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Ambergris Caye *8 Day*
Discover the jungle clad ruins of Tikal where the ancient Maya once held their royal courts. Then, journey through cathedral shaped caves, spot wildlife along the banks of the Macal River, and explore winding trails in the Belizean rainforest. End your Belize vacation with two days at our beachside hotel on Ambergris Caye - snorkeling, diving or fishing by day and relaxing to the Caribbean rhythm in the evening. A complete adventure with a wide taste of what Belize has to offer in just 8 days.
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Ambergris Caye
Rainforest lodge Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Tikal Flores Snorkeling Optional scuba, fishing, sea kayaking Accommodations: 3 nights rainforest cabanas, 1 night jungle lodge, 3 nights comfortable hotel Food Includes: All meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner); most of our hotels offer free continental breakfast. Transportation: local flights, private van, canoe, your own feet! Note: Internal flights Flores-Belize City-Ambergris Caye-Belize City not included. Flight cost is approximately US$280(flight cost subject to change). You may buy this with your international ticket or we can bill you for this when you book. Group & Staff: Min 2, bilingual naturalist, local guides Personal Budgeting: Allow US$150 for meals, US$25 border taxes, US$38 internal departure tax, US$140 optional excursions, $10 Hol Chan Reserve entrance fee and money for souvenirs. Pre & Post Tour Accommodations: Belize City: Share US$55, Single US$110 Is it for Me? This is a great trip for active people of any age. The cave trip is moderately challenging, so travelers should have a good sense of adventure! Arrival / Departure Transfers: 1
person US$50 each Start Dates
2008 : Dec 21*, Dec 24*, Dec 27*
2009 : Jan 3, Feb 5, Feb 19, 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! Prices are based on a 3% cash discount |
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You'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 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 
After 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, coatimundis, 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.
This morning you will be picked up head to the airport for you flight back to Belize City. From there it's only a 15 minute flight over crystal Caribbean waters to Ambergris Caye. Settle into your beach side hotel and relax into the Belizean spirit. Tomorrow morning you're off on a snorkeling trip to Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley for your first introduction to the wonderful world of the Belize reef. Sea turtles, eagle rays, nurse sharks and hundreds of species of fish, coral, and sponges create one of the worlds most diverse underwater ecosystems. Tomorrow take a PADI scuba diver Resort Course, explore island by bicycle, rent a catamaran or just relax on the beach. Most of your time on Ambergris is on your own, but the island has plenty of services for daytime adventure and nighttime dining to conclude your Belize vacation.
Cavern Holds Mayan Secrets | Carefree Days on the Crystal-Clear Waters of Belize | Belize Overview | Ambergris Cayes | Baboon Sanctuary | Belize Conservation | Chechem-ha Cave | Five Sisters Lodge | Howler Monkeys | Mysteries of the Maya Come Alive in Belize | Garcia Sisters | The Mayan Experience | Herbal Remedies | Art Center | Museum Exhibits | Authentic Garifuna Music | Belize's Pook's Hill Lodge | Mayan Ruins at Belize's Pook's Hill Lodge | Belize's Pook's Hill Lodge: Discovering Secrets of the Maya Heartland | Monika's Belize Travel Journal | Adventure Life and the Rainforest Alliance
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