Belize, between archaeological sites and coral barrier


Trip description

If your agenda allows you, a two-week stay in Belize leaves ample time to explore the most exceptional Maya sites and the Caribbean islands surrounding the coral barrier.

Day 1: Arrival in Belize City

Day 2: Cap on San Ignacio

Day 3: Exploration of Cave Actun Tunichil Muknal

Day 4: Approach to Maya Culture

Day 5: Walk to the Middle of Birds

Day 6: Around Crooked Tree Village

Day 7: Discovery of Garifuna Culture

Day 8: Observation of local flora and fauna

Day 9: Balade in Belize City

Day 10: Diving underwater

Day 11: The Impressive Big Blue Hole

Day 12: Day fishing

Day 13: Coralienne Island of Caye Caye

Day 14: End of stay

Day 1 : Arrival in Belize City

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First night in the country's economic capital to give you time lag.




Day 2 : Cap on San Ignacio

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In the morning, departure for the city of San Ignacio. On the road, stop at Belize Zoo, for a first meeting with Belize fauna, and lunch break in Belmopan, country capital at Farm House Deli, fine and trendy grocery shop for a discovery of products from Belize territory. Arrive in San Ignacio in the afternoon, walk along the river Macal, and dine in one of the city's gourmet restaurants.




Day 3 : Exploration of Cave Actun Tunichil Muknal



Half day dedicated to exploring the cave Actun Tunichil Muknal "ATM", site of the Maya preclassic culture among the best preserved in the world. You must be accompanied by a guide for this visit (many tour organisers directly in San Ignacio). There is a picnic on site and a stop at Belize Botanic Garden for its 2 000 species of trees and tropical plants and 100 species of orchids.




Day 4 : Approach to Maya Culture

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One day excursion to the archaeological site of Xunantunich, its 26 temples and 6 places, in the heart of the Belize jungle. Return to San Ignacio in mid afternoon, chocolate shop at Ajaw Chocolate following the traditional Maya method and finish with a tasting of your achievements!




Day 5 : Walk to the Middle of Birds

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Departure for the authentic village of Crooked Tree located in the heart of a very popular nature reserve of bird lovers. Breakfast on the river, and canoeing excursions in the afternoon to discover the area. Dinner in the living room to meet the local population.




Day 6 : Around Crooked Tree Village

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Visit from Crooked Tree Village (1 hour walk) from the archaeological site of Altun Ha, lunch on site in one of the restaurants surrounding the site, return to Crooked Tree Village for a quiet evening in the middle of nature.




Day 7 : Discovery of Garifuna Culture

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Transfer to the village of Hopkins, installation at your hotel and discovery of the Belize beaches. Seafood lunch, afternoon immersion in Garifuna culture with a percussion course on the beach, or for the most sporty eager to face the waves, a windsurfing course.




Day 8 : Observation of local flora and fauna

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Departure for an adventure day at the Cocksomb Basin Wildlife sanctuary, its 250 species of orchid species, its 700 species of trees, its 290 species of birds and especially its famous jaguars. This is indeed the first and most important reserve in the world for this rare cat. Day walk through the trails of the reserve, accompanied by a local guide that will give you all the good tips so that you don't find yourself in a bad position facing this frightening wild animal! Return to Hopkins at the end of the day.




Day 9 : Balade in Belize City

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Direction Belize City, drop your bags to the ferry company, then explore Belize City and its colonial architecture with typical Creole influences. Lunch at the Birds Isle Restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Maison de la culture, before taking the boat at the end of the day towards San Pedro (1 hour 30 from Belize City).




Day 10 : Diving underwater

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First half day at Ambergris Caye dedicated to discovery of Ho Chan Marine Reserve through a dive expedition, which generally combines a stop at Shark Rak Alley. Return for lunch, to take in one of the many restaurants in the central district of San Pedro. In the afternoon, stroll through the few streets of the city to discover the souvenir shops and enjoy a relaxing moment with a massage or spa session.




Day 11 : The Impressive Big Blue Hole

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Day dedicated to discovery of Great Blue Hole (4 hours of return journey). Back at the end of the day, and moments "relax and music" in one of the bars of Ambergris Caye.




Day 12 : Day fishing

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An introductory day for the mangrove fly in the vicinity of San Pedro. Paradise landscape guaranteed! The country is known for its broadcasts and tarpons. For lovers of the beach more than fishing, day relax!




Day 13 : Coralienne Island of Caye Caye

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When you wake up, departure for Caye Caye (45 minutes driving from San Pedro by ferry), discovery on foot of the island and its beach which promises good moments of idleness. Night at Caye Caye to enjoy its Caribbean nightlife and its original reggae band.




Day 14 : End of stay

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Depending on your flight schedule, departure in the morning or early afternoon by ferry for Belize City, and direction International airport to take your return flight.




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