Trip Duration

12 days/11 nights

When to Go

12 days/11 nights

Pricing Guide

from $5,000 pp

Destinations

Cayo District, Tikal & Placencia

Trip Highlights

Placencia, Belize
Guatemala Tikal monkeyAncient pathways & jungle peace
Cayo District & Tikal

Day 1: Into the wild
Arrive in Belize and travel west to the Cayo District. Nestled among the jungle’s edge, your stay begins with birdsong, warm breezes, and a deep exhale.

Day 2: Into the Maya kingdom
Cross into Guatemala and journey to the heart of Tikal National Park. Explore temple-studded trails and settle into the rhythm of the rainforest.

Day 3: Dawn among the ruins
Rise before the sun for a private tour of Tikal at first light. Watch the mist lift over ancient temples and howler monkeys stir the canopy. Return for a leisurely morning and time to swim or rest beneath the trees.

Day 4: Back to Belize
Return to the Cayo District and enjoy a laid-back afternoon surrounded by tropical gardens, forest trails, and the comfort of your jungle lodge.

Day 5: River rhythms
Glide along the Macal River by canoe, passing iguanas and herons as you float beneath the forest canopy. Pause for a riverside lunch and let the stillness sink in.

Day 6: Into the underworld
Venture into Actun Tunichil Muknal, one of Belize’s most sacred caves. Wading and climbing through crystal-lined caverns, discover ancient pottery and skeletons left as offerings to the gods.

Belize Placencia mangrovesDrift into coastal calm
Placencia

Day 7: From jungle to sea
Travel south to the shores of Placencia. Check into your beachfront retreat, where warm breezes and Caribbean blues welcome you to a slower pace.

Day 8: Beneath the surface
Sail to Laughing Bird Caye, a tiny isle surrounded by coral reefs. Snorkel alongside rays, reef fish, and sea turtles in calm, clear waters perfect for families and first-timers.

Days 9 to 11: Barefoot bliss
Spend your days as you please—kayaking, swimming, strolling colorful beachside lanes, or simply soaking in the sun. Whether you’re building sandcastles or sipping fresh juice in a hammock, this is barefoot luxury at its most relaxed.

Day 12: Island goodbyes
Enjoy one last breakfast by the sea before flying back to Belize City. Depart with full hearts and sandy toes, carrying the wild beauty of Belize with you.

Misty Mountains & Salty Seas
Jungle & Reef Rush
Reef, Rainforest & Ruins
Caves, Cayes & Culture