CARIBBEAN LIVING TIME
EXPEDITION.

Arrive in Belize, transfer to the Caribbean coast and settle into the rhythm of Hopkins. Welcome, orientation and time to rest after the journey.

Discover the coastal landscape, local food, music and living culture through a locally guided experience. Keep time open for the sea.

Travel inland through Belize’s changing landscapes to the San Ignacio area, your base for the western part of the journey.

Begin with the archaeological site of Cahal Pech and explore the town and its surroundings at an unhurried pace.

Visit the Maya city reached by the hand-cranked ferry across the Mopan River. Explore the ceremonial centre with a knowledgeable local guide.

Choose a guided cave experience or a gentler nature day, subject to access, fitness requirements and current conditions.

A full-day option into the Chiquibul forest to visit Caracol, or a more relaxed nature-focused alternative in the Mountain Pine Ridge area.

Time for rest, local discoveries, a river experience or an optional additional site. The journey needs breathing space too.

Travel north through Belize, with a stop en route depending on the departure plan and road conditions.

Journey by boat through the New River landscape to Lamanai, where rainforest, wildlife and the ancient city become part of one experience.

Return toward Belize City or choose a coastal/island extension if the departure and transfer logistics allow.

Transfer to the agreed departure point. International flight timing may require an additional overnight stay.

Arrive in Belize, settle on the coast and experience the Caribbean landscape, local culture and a gentle introduction to the journey.

Explore the San Ignacio region, with selected visits to Cahal Pech, Xunantunich and a guided cave or rainforest experience.

Allow a full day for Caracol and the forest route, or choose an alternative depending on road conditions and group interests.

Travel north for a river and archaeological experience at Lamanai, with an overnight base selected to support the border journey.

Cross at the official Belize–Guatemala border at Melchor de Mencos, subject to current entry requirements and border operating conditions. Continue to Flores or the Lake Petén Itzá area.

Settle into the Guatemalan Petén region, explore Flores and prepare for the archaeological days ahead.

Spend a full day exploring Tikal with an authorised guide, with an optional second visit or special sunrise/sunset entry if available and arranged in advance.

An optional visit to Yaxhá or a quieter day around the lake and local communities, depending on group pace and logistics.

Time for nature, local food, cultural encounters and reflection on the ancient and contemporary Maya world.

Keep a buffer for weather, road conditions, an additional archaeological visit or simply more time in Flores.

Transfer to Mundo Maya International Airport or continue with a separately arranged onward route.

Arrive and settle on the Caribbean coast. Discover Hopkins, the surrounding landscape and selected local experiences, with time to rest.

Move into the Cayo region for selected archaeological sites such as Cahal Pech and Xunantunich, plus a cave or forest experience.

Allow a full day for Caracol or an alternative nature experience, then continue north for a river journey and Lamanai, subject to route design.

Use these days for the coast, an island or a slower transition before continuing into Guatemala. The exact overnight base depends on the chosen route.

Use the official Melchor de Mencos crossing and continue to Flores or the Lake Petén Itzá area. Border procedures and transport are reconfirmed before departure.

Explore Tikal National Park over one or more visits, with time for a guided interpretation of its monumental architecture, plazas and forest setting.

Discover more of Petén at a slower pace, with an optional visit to Yaxhá, lake landscapes and community-led experiences where available.

Travel back through the official border crossing and continue toward northern Belize. This return leg creates a practical connection for the Mexico extension.

Cross into Mexico through the northern Belize–Chetumal corridor. Take time to settle in and discover the lagoon landscape around Bacalar.

Continue north to Tulum. Explore the coastal archaeological site, local landscapes and selected cenote or nature experiences with time to enjoy the region beyond a day trip.

Choose an additional Maya site such as Cobá or Muyil, or a nature-focused day, subject to current access, conservation rules and group interests.

Keep the final days flexible for the sea, rest, local discoveries or an additional experience selected by the group.

Depart from the agreed airport or transfer point. The final overnight location will be chosen to match confirmed flight connections.