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Mayan Trail: Belize & Tikal

  • Private Journey
  • 8 days Please contact us for customized tour price.
  • Call 650 384 0033 M-F 9-5 PST or speak to your travel professional

Highlights of the Tour

  • Canoe down river Macal, and experience Belize’s forests at their most pristine.
  • Explore the prodigious well-preserved human skeletons and Mayan artifacts at the underground world of Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave.
  • Tour the Tikal pyramids rising above the thick jungle canopy.
  • Snorkel at Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley at Ambergris Caye.
       RESPONSIBLE TOURISM
    Belize is the leading ambassador of marine conservation in the world and most of its places to visit are highly protected by UNESCO. The government works to create sustainability while simultaneously promoting tourism.

Belize City | Maya Mountains | Tikal | Ambergris Caye

Travel on the Mayan trail of beautiful Belize and explore its archaeological and wildlife wonders. Visit the lost city of Xunantunich; the oldest continuously excavated Maya site in the country. Venture deep into the Belizean jungle to explore the mystical Maya underworld, Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave or the Cave of the Stone Sepulcher, where the Maya leaders made blood offerings during the sacrificial ceremonies. Cross the border to Guatemala to the well-preserved remnants of the Mayan past at the mysterious Tikal and end your journey at the magnificent Belizean reef at Ambergris Caye.

Itinerary at a Glance

  • Day 1
    Arrive in Belize City
  • Day 2
    River Macal & Xunantunich
  • Day 3
    Belize Jungle
  • Day 4
    Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave
  • Day 5
    Tikal
  • Day 6-7
    Ambergris Caye
  • Day 8
    Fly back home or extend your journey
Day 1

Arrive in Belize City

Arrive at the Belize City airport. You are met upon arrival and transferred to your beautiful rainforest eco-lodge surrounded by pristine forest and a beautiful river.
Sleeping Giant Rainforest Lodge (4 Star)
Meals: Dinner
Day 2

River Macal & Xunantunich

Head out to the River Macal in the morning, the meandering waterway was once ancient Maya's superhighway, linking cities and trade routes. Canoe upstream to visit the Belize Botanic Gardens or downstream to San Ignacio Town. En route, your guide helps you spot the prolific wildlife and birdlife. After lunch, visit the ancient Maya ceremonial site, Xunantunich. Its main building, "El Castillo," or "The Castle," is 130 feet in height and offers beautiful panoramic views of the Cayo district.
Sleeping Giant Rainforest Lodge (4 Star)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3

Belize Jungle

Spend the day at leisure exploring your rainforest lodge, the trails, and the jungle surrounding it. Kayak on the river, go bike riding or explore the caves.
Sleeping Giant Rainforest Lodge (4 Star)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4

Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave

Rise early for the unforgettable cave adventure at one of the most popular Mayan burial sites. ATM has been a critical spiritual site for the Mayas people practically since their origins. Since its discovery in 1989, archeologists have found 1400 ancient Mayan artifacts and 14 well-preserved human skeletons considered to be victims of ritual sacrifice. The 40-minute hike to the cave entrance includes three stream crossings and passes through the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve. The adventure is challenging, and a good level of physical fitness is required. The minimum height requirement to visit the caves is 40 inches. As an alternate excursion, visit the Barton Creek Cave.
Sleeping Giant Rainforest Lodge (4 Star)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5

Tikal

This morning, cross over the border to Guatemala to take a privately guided tour of the Tikal National Park, the incredible site that displays the power of the Mayan civilization in its heyday—occupied from approx. 900 B.C. to 900 A.D. with around 100,000 inhabitants, today, it comprises more than 3,000 well-preserved temples, palaces, ceremonial platforms, and shrines surrounded by jungle. It is an impressive experience, not only for its historical significance but also for viewing wildlife; such as the spider monkeys, howler monkeys, white-lipped peccary, coatimundis, toucans, macaws, parrots, and more. Explore the ruins at your own pace.
Sleeping Giant Rainforest Lodge (4 Star)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6-7

Ambergris Caye

Fly to the largest island in Belize, Ambergris Caye. Enjoy the laid-back vibe of the island while bar-hopping and eating at world-class restaurants. Spend a couple of days snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters of the colorful and flourishing Belize Barrier Reef. Hol Chan Marine Reserve and the Caye Caulker Marine Reserve offer the finest snorkeling experience. If you prefer scuba diving, head to the spectacular Half Moon Caye Wall, Long Caye Aquarium, and the Great Blue Hole.
Pelican Reef Villas Resort (4 Star)
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8

Fly back home or extend your journey

Meals: Breakfast

Pricing Details

Price available on request. Please email info@rjourneys.com or call 1-650-384-0033.

 

 

Accommodation:

For your holidays, we choose environmentally sustainable accommodations that implement green initiatives by actively reducing energy and water usage and help the guests keep their impact to a minimum, like not changing towels and linens daily unless requested. Some of these hotels operate with renewable energy, bring farm-to-table food from onsite organic gardens, and even build with recycled building materials.

This tour can be customized to fit into your pace and budget. Please contact us for a customized itinerary.

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