Rainforest & Ruins - Archaeology in Belize - 5 Days

Caracol Mayan Ruin BelizeHIGHLIGHTS

Enjoy 4 nights in the Cayo District, located in the western interior of Belize.  This area encompasses a large portion of the Maya Mountains and has more than its fair share of ancient Maya sites to visit and explore, such as Caracol, Xunantunich, and Cahal Pech. 

 

The capital city of Belize, Belmopan, lies to the east, and to the far west lies San Ignacio, the main tourist town of the district. Cayo is home to forests teeming with wildlife, and immaculately beautiful tropical watersheds catered to by a variety of jungle and river lodges.

Dates

This tour can begin any day of the week! 

2011 Price

Per person in double occupancy $1632 (Jan 3 - Apr 30, Dec 15 -Dec 19)
$1565 (May 1 - Dec 14) 
Single supplement $338 (Jan 3 - Apr 30, Dec 15 -Dec 19)  $316 (May 1 - Dec 14) 

Prices not valid Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year. Please ask for these holiday prices.
 

Included

  • 4 nights lodging with taxes at Chaa Creek in Cayo District

  • Private guided tours of Xunantunich, Barton Creek cave or Actun Tunichil Muknal cave, Caracol and Rio Frio Caves and Pools

  • Transfers throughout

  • 5 Meals as listed (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)

Not Included

  • International airfare and taxes

  • Departure tax

  • Gratuities

  • Alchohol & items of a personal nature

Rainforest & Ruins

Cayo District - Day 1

You are met at the Belize airport by a representative of JB Journeys for your private transfer into the rainforest to your hotel.

Xunantunich & San Ignacio - Day 2

This morning you will explore the Cayo area & transfer to the impressive Mayan ruins of Xunantunich where you will have a private guided tour of the site.  After your tour you transfer into the traditional town of San Ignacio where there is time to explore before transferring back to the hotel. (B)

Cave Adventure - Day 3

Enjoy a private guided tour today - an adventurous cave / river trip to see ancient Mayan ritual sites where artifacts remain.  Choose between Barton Creek where you canoe through the cave or Actun Tunichil Muknal for a more strenuous & adventurous jungle hike & cave trip with a surprise at the end!  (B,L)

Caracol & Mountain Pine Ridge - Day 4

Travel on a private transfer through the scenic Mountain Rio Frio Cave BelizePine Ridge National Park on your way to the famous Mayan Site at Caracol.  At Caracol enjoy a private guided tour of this impressive site which is the largest Maya site in Belize. On the way back to the hotel stop to visit the Rio Frio Caves and Pools with swimming if time permits.(B,L)

Transfer Out - Day 5

Transfer to Belize International Airport in plenty of time for your flight out.

 

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