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Belize Explorer *6 Day*

Begin your Belize tour with an introduction to the Belizean wildlife and the ancient traditions kept alive today. Immerse yourself in Maya history and culture in the ruins of Tikal and local caves where they made sacrifices to their gods.

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Day 1 Arrive Belize (D)

Arrive at the Belize City airport and transfer to your jungle retreat. Along the way stop at the Belize Zoo, where in typical Belizean fashion animals roam 29 acres in large natural enclosures. Your jungle lodge is tucked next to the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve and Roaring River. Surrounded by pristine forest, your days at the lodge are filled with natural discoveries exploring the lush vegetation of the Maya Mountains and the mysteries beneath.

Day 2 Rio Macal and Xunantunich (B,L,D)

After a leisurely morning and breakfast, paddle down the Macal River for your first introduction to Belizean wildlife. Your guide will help you spot iguanas, peccaries, coatimundis and a myriad of bird life. After lunch in town, you will visit the Mayan ruins of Xunantunich, once a major ceremonial site and the second tallest ruin in Belize. From atop, enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the Cayo District of Guatemala.

Day 3 Caving Expedition (B,L,D)

Mayan pottery in the caves of Chechem HaYou'll wake early this morning for your unforgettable adventure into the Mayan underworld. You'll begin your journey from your lodge doors, crossing creeks and journeying deep into the Belizean jungle to the opening of the sacred Actun Tunichil Muknal - the Cave of the Stone Sepulcher. At the entrance you gear up with helmets and waterproof headlamps, then wade into the emerald colored water flowing from the cave's gaping mouth. Your journey follows the river's flow through wet and dry caves encased in hanging stalactites and towering stalagmites. Our final destination is the spectacular primary chamber where ancient kings and priests made blood sacrifices to appease the Mayan gods. Your lights illuminate the ghostly outlines of skeletal ritual victims and scattered ceramic shards of ancient rituals. Tunichil is an active archeological site, so you must be careful not to disturb the sleeping skeletons and ceramic pieces before returning to the light above ground. This is a fairly rigorous trip and travelers should be in good shape. For those looking for an alternative trip, a visit to the Barton Creek Cave is an excellent choice for any age. There are also other activities available for those who prefer life above ground.

Day 4 Tikal (B,L,D)

Explore Mayan Ruins of Tikal with Adventure LifeAfter breakfast you depart for the three hour drive to the magnificent Tikal ruins, just over the border in Guatemala. Tikal's towering pyramids rise above the thick jungle canopy like stoic sentinels of ancient mysteries. The ancient Mayan began building this city around 600 B.C., and for the next 1500 years the area was an important religious, scientific, and political center. Pyramids to honor dead kings were built, administrative buildings rose, storage houses appeared and houses for royalty were carved out of the jungle. Tikal became one of the greatest centers of Mayan culture and sprawled over 46 square miles with more than 4000 structures in the core city center alone. Today, the pristine forest engulfing the ruined city is home to howler and spider monkeys, white lipped peccary, brocket deer, coati-mundis, toucans, scarlet macaws, parrots, ocelots and the seldom seen jaguar. Today you'll explore the ruins with an experienced guide and watch the sun set over the pyramids before overnighting at the ruins.

Day 5 Flores

For those interested, you can wake early to watch the spectacular sunrise over the great ruined city before heading to Flores. The afternoon is free to enjoy this quaint colonial town built on an island and surrounded by jungle. Explore the cobblestone streets, browse the local tiendas for Mayan weavings, or take a canoe trip on Lake Peten. Watch the sun set on the lake tonight from your hotel.

Day 6 Return Home

This morning you will transfer to the Flores airport for your flight back to the Belize City Airport. From here, connect with your international flight home.
Please note, international flight must depart after 1 PM.
 

US$ 1635
 6 days starting and ending in Belize City, Belize.
Tour Code: BE6
Single Supplement: US$145

Travel Highlights Rainforest lodge
Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave
Tikal
Flores

Accommodations: 3 nights rainforest cabanas, 1 night jungle lodge, 1 night comfortable hotel

Food Includes: All meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner); most of our hotels offer free continental breakfast.

Transportation: private minibus, canoe, your own feet!

Note: Internal Flight Flores - Belize City not included. Please add $155 (flight cost subject to change)

Group & Staff: Min 2, bilingual naturalist, local guides

Personal Budgeting: Allow US$70 for meals, US$57 border taxes, US$38 internal departure tax, US$50 optional excursions, and money for souvenirs.

Pre & Post Tour Accommodations: Share US$55, Single US$110

Is it for Me? Itinerary is designed to educate travels about the fascinating Belize cultures and histories. A moderate itinerary that is suitable for nearly any age and all travelers who are fairly active.

Arrival / Departure Transfers: 1 person US$50 each
2 or more people US$25 /person

Start Dates 2008 : Dec 21*, Dec 24*, Dec 27* 2009 : Jan 3, Feb 5, Mar 20, Apr 10
Please note that because of inclement weather and hurricane risks trips from August through the end of October are not advisable. Ask about our other great trips during these months!
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Prices are based on a 3% cash discount

 


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