Classic Belize & Tikal
Experience Overview
If we had to describe the Belizean pace it would be somewhere between slowly rolling waves and the inquisitive speed of a ruin explorer. Embracing just that mix of curious and chill, this nine-day itinerary will let you tour Mayan ruins, cycle around stunning islands, and enjoy plenty of time to hang out on the beach. Be speedy, or a bit sloth-like — we’ll help you discover Central America either way.
Highlights
- Spot tropical sea life while snorkelling the world's second-largest barrier reef
- Explore the jungle-set ruins of Tikal
- Listen to reggae music as you walk down Caye Caulker's sandy main street
Trip Details
Product Code: 1752
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Public bus, private vehicle, water taxi, walking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Classic
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: CBBC
Starts: Belize City, Belize
Finishes: Caye Caulker, Belize
Duration: 9 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Average
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Belize Bike with Purpose Tour, Caye Caulker Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: San Ignacio Your Discover Moment: Caye Caulker
- Guided tour of Tikal
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (8 nts).
- No meals included
Transport
- Public bus, private vehicle, water taxi, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1664 ($185 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Belize City
Arrive at any time.
There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Golden Bay Hotel
Day 2: Belize City/Flores
Cross the border into Guatemala and continue on to Flores.
Notice the difference in culture, with the heavy Mayan influence and Spanish language.
Enter Guatemala at the northeast jungle Petén region. The descendants of the Maya of Chichén Itzá migrated to the Petén area several centuries after the collapse of the great Mayan cities in the Yucatán.
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Activity - Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Hotel Petén
Day 3: Flores
Enjoy a guided tour of the Tikal archaeological site. Return to Flores and choose to relax or go for a swim in Lake Petén Itzá.
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Take the same transportation back to Flores after the tour.Activity - Put on your walking shoes and prepare for a tiring but memorable day walking through history at the impressive site of Tikal. The Mayan site is set in the heart of the jungle, in Tikal National Park, now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Along with our bilingual guide, see some of the temples, plazas, carved stone monuments and public squares, more than 3,000 buildings in all, dating from as far back as 600 BC. Climb to the top of Temple IV, catch your breath, take photos, and then sit and contemplate the magnificence of the site and the tropical rainforest beyond. Look for monkeys, anteaters, armadillos, and deer, as well as macaws and eagles, snakes, and spiders.Accommodation - Hotel Petén
Day 4: Flores/San Ignacio
Cross back into Belize and the town of San Ignacio, and enjoy a free afternoon to explore or choose from optional activities like a visit to the nearby ruins of Xunantunich.
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - Start exploring with a free afternoon.Accommodation - Midas Resort
Day 5: San Ignacio
Take a free day to choose from a long list of optional activities from San Ignacio. Opt to visit the sacred Mayan caves of Actun Tunichil Muknal, check out Barton Creek Cave, Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve, or the visit the ancient ruins of Caracol or Xunantunich.
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Don't waste a minute—get exploring.Accommodation - Midas Resort
Day 6: San Ignacio/Caye Caulker
Travel by bus and boat to beautiful Caye Caulker, where "go slow" is the island's motto. Later, explore the island on the G Adventures-supported Bike with Purpose tour.
Enjoy tons of optional activities that will keep you busy here for days.
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Transport - Jump in the back and tell the driver to step on it, just like they do in the movies.Activity - Take a leisurely bike tour around Caye Caulker with a guide from the G Adventures for Good supported Bike with Purpose project. See the island through the eyes of a local on this two-hour tour, and live the island's motto of 'Go Slow'. Feel the island breeze in you hair while knowing you're supporting a program that helps youth from Caye Caulker build skills for tourism jobs upon graduation from high school.Accommodation - Hotel Tropical Paradise
Day 7: Caye Caulker
With free time, opt to snorkel in the Hol Chan Marine Reserve, or just chill out, Belizean style.
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Take advantage of all Caye Caulker has to offer.Accommodation - Hotel Tropical Paradise
Day 8: Caye Caulker
Continue to explore Caye Caulker and its water or land-based activities during free time.
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Get active or get lazy in this sunny spot—the choice is yours.Accommodation - Hotel Tropical Paradise
Day 9: Caye Caulker
Depart at any time.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Tina G., - Traveled, December 2023
Liked the smaller size, the itinerary, price and COO
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/28/2024
Jacqueline C., - Traveled, December 2023
Because it allows for flexibility as well as hits the key things.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/16/2024
Michael S., - Traveled, December 2023
Lots of options for each day - sometimes too many! This trip seems to have many small details that were sometimes overwhelming when being dealt with all at once.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/01/2024
John D., - Traveled, December 2023
Generally a good way to travel. Upgraded tours generally better.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/16/2024
Angela B., - Traveled, December 2023
Good itineraries with a varied mix of culture and activities. Generally good value for money.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/22/2024
Jamielynn S., - Traveled, December 2023
it's an easy way to travel - the trip is planned for you, but you still have options for excursions/activities on top of that. You get to meet new people. You get a great guide.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/22/2024
Marni S., - Traveled, December 2023
For folks interested in organized group travel, I would highly recommend G Adventures. Their well-structured schedule and in-trip customization/flexibility made the experience a positive one
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/27/2024
Shobhit D., - Traveled, December 2023
It was my first G Adventures trip and I loved the overall experience of hotels & logistics provided by G and managed by our CEO Marlon Tajeda on the trip. The best part was the knowledge & cultural information shared by Marlon that enhanced the overall experience of travels in Belize and Tikal in Guatemala. Also, the minor details like getting cash from ATMs, what to wear/not wear for various activities thoruhgout the trip and food & restaurants recommendations provided by Marlon were on point. The only area of improvement would be maintaining a same level of hotels/accommodations throughout the trip and if new restaurants could be added to the list of recommendations. For eg., there is this new restaurant Shado Beny and Pasta del Caso in Caye Caulker, both of which are a gem of a place that could be added on the list of recommendations.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/05/2024
Shauna L., - Traveled, December 2023
Great itinerary, Competitive pricing based on included accommodations, transportation, and activities, Fun to have CEO overseeing entire trip
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/15/2024
Maria P., - Traveled, December 2023
well organized, good communication and support, excellent staff on the ground to guide. thoughtful and flexible itineraries
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/13/2024
Diane P., - Traveled, December 2023
I have made lifelong friends on tours. I also like the safety of small group travel.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/02/2024
Kevin V., - Traveled, December 2023
The trips we',ve taken (3 after the most recent) have been interesting, gritty and fun. Our guides have been great and we',ve seen places in the world we likely would not have seen on our own.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/05/2024
Tanya S., - Traveled, December 2023
it's a great way to feel comfortable travelling on your own, and having opportunities to do things you might not if you planned a trip by yourself, without the support of a local guide.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/05/2024
Jemma R., - Traveled, November 2023
G Adventures trips are always well organized, good value for money, and have interesting and flexible itineraries.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/15/2023
Theresa Z., - Traveled, November 2023
The tours are well organized, adventurous, and focus on the local culture.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/26/2023
April D., - Traveled, November 2023
Planning a trip is time consuming and stressful, navigating in countries with different languages and customs can also be difficult. Our CEO helped us find everything we wanted and negotiated fair prices. I particularly like the focus on supporting local businesses
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/06/2024
Leigh Ann B., - Traveled, November 2023
I love meeting new people while travelling in different places. I appreciate the planning that g does to ensure the tour goes well - it makes it easier for busy people to travel. There are always lots of activities while also building in enough free time too.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/19/2024
Lucille H., - Traveled, September 2023
Everything was well taken care of, explained, and the opportunities were awesome. The guides were absolutely incredible.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/09/2023
Alicia C., - Traveled, August 2023
Had a great trip and our local guide Gil was really excellent, pulling the group together.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/23/2023
Mary M., - Traveled, August 2023
removes the stress of logistics and lets you focus on the local experience. Creates an instant group that supports and encourages each other. Great trips at very reasonable prices. And every one of the 3 G Adventures trip leaders I've had over the years has been fantastic.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/15/2023
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