Itinerary
Guatemala & Belize: Ruins, Rainforest & Reef 12 days
12 days
Guatemala's colonial hear to the Caribbean coast of Belize
Take 12 days to travel from Guatemala’s colonial heart into the Maya ruins and rainforests of the north before crossing into Belize for time on the Caribbean coast. In Antigua, experience the baroque churches and monastery ruins before hiking Pacaya’s volcanic slopes, then fly to the Petén rainforest to discover Tikal, with monkeys and toucans among the jungle canopy. In Belize, canoe along the Macal River, visit a green iguana conservation project and explore limestone caverns by cave tube before heading to Placencia. Here, search for jaguars in the Cockscomb Wildlife Sanctuary, fish with a local guide and snorkel the Silk Cayes among turtles, rays and reef fish.
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Step by Step
Journey Route
DAYS 1-5
Arrive in Belize
Begin in colonial Antigua, exploring its baroque churches and monastery ruins before hiking the volcanic slopes of Pacaya. Fly north to the Petén rainforest to discover the towering Maya temples of Tikal, spotting monkeys and toucans among the jungle canopy before crossing into Belize.
DAYS 5-8
Cayo District
Continue into Belize's Cayo District, exploring the rainforest by canoe along the Macal River and visiting a conservation project protecting endangered green iguanas. Hike through jungle-covered hills in search of wildlife before venturing underground by cave tubing through limestone caverns, then continue to the Caribbean coast.
DAYS 8-12
Belize Barrier Reef
Settle into a Caribbean island resort near Placencia, exploring the Cockscomb Wildlife Sanctuary, one of the world's key jaguar habitats. Head out with a local guide for private fishing before taking a boat to the Silk Cayes, snorkelling among turtles, rays, reef fish and nurse sharks along the Belize Barrier Reef.
