue waters surrounding the entrance of this remarkable limestone cave.
Lodging in San Ignacio (B, L)
Day 4: Xunantunich & Yaxha Sunset
After breakfast you will leave to visit Xunantunich Archaeological site, from the top of this site you will have an impressive view of the entire river valley. After visit Xunantunich we will continue to Guatemala country and visit Yaxha archaeological site on route. Here we will walk through their causeways under an exuberant tropical forest, where howling monkeys flood the atmosphere with their howls to impress the females or to move away an intruding male in their flock. We will climb some temples that are the photographers' accomplices, as they offer wonderful views. We will conclude the day in the high part of the temple 216, the highest structure in the place, where we will enjoy an unforgettable evening listening to the birds sing, and having a glass of wine accompanied by cheese and olives.
Lodging at El Remate Area (B)
Day 5: Tikal Archaeological Site
After breakfast we depart for Tikal National Park, where we will be guided along the paths of the most important city in the Mayan world. Abundant wild life, the Mayan forest, temples millennial silent witness of the birth and splendor as well as of the collapse of one of the most important civilizations in the planet, all of this is in our visit to Tikal, the City of the Voices.
Lodging at El Remate Area (B,L)
Day 6: San Pedro Ambergris Caye
Early transfer to the airport and at 9:50 am takes a flight to Belize City and continues in a local flight to San Pedro Ambergris Caye.
Welcome at the airport and transfer to your hotel.
Lodging at Victoria´s House (B)
Day 7 & 8: Free Day at San Pedro Ambergris Caye
Free days to enjoy and relax on the beach, snorkeling and scuba diving along the barrier reef tours will be available
Lodging at Victoria´s House (B)
Day 9: Back Home
Domestic flight to Belize City in plenty of time to catch your international flight (B)
