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Tikal Guatemala And Belize Short Break

Tikal Guatemala And Belize Short Break

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Description

Set off on a four-day adventure deep in the jungles of Guatemala. Wander through the Mayan ruins at the Tikal National Park, learn how to cook traditional corn dishes during a cooking class in San Ignacio and look for local wildlife like spider monkeys and exotic birds along the way. Watch the sun set over Lake Yaxha in the Yaxha-Nakum-Naranjo National Park, discover the forested wetlands at the Maya Biosphere Reserve and celebrate your final night with a rooftop dinner.

Trip Name
Tikal Guatemala And Belize Short Break
Last Updated
1970-01-01
Days
4
Capacity
12
Highlights
  • Wander through the ancient ruins of Tikal – a UNESCO World Heritage site rich in history, architecture and jungle wildlife.
  • Join an immersive cooking class where you’ll prepare traditional dishes like pepian and Maya corn-based meals using ancient techniques.
  • Journey through the Maya Biosphere Reserve. Teeming with local wildlife, be sure to look for spider monkeys and the Central American river turtle along the way.
  • Watch the sun set over Lake Yaxha in the Yaxha-Nakum-Naranjo National Park and discover the forested wetland with your local leader.
  • Relax with included transfers, comfortable accommodations, and thoughtfully curated meals that blend local flavors with warm hospitality.

Itinerary

ITINERARY CHANGES Our itineraries are updated regularly throughout the year based on customer feedback and to reflect the current situation in each destination. The information included in this Essential Trip Information may therefore differ from when you first booked your trip. It's important that you review this information prior to travel so that you have the latest updates. Due to weather, local conditions, transport schedules, public holidays, political unrest or other factors, further changes may be necessary to your itinerary once in-country. Your group leader or local representative will keep you up to date with any such changes once your trip is underway and has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if deemed necessary due to safety concerns. , OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES A selection of optional activities that have been popular with past travellers are listed in the day-to-day itinerary. This isn't an exhaustive list and should be used as a guide only for some of what might be available. Prices are approximate, are for entrance fees only, and don’t include transport to and from the sites or local guides unless indicated. All activities are subject to availability, and maybe on a join-in basis. It may not be possible to do all the activities listed in the time available at each destination, so some pre-planning for what you are most interested in is advised. When it's recommended that travellers pre-book these activities, look for a note in the Special Information section of the day-to-day itinerary. For most, they can either be organised independently on the day, or let your group leader or local representative know you are interested at the Welcome Meeting and they can assist. Where activities are considered medium or high risk, we work with operators whose safety and credentials we have sighted and assessed. Although it is possible that you may find the same activity cheaper with another operator on the ground, we cannot vouch for the safety or quality of that operator. Medium and high-risk activities not listed above have not been assessed by us and as such our staff and group leader or local representative are unable to assist you with organising these activities. Activities that contravene our Responsible Travel policies are also not listed. Please remember that the decision to partake in any activity not listed is at your own discretion and risk.

Day 1 - Belize City to Flores
Hola! Welcome to Central America. Your adventure begins with a 9.30 am welcome meeting in Belize. Then, you’ll travel to Flores. On the way, you'll stop at Yaxha-Nakum-Naranjo National Park. Located in the Reserva de la Biosfera Maya, the national park is known for its forested wetlands, lagoons and pools including the Yaxha, Sacnab and Champoxte. As you explore the area, be sure to look for local wildlife including the Central American river turtle, spider monkeys and collared peccary. After, continue to Flores. Tonight, sit down to a traditional Guatemalan dinner and maybe try chicken pepian (hearty chicken stew).
Day 2 - Flores
After breakfast, you’ll visit Guatemala Tikal National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its Mayan ruins and rich biodiversity. The Tikal National Park encompasses 575 square km of jungle and thousands of ruined structures. Tikal is also part of the one-million-hectare Maya Biosphere Reserve created in 1990 to protect the dense forests of the Peten. As you wander through the ruins learn about the historic area which archaeologists suggest was settled in 900 BC. After, continue to a local restaurant in Flores for a late lunch. The rest of the day is free for you to explore at your own pace – your local leader will have the best recommendations.
Day 3 - Belize City
This morning, say goodbye to Flores as you return to Belize. Along the way, stop in San Ignacio for a cooking class. Corn is the staple of Maya culture, and tortilla, tamales, atole and bollos are just a few of the ways corn is traditionally cooked. Here, you’ll learn how to cook on a fogon (fire), grind corn on the metate (grinding stone) and wrap the bollos in banana leaves. You’ll also hear stories and old folklore from the local Maya cooks before sitting down for your homemade meal. After, continue to Belize. Tonight, you’ll sit down to a rooftop dinner in the heart of the city – the perfect way to spend your final night!
Day 4 - Belize City
After breakfast, it’s time to say your goodbyes as your adventure comes to an end today. If you’d like to stay longer to explore more of Central America, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
03-07-202606-07-2026AUD $ 2,565-
14-08-202617-08-2026AUD $ 2,565-
23-10-202626-10-2026AUD $ 2,565-
13-11-202616-11-2026AUD $ 2,565-
26-11-202629-11-2026AUD $ 2,565-
11-12-202614-12-2026AUD $ 2,565-
26-12-202629-12-2026AUD $ 2,530-
15-01-202718-01-2027AUD $ 2,530-
12-02-202715-02-2027AUD $ 2,530-
26-02-202701-03-2027AUD $ 2,530-
12-03-202715-03-2027AUD $ 2,530-
26-03-202729-03-2027AUD $ 2,530-
23-04-202726-04-2027AUD $ 2,530-
28-05-202731-05-2027AUD $ 2,530-
02-07-202705-07-2027AUD $ 2,530-
30-07-202702-08-2027AUD $ 2,530-
03-09-202706-09-2027AUD $ 2,530-
08-10-202711-10-2027AUD $ 2,530-
11-11-202714-11-2027AUD $ 2,530-
25-11-202728-11-2027AUD $ 2,530-
27-12-202730-12-2027AUD $ 2,530-
14-01-202817-01-2028AUD $ 2,530-
11-02-202814-02-2028AUD $ 2,530-
25-02-202828-02-2028AUD $ 2,530-
10-03-202813-03-2028AUD $ 2,530-
24-03-202827-03-2028AUD $ 2,530-
21-04-202824-04-2028AUD $ 2,530-
26-05-202829-05-2028AUD $ 2,530-
30-06-202803-07-2028AUD $ 2,530-
28-07-202831-07-2028AUD $ 2,530-
01-09-202804-09-2028AUD $ 2,530-
06-10-202809-10-2028AUD $ 2,530-
09-11-202812-11-2028AUD $ 2,530-
23-11-202826-11-2028AUD $ 2,530-
25-12-202828-12-2028AUD $ 2,530-

Accommodation

Comfort Style hotel: Golden Bay Hotel or similar(Belize City) & La Casona del Lago or similar (Flores)

Transport

Private vehicle, Public bus, Local bus, Taxi, Ferry, Shared boat

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