8 Days | Uncover one of Central America’s best-kept secrets
Jump into Belize's natural wonders, picturesque coastlines and rich cultural history on this 8-day adventure in Central America. This often-overlooked paradise is full of lush jungle, spectacular Maya ruins, long sandy beaches and first-class underwater attractions. You’ll get the chance to sample them all! From the buzz of Belize City, travel through the Lamanai Archaeological Site and to the island paradise of Caye Caulker. Take a day trip to Guatemala to discover the history of the UNESCO Maya ruins of Tikal. Explore this little-visited gem and get off the beaten track, sitting back and relaxing into the Bel-easy-an way of life.
Trip overview
- Start
- Belize City, Belize
- Finish
- Caye Caulker, Belize
- Theme
- Explorer
- Destinations
- Belize
- Physical rating
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- Style
- Original
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Trip code
- QVSE
- Laze on the sandy shores of Caye Caulker off the coast of Belize. Swim in the warm waters of the Caribbean and snorkel through shallow reefs and atolls surrounding the cayes.
- Join a group of local women at a co-operative in San Ignacio, where they’ll show you how to cook up some traditional recipes and talk about the organisation they founded.
- Discover the remains of a once thriving Mayan city at the Lamanai Archaeological Site, reached by a boat trip that reveals some of Belize’s most colourful birdlife.
- Take a day trip to the impressive Tikal National Park, just a hop, skip and a jump across the border into Guatemala. These Maya ruins have become one of the most important archaeological sites in Maya history.
- Uncover the secrets of crystallised skeletons and crumbling palaces near San Ignacio that have been preserved in their natural glory.
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Eden Reforestation Projects. Donations help them provide local employment opportunities and tackle climate change one tree at a time as they restore forests across 10 different countries.
- In tropical Central America, it can get really hot and humid. Carry plenty of water as hydration is key, especially when you’re walking around a lot.
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2025 - 31 December 2025
Itinerary
Inclusions
1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
Private vehicle, Ferry, River boat
Hotel (6 nights), Lodge (1 night)
- Lamanai Archaeological Site & Boat Tour
- San Ignacio - Cooking Class
- Tikal National Park - Archaeological site (Entrance fee, Guide & Transport)
- Caye Caulker - Leader-led orientation walk
- San Ignacio - Xunantunich Ruins entry - BZD11
- San Ignacio - Barton Creek canoe trip - BZD200
- San Ignacio - Actun Tunichil Muknal Caves (Incl. entry, guide, transport & lunch) - BZD263
- San Ignacio - Caracol Ruins (Incl. entry, guide & transport) - BZD263
- San Ignacio - Mountain Pine Ridge day trip (Incl. guide & transport) - BZD200
- San Ignacio - Cave tubing (incl. entrance, guide & transport) - BZD200
- Caye Caulker - Stand-up paddleboard hire (per hour) - BZD44
- Caye Caulker - Bicycle Rental (per day) - USD8
- Caye Caulker - Sunset Sailing - BZD126
- Caye Caulker - Full day Catamaran snorkeling tour in Hol Chan Marine Reserve-(gear, guide and transport included) - BZD242
- Caye Caulker - Full day speed boat-(gear, guide and transport included) - BZD242
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm on Day 1 in Belize City.
2. On your final day, you’ve got the power to choose where your adventure takes you. If you like, you can stay in Caye Caulker for another couple of nights relaxing beachside – we’ll be happy to organise additional accommodation (subject to availability). Otherwise, jump on an included water taxi transfer back to Belize City where you can also book additional nights’ accommodation, or where your leader can assist you to catch a taxi from the port to the airport for an onward connection.
3. An open-dated round-trip ticket to return to Belize City from Caye Caulker is included on this trip. If you are travelling from Caye Caulker to Belize Airport please ensure you do not book a flight before 12pm to allow for travel time.
4. Additional accommodation in Caye Caulker or Belize City is available to book on this trip should you wish to extend your stay
5. Transfers from Belize City Port to our Belize City Hotel or the airport are available through your booking agent.
6. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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