Hike and Snorkel to Find the Mystery of the Maya in Guatemala and Belize

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Experience the diverse wonders of Central America as you hike and snorkel with experts, learn about ancient Mayan culture and discover local wildlife at the Caye Marine Reserve.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Swim, hike and climb your way to Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave to view the ceremonial pottery, burial chambers and petrified remains of ancient Maya
    • Discover the beautiful underwater world of Belize's barrier reef while snorkeling in the South Water Caye Marine Reserve
    • Hike to the edge of the Black Hole, a large sinkhole used for Maya religious ceremonies, and rappel into its 300-foot crater

What's this trip about?

    Experience the diverse wonders of Central America as you hike and snorkel with experts, learn about ancient Mayan culture and discover local wildlife at the Caye Marine Reserve.

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

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  • Education / Learning

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Itinerary

Day
1 Arrive Belize City, Check-in, Orientation, Welcome Dinner Belize City D Radisson Fort George Hotel & Marina Activity note: Hotel check-in from 3:00 p.m. Dinner: At the hotel restaurant, we will enjoy a plated welcome dinner with fish, pork, or chicken op...
Day
2 Boat Ride on the New River, Exploring the Lamanai Ruins Belize City B,L,D Radisson Fort George Hotel & Marina Activity note: Driving total around 2 miles. Boat ride total approximately 2 hours. Walking around 1 km loop. Terrain is mostly flat. Optional hike t...
Day
3 Belize Zoo, Transfer to Guatemala, Ixpanpajul Nature Park Tikal/Peten Region B,L,D Hotel Villa Maya Activity note: Total driving today approximately 4 hours. Flat terrain in Ixpanpajul but hanging bridges are demanding. Breakfast: Hotel restaurant buffet. ...
Day
4 Tikal Ruins, Views of Lake Peten Itza Tikal/Peten Region B,L,D Hotel Villa Maya Activity note: Tikal activities include climbing steep stone and wooden staircases, and walking on irregular forest trails. Participants should wear sturdy walking shoes with good rub...
Day
5 Yaxha National Park & Ruins Cayo District/Pook's Hill Reserve B,L,D Pook's Hill Lodge Activity note: The drive to Yaxha is about 1 hour, to Belize about 2 hours. The terrain is flat, paths of dirt and grass. No handrails to climb temples. 2 hour loop walk at ...
Day
6 Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Adventure, Free Time Cayo District/Pook's Hill Reserve B,L,D Pook's Hill Lodge Activity note: 45 minute drive to cave. Walk/hike about 45 minutes to river. Wear a bathing suit under comfortable, older clothing, closed-toe shoes, and old...
Day
7 Black Hole Hiking & Rappelling Adventure False Sittee Point B,L,D Jaguar Reef Lodge Activity note: Driving total approximately 3 hours. Black Hole activities require a high level of physical fitness. 2 hour uphill hikes on dirt trails, repelling 300 feet into...
Day
8 South Water Caye Marine Reserve, Free Time False Sittee Point B,L,D Jaguar Reef Lodge Activity note: Boat ride is approximately 45 minutes to the snorkeling site. Snorkeling equipment will be provided on-site. Breakfast: At the lodge, we will enjoy a meal wi...
Day
9 Return to South Water Caye Marine Reserve, Free Time False Sittee Point B,L,D Jaguar Reef Lodge Activity note: Boat ride is approximately 45 minutes to the snorkeling site. Snorkeling equipment will be provided on-site. Breakfast: Lodge restaurant. Morn...
Day
10 Transfer to Belize City, Program Concludes In Flight B Activity note: Hotel check-out by 7:50 a.m. 30 minute flight to Belize for connecting flights. The proposed internal flight arrives to the international airport at approximately 10:30 a.m. and is included in...

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Price From $2,999
Price per day$300
Last Updated: 9/23/2021

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Meals Included
  • 26 Meals
  • 9 Breakfasts
  • 8 Lunches
  • 9 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Low Salt, Low Fat, Gluten Free
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