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Belize & Costa Rica:
Mayan Explorer (IMT) – 15 days
 Our trip begins on the beach, travelling from Cancun in Mexico to the idyllic sandy island of Caye Caulker off the coast of Belize, where we can unwind, relax and go snorkelling. We continue inland, staying in traditional wooden cabins in the delightful town of San Ignacio and crossing into Guatemala to trek through lush, dense jungle near the ancient Mayan city of Tikal. Our destination is the picturesque town of Antigua, a fitting end to this incredible Central American journey.
Itinerary
| Day: |
Description: |
| 1 |
CANCUN:
Arrive in Cancun. Transfer to the nearby town of Playa del Carmen. |
| 2 |
PLAYA DEL CARMEN:
Free day to relax on the beach or visit the ruins of Tulum. This Mayan temple complex overlooks the Atlantic Ocean in a dramatic setting. In the evening we board the overnight bus to the Belizean border. |
| 3 |
CAYE CAULKER:
We stop in colourful Belize City before taking a boat ride to Caye Caulker, an idyllic island fringed with palm trees, where we spend two nights. |
| 4 |
CAYE CAULKER:
Free day to relax on Caye Caulker. From here you can arrange a variety of excursions, including snorkelling and boat trips out to the endangered manatee. |
| 5 |
CAYE CAULKER - SAN IGNACIO:
Today we travel back to the mainland and head inland to San Ignacio, a small town situated within the Belize jungle, where we stay in simple wooden cabins. |
| 6 |
SAN IGNACIO:
A free day in San Ignacio. The town is a great base for exploring the surrounding area and there are plenty of options to choose from, including horse-riding, jungle trekking, caving, canoeing and visiting some of the excellent Mayan sites in the area, such as Caracol. |
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SAN IGNACIO - FLORES:
A free morning in San Ignacio. We take the afternoon bus to Flores, a pleasant island town on Lake Peten Itza in Guatemala, where we spend the night. |
| 8-10 |
PETEN JUNGLE TREK:
We embark on our trek into the thick jungle of the Peten region, spending our nights camping near little-visited Mayan ruins. On day 10 we arrive at Tikal and spend the night in the National Park, watching the sunset over the ruins from the top of one of the pyramids. (Day 8 - LD, Days 9 - BLD, Day 10 - BL) |
| 11 |
TIKAL:
: Time to explore Tikal, perhaps the most impressive of all the Mayan sites and set amidst imposing jungle that echoes to the calls of monkeys and exotic birds. We return to Flores in the afternoon. |
| 12 |
FLORES - LIVINGSTON:
We leave the jungle behind and drive to the Rio Dulce to sail to Livingston, home to Guatemala’s Garifuna population. |
| 13 |
LIVINGSTON - ANTIGUA:
Drive to Antigua, one of the most beautiful of Central America’s cities. Surrounded by volcanoes and full of colonial architecture, Antigua is a delight to explore. |
| 14 |
ANTIGUA:
: Free day in Antigua. If you are feeling energetic, try a hike up one of the nearby volcanoes for fantastic views over the city. |
| 15 |
ANTIGUA:
Tour ends. |
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