Belize and Guatemala: In the Footsteps of the Rain Gods : 6 night/ 7 day rainforest tour to Belize

An Exciting 6 night / 7 day tour. Explore the
Emerald Mystique of the Rainforests of Belize and Guatemala teeming with Exotic Wildlife and Hidden Mayan Temples & Pyramids.

Global Travel Club
Belize Travel Specialists

Belize & Guatemala: In the
Footsteps of the Rain Gods


An Exciting 7 day tour. Departs any day of the Week. For those who are looking for the most exciting rainforest adventures this tour Explore mystical Mayan cities lost deep in the jungle, enter the underground world of the Rain Gods..

Day 1 - Off to the Rainforest! - (D)

Meet & Greet on arrival at Belize International Airport and transfer up the Western Highway to the beautiful rainforest area near San Ignacio near the Guatemalan border with a stop along the way at the small and informal Belize Zoo.

4 night stay at the Gumbo Limbo Resort conveniently located on the Highway to Maya History.

Gumbolimbo Village Resort is nestled in the jungle in the Cayo District, en route to the bustling twin towns of Santa Elena & San Ignacio. This comfortable resort is located only 2 miles from the Western Highway on the Mountain Pine Ridge Road, centrally located to many major Mayan archaeological sites and caves, and other attractions in Belize.

Day 2 - Wonders of the Rainforest - (B,L,D)

Today you will enjoy a full day of rainforest adventures. After breakfast a visit will be made to the nearby ancient site of Xunantunich which is reached by crossing the Mopan River by hand-cranked ferry.

There will be plenty of time to explore and climb the ruins which are great for panoramic photographs before returning to Green Heaven for lunch.

An Exciting 6 night / 7 day tour. Explore the Emerald Mystique of the Rainforests of
Belize and Guatemala teeming with Exotic Wildlife and Hidden Mayan Temples & Pyramids.

This afternoon there is a fascinating visit to to the Panti Medicinal Trail at Ix Chel Farm, to learn about the medicinal properties of rainforest plants.

Finally, you will enjoy a relaxing end to the day, a canoe trip down the Macal River where you will see iguanas sunning themselves on the overhanging branches along the river banks.

CLIENT COMMENT:
" Ann, Thank you so much! We had such a wonderful time in Belize! Everything was perfect.... it was a memorable vacation for all of us. The Rainforest adventures were particularly fascinating. Again, thank you so much for all your help.." Theresa Dolloff (and family)

Day 3 - Mysteries of the Underworld - (B,L,D)

Today you are in for a real treat! An adventurous drive towards the Mountain Pine Ridge area from where your guide will row you deep inside Barton Creek Cave (about 1 to 2 miles depending on water levels). Sit back, relax and direct your 1,000 candle lamp at the amazing formations inside the huge cave believed by the Maya to be the Underworld, "Xibalba", (pronounced SheeBALba) the Kingdom of their Gods. Float under stalagtites, see ancient skeletons and pottery and prepare to be awstruck by cathedral-like caverns. Marvel at the 5 million year old crystalline structures over 50 feet in length as your friendly guide (affectionately known as "Dave the Cave") shares his incredible knowledge with you about the Maya's beliefs about the underworld.

Continue further into the Mountain Pine Ridge area for a packed lunch and visits to the highlights of this region. The area is dotted with beautiful waterfalls, streams and the amazing Rio Frio Cave that you can walk through. The Rio On Cascades and Pools is a cascading river which tumbles over some of the oldest rocks in all of the Americas. The water has eroded numerous pools that are perfect for bathing. Most of the pools are connected by small waterfalls that have a massaging effect if you lie underneath them.The water is clear enough to drink. Deep within the reserve is a 1000 foot falls, a spectacular ribbon of water which drops from pine forest to tropical forest below. An overlook allows you to see the top part of the falls.


Rio Frio Caves	Rio On Cascades	1,000ft Falls

Click on any of the above photographs for larger images of the Mountain Pine Ridge area.

Day 4 - River Cave Tubing Expedition - (B,L,D)
Combine inner tubing and cave exploration to explore this incredible river cave system where ancient Maya ceremonial centres, pottery, artifacts, altars and the actual footprints of the Shamen and priests dated to 400 A.D. are still seen. Spectacular crystal formations over 5 million years old cast eerie shadows into the black abyss as you explore and experience the most sacred area of the ancient Maya. A living museum where the past can still be experienced in its historical and natural location. Massive cathedral size chambers with walls of river sculptured rock dwarf explorers as we pass on foot and inner tube. Imagine the experience as we float through a cathedral and we turn off our lights … leaving you with the sensation of floating in timelessness.

OR - The Black Hole Drop.... - (B,L,D)

Belize combines the tropical jungle, the caves and caverns, the underground river caves, the lost Maya ruins, burial sites and ceremonial centers, the indigenous wildlife and the ancient mysticism that surrounds it all.

Belize combines the tropical jungle, the caves and caverns, the underground river caves, the lost Maya ruins, burial sites and ceremonial centers, the indigenous wildlife and the ancient mysticism that surrounds it all.

After breakfast you will set off for one of the most amazing days you will ever experience.

After 4 years of planning and two years of dry runs, Its now tried and tested and the results .. SPECTACULAR, INCREDIBLE, A RUSH LIKE NO OTHER !!! The "Mother of all Caves" .. Actun Loch Tunich !

This expedition starts off with a vigorous hike into the foothills of the Maya Mountains. The edge of the Actun Loch Tunich sink hole sits over 300 feet above the basin below, 200 feet above the rainforest canopy that grows out from the sink hole basin.

Fully trained caving guides then rig a system of ropes for your drop to the basin below. The first 10 feet provides the adrenaline, the next 200 feet provides an unforgettable experience and sights to behold, the last 100 feet takes you down through the rainforest canopy.

Belize combines the tropical jungle, the caves and caverns, the underground river caves, the lost Maya ruins, burial sites and ceremonial centers, the indigenous wildlife and the ancient mysticism that surrounds it all.

The sink hole is not actually black, but you cant see the bottom from where you start.

Once you're at the bottom, the question is .. "How do we get you out ????" Then a return hike out of the foothills and a well deserved cold beer at camp. There is the Actun Loch Tunich river cave .. but no cave tubing.

CLIENT COMMENT:

Just perfect. The people were professional, friendly and just all-around fabulous. All tours were just awesome - we shared the incredible experience over and over again with the folks who joined us over a multitude of rum-and-cokes and pina coladas. On the Black Hole Drop we were scared to death and then so proud we were beaming that we made it. All-in-all a fabulous trip. Tracy & Bill McDade, Georgia, USA

Day 5 - Temples of Tikal - (B,L,D)

Hidden for 1,000 years in the midst of rainforests teeming with wildlife are enormous ceremonial cities with magnificent Temples and Pyramids built by the mysterious Mayan people. Of the park's 222 square miles only 10 square miles of central Tikal has been mapped and over 3,000 separate buildings have been revealed: temples, shrines, ceremonial platforms, residences, ball courts, terraces, causeways and plazas.

THE TEMPLES OF TIKAL in the Peten region of Guatemala is the most fabulous site of all! Overnight stay at the Jungle Lodge Hotel or The Tikal Inn, situated in the heart of the Tikal National Park.

Imagine the ceremonies where human sacrifices were offered to the Gods.
Listen carefully and you will hear the still-beating heart of a dying Civilisation . . .

"America, say historians, was peopled by savages; but savages never reared these structures; savages never carved these stones." John Lloyd Stephens, Explorer (1839)

Day 6 - ISLA FLORES - (B,L)

The adventurous can get up before dawn to watch the sun rise from the top of Temple IV and after breakfast there will be more time to explore Tikal on your own.

When you are ready you will be driven to the island of Flores on Lake Peten Itza. After lunch on the shores of the lagoon you will enjoy a boat trip on the lake. A stop will be made on an island where protected monkeys roam free and love to play...

We have left your last evening free to explore on your own. The cobbled streets of Flores are lined with handicraft stores filled with Guatemalan goodies. The shops stay open into the evening and you can purchase wonderful garments made of fabulous woven fabrics. There are a wide range of local restaurants (Dinner not included).

Overnight stay at the colonial-style La Casona de la Isla Hotel overlooking the lake. This hotel is located on the waterfront of Lake Peten Itza. It has a restaurant, a bar, a swimming pool, and is located quite close to the main markets in Flores. This is a great place to spend the final night of the trip, as it offers a unique cultural experience and insights into Guatemalan village life.

Day 7 - DEPARTURE - (B)

It is time for you to reluctantly leave your inland adventure tour. After breakfast you will be transferred to the Belize International or Municipal Airport or any Belize City Hotel. We can also arrange transfers to other destinations in Belize.Transfer to the airport in Flores for the flight to Belize International Airport. (we can sustitute this with a flight to Guatemala City if you prefer).

An Escape You Will Always Remember... To a Place You Will Never Forget.
A Place of Yesteryear's History, Today's Hospitality and Tomorrow's Hope.

In the Footsteps of the Rain Gods 6 nights / 7 days - 2009 Rates
Season	Low Season ( 01 May - 14 Nov )	High Season ( 15 Nov - 30 April )
Double Occupancy	1,895	1,995
NOTES:	All rates are per person in US dollars. Minimum number of people is 2 persons. Tour can commence on any day of the week.
CHILD RATES:	This tour is not suitable for under 10 years old Over 10 years. Save 30% if sharing accommodations with two full paying adults.
INCLUDES:	All accommodations (with private bathrooms) All road transfers All tours with experienced and licensed tour guides All meals Inland (Dinner Day 1 to Lunch on Day 6 and Breakfast on Day 7) 9% hotel tax, 10% sales tax All applicable service charges
HOTEL TAXES:	All our rates automatically INCLUDE 9% hotel tax All our rates automatically INCLUDE, 10% sales tax All our rates automatically INCLUDE any applicable service charges THERE ARE NO HIDDEN "EXTRAS".
NOT INCLUDED:	International Flights. See Getting to Belize for discount flights Departure Taxes Beverages (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) Items of a personal nature Gratuities - at your own discretion
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