Von Mexiko nach Honduras
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Day 1 to 5
Arrive Cancún - Tulum - Bacalar - Caye Caulker - A drive south to the wonderful ruins of Tulum set above a beautiful beach. Time to relax at the lagoon in Bacalar before heading to Belize City where we take a speedboat to Caye Caulker, a small caribbean island with friendly locals and no cars. Options here include scuba diving, snorkelling or going in search of the elusive manatee, a seal like mammal.
Day 6 to 7
San Ignacio - We now head into the hills to San Ignacio in a tropical jungle setting. There are many optional activities to do in the area to see the rainforest and wildlife including jungle treks, canoe trips, caving or mountain biking.
Day 8 to 10
Flores - Tikal - Rio Dulce - Lívingston - Into Guatemala to Flores, a small town on Lake Peten Itzá. From here we visit the magnificent Mayan ruins of Tikal with an enormous pyramid overlooking the rainforest. There are also lots of smaller ruins to explore and wildlife including the Mayas sacred howler monkeys. Travelling south through dense rainforest, we come to Rio Dulce (sweet river). Here we stay in cabins on the river banks and take a day trip down the estuary by speedboat, enjoying the scenery on our way to the sleepy Caribbean town of Lívingston. Time to relax and soak up the laid-back atmosphere before returning upriver.
Day 11 to 14
Copán - Antigua - A long drive to Honduras now to visit the excellent Maya ruins at Copán which are still being excavated and house some of the best Mayan art discovered. Back into Guatemala and on to Antigua, the original capital, a beautiful colonial town with quaint cobblestone streets, tranquil plazas and colourful markets. The town has a stunning setting and is overlooked by the massive Agua Volcano. Depart Antigua