Tour Journeys: Explore Belize National Geographic Journeys

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides

Transport

Private vehicle, water taxi, walking.

Accommodation

Hotels (8 nts).

Meals

8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner

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Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Tortilla-Making Lesson, San Ignacio Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Howler Monkey Experience, San Ignacio Your G for Good Moment: San Antonio Women’s Cooperative visit with Pottery Class and Local Lunch, San Ignacio Your G for Good Moment: Belize Bike with Purpose Tour, Caye Caulker Your Discover Moment: San Ignacio Your Discover Moment: Caye Caulker. Arrival transfer. Lamanai ruins guided tour. Xunantunich ruins guided excursion. Farewell dinner at a local Caye Caulker restaurant. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

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1. POST-ACCOMMODATION For any post tour accommodation you have the option of booking at either Caye Caulker or Belize City. 2. DEPARTURE DETAILS Please note that this trip finishes in Caye Caulker, which is located one hour by water taxi from Belize city. There are frequent departures between 7:30am and 5pm. 3. ACCOMMODATION NOTE: Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.Caves Branch - Cave Tubing (90USD per person) Barton Creek - Barton Creek Cave Canoeing (110USD per person) Actun Tunichil Muknal - Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Visit (110USD per person) San Ignacio - Butterfly Gardens (20USD per person) Caye Caulker - Hol Chan Marine Reserve Visit (100USD per person) - Sunset Sailing Boat Tour (60USD per person)

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Day 1 Day 1: Belize City/Burrell Boom
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Belize City/Burrell Boom

Arrive at any time in Belize City and transfer to our hotel, located just near the village of Burrell Boom.
Today is arrival day so there are no activities planned. You are free to arrive at any time to the Belize City airport where you will be met and transferred to our hotel near Burrell Boom village, which is about 30 minutes from the airport.

Transport:
- Arrival Airport Transfer: Belize International Airport to Burrell Boom 00:30 - 00:45 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting

Additional Notes: Hotels vary greatly throughout Central America and even within Belize depending on the location. We do our best to pick comfortable accommodations, but in remote places, options can be limited. It also is important to remember that hot water shortages and power outages can be fairly common in Belize (even in upgraded hotels). We appreciate your patience and understanding that these occurrences are outside of our control.

The heat and humidity of Belize may affect you upon arrival. You may have a general sense of lethargy and/or loss of appetite. This is no cause for alarm; it is simply your body’s reaction to the heat. Be sure to drink plenty of water (cold bottled water is available everywhere) and do not attempt too much in any given day.
Day 2 Day 2: Burrell Boom (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Burrell Boom (1B, 1L)

Enjoy a full day boat excursion to Lamanai—a Maya archaeological site dating from as early as 1,500 BC. Located on the wildlife-rich shores of the New River Lagoon and surrounded by dense jungle, Lamanai is one of the oldest known Maya sites in Central America. Explore the sprawling stone ruins with a local guide, and note the abundance of crocodile motifs at the site; the name “Lamanai” translates as “submerged crocodile” in the regional Maya dialect. Afterward, return to our hotel to relax at the patio bar and pool, or stroll the grounds to spot local wildlife.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 00:45 - 01:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Lamanai Ruins Guided Tour
- Orange Walk Riverboat Wildlife Excursion
Day 3 Day 3: Burrell Boom/San Ignacio (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Burrell Boom/San Ignacio (1B, 1L)

This morning, we’ll visit the Community Baboon Sanctuary, co-founded by National Geographic Grantee Dr. Robert Horwich. This community-run organization is dedicated to the conservation of the Yucatán black howler monkey, locally called a baboon. Tour the sanctuary with a guide and observe these endangered monkeys in the wild. Then head to the village of San Antonio to visit a G Adventures–supported women’s cooperative. Try your hand at throwing clay in the cooperative’s pottery workshop, and learn how to prepare corn tortillas using ancient Maya techniques. After lunch, continue to the bustling town of San Ignacio.
The town of San Ignacio is situated on the banks of the Macal River. It is a perfect location to visit the surrounding countryside. All activities here are optional, so the choice is yours: explore the Mayan cave of Actun Tunichil Muknal, containing relics dating back 1400 years, visit the butterfly gardens, or go tubing or canoeing through the natural limestone caves of the region.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Burrell Boom to San Ignacio 03:00 - 04:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Tortilla-Making Lesson
- Howler Monkey Experience
- San Antonio Women’s Cooperative visit with Pottery Class and Local Lunch
Day 4 Day 4: San Ignacio (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: San Ignacio (1B)

Discover the stunning Maya ruins of Xunantunich, built over a thousand years ago on a hilltop above the Mopan River. Climb the steps of El Castillo, the site’s tallest structure, to enjoy panoramic views of the jungle; and wander amid intricately carved stelae and well-preserved temples and palaces. Spend the afternoon at leisure, choosing from a variety of optional activities.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Xunantunich Visit
Day 5 Day 5: San Ignacio (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: San Ignacio (1B)

Enjoy a free day to explore San Ignacio and the surrounding countryside. Opt to descend into the spiritual “underworld” of the Maya at the Actun Tunichil Muknal cave, an ancient burial site where mysterious rituals took place; visit a butterfly garden to see the brightly coloured local species; or go canoeing or tubing through the region’s breathtaking limestone caves.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Day 6 Day 6: San Ignacio/Caye Caulker (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: San Ignacio/Caye Caulker (1B)

Drive back towards the coast and catch a ferry to Caye Caulker—one of the Caribbean’s most beautiful cayes or islands—located along the Belize Barrier Reef. Settle into your hotel in this breezy island paradise. Then explore the area on a leisurely bike tour with a local guide from the G Adventures–supported Bike with Purpose project, and get to know laid-back Caye Caulker village, home to a small but diverse community of local residents and expats.
Caye Caulker is a long thin limestone caye off the coast of Belize. Fewer than 2,000 people live here full-time – an eclectic mix of Mestizo, Maya, Garifuna, Creole, and Mennonites, along with a few hippies and retirees. The main street is a sandy pathway and people get around on foot, by bike or golf cart. Apart from eating some sensational seafood (lobster is a local specialty), the main activity is snorkelling and boating along the nearby Belize Barrier Reef.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 04:00 - 05:00 Hr(s)
- Ferry: Belize City to Caye Caulker 01:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Belize Bike with Purpose Tour

Additional Notes: Caye Caulker is very small and has a limited number of accommodations available. For this reason, we often use different hotels, depending on the departure and time of year. Accommodations are a bit rustic, and rooms will have ensuite, electricity and hot water, but due to the remote location, there may be occasional interruptions to these services. The stunning location and natural beauty of this off-the-beaten-track island more than make up for a few minor inconveniences.
Day 7 Day 7: Caye Caulker (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Caye Caulker (1B)

Spend the entire day at leisure, opting to join a full-day sailing and snorkelling trip to Hol Chan Marine Reserve—the first marine reserve in Belize. Swim alongside schools of tropical fish in this spectacular natural aquarium and visit the Coral Gardens, perhaps spotting a manatee or two among the vibrant coral formations. Cap off the day with a cruise back to Caye Caulker just before sunset.
The barrier reef off Caye Caulker is a true wonder of nature. Optional snorkel trips get you up close and personal with nurse sharks and rays, to name a few of the wondrous resident creatures.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Day 8 Day 8: Caye Caulker (1B, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Caye Caulker (1B, 1D)

Enjoy the day on your own. Opt for a snorkelling excursion on the Belize Barrier Reef, the second largest barrier reef on the planet. Come face-to-face with sea turtles, manta rays, parrotfish, nurse sharks, and other fascinating creatures as you swim through the warm tropical waters. In the evening, choose to take a relaxing sunset cruise around the island. Tonight, we’ll enjoy a farewell dinner at a popular local restaurant.
The barrier reef off Caye Caulker is a true wonder of nature. Optional snorkel trips get you up close and personal with nurse sharks and rays, to name a few of the wondrous resident creatures.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Hol Chan Marine Reserve Day Tour
Day 9 Day 9: Caye Caulker (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Caye Caulker (1B)

Depart at any time. Please book any departing flights no earlier than 11:30 am to ensure you will have ample time to travel to the airport.
Should you wish to have additional post nights in Caye Caulker or Belize City, please ask your sales CEO.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Departure Day

Additional Notes: Please book any departing flights no earlier than 11:30 am to ensure you will have ample time to travel to the airport.

This trip finishes on Caye Caulker, which is located one hour by water taxi from Belize City (an additional 30 minutes by taxi to the airport). There are frequent ferry departures between 7:30am and 5:00pm. You can purchase your return ferry ticket easily once you get to Caye Caulker.

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Journeys: Explore Belize National Geographic Journeys

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Itinerary of your trip Journeys: Explore Belize National Geographic Journeys

Day 1: Belize City/Burrell Boom

Day 2: Burrell Boom (1B, 1L)

Day 3: Burrell Boom/San Ignacio (1B, 1L)

Day 4: San Ignacio (1B)

Day 5: San Ignacio (1B)

Day 6: San Ignacio/Caye Caulker (1B)

Day 7: Caye Caulker (1B)

Day 8: Caye Caulker (1B, 1D)

Day 9: Caye Caulker (1B)

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