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Arrive at any time in Belize City and transfer to the hotel, located near the village of Burrell Boom.
Travel by boat for a full-day excursion to the Mayan archaeological site of Lamanai, Explore the ruins with a local guide and look out for for wildlife in the dense surrounding jungle. Return to the hotel in the afternoon for some free time to relax by the pool.
This morning, we’ll visit the Community Baboon Sanctuary 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.
Stretch your legs as you climb up the steps of El Castillo to enjoy sweeping views of the jungle in the Maya ruins of Xunantunich. Meander through intricately carved stelae and well-preserved temples and palaces. The afternoon is yours to spend how you wish, choose from a variety of optional activities like a visit to Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave or a trip to a butterfly house.
Enjoy a free day to explore San Ignacio and the surrounding countryside. Opt to descend into the Actun Tunichil Muknal cave, an ancient burial site where mysterious rituals took place; visit a butterfly garden; or go canoeing or tubing through the region’s breathtaking limestone caves.
Catch a ferry to Caye Caulker, located along the Belize Barrier Reef. Take some time to relax in your hotel and choose to walk around the laid-back Caye Caulker village, to explore this small diverse community of locals and expats.
It’s time to explore the island on a leisurely bike tour with a local guide from the G Adventures–supported Bike with Purpose project. In the afternoon, choose to go on a snorkelling excursion on the Belize Barrier Reef and spot sea creatures as you move through the warm waters. If you still want more time on the water after this, choose to take a cruise around the island at sunset.
Spend the day as you wish, opt to embark on a full-day sailing and snorkelling excursion to Hol Chan Marine Reserve or lounge by the water simply enjoying this piece of paradise. To finish the day we’ll head out on a cruise back to Caye Caulker just before sunset and then indulge in a farewell dinner at a popular local restaurant where there will be plenty of reminiscing.
Depart at any time.
Hotels (8 nts).
8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
Allow USD285-370 for meals not included.
Private vehicle, water taxi, walking.
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides
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