Belize - EuroVacations.com
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Belize - EuroVacations.com
Belize x Me Ambergris Caye ico Orange Walk • • • San Pedro Maskall ■ Caye Caulker Lamanai Belize City Xunantunich ■ Tikal ■ TE M San Ignacio CAYO DISTRICT Mountain Pine Ridge • Dangriga • Hopkins ■ Caracol N S A GU Blackbird Caye ★Belmopan AL A • • I TA N U MO MAYA •Placencia On the crystal blue Caribbean coast of Central America lies beautiful Belize, home to the second-largest barrier reef in the world. Enjoy some of the best diving and snorkeling in the Caribbean, or relax on a pristine beach. Venture inland and you can explore lush tropical rainforests with mysterious Mayan ruins. Belize has over 540 species of birds, exotic wildlife, and mysterious caves and caverns that highlight its geological formations. • Punta Gorda RVP packages: 21–23 Useful Information Temp: 80–90°F Z 70–78°F | Language: English Note: temperature shown is for Belize City. Family-Friendly | Great Diving & Snorkeling | Currency: Belize Dollar | Green Season: Jun.–Oct. | Dry Season: Nov.–May Reasons to Visit | Eco-Tours Snorkeling above an immense brain coral along Belize's barrier reef. | Rainforest | Mayan Ruins | White-Sand Beaches | Cayes | Soft Adventure Belize City | 3 days/2 nights | from $191* Coastal Belize City is the gateway to Mayan sites, the mountains, and the beach resorts of Ambergris Caye and Placencia. This historic town Boats moored in harbor, Belize City boasts the oldest Anglican Cathedral in Central America. includes Spotlight Hotels Day Tours from Belize City 2 nights accommodations Hotel taxes and service charges Arrival transfer The Great House – Small Inn Lovely restored colonial house with spacious rooms, built in 1929, located near the harbor in the historic Fort George sector. 16 rooms. AC ♥ 2 nights from $191pp | Extra night $83pp Radisson Fort George – First Class Located on the waterfront in the city’s colonial section, this hotel is an excellent base for taking day trips from the city. Marina and dive shop nearby. 100 rooms. AC 2 nights from $197pp | Extra night $86pp Bar Pool ♥ Romance Property | Prices are per person Wildlife River Rafting & Altun Ha . . . . . Departs Sun., Tue. & Thu. Includes lunch. *Price is per person, double occupancy Restaurant AC Air-Conditioning Minimum 2 persons Beach Access Family Friendly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $112 Lamanai Mayan Ruins & Boat Ride on The New River . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Includes lunch. Jungle Cave Tubing & Aerial Trek “Zipline”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Includes lunch. Jungle Cave Tubing & Rainforest ATV Ride . . . Departs Tue. & Fri. (min. age 16). Includes lunch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Aerial Trek “Zipline” & Xunantunich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Departs Sun., Tue. & Wed. Includes lunch. Xunantunich & The Belize Zoo. . . . Departs Sun. & Wed. Includes lunch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Xunantunich & Barton Creek. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 Includes lunch. Robinson Crusoe’s Jungle Adventure & Rainforest ATV Ride . . . . . . . 128 Departs Sun., Mon., Thu., Sat. (min. age 16). Includes lunch. Rainforest ATV ride. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Departs daily except Wed. (min. age 16). Tikal Overnight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 930 Includes lunch. Requires a pre-excursion overnight in Belize City. Private tours also available. Courthouse, Belize City Ferry to Xunantunich 17 belize Ambergris Caye/San Pedro The largest of the many islands along Belize’s 180-mile-long barrier reef. Your 20-minute commuter flight will transport you from the Belize City Airport to this tropical paradise of sandy beaches, crystal waters, palm trees, friendly people, and laid-back atmosphere. Two local airlines operate flights to Ambergris Caye every hour, from 7:30am to 5:40pm daily. Our representative will meet you at the Belize City Airport and assist with the connection. Spotlight Hotels All rates are per person, double occupancy for 2 nights unless noted, and include roundtrip air transfers from Belize City. Mata Rocks – Moderate Small Caribbean-style beachfront hotel specializing in warm Belizean hospitality. Rooms with views and junior suites with kitchenettes. AC 17 rooms. Xanadu Resort – Upper Moderate This beachfront resort offers studio, 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom suites clustered around a pool and facing a beach lined with palms. 19 rooms. 3 night minimum. AC Villas at Banyan Bay – First Class Beautifully landscaped complex with 2- and 3-bedroom villas, all with living room, dining room, and kitchen. 34 units. AC 2 nights from $404pp | Extra night $111pp 2 nights from $326pp | Extra night $66pp 3 nights from $506pp | Extra night $108pp Based on 4 adults Coconuts – Moderate Ramon’s Village – First Class Grand Colony Villas – First Class Just a 20-minute stroll from town, this small beachfront hotel offers cozy rooms facing a courtyard garden with pool. 18 rooms. AC Lively oceanfront resort on the edge of town, featuring thatched-roof Belizean-style architecture. Room categories are seaside or beachfront. 61 rooms. AC ♥ 2 nights from $317pp | Extra night $67pp 2 nights from $426pp | Extra night $116pp Sunbreeze – Moderate Belize Legacy Resort – First Class Located on the edge of town with newly renovated, spacious rooms. Popular restaurant featuring local cuisine. 43 rooms. AC 2 nights from $351pp Extra night $78pp Portofino Resort – Moderate 2 nights from $442pp | Extra night $129pp Based on 4 adults Victoria House – Deluxe Deluxe beachfront resort in Colonial plantation style. Features rooms, suites, thatched-roof casitas, and villas. 42 rooms. AC ♥ Tranquil resort located 20 minutes by water taxi north of San Pedro town. 1- and 2-bedroom suites with spacious verandas, ocean views, and kitchens. AC 2 nights from $404pp | Extra night $111pp 2 nights from $404pp | Extra night $105pp Belizean Shores – First Class Fully equipped beachfront suites, each with private balcony and full kitchen. 48 rooms. 3 night minimum. a ® Power Snorkel Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Mexico Rocks Snorkel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Introductory Scuba Instruction. . . . . . . . . 179 Barrier Reef 2-Tank Dive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Blue Hole dive not included. Private tours also available. 18 Succanter St. Black Coral St. Tarpon St. Coconut Hol Chan & Shark Ray Alley Snorkel . . . . . 48 Ambergris St. •Sunbreeze rier Reef Belize Bar SNUBA Excursion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $71 a Se Mexico Rocks Prices are per person Pescadoe Dr. | Angel Coral St. Minimum 2 persons Barrier Reef Dr. Pelican St. Ambergris Caye Caribene Day Tours from Ambergris Caye be n 3 nights from $432pp Extra night $83pp C ar ib io Dr. Sandpiper St. St. San Pedro del R AC Ambergris Caye Belizean Shores 4 mi. Portofino Resort 6 mi. Belize Legacy 2.6 mi. Boca 2 nights from $491pp | Extra night $154pp AC a Lagun Quiet resort north of San Pedro town. Rooms are beachfront thatched-roof cabañas decorated in Belizean style, with decks and hammocks. Adults only. AC ♥ 11 units. A gated community of 2- and 3-bedroom villas in a beach setting. Suitable for family stays, with many amenities. 21 units. Village •Ramon’s Xanadu Resort • Coconuts •Banyan Bay ••Grand Colony Villas Mata Rocks Resort •Victoria • House belize Dangriga/Hopkins Placencia The largest town in southern Belize, Situated on a long narrow peninsula, the village of Placencia has one Dangriga is the center of the citrus of Belize’s loveliest beaches. Once a sleepy Creole village, this is now industry and home to the Garifuna a fast-growing resort area. people. Hopkins is a Garifuna fishing Spotlight Hotels village, 18 miles south of Dangriga. All rates are per person, double occupancy for 2 nights unless noted, and include roundtrip air transfers from Belize City. Spotlight Hotels The Inn at Robert’s Grove – First Class All rates are per person, double occupancy for 3 nights, and include roundtrip air transfers. Hacienda-style resort on a white-sand beach 4 miles north of Placencia. Décor is Spanish colonial with verandas, Mexican tile floors, and carved wooden furniture. 51 rooms. 3 night minimum. Jaguar Reef Lodge (Hopkins) – First Class Beachfront resort, 1 mile south of Hopkins. 14 spacious thatched-roof cabañas with private verandas, and 4 suites. AC 3 nights from $712pp | Extra night $147pp AC 3 nights from $584pp | Extra night $105pp Chabil Mar Villas – First Class Gated oceanfront condos, on a 400-foot private beach. Villas have kitchens, but dining is available on the premises. Twenty 1- and 2-bedroom villas. Hamanasi Dive and Adventure Resort (Hopkins) – First Class Charming beachfront resort located 1 mile south of Hopkins. 8 beachfront rooms, 4 family rooms, and 7 treehouse cabañas. AC 2 nights from $794pp | Extra night $261pp AC Blancaneaux Turtle Inn – First Class 3 nights from $636pp | Extra night $122pp Francis Ford Coppola’s small hideaway on a lovely white-sand beach, 1 mile north of Placencia. Cabañas are either oceanfront or garden-view. 19 units. ♥ Belizean Dreams (Hopkins) – First Class Private 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom villas with fully equipped kitchens located on a picturesque white-sand beach. 9 villas. AC 2 nights from $609pp | Extra night $169pp NEW! Bella Maya Resort – First Class Caribbean-style 2-bedroom condo suites located on 6 acres of lushly landscaped beach and lagoon-front land. 60 suites. 3 nights from $671pp | Extra night $134pp AC 2 nights from $780pp | Extra night $254pp Turneffe Islands Hotels All rates are per person, double occupancy for 3 nights, and include all meals and roundtrip transfers from Belize City. Departs Wed. Blackbird Caye Resort – First Class Located on a private island in the Turneffe Islands, 1½ hours by boat from Belize City (departs Wed.). All of their thatched-roof cabañas have ocean views. AC 15 rooms. 3 nights from $1,003pp Caye Caulker Hotels All rates are per person, double occupancy for 2 nights, and include roundtrip air transfers from Belize City. Seaside Cabañas Hotel – Moderate Located on a white-sand beach in Caye Caulker, this property features rooms built around a freshwater pool and overlooks the ocean. 16 rooms. AC We also offer 4- and 7-night packages, both dive and non-dive at this resort. Call for details. Restaurant Family Friendly The Great Blue Hole at Lighthouse Reef Bar Pool AC Air-Conditioning 2 nights from $312pp Beach Access ♥ Romance Property 19 belize San Ignacio/Cayo District The town of San Ignacio, approximately 2 hours driving distance from Spotlight Hotels All rates are per person, double occupancy for 2 nights, and include roundtrip ground transfers from Belize City. May require a private transfer from Belize City. Belize City, is the gateway to the Mountain Pine Ridge area, with its spectacular Hidden Valley Falls and the Rio Frio cave and pools. It is Windy Hill Resort (San Ignacio) – Moderate also a base for visiting the Mayan ruins of Xunantunich and Caracol. Nestled in the lush rolling hills just 2 miles west of San Ignacio, this is a good base for exploring the region. 25 cottages. AC 2 nights from $320pp | Extra night $76pp Duplooy’s Jungle Lodge (San Ignacio) – Moderate Small jungle lodge situated on 22 acres of lush forest along the Macal River. Offers lodge rooms and bungalows. 14 rooms. Exploring Caracol 2 nights from $381pp | Extra night $106pp Ka’ana Boutique Resort & Spa (San Ignacio) – First Class Day Tours from San Ignacio Minimum 2 persons unless noted | Prices are per person Rainforest Medicine Trail & Xunantunich Maya Ruins. . Caracol & Mountain Pine Ridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128 144 Caving by Canoe at Barton Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Tikal by Land . . . . . Minimum 4 persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Xunantunich & Barton Creek. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 This upscale resort, located just outside San Ignacio, is surrounded by lush gardens, with beautifully appointed rooms and spa. 15 rooms. AC ♥ 2 nights from $535pp | Extra night $183pp The Lodge at Chaa Creek (San Ignacio) – First Class Located on the banks of the Macal River, Chaa Creek offers charming thatched-roof cottages in a lovely landscaped setting and a full-service spa. 21 cottages. AC ♥ Cave Tubing & Aerial Trek. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 2 nights from $396pp | Extra night $108pp Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave. . Blancaneaux Lodge (Mountain Pine Ridge) – First Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rainforest, ATV & River Kayaking Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 176 Note: these day tours can be done from all properties except Blancaneaux Lodge. Private tours also avaiable. Francis Ford Coppola's famous lodge in the Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve. The cabañas and villas all overlook the river and the gardens. 18 rooms. ♥ 2 nights from $581pp | Extra night $206pp Guanacaste National Park Restaurant Bar Beach Access AC Air-Conditioning Pool Family Friendly ♥ Romance Property Maskall & Lamanai Maskall Village is in a lush jungle setting, 45 minutes north of Belize City. Lamanai Archaeological Preserve is an important semi-restored Mayan site, in the Orange Walk district of northern Belize. Spotlight Hotels All rates are per person, double occupancy for 2 nights, and include roundtrip ground transfers from Belize City. Requires a pre-excursion overnight in Belize City or Ambergris Caye. Maruba Resort & Jungle Spa (Maskall Village) – First Class Lamanai Outpost Lodge (Orange Walk) – Moderate 2 nights from $435pp | Extra night $138pp 2 nights from $278pp | Extra night $74pp This jungle retreat offers full spa services, a Japanese tub, a waterfall swimming pool, and a gourmet restaurant. 15 cottages. ♥ Surrounded by nature and adjacent to the mysterious Lamanai Mayan ruins and the New River Lagoon. 17 thatched-roof cabañas. All-inclusive rates available. 20 Belizean shore belize “Belize offers travelers a variety of experiences: from the crystal waters of the Caribbean Sea to the lush jungles of the Cayo District. Don't miss the Mayan temples scattered in between. A highlight is a mellow float down the Caves Branch River in its cool waters!” – Alia A., Avanti Latin Travel Consultant Highlands, Islands & Tikal 8 days/7 nights | Minimum 2 persons Cayo Jungle & Ambergris Caye Departs Wed., Fri. & Sat. 7 days/6 nights Diverse and mysterious, it is believed that Belize may have been the center of the ancient Mayan civilization. This itinerary will introduce you to two of the crown jewels of the Mayan world – Caracol and Tikal. From Belize City your journey will take you west through the highlands to the town of San Ignacio in the Cayo District, 9 miles from the Guatemala border. Spend 2 nights in a jungle lodge, and explore the magnificent Caracol Mayan site. Continue to Guatemala for 2 nights where you will visit Tikal, famous for its majestic temples. After your Mayan explorations you will be ready to relax on the beaches of Ambergris Caye for 3 nights. Here you will find some of the best snorkeling and diving in the world. And for those not interested in going underwater, you can just relax on the beach, rent a golf cart and explore the island, or hang out in the charming little town of San Pedro. Departs daily The Cayo District is a region of rolling green hills and pine-forested mountains, crystal-clear rivers, and limestone caves. The major town in the region is San Ignacio, 2 hours west from Belize City, near the Guatemala border. You will spend 2 relaxing nights in a jungle lodge, surrounded by nature. Continue to Ambergris Caye where you will spend 5 days relaxing on the beach. For water sports enthusiasts, there is world-class scuba diving and snorkeling. For fishing enthusiasts, there is the thrill of bone fishing in the shallow sand flats, or deep-sea fishing for marlin, sailfish, and tuna. If you aren’t interested in water activities, you can just relax and explore the charming little town of San Pedro – or arrange for an optional tour to the mainland. Package Includes 2 nights Cayo District jungle lodge 4 nights Ambergris Caye Also included: all air and ground transfers; tours and meals per itinerary Package Includes 2 nights San Ignacio 2 nights Tikal 3 nights Ambergris Caye Also included: all air and ground transfers; tours and meals per itinerary Accommodations Border crossing fees (approximately $44 US) are not included. Moderate – Duplooy's Jungle Lodge; Mata Rocks Accommodations First Class – The Lodge at Chaa Creek; Villas at Banyan Bay Moderate – Windy Hill Resort; Hotel Peten Esplendido; Mata Rocks First Class – The Lodge at Chaa Creek; Camino Real; Belizean Shores Moderate from First Class from Per Person $1,163 1,463 Moderate from First Class from Not applicable during holiday seasons and other special events. Per Person $1,935 2,199 Not applicable during holiday seasons and other special events. Temple I and the Grand Plaza at Tikal, Guatemala Cave tubing For complete day-to-day itineraries visit our website at www.avantidestinations.com 21 21 belize Ultimate Belize: Rainforest, Ruins & Reef Jaguars are protected throughout Belize 10 days/9 nights | Minimum 2 persons Departs daily This itinerary can be done as a self-drive tour. Select Option 1 or 2 below It has been said that Belize is more than just a destination – it is a state of mind. You cannot help but have fun in Belize. You will find lush rainforest rich with wildlife; mysterious Mayan ruins; the majestic Mayan Mountains with their network of underground caves; and the second largest barrier reef in the world, a World Heritage Site, perfect for snorkeling and diving. Let the mainland entice you with rainforests, wildlife, and Mayan ruins before you head to the beach to relax and enjoy the magic of Ambergris Caye or Placencia. Your beginning from Belize City first takes you to the Lamanai Outpost Lodge by riverboat. Tour the Mayan ruins of Lamanai and the New River Lagoon, with its variety of wildlife activity including hawks, falcons, monkeys, and crocodiles. Explore impressive Xunantunich, along with a cave canoeing expedition through the Mayan underworld on Barton Creek en route to the Cayo District. The Belize Zoo offers one more glimpse of Belize’s array of animals before ending on your beach of choice for snorkeling, swimming, and relaxation. Package Includes Belize Adventure 9 days/8 nights | Minimum 2 persons | Minimum age 16 Option 1: Ending on Ambergris Caye Departs Thu., Sat. & Sun. 1 night Radisson Ft. George in Belize City Select Option 1 or 2 below 2 nights Lamanai Outpost Lodge If you are looking for soft adventure this is the program for you! Belize has much to offer the active traveler – wildlife observation, jungle cruising, nature walks, tubing through caves, aerial trekking through the rainforest canopy, Mayan ruins, and of course, beach time. Your adventure begins with a self-drive speedboat cruise via inland waterways from Belize City to a Northern Lagoon for an afternoon picnic and ATV tour through rainforest trails. Continue on for 4 nights in the Cayo District for cave tubing, exploration of the rainforest, an Aerial Trek tour (ziplining), along with a visit to the impressive Mayan ruins of Xunantunich. Head out to the beach in Ambergis Caye or Placencia, with a visit to the Belize Zoo en route. A snorkeling tour of Belize's underwater wildlife is a relaxing end to your vacation on your beach of choice. 3 nights The Lodge at Chaa Creek in the Cayo District 3 nights Ramon’s Village on Ambergris Caye Package Includes Option 1: Ending on Ambergris Caye Option 2: Ending in Placencia 1 night Radisson Ft. George in Belize City 2 nights Lamanai Outpost Lodge 3 nights The Lodge at Chaa Creek in the Cayo District 3 nights Inn at Robert’s Grove in Placencia Also included: all air and ground transfers; tours and meals per itinerary Per Person Option One: 10 days/9 nights from $2,235 1 night Radisson Ft. George in Belize City Option Two: 10 days/9 nights from 2,584 2 nights Pook's Hill Lodge in the Cayo District Not applicable during holiday seasons and other special events. 2 nights The Lodge at Chaa Creek in the Cayo District 3 nights Belize Legacy Resort on Ambergris Caye Option 2: Ending in Placencia 1 night Radisson Ft George in Belize City 2 nights Pook’s Hill Lodge in the Cayo District 2 nights The Lodge at Chaa Creek in the Cayo District 3 nights Inn at Robert’s Grove in Placencia For complete day-to-day itineraries visit our website at www.avantidestinations.com Also included: all air and ground transfers; tours and meals per itinerary Per Person Option One: 9 days/8 nights from $2,061 Option Two: 9 days/8 nights from 2,341 Not applicable during holiday seasons and other special events. “Belize is a small, diverse, and incredibly beautiful country. You can relax on the beach and explore the ecology of the barrier reef, or just as easily get into the jungle, climb a Mayan ruin, and get a real sense of this Mesoamerican culture.” – Jim D., 22 Corals and fish along Belize's barrier reef Avanti Latin Travel Consultant belize Belize Car Rentals Southern Belize 8 days/7 nights | Minimum 2 persons | Minimum age 16 Departs daily We offer 4-wheel-drive air-conditioned vehicles that seat 4 and 5 Enjoy a variety of soft adventure and visits to Mayan ruins before ending your vacation on the beach in southern Belize. Go inland to spend 3 nights in the Cayo District where you will find some of the most scenic attractions in Belize: clear meandering rivers surrounded by lush jungle, waterfalls, caves, and Mayan ruins. An ATV tour through the rainforest, cave tubing on the Cave Branch River, and an Aerial Trek tour (ziplining) round out your first day’s excitement. Full-day excursions to the famous Mayan sites of Caracol and Tikal, with stops at the Rio Frio Caves and the Rio On Pools in Mountain Pine Ridge, offer a balance of history and nature in this majestic land. Continue to the Placencia Peninsula, an 11-mile strip of land sandwiched between the Caribbean Sea and the Placencia Lagoon where white-sand beaches, clear blue water, and swaying palm trees await you. Your trip includes a visit to St. Herman’s Blue Hole National Park and a snorkeling tour to Laughing Bird Caye off Placencia. It is the ideal place for diving, snorkeling, sea kayaking, and deep sea or reef fishing. passengers. Rates include unlimited mileage. Mandatory LDW insurance and 10% local tax must be paid locally upon rental. $1,000 refundable deposit with credit card required. Minimum age is 25 and driver must present a valid major credit card at time of pickup. Additional drivers $2 each per day. Pick up and drop off available outside Belize City at an additional charge. Cars Available Daily Weekly 1 night in Belize City 3 nights in Cayo District Compact. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $98 . . Suzuki Jimmy 4WD Mid-size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 . . Mitsubishi Pickup 4WD Mid-size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 . . Suzuki Grand Vitara 4WD Full-size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 . . Mitsubishi Montero 3 nights Placencia High-season rates (Nov. 1–Apr. 30) approximately 10% higher Package Includes Also included: all air and ground transfers; tours and meals per itinerary Me Per Person 8 days/7 nights from xic ■ • 674 . . . 751 . . . 805 Belize City Xunantunich ■ San Ignacio • Belmopan Blackbird Caye Mountain Pine Ridge ■ IN S Caracol YA MA • Caye Caulker ★ CAYO DISTRICT OU M N TA • •Hopkins ATV tour Dangriga •Placencia •Punta Gorda Suzuki Grand Vitara Mitsubishi Montero • San Pedro Lamanai Not applicable during holiday seasons and other special events. GUATEMALA . . . Ambergris Caye Orange Walk • Maskall Tikal $574 o $2,540 ➤ . . Driving Distances/Times Avg. Belize City to Distance Time Belmopan San Ignacio Dangriga 50.5 mi 1 hr 67 mi 1.5 hrs 105.5 mi 2.5 hrs Hopkins 120 mi 3 hrs Placencia 152 mi 4 hrs Punta Gorda 201 mi 4.8 hrs Maskall 39 mi 52 min Orange Walk 54 mi 1 hr Guatemala & Belize: Highlands, Rainforest & Beach 12 days/11 nights | Minimum 2 persons Departs Mon. & Thu. from Guatemala City Explore Guatemala and Belize, 2 important countries in the Mayan World that share a common border. Begin your adventure in Guatemala in the charming colonial city of Antigua. Next, take a scenic boat ride on magnificent Lake Atitlan surrounded by majestic volcanoes; experience the rich cultural traditions of the country’s indigenous groups in the highlands; shop in the famous market at Chichicastenango – before flying to Flores in the northern rainforest, home to the majestic ruins of Tikal and Yaxha. From Flores, travel to the border and head through the Rainforest Medicine Trail, with a canoe trip near the lively town of San Ignacio. Continue your journey through green rolling hills dotted with farms and grasslands where, if you have a sharp eye, you might be able to spot a Jabiru stork. Your destination is the Cayo District, with its lush river valleys and rugged mountain ridges covered in subtropical jungle. Here you will spend a fun day cave tubing and ziplining, with a chance to spot more wildlife the next day at the Belize Zoo. End your trip on Ambergris Caye, a 20-minute flight from Belize City. The island runs parallel to the barrier reef and will be your base for snorkeling, diving, fishing, or just relaxing on the beach. Package Includes 2 nights Antigua 1 night Lake Atitlan 2 nights Cayo District 3 nights Ambergris Caye 3 nights Tikal Also included: all air and ground transfers; tours and meals per itinerary Border crossing fees (approximately $44 US) are not included. 12 days/11 nights from Per Person Annatto (Bixa Orellana) plant used as a dye and food additive by the native indians $2,037 Not applicable during holiday seasons and other special events. 23
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