Tikal Guatemala And Belize Short Break Tour by Intrepid Travel

4 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

12 peopleMaximum group size

15 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

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4 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

12 peopleMaximum group size

15 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Highlights

Wander through the ancient ruins of Tikal – a UNESCO World Heritage site rich in history, architecture and jungle wildlife.

Join an immersive cooking class where you’ll prepare traditional dishes like pepian and Maya corn-based meals using ancient techniques.

Journey through the Maya Biosphere Reserve. Teeming with local wildlife, be sure to look for spider monkeys and the Central American river turtle along the way.

Watch the sun set over Lake Yaxha in the Yaxha-Nakum-Naranjo National Park and discover the forested wetland with your local leader.

Relax with included transfers, comfortable accommodations, and thoughtfully curated meals that blend local flavors with warm hospitality.

Itinerary

Set off on a four-day adventure deep in the jungles of Guatemala. Wander through the Mayan ruins at the Tikal National Park, learn how to cook traditional corn dishes during a cooking class in San Ignacio and look for local wildlife like spider monkeys and exotic birds along the way. Watch the sun set over Lake Yaxha in the Yaxha-Nakum-Naranjo National Park, discover the forested wetlands at the Maya Biosphere Reserve and celebrate your final night with a rooftop dinner.

day 1 - Belize City to Flores

Hola! Welcome to Central America. Your adventure begins with a 9.30 am welcome meeting in Belize. Then, you’ll travel to Flores. On the way, you'll stop at Yaxha-Nakum-Naranjo National Park. Located in the Reserva de la Biosfera Maya, the national park is known for its forested wetlands, lagoons and pools including the Yaxha, Sacnab and Champoxte. As you explore the area, be sure to look for local wildlife including the Central American river turtle, spider monkeys and collared peccary. After, continue to Flores. Tonight, sit down to a traditional Guatemalan dinner and maybe try chicken pepian (hearty chicken stew).

included:Pepian Cooking Class, Yaxha National Park Visit

meals:1 Dinner

day 2 - Flores

After breakfast, you’ll visit Guatemala Tikal National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its Mayan ruins and rich biodiversity. The Tikal National Park encompasses 575 square km of jungle and thousands of ruined structures. Tikal is also part of the one-million-hectare Maya Biosphere Reserve created in 1990 to protect the dense forests of the Peten. As you wander through the ruins learn about the historic area which archaeologists suggest was settled in 900 BC. After, continue to a local restaurant in Flores for a late lunch. The rest of the day is free for you to explore at your own pace – your local leader will have the best recommendations.

included:Tikal Ruins, Lunch in a local restaurant in Flores

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch

day 3 - Belize City

This morning, say goodbye to Flores as you return to Belize. Along the way, stop in San Ignacio for a cooking class. Corn is the staple of Maya culture, and tortilla, tamales, atole and bollos are just a few of the ways corn is traditionally cooked. Here, you’ll learn how to cook on a fogon (fire), grind corn on the metate (grinding stone) and wrap the bollos in banana leaves. You’ll also hear stories and old folklore from the local Maya cooks before sitting down for your homemade meal. After, continue to Belize. Tonight, you’ll sit down to a rooftop dinner in the heart of the city – the perfect way to spend your final night!

included:Belize City - Farewell dinner, Maya Corn Experience Cooking Class

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

day 4 - Belize City

After breakfast, it’s time to say your goodbyes as your adventure comes to an end today. If you’d like to stay longer to explore more of Central America, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.

meals:1 Breakfast