Active Belize with Tikal

Highlights: ACTUN CAVE - BIKING - XUNANTUNICH - CANOEING - TIKAL - CHECHEM HA - HIKING - SNORKELLING - BEACH RELAXATION.

Belize

El Castillo - Xunantunich - Belize An active discovery combining cave expedition, jungle hikes, Biking to Xunantunich, canoeing the Mopan river, visiting Tikal and snorkeling Shark Ray Alley and Hol Chan Marine park.

Cayo - Located in the western interior of Belize, Cayo is a 1500 square mile district that encompasses a good portion of the Maya Mountains and has more than its fair share of ancient Maya sites to visit and explore. To the east is the capital city of Belmopan and to the far west, visitor friendly San Ignacio, the main city of the district. Between the two lie a world of forests teeming with wildlife and immaculately beautiful tropical watersheds catered to by a variety of jungle and river lodges to suit any style, budget and adventure.

Ambergris Caye - The largest of all the cayes, Ambergris Caye is renowned for its beaches and proximity to the coral reef. From here you can indulge any wet adventure you can dream up; Sport fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling and manatee watching are among the most popular. San Pedro, the caye's hub, offers any variety of accommodations, restaurants, bars and nightlife. For a change of pace and scenery, the bay side of the caye is a great place to get acquainted with Belizean bird life.

Canoeing - Belize Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Chaa Creek
You are met at the airport and transferred to your rainforest lodge.

Xunantunich - Belize Day 2: Mystic Actun Tunich Macal cave
Today you transfer to the trailhead of our cave expedition; a short hike through the jungle brings you to the entrance of this famous river cave. After an hour of caving you come to the Mayan ritual site where ancient Maya pottery and skeletons left from past rituals can be seen!! Lunch will be taken at the exit of the cave before returning to our lodge.(B L)

Day 3: Biking to Xunantunich and Canoeing
This morning you explore the Cayo area by bike ending up at the impressive Mayan ruins of Xunantunich where you have a guided tour of the site. After our tour you jump into your kayaks for an exiting river trip through the rapids of the Mopan river downstream to Clarissa Falls. Lunch is provided at Clarissa Falls and then you transfer back to the lodge with an additional stop at the town of San Ignacio for time to explore. (B L).

Che Chem Cave - Belize Day 4: CheChem Ha Cave - Into (Guatemala)
This morning you transfer to the impressive Che Chem Ha Cave where you explore this dry cave which houses many interesting Mayan artifacts and was an ancient Mayan ritual site. After the cave exploration you transfer over the border into Guatemala (2hrs) to your lakeside, rainforest hotel. (B).

Tikal - Honduras Day 5: Tikal Tour and flight to Ambergris Caye
After a tasty Guatemalan breakfast you transfer to the world's famous Maya Archaeology site at Tikal. You enjoy a morning guided tour with lunch in the park. Afternoon transfer to the airport and flight to Ambergris key. (B L)

Day 6: Shark Ray Alley & Hol Chan Marine Park
After breakfast you enjoy the famous Shark Ray Alley and Hol Chan Marine park snorkel trip. You have a free afternoon to relax or can book another trip. (B).

Day 7: Free day to Relax
Today you can just relax on the beach, have some Spa Treatments or we can help to arrange another trip, windsurfing, snorkeling, diving etc (B)

Day 8: Transfer out
Fly back to Belize International Airport for your flight back or continuation of your holiday in Belize.(B).

Rated: Easy

Tour Tariff - Private Departures
N° of Participants 1 2 3 SGL Supp.
USD $ 3748 $ 2168 $ 1805 $ 371
EUR € 3111 € 1800 € 1498 € 307
GBP £ 2099 £ 1214 £ 1011 £ 207
(*) Price last updated on 13 December 2005. Current price may vary due to elements out of our control, so please always check by sending us a
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Above prices are for superior class hotels. Please enquire for standard and economy class accommodations

Hotels:
SUPERIOR: Chaa Creek Cottages, Camino Real Tikal, Victoria House

Included:
All transport, meals mentioned in itinerary, accommodation with private facilities, transfers and excursions according to itinerary, all entrance fees.

Not included:
Meals not mentioned, personal expenses, tips, beverages, international departure taxes.

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