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Save 15%Total Central America: Two Months of Wild
Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Belize, Honduras, Costa Rica, El Salvador · 62 days · Easy
fromCAD 7,799
Next: 23 Aug
Operated by G Adventures
Belize Upgraded
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Duration
9 days
Countries
Belize
Activity
easy
Group size
Max 15
The adventure
Embrace a mix of cultures and wildlife as you immerse yourself in the wonders of Belize. Home to the world’s oldest known Maya sites and to the second largest reef system on the planet, this Central American country has much to offer our travellers. Visit mysterious jungle ruins, and glimpse the living traditions of this ancient civilization while learning to make tortillas alongside local women. Hear the eerie calls of black howler monkeys at the Community Baboon Sanctuary and spend some leisure time in Caye Caulker enjoying the company of Belize’s friendly and easy-going people, or ride a bike along the water listening to waves crash in the nearby sand. There’s no shortage of sites to see and new experiences to discover in this beautiful country at a Belizean pace.
Arrive at any time in Belize City and transfer to the hotel, located near the village of Burrell Boom.
Travel by boat for a full-day excursion to the Mayan archaeological site of Lamanai, Explore the ruins with a local guide and look out for for wildlife in the dense surrounding jungle. Return to the hotel in the afternoon for some free time to relax by the pool.
This morning, we’ll visit the Community Baboon Sanctuary and observe these endangered monkeys in the wild. Then head to the village of San Antonio to visit a G Adventures–supported women's cooperative. Try your hand at throwing clay in the cooperative’s pottery workshop, and learn how to prepare corn tortillas using ancient Maya techniques. After lunch, continue to the bustling town of San Ignacio.
Stretch your legs as you climb up the steps of El Castillo to enjoy sweeping views of the jungle in the Maya ruins of Xunantunich. Meander through intricately carved stelae and well-preserved temples and palaces. The afternoon is yours to spend how you wish, choose from a variety of optional activities like a visit to Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave or a trip to a butterfly house.
Enjoy a free day to explore San Ignacio and the surrounding countryside. Opt to descend into the Actun Tunichil Muknal cave, an ancient burial site where mysterious rituals took place; visit a butterfly garden; or go canoeing or tubing through the region’s breathtaking limestone caves.
Catch a ferry to Caye Caulker, located along the Belize Barrier Reef. Take some time to relax in your hotel and choose to walk around the laid-back Caye Caulker village, to explore this small diverse community of locals and expats.
It’s time to explore the island on a leisurely bike tour with a local guide from the G Adventures–supported Bike with Purpose project. In the afternoon, choose to go on a snorkelling excursion on the Belize Barrier Reef and spot sea creatures as you move through the warm waters. If you still want more time on the water after this, choose to take a cruise around the island at sunset.
Spend the day as you wish, opt to embark on a full-day sailing and snorkelling excursion to Hol Chan Marine Reserve or lounge by the water simply enjoying this piece of paradise. To finish the day we’ll head out on a cruise back to Caye Caulker just before sunset and then indulge in a farewell dinner at a popular local restaurant where there will be plenty of reminiscing.
Depart at any time.
At a glance
Duration
9 days
Route
Belize City → Caye Caulker
Countries
Belize
Activity level
easy
Style
Beach & Islands, Culture & History, Cycling, Sailing & Marine, Wildlife & Safari
Group size
Max 15
Ages
12+
Flights
Not included
Solo travellers
Welcome
Where you'll go
Day by day
Your journey through
Belize
Showing Days 1-7
9-day itinerary
Day 1Arrival dayArrivalToday is arrival day so there are no activities planned. You are free to arrive at any time to the Belize City airport where you will be met and transferred to our hotel near Burrell Boom village, which is about 30 minutes from the airport.
Today is arrival day so there are no activities planned. You are free to arrive at any time to the Belize City airport where you will be met and transferred to our hotel near Burrell Boom village, which is about 30 minutes from the airport.
Day 2Travel by boat for a full-day excursion…
Travel by boat for a full-day excursion to the Mayan archaeological site of Lamanai, Explore the ruins with a local guide and look out for for wildlife in the dense surrounding jungle. Return to the hotel in the afternoon for some free time to relax by the pool.
Day 3This morning
This morning, we’ll visit the Community Baboon Sanctuary and observe these endangered monkeys in the wild. Then head to the village of San Antonio to visit a G Adventures–supported women's cooperative. Try your hand at throwing clay in the cooperative’s pottery workshop, and learn how to prepare corn tortillas using ancient Maya techniques. After lunch, continue to the bustling town of San Ignacio.
Day 4Stretch your legs as you climb up…
Stretch your legs as you climb up the steps of El Castillo to enjoy sweeping views of the jungle in the Maya ruins of Xunantunich. Meander through intricately carved stelae and well-preserved temples and palaces. The afternoon is yours to spend how you wish, choose from a variety of optional activities like a visit to Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave or a trip to a butterfly house.
Day 5Enjoy a free day to explore San Ignacio…
Enjoy a free day to explore San Ignacio and the surrounding countryside. Opt to descend into the Actun Tunichil Muknal cave, an ancient burial site where mysterious rituals took place; visit a butterfly garden; or go canoeing or tubing through the region’s breathtaking limestone caves.
Day 6Catch a ferry to Caye CaulkerWe bet you didn’t know that Caye Caulker is a long thin limestone caye off the coast of Belize and home to fewer than 2,000 people full-time. Its eclectic mix of backgrounds from Mestizo to Maya and Creole to hippies makes a trip here especially diverse and fun. Travel along the sandy pathway of the main street, eat some sensational seafood, and think about going snorkelling and boating along the Belize Barrier Reef.
Caye CaulkerWe bet you didn’t know that Caye Caulker is a long thin limestone caye off the coast of Belize and home to fewer than 2,000 people full-time. Its eclectic mix of backgrounds from Mestizo to Maya and Creole to hippies makes a trip here especially diverse and fun. Travel along the sandy pathway of the main street, eat some sensational seafood, and think about going snorkelling and boating along the Belize Barrier Reef.
Day 7It’s time to explore the island…Caye Caulker
Caye CaulkerIt’s time to explore the island on a leisurely bike tour with a local guide from the G Adventures–supported Bike with Purpose project. In the afternoon, choose to go on a snorkelling excursion on the Belize Barrier Reef and spot sea creatures as you move through the warm waters. If you still want more time on the water after this, choose to take a cruise around the island at sunset.
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