Belize and Guatemala: Tropical Treasures Tour (Tikal)

	Global Travel Central American Travel Specialists BELIZE & GUATEMALA Tropical Treasures Tour

Majestic Mountains, Tropical Rainforests Teeming with Wildlife, Ancient Mayan Temples and Pyramids along with the friendliest people you will ever meet - Belize has much more to offer than just the crystal clear waters of the second longest Barrier Reef in the World!

DAY 1 - OFF TO THE RAINFOREST! (Dinner included)

Meet & Greet on arrival at Belize International Airport and transfer up the Western Highway to San Ignacio in the the beautiful rainforest area of the Cayo District near the Guatemalan border. A stop will be made at the small and informal Belize Zoo (Entrance fee of $8 USD - see Belize Zoo Info for more details.

2 night stay at Cahal Pech Village situated high above the twin towns of San Ignacio and Santa Elena and offering incredible views of the surrounding countryside and set in lush tropical gardens with many exotic plants and trees. Each fully screened, thatched roof Cabana is named after a Mayan ruin. All are made from local Belizean hardwoods. The flooring and interior are varnished and all materials are woven, bright coloured Mayan fabrics. Each cabana has 2 Double Beds and Private Bathroom. Outside is a Private Veranda with Deck Chairs and a Hammock to relax in.

An Exciting 7 night / 8 day tour. Explore the Emerald Mystique of the Rainforests of Belize teeming with Exotic Wildlife and Hidden Mayan Temples & Pyramids on a 3 day Inland Adventure Tour and then Relax on the Reef in lovely San Pedro on the idyllic Caribbean island of Ambergris Caye.

April the Tapir at the Belize Zoo

DAY 2 - MYSTERIES OF THE UNDERWORLD - (B,L,D included)

The Reef & Rainforest Adventure tour combines the highlights of the Belizean and Guatemalan Rainforests on an exciting 5 night / 6 day "Inland Adventure Tour", including Chaa Creek Cottages, San Ignacio, Xunantunich, Macal River, Ix Chel Farm, Panti Medicinal Trail, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding, and the amazing Mayan site of Tikal in Guatemala, with a relaxing break on the tropical island paradise of San Pedro on Ambergris Caye for superb scuba diving, snorkeling, watersports or relaxing.

Today you are in for a real treat! Transfer to the Amish community of Upper Barton Creek where your guide will row you deep inside Barton Creek Cave (about 1 mile depending on water levels). Sit back, relax and direct your 1,000 candle lamp at the amazing formations inside the huge cave believed by the Maya to be the Underworld, "Xibalba", (pronounced SheeBALba) the Kingdom of their Gods.

Float under stalagtites, see ancient skeletons and pottery and prepare to be awstruck by cathedral-like caverns. Marvel at the 5 million year old crystalline structures over 50 feet in length as your knowledgable guide explains the Maya's beliefs about the underworld.

An interesting stop will be made to visit the beautiful butterfly display at the Green Hills Tropical Butterfly Farm and Botanical Collection, Belize’s biggest and best butterfly exhibit. The main attraction is the enclosed flight area where scores of gorgeous tropical butterflies flutter around. Flocks of butterflies, from brilliant blue to gorgeous orange, dazzling yellow to intriguing gray, fly freely in a 2,700 sq. ft., beautifully landscaped flight area including the sunken garden with a goldfish pond.

Included in our day trip are the highlights of the Mountain Pine Ridge are including the Rio Frio Cave and the Rio On Cascades.


Rio Frio Caves	Rio On Cascades	1,000ft Falls

Click on any of the above photographs for larger images of the Mountain Pine Ridge area.

DAY 3 - TEMPLES OF TIKAL, GUATEMALA - (B,L,D included)

"America, say historians, was peopled by savages; but savages never reared these structures; savages never carved these stones." John Lloyd Stephens, Explorer (1839)

Hidden for 1,000 years in the midst of rainforests teeming with wildlife are enormous ceremonial cities with magnificent Temples and Pyramids built by the mysterious Mayan people. THE TEMPLES OF TIKAL in the Peten region of Guatemala is the most fabulous site of all!

Parque Nacional Tikal is located in Guatemala, about 50 miles northwest of it's border with Belize. In this remote area, one of the greatest civilizations of it's time established a city that endured for centuries.

Of the park's 222 square miles only 10 square miles of central Tikal has been mapped and over 3,000 separate buildings have been revealed: temples, shrines, ceremonial platforms, residences, ball courts, terraces, causeways and plazas. Set in the jungle canopy, impressively tall temples tower above the forest. At its peak some 1,500 years ago, Tikal was home to an estimated 100,000 Mayans.

Overnight stay at the Jungle Lodge Hotel situated in the heart of the Tikal National Park.

howler monkey on the Monkey River, near Placencia, Belize

Imagine the ceremonies where human sacrifices were offered to the Gods.
Listen carefully and you will hear the still-beating heart of a dying Civilisation . . .

DAY 4 - ISLA FLORES - (B,L,D included)

The adventurous can get up before dawn to watch the sun rise from the top of Temple IV and after breakfast there will be more time to explore Tikal on your own.

After lunch on the shores of the lagoon you will enjoy a relaxing sunset boat trip on the lake in a "launcha" (wooden motorboat). The lancha will pass the Itza Mayan city of Tayasal which was not taken by the Spanish until 1697. Cortez had passed through here in 1525. All traces of Tayasal were destroyed by the Spanish.

In the evening it is also fun to explore the cobbled streets lined with handicraft stores, shopping for Guatemalan goodies. The shops stay open into the evening and you can purchase wonderful garments made of fabulous woven fabrics.

The Indiana Jones Jungle Adventure Tour is an action-packed vacation tour to Belize and Guatemala

Overnight stay at the colonial-style La Casona de la Isla Hotel overlooking the lake. This hotel is located on the waterfront of Lake Peten Itza. It has a restaurant, a bar, a swimming pool, and is located quite close to the main markets in Flores. This is a great place to spend the final night of the trip, as it offers a unique cultural experience and insights into Guatemalan village life.

DAY 5 - SOUTHERN BARRIER REEF BLISS - (Breakfast Daily included)

After breakfast you will be transferred back over the border where your driver will continue down the most scenic road in Belize, The Hummingbird Highway, with stops en route.

An Exciting 7 or 10 night tour. Explore the Emerald Mystique of the Rainforests of Belize teeming with Exotic Wildlife and Hidden Mayan Temples & Pyramids on a 3 day Inland Adventure Tour and then Relax on the Reef on Tobacco Caye on the Southern Belize Barrier Reef

An Exciting 7 or 10 night tour. Explore the Emerald Mystique of the Rainforests of Belize teeming with Exotic Wildlife and Hidden Mayan Temples & Pyramids on a 3 day Inland Adventure Tour and then Relax on the Reef on Tobacco Caye on the Southern Belize Barrier Reef

The first highlight is a drive around the Capital City, Belmopan, past the most important buildings. Your driver will make a stop for lunch in Belmopan so you can have a look around. Lunch is not included today.

Continue on to the Inland Blue Hole National Park where you will make a brief stop before continuing through beautiful jungle scenery, past the Citrus Plantations of the Stann Creek Valley to Dangriga on the Caribbean Coast of Southern Belize.

Belize: inland and island adventure tour

Nestled between the lush Maya Mountains and the turquoise Caribbean Sea, Jaguar Reef Resort OR Hamanasi Resort are two special places to choose from. You can explore the best of Belize on and offshore.

These two secluded, intimate resorts located just south of Hopkins on the Caribbean Sea beachfront surrounded by sub-tropical flora on the finest stretch of beach in Belize.

You will enjoy your stay in spacious, casually elegant accommodations.

All rooms feature air conditioning, ceiling fans, gorgeous Belizean hardwood furniture, colorfully tiled bathrooms and private porches.

COCKSCOMB JAGUAR RESERVE

jaguar at the Cockscomb Jaguar Reserve, Belize

During your stay you will enjoy a fabulous Day Trip to the Cockscomb Jaguar Reserve, the worlds first sanctuary created specifically for the elusive jaguar and other rare species like the red eye tree frog. Puma, ocelot, jaguarundi and margay also have their homes and hunting grounds inside the reserve. The howler monkey’s roar is heard often and there are almost 500 species of birds, including the curassow and the keel-billed toucan that can be seen here. The Sanctuary is a protected subtropical rain forest surrounded by the Maya Mountains with the highest point being Victoria Peak.

You will stop to see birds, the banana plantation and the Maya Crafts Center on the way. Then hike the subtropical jungle trails in search of the jaguar. Your guide leads the way pointing out jungle plants and animals under the green canopy. A cool jungle waterfall is a welcome sight after lunch, so bring your suit for a swim before the ride home.

DAY 9 - DEPARTURE - (B included)

Unfortunately it is time to pack your bags and transfer to the Dangriga Airstrip for the short flight to Belize International Airport for homebound flights.

An Escape You Will Always Remember... To a Place You Will Never Forget.
A Place of Yesteryear's History, Today's Hospitality and Tomorrow's Hope.

Tropical Treasures Tour - Year 2008 Rates

ACCOMMODATION: Double / Twin Rooms Single Rooms

RATES: 1,895 2,470

NOTES:

All rates are PER PERSON in US dollars.

Minimum of 2 people travelling together.

Tour can commence on any day of the week.

INCLUDES:

All accommodations (with private bathrooms throughout)

All road transfers
All tours with experienced and licensed tour guides

Domestic flights from Dangriga to Belize International
All meals - Full board at Cahal Pech and Tikal and Flores

Breakfast Daily in Hopkins

9% hotel tax on accommodations

10% sales tax on meals, tours and services

All applicable service charges

NOT INCLUDED:

International Flights to/from Belize

Departure Taxes

Beverages (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic)

Items of a personal nature

Gratuities - at your own discretion

Contact us by E-mail Fax Number: 01268 541363

Telephone from the United Kingdom: 01268 541732.
Telephone from the United States or Canada: 011 44 1268 541732

Telephone from the Europe, Central or South America: 00 44 1268 541732

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Tropical Treasures Tour - Year 2008 Rates
ACCOMMODATION:	Double / Twin Rooms	Single Rooms
RATES:	1,895	2,470
NOTES:	All rates are PER PERSON in US dollars. Minimum of 2 people travelling together. Tour can commence on any day of the week.
INCLUDES:	All accommodations (with private bathrooms throughout) All road transfers All tours with experienced and licensed tour guides Domestic flights from Dangriga to Belize International All meals - Full board at Cahal Pech and Tikal and Flores Breakfast Daily in Hopkins 9% hotel tax on accommodations 10% sales tax on meals, tours and services All applicable service charges
NOT INCLUDED:	International Flights to/from Belize Departure Taxes Beverages (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) Items of a personal nature Gratuities - at your own discretion

	Contact us by E-mail		Fax Number: 01268 541363
	Telephone from the United Kingdom: 01268 541732.
	Telephone from the United States or Canada: 011 44 1268 541732
	Telephone from the Europe, Central or South America: 00 44 1268 541732