The Maya Mountains of Belize soar in the west and are home to a handful of magnificently conserved natural parks. Each is abundant in wildlife, natural pools, creeks, waterfalls, jungles and ancient Mayan relics - and what better way to explore all this than by foot? Retrace the trails of kings and jaguars; on this 9 day tour, you will discover the bygone ruins of Xunantunich and Cahal Pech, stumble into the underworld caves of Xibalba and marvel at the wildlife of Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary. The Maya Mountains are blessed with both verdant jungles in the west, and breathtaking coastal plains toward the east. You will gradually make your way to the Caribbean Sea, which serves as a welcome place of respite after these soul-stirring treks.
Day 1 - Belize City Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport, San Ignacio
- Arrival at Belize International Airport
- Land transfer from Belize Airport to San Ignacio
Day 2 - San Ignacio
- Xunantunich & Cahal Tour
Day 3 - San Ignacio
- Full day Caracol Tour, including Río Frío and Rio On Pools
Day 4 - San Ignacio
- Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Tour (ATM)
- Day at leisure, San Ignacio
Day 5 - San Ignacio
- Hike to Big Rocks Falls
Day 6 - Placencia
- Land transfer from San Ignacio to Placencia
- Day at leisure at Placencia Belize
Day 7 - Placencia
- Hike in Bocawina National Park and visit Antelope Falls
- Day at leisure at Placencia Belize
Day 8 - Placencia
- Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
Day 9 - Placencia
- Day trek along the Monkey River
Day 10
- Flight from Placencia to Belize International Airport
The best time to go to Belize is generally from late December until May as this is the dry season. In areas like the Cayo District and on the Cayes you can expect warm, dry, sunny days though if you are heading towards the Toledo District and Placencia you should expect some rain as these are beautifully lush, tropical areas. The rainy season begins in June but you can still travel until early August (just be prepared for afternoon tropical showers). This is a great time to go to Belize if you would like to avoid the peak tourist season. From mid-August until the end of December travel becomes more of a challenge as it tends to be very wet with the occasional threat of hurricanes.
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