Classic Belize & Tikal

G Adventures · 9 days

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Classic Belize & Tikal
Classic Belize & Tikal
Classic Belize & Tikal
Classic Belize & Tikal
Classic Belize & Tikal
Classic Belize & Tikal
Classic Belize & Tikal
Classic Belize & Tikal
Classic Belize & Tikal
Classic Belize & Tikal
Classic Belize & Tikal
Classic Belize & Tikal
9 Days
From AUD $1639 Was AUD $2049
Trip Type
Small Group
Activity Level
Average

Rating


(20 reviews)

Classic Belize & Tikal

Classic Belize & Tikal

G Adventures · 9 days

Use code BONUS10 to get an extra 10% off all tours — for a limited time only. T&Cs apply

Duration

9 days

Tour Type

Small Group

Accommodations

Budget

Physical Rating

Average

Guide Language

English

Experience Overview

If we had to describe the Belizean pace it would be somewhere between slowly rolling waves and the inquisitive speed of a ruin explorer.

Includes

Activities

  • Your G for Good Moment: Belize Bike with Purpose Tour, Caye Caulker Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: San Ignacio Your Discover Moment: Caye Caulker
  • Guided tour of Tikal
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodation

  • Hotels (8 nts).
  • No meals included

Transport

  • Public bus, private vehicle, water taxi, walking.

Group Leader

  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Highlights

  • Spot tropical sea life while snorkelling the world's second-largest barrier reef
  • Explore the jungle-set ruins of Tikal
  • Listen to reggae music as you walk down Caye Caulker's sandy main street
Classic Belize & Tikal

Trip Details

Duration

9 days

Transportation

Public bus, private vehicle, water taxi, walking.

Guide Language

English

Starts

Belize City, Belize

Finishes

Caye Caulker, Belize

Accommodations

Budget

Travel Style

Classic, Budget

Physical Rating

Average

Itinerary

1

Day 1: Belize City

Arrive at any time.
There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.


Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Golden Bay Hotel
2

Day 2: Belize City/Flores

Cross the border into Guatemala and continue on to Flores.
Notice the difference in culture, with the heavy Mayan influence and Spanish language.

Enter Guatemala at the northeast jungle Petén region. The descendants of the Maya of Chichén Itzá migrated to the Petén area several centuries after the collapse of the great Mayan cities in the Yucatán.


Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Activity - Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Hotel Petén
3

Day 3: Flores

Enjoy a guided tour of the Tikal archaeological site. Return to Flores and choose to relax or go for a swim in Lake Petén Itzá.


Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Take the same transportation back to Flores after the tour.Activity - Put on your walking shoes and prepare for a tiring but memorable day walking through history at the impressive site of Tikal. The Mayan site is set in the heart of the jungle, in Tikal National Park, now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Along with our bilingual guide, see some of the temples, plazas, carved stone monuments and public squares, more than 3,000 buildings in all, dating from as far back as 600 BC. Climb to the top of Temple IV, catch your breath, take photos, and then sit and contemplate the magnificence of the site and the tropical rainforest beyond. Look for monkeys, anteaters, armadillos, and deer, as well as macaws and eagles, snakes, and spiders.Accommodation - Hotel Petén
4

Day 4: Flores/San Ignacio

Cross back into Belize and the town of San Ignacio, and enjoy a free afternoon to explore or choose from optional activities like a visit to the nearby ruins of Xunantunich.


Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - Start exploring with a free afternoon.Accommodation - Midas Resort
5

Day 5: San Ignacio

Take a free day to choose from a long list of optional activities from San Ignacio. Opt to visit the sacred Mayan caves of Actun Tunichil Muknal, check out Barton Creek Cave, Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve, or the visit the ancient ruins of Caracol or Xunantunich.


Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Don't waste a minute—get exploring.Accommodation - Midas Resort
6

Day 6: San Ignacio/Caye Caulker

Travel by bus and boat to beautiful Caye Caulker, where "go slow" is the island's motto. Later, explore the island on the G Adventures-supported Bike with Purpose tour.
Enjoy tons of optional activities that will keep you busy here for days.


Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Transport - Jump in the back and tell the driver to step on it, just like they do in the movies.Activity - Take a leisurely bike tour around Caye Caulker with a guide from the G Adventures for Good supported Bike with Purpose project. See the island through the eyes of a local on this two-hour tour, and live the island's motto of 'Go Slow'. Feel the island breeze in you hair while knowing you're supporting a program that helps youth from Caye Caulker build skills for tourism jobs upon graduation from high school.Accommodation - Hotel Tropical Paradise
7

Day 7: Caye Caulker

With free time, opt to snorkel in the Hol Chan Marine Reserve, or just chill out, Belizean style.


Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Take advantage of all Caye Caulker has to offer.Accommodation - Hotel Tropical Paradise
8

Day 8: Caye Caulker

Continue to explore Caye Caulker and its water or land-based activities during free time.


Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Get active or get lazy in this sunny spot—the choice is yours.Accommodation - Hotel Tropical Paradise
9

Day 9: Caye Caulker

Depart at any time.


Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
Exclusions
  • Flights to and from origin and destinations
  • Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
  • Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
  • Recommended gratuities/tipping
  • Optional activities/tours
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
Important Information
Meals

When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.

Luggage

You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.

Mobility

Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.

Fitness Level

This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.

Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.

If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.

Sightseeing

If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.

Visas

Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.

  • It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
  • Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
  • Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Departure Dates & Surcharges: See checkout for live dates and availability.

From
AUD $2049

AUD $1,639
(Tour only)
Offer ends 31 Mar, 2026 Per Person Standard
20% Off

Duration: 9 days

Trip Type: Small Group

Activity Level: Average

If we had to describe the Belizean pace it would be somewhere between slowly rolling waves and the inquisitive speed of a ruin explorer.

Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 02 May 2026

Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
Excellent
4.5
Guide
Excellent
4.5
Itinerary
Excellent
4.5
Accommodations
Excellent
4.5
Transportation
Excellent
4.5
Tour Operator
Excellent
4.5
Food
Excellent
4.5
4.5
Tina G.,
Traveled, December 2023

02/28/2024

Liked the smaller size, the itinerary, price and COO

4.5
Jacqueline C.,
Traveled, December 2023

02/16/2024

Because it allows for flexibility as well as hits the key things.

Tour Operator

G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.

In Business Since 1990