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Belize Highlands, Islands & Tikal Itinerary
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Belize Highlands, Islands & Tikal - 8 Days/ 7 Nights
Cayo houses, one of the most visited archeological site: Caracol. Over 45% of Cayo District has been set aside as either a Wildlife Sanctuary, National Park, or Forest Reserve and is most famous for horseback riding, canoeing and caving tours. Tikal is one of the most famous site and landmarks in Guatemala. Because of the massive amounts of jungle, you can't see the large temples from the ground. It is among the world’s travel wonders, many calling Tikal one of the most spiritually powerful spots on earth. The monumental site with its towering pyramids looms out of the thick jungle canopy like stoic sentinels of ancient mysteries. The sandy beaches of Ambergris complete this exciting tour!
Day 01 - Arrival in Belize City and transfer to your Cayo area hotel. Evening at leisure.
Day 02 - The adventure begins with a short drive to Xunantunich (Maya for “Maiden of the Rock”) which sits just inside the Western border of Belize and Guatemala. Before reaching the entrance of this ancient city, you will be taken across the Mopan River on a 19th century hand-cranked ferry. El Castillo” (the Castle), is the largest temple at Xunantunich and shows it's dominance by its towering height. From the top of “El Castillo” view the panoramic vistas of the surrounding rainforests in the Cayo District as well as the bordering towns between Belize and Guatemala.
After lunch you will explore the Rainforest Medicine Trails. As you walk along well defined trails, your guide will point out plants and herbs once used by the Maya and still used by Belizeans today for medicinal purposes.(BL)
Day 03 - Full day tour the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, explore Rio Frio Caves and Rio On bathing pools. Visit the Maya site of Caracol, the largest and most impressive temple at this site is still the highest structure in the country. Lunch included. (BL)
Day 04 - Transfer overland to the border town of Belize’s Benque Viejo and Guatemala’s Melchor. Full day tour of majestic Tikal, nestled in the dense jungles of Peten. This site has been extensively excavated and restored and is the most recognized of all Maya Ruins. Picnic lunch. Return to hotel early evening.(BL)
Day 05 - Morning transfer to Belize City for air transfer to the quaint, charming seaside town of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy optional water sports or just bask in the sun. (B)
Day 06 - Morning snorkel tour to Hol Chan Marine Reserve & Shark Ray Alley. Sorkel in incredibly clear waters and have a personal encounter with nurse sharks and graceful stingrays. Afternoon at leisure. (B)
Day 07 - Day at leisure. Overnight Ambergris Caye. (B)
Day 08 - Morning transfer to the airstrip- flight to Belize Int’l Airport to connect with outbound flight.(B)
Dates and Rates
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Hotel Category
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Single
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Double
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Triple
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Tourist Class
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$2,424.00
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$1,935.00
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$1,698.00
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January to November 2010
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Superior Class
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$2,649.00
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$2,058.00
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$1,791.00
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January to November 2010
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Deluxe Class
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$3,625.00
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$2,707.00
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$2,255.00
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January to November 2010
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Tour Includes: Airfare Belize City/ San Pedro/Belize City * 7 nights hotel accommodations * all taxes and service charges at hotels *daily breakfast * other meals as specified * transfers throughout * English speaking guide * tours as specified * baggage handling * assistance from local representatives June 1st to July 31st and special holidays surcharge applies
Hotel upgrade and child rates available upon request!
Special net fares from the U.S. available on request.
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