Classic Belize & Tikal

Description
If we had to describe the Belizean pace it would be somewhere between slowly rolling waves and the inquisitive pace 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.

What’s Included
G Adventures for Good: Belize Bike with Purpose Tour, Caye Caulker. Guided tour of Tikal. Free time in San Ignacio and Caye Caulker. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Group Leader

Group Leader Details
All G Adventures group trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders, a G Adventures representative, or an expedition team. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it’s the best of both worlds.

Transport
Public bus, private vehicle, water taxi, walking.

Solo Travellers
We believe solo travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and solo travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.

Accomodation
Hotels (8 nts).

Group Size
Max 16, avg 12

Day 1Belize City
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Belize City/Flores
Cross the border into Guatemala and continue on to Flores.
Day 3Flores
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 4Flores/San Ignacio
Cross back into Belize and opt to visit the Mayan ruins of Xunantunich.
Day 5San 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.
Day 6San Ignacio/Caye Caulker
Travel by bus and boat to beautiful Caye Caulker. Later, explore the island on the G Adventures-supported Bike with Purpose tour.
Day 7Caye 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.
Day 8Caye Caulker
Continue to explore Caye Caulker and its water- and land-based activities during free time.
Day 9Caye Caulker
Depart at any time.

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