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4-Day Tikal & Maya Biosphere Jungle Adventure from Belize City
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Set off on a four-day Short Break Adventure deep in the jungles of Guatemala, where ancient Maya history, rich traditions, and vibrant wildlife come together. With expert local guidance and seamless logistics, this journey blends iconic archaeological sites with hands-on cultural experiences and immersive nature exploration. Wander beneath towering temples at Tikal as howler monkeys echo through the canopy, then journey through the wildlife-rich Maya Biosphere Reserve in search of spider monkeys and exotic birds. Learn the secrets of traditional corn-based cooking in a local kitchen, watch the sun melt into Lake Yaxha from a quiet jungle shore, and toast your final night with a rooftop dinner. From misty ruins to forested wetlands, this is Guatemala at its most atmospheric and unforgettable.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Explore Tikal’s ancient Mayan ruins and the wildliferich jungles of Guatemala.
- Learn traditional corn dishes in San Ignacio and watch the sunset over Lake Yaxha.
- Visit the Maya Biosphere Reserve and end with a rooftop dinner finale.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Melchor de Mencos
Wildlife & Eco Tourism at Yaxha. 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.
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Belize City
After, continue to Flores. Tonight, sit down to a traditional Guatemalan dinner and maybe try chicken pepián (a hearty chicken stew).
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Day 2
Flores
Sightseeing at Tikal National Park. 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.
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Peten
Wildlife & Eco Tourism at Maya Biosphere Reserve. 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.
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Day 3
San Ignacio
Cooking Class. 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.
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Transportation. 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!
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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.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
- Pepian Cooking Class - Yaxha National Park Visit - Tikal Ruins - Maya Corn Experience Cooking Class
What to Bring
- Comfortable clothing - Comfortable footwear - Water - Camera - Cash for personal expenses
Meeting & Pickup
Your tour begins and ends at the Golden Bay Hotel (1160 Marine Parade Blvd, Belize City, Belize). The experience kicks off with a Welcome Meeting led by your local leader at the designated start time, providing an essential briefing before heading straight into the first scheduled activities. Please ensure you are at the hotel and ready to meet the group at the start of the session to ensure a smooth departure.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Minimum age: 15 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By PE
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