Specially designed for the adventurous, and socially conscious travelers with a refined taste for the Mayan lands and its finest destinations, with a sense of adventure, lovers of mother nature, indigenous cultures, beach relaxation and the peaceful and healing experience of visiting Mayan sacred sites.
Available all-year-round.
Belize & Guatemala.
BZE (arrival) & GUA (departure).
08 days – 07 nights.
Leisure.
Nature, adventure, beach relaxation, sacred sites, culture and community.
Boutique hotels.
Van / microbus, boat & airplane.
Day 01: Belize city & Caye Caulker.
Welcome (BZE airport) – water taxi to Caye Caulker – free & easy time – Boutique Hotel Caye Caulker.
Day 02: Caye Caulker.
Boat rides – snorkel experience at Hol Chan Marine Reserve, Shark Ray Alley, Coral Gardens and Sunken barge – Boutique Hotel Caye Caulker.
Day 03: Caye Caulker.
Free & easy time – Boutique Hotel Caye Caulker.
Day 04: Caye Caulker & El Peten (Guatemala).
Water taxi to Belize city – drive to Guatemala – border crossing – drive to El Peten – free & easy time – Boutique Hotel El Peten.
Day 05: Tikal (World Heritage Site):
Drive to Tikal – Tikal sunrise expedition – free & easy time – quick-local flight to GUA – drive to Antigua – Boutique Hotel Antigua.
Day 06: Antigua Guatemala (World Heritage Site).
Free & easy time – Antigua visit – Boutique Hotel Antigua.
Day 07: Pacaya active volcano.
Drive to Pacaya – Pacaya hike – drive to Antigua – Boutique Hotel Antigua.
Day 08: Antigua Guatemala and Guatemala city.
Goodbye – drive to GUA airport – Buen Camino.
Welcome by your team at the Belize City International Airport (BZE) and private transportation to your ferry water taxi for the start of your Belize adventure to Caye Caulker (where the pace is as slow as the waters).
The fun-loving and sandy island is about 4 miles long (being the second largest of the Belize cayes) and definitely a hot spot destination for those who want beach-oriented relaxation, ecotourism, and adventure. It has become one of the leading destinations in the country and It is internationally best known due to its charming beach shores and watersheds’ ideal location.
Actually, there’s no better location than this one for your Caribbean needs, so try to arrive during the morning in the country and enjoy the sunset in the Caye with a cold coconut or drinks.
Meals: None.
Lodging: Boutique Resort in Caye Caulker.
Activities: Wellcome transfer and sightseeing.
Morning typical breakfast and your boat ride to the oldest and most important marine reserve of the country, Hol Chan (the little channel in the Mayan language) home of more than 160 species of fish, along with nearly 40 species of corals, plus mammals and sea turtles.
So get ready for a full guided day of snorkeling surrounded by marine life (stingrays, tarpons, seahorses, etc.) because this is one of the most important snorkeling & diving sites of all. And by the way, it doesn’t matter if you have experience or not, as it is perfect for beginners or advanced, you are going to love the experience and you won’t want to get out of the water
Typical lunch on the boat and your visit to the Shark Ray Alley for your encounter with friendly nurse sharks, followed by your immersion in the marine corals of Coral Gardens, and Sunken barge.
Boat ride back to Caye Caulker during the afternoon and the magical sunset of the Island.
Meals: Breakfast & lunch.
Lodging: Boutique Resort in Caye Caulker.
Activities: Boat ride and snorkel tour at Hol Chan Marine Reserve.
Morning typical breakfast and your free time to explore one of the country’s most pristine beaches and picture-perfect hot spots; Caye Caulker.
A gorgeous emerald Caye full of sandy beaches, coffee shops, bistros, cafes, plenty of local restaurants, and lots of fun. So get out there and explore it, connect with its beautiful and local people, drink more cold coconuts and go slow!
Meals: Breakfast.
Lodging: Boutique Resort in Caye Caulker.
Activities: Leisure time at Caye Caulker.
Breakfast and your boat ride back to Belize city for your transportation to the Guatemalan border, customs formalities check and the continuation of your journey through the Mayan lowlands of El Peten (the true home of the Mayan secrets hidden in the lush jungle) until the stunning and lush area of El Remate, located at the shores of Lake Peten Itza (or the soothsayer water priest).
Lunch and a guided visit to explore your unique surroundings and connect with the impressive jungle at El Cerro Cahui.
A protected reserve of humid tropical forest whose name means giant crocodile due to the shape of the hill and that can be perfectly observed from Lake Petén Itzá. This biotope is home to a large number of different species of mammals, amphibians, reptiles and birds and also has several panoramic viewpoints with impressive views of the Lake.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner.
Lodging: Boutique Hotel in El Peten.
Activities: Transportation to Guatemala, borders crossing, and free & easy time at Isla de Flores.
Early morning transportation and exploration of the impressive sacred Mayan site of Tikal (the City of the voices), a UNESCO World Heritage site that was one of the most powerful Mayan kingdoms.
So get ready for the unique and rewarding experience of seeing and feeling the Mayan jungle’s dawn from the highest part of Templo IV (or the Bicephalous Serpent).
Tikal is a really strong and energetical site, whose history begins around 2000 years A.C., and today, archaeologists are still working on the site, finding day to day more evidence of our ancient civilization.
Connect with its mysticism, magic and decipher the greatest mysteries and enigmas of this impressive civilization as you walk through its dense jungle.
Among its remarkable structures excels the Great Jaguar (or Temple 1), an icon for the Mayas, located in the Central Acropolis, Temple 2 (or the Masks), the Lost World, the Window Palace, and the Temple 4 (or the two-headed serpents) that it’s considered one of the tallest pre-Columbian temples of all the Americas.
Drive back to El Remate for lunch, followed by a free & easy afternoon and your quick-local flight to Guatemala city and Antigua.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Boutique Hotel in Antigua.
Activities: Tikal sunrise expedition, Isla de Flores free & easy, and quick-local flight (FRS – GUA) and Antigua visit.
Typical breakfast and a free & easy morning for you to get out there and explore it, connect with its beautiful and local people, followed by your Antigua walking tour on its famous cobblestone streets, visiting its central plaza, cathedral, jade stores (the sacred stone of the Mayans), its fantastic handicraft markets, and much more.
Visit a local cafe and try probably one of the best coffees you have ever tried, take photos of Antigua´s unique stores, the famous Calle del Arco (Arch street) and El Mirador El Cerro de la Cruz (with a fantastic panoramic view of the city).
Meals: Breakfast.
Lodging: Boutique Hotel in Antigua.
Activities: Antigua walking tour.
Typical breakfast and your transfer to the pacific coast until the Pacaya Volcano and Calderas Lagoon national park, so get ready for nature and adventure by hiking its interpretive trails of massive, rugged dried lava fields, magma stones, and steaming boilers (scorching). The volcano is surrounded by magnificent and breathtaking views of the Agua, Fuego & Acatenango volcanoes.
This hike is the least challenging volcano hike, but that doesn’t mean that’s easy. It’s perfect for a group of travelers and families in search of a hot adventure.
Connect with this impressive volcano’s energy, and if we are lucky enough (and believe that you are going to), the Pacaya and Acatenango (both active volcanoes) will set up a lava show for you! Because just recently, Pacaya has become more active again.
Drive back to Antigua and because it is your last night in Guatemala, you are going to have the perfect time celebrating life and transformation with a delicious goodbye dinner.
Meals: All.
Lodging: Boutique Hotel in Antigua.
Activities: Pacaya active volcano tour.
*Note: During this day you need to take an antigen test to fly back home on the next day, and your team is going to help you to coordinate that.
Morning breakfast and your final transfer to the Airport to be there 4 hours before your departure time. Goodbye from your team and until the next time! Buen Camino.
Meals: breakfast.
Lodging: none.
Activities: Exit transfer and sightseeing.
INCLUDED:
– 24/7 guest support.
– High profile tour leader in English and experienced local guides.
– All breakfasts.
– Days 02 & 07 lunches.
– Days 05 & 07 dinners.
– All activities.
– All transfers between hotels and activities.
– Boat rides.
– Border crossing (BZE – GUA).
– Quick-local flight (FRS – GUA).
– And way more thrills and surprises along the way.
– 07 Nights accommodation:
– 3 nights in Caye Caulker at:
Coral View Resort or La Isla Resort (in a double or twin shared room).
– 1 night in El Peten at:
Hotel El Gringo Perdido o Piramide Paraiso (in a double or twin shared room).
– 3 nights in Antigua at:
Hotel Convento Santa Catalina or Meson del Valle (in a double or twin shared room).
NOT INCLUDED:
– International flights and airport taxes.
– Day 1, 3 – 6 & 8 lunches.
– Day 1 – 6, & 8 dinners.
– All the drinks at restaurants.
– Personal expenses of any kind.
– Gratitudes.
– Antigen test for Covid-19 in Belize (to enter Guatemala).
– Antigen test for Covid-19 in Guatemala (to take your flight back home).
– Departure taxes at the border from Belize to Guatemala.
– The not described services at our sample itinerary.
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– Travel with your heart and mind open and be receptive to all the lessons that these sacred lands have for you 🙂
– No matter where you are, always travel with health & travel insurance.
-Tell all your friends, family, and community about it. We recommend having this experience with a group of your closest friends because it’s going to connect all of you on a more profound and higher level.
– Follow the instructions of your expert Tour leader / spiritual guide and local guides. They really know what they are doing. Ask them, question them, and also connect with them. They are going to surprise you.
– Be prepared for the tropics and pack multiple changes of clothes:
Clothing for warm and hot weather during the day: two pairs of pants, two pairs of shorts, three changes of shirts, a rain poncho, a swimsuit, and a sweater or jacket to wear at night. Walking shoes, hiking boots, sneakers, and sandals are all acceptable.
Quick-dry clothing (especially a pair of convertible pants that zip at the knee to convert into shorts) is recommended for your visit to the tropical areas.
Always bring a towel, and please don’t forget sunblock, bug spray, a flashlight, a sun hat, a lightweight raincoat or poncho, anti-diarrheal medicine, and wet wipes.
*Important reminder: Be conscious of what you pack, and always keep sustainability in mind.
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