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2025 Daily Tour Itinerary
2025 Daily Tour Itinerary
Day 1 • Guatemala City, Guatemala
Caravan welcomes you to explore ancient Mayan ruins, jungle rivers, and the wonders of the Belize Barrier Reef. Fly into La Aurora International Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Transfer on your own using the official airport taxi service to your Guatemala City hotel. Rooms are available for check-in after 4:00 p.m. Dinner is included only until 9:30 p.m.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 • Archaeology Museum
After breakfast, join Caravan for an 8:00 a.m. welcome briefing. Visit an archaeology museum to learn about the rich legacy of the ancient Maya. Enjoy lunch. Then, a sightseeing drive through the historic center of Guatemala’s capital. See the Metropolitan Cathedral dating from 1782 and the French-styled National Palace. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure. Enjoy your elegant hotel’s amenities including fine shops and an outdoor pool and spa. Enjoy dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 • Quiriguá, Lake Petén Itzá
Today, enjoy a long scenic drive to the Petén region of Guatemala, the cradle of the Maya civilization. The drive time from Guatemala City to Petén averages nine hours, plus rest stops. Travel east and descend into Guatemala’s Caribbean region. Enjoy a box lunch. Then, visit Quiriguá, a remarkably preserved Mayan archaeological site and UNESCO World Heritage Site. See some of the world's largest stelae. Then, continue north through the Karst landscape, blanketed by rainforest. Arrive at your hotel for a relaxing three-night stay at your hotel on the shores of Lake Petén Itzá in the midst of the Petén rainforest. Enjoy dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 • Flores Island Sightseeing
Morning drive to Flores. Enjoy a small boat transfer on Lake Petén Itzá to Flores Island. This is the charming colonial-style capital of Petén. Free time to explore and shop for souvenirs and handicrafts. Lunch is on your own. Return to your resort. Relax by your pool or simply enjoy views of the lake. Enjoy dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5 • Tikal
This morning, an unforgettable visit to the ruins of Tikal. Settled in 700 B.C. and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tikal was the grandest of all Mayan cities. Here, see towering pyramids rise above the rainforest canopy while the sounds of tropical birds fill the air. Listen and look for howler monkeys, spider monkeys, and keel-billed toucans. Travel back in time as you stroll the jungle shaded grounds of this Mayan jewel. Visit Tikal's great plaza. See the towering Temple of the Grand Jaguar. Visit the Plaza of the Seven Temples and El Mundo Perdido (The Lost World). Enjoy Lunch at Tikal. Return to your resort. Dinner is on your own.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6 • San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize
Early morning departure to Belize, an English speaking ecological paradise. After crossing the border, continue to San Ignacio. Enjoy lunch. Next, drive to Belize City where you will embark on a 90 minute water taxi boat ride to Ambergris Caye. The largest of the 450 cayes gracing the Belize Barrier Reef. The island spans one mile in width and 25 miles in length. Arrive at your resort hotel for a relaxing three-night stay. Enjoy dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 • Boat Ride, Hol Chan Marine Reserve
This morning, enjoy a boat ride over the turquoise blue waters of the Belize Barrier Reef. (Please note the boat ride time may vary and be scheduled in the afternoon or next day). Belize’s 190 mile long reef is second in length only to Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Departing from San Pedro, a 45 minute boat ride takes you to Shark Alley, a protected marine area, teeming with nurse sharks, Atlantic stingrays, and occasional sea turtles. Next, to the nearby Hol Chan Marine Reserve, a UNESCO world heritage site and Belize's best snorkeling spot. After anchoring, you have an opportunity to snorkel in shallow waters amidst colorful coral reefs and over 500 species of fish. Non-snorkelers can view marine life from the side of the boat. (Snorkeling gear is provided but bringing your own equipment ensures best comfort and fit). Return to San Pedro. Afternoon at leisure. Lunch and dinner are on your own.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 • San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore the island or to simply relax at your beautiful hotel. Transportation on Ambergris revolves around walking, biking, or navigating a golf cart as the island only has a few full-sized automobiles. The sandy streets of downtown are lined with an array of small shops, art galleries, and restaurants. Lunch and dinner are on your own.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 • San Pedro, Belize City
Free time this morning in San Pedro. Lunch is on your own. Then, take a 90 minute water taxi boat ride from Ambergris Caye back to Belize City. You will arrive mid afternoon. Then, a sightseeing drive of the waterfront of Belize City, a former capital of the country, adorned with well preserved colonial architecture. Enjoy a farewell dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10 • Belize City, Belize
Your tour ends this morning at your hotel in Belize City. Breakfast is included only after 6:30 a.m. Caravan includes departure transfers with shuttle vans from the hotel on the day the tour ends from your hotel to Philip Goldson International Airport, (BZE) in Belize City, Belize. If you wish to extend your stay in Belize, you will need to transfer on your own at your own expense. Thanks for vacationing with Caravan. ¡Mi love Bileez! ¡Lata!
Meals: Breakfast
2025 Hotels
2025 Hotels
Accommodations in the hotels and lodges are usually rooms with two beds and private bath or shower. A limited number of single rooms are available. Triple rooms are usually two beds.
Days 1, 2 • Guatemala City
Barcelo Guatemala City
The Barcelo Guatemala City hotel is located in the heart of Guatemala City. This full service hotel features shops, a sports center, sauna, jacuzzi, large outdoor swimming pool, beauty shop and other facilities. Free WiFi.
Days 3, 4, 5 • Lake Petén Itzá
Hotel Camino Real Tikal
Hotel Camino Real Tikal is located in the Petén jungle and on the shores of Lake Petén Itzá. All rooms have air conditioning and feature a private balcony with lake views. The hotel has a pool, jacuzzi and a traditional Mayan sauna Bath, known as “Temazcal.” Free WiFi.
Days 6, 7, 8 • San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Sunbreeze Hotel
The Sunbreeze Hotel is located in the heart of downtown, just steps from the shopping, dining and entertainment offered in San Pedro. The Spanish architectural designed building is set amongst lush tropical gardens and offers breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea and the Belize Barrier Reef which is just a half-mile away. The Sun Breeze has a restaurant, bar, swimming pool and its own private beach. Free Wifi.
Day 9 • Belize City, Belize
Biltmore Plaza Best Western Plus
The Biltmore Plaza is the premier awardee of hotel accommodations in Belize City. The Biltmore Plaza features a main restaurant, bar/lounge, full-service spa, an outdoor pool with a poolside bar and a fitness center. Free Wifi.
Airport Transfers
Airport Transfers
arrival Transfers
Transfer on your own from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to your hotel, the Barcelo Guatemala City (7a Avenida 15 45 zona 9) in Guatemala City. Once you have exited customs and collected your baggage at the airport, proceed to the sidewalk outside of the main entrance. There, you will see white cars with the words "AirporTaxi Guatemala" on the rear passenger side door. This is the signage for the official taxi service of La Aurora International Airport. You can request your taxi here. The driving time from the airport to the hotel is approximately 10-20 minutes, depending on traffic. The cost will range from $10-$15 US Dollars plus tip. Payment is accepted in US dollars or Guatemala Quetzales, credit cards are not accepted. A currency exchange and ATMs are located inside the airport. When you arrive at your hotel, please identify yourself as a Caravan tour member to the front desk personnel.
departure Transfers
Caravan provides departure transfers from the Biltmore Plaza Best Western Plus in Belize City to Philip Goldson International Airport, (BZE) in Belize City, Belize. Transfers are provided throughout the day on the day the tour ends.
Airfare is not included or sold by Caravan.
Passports & Visas
Passports & Visas
Guatemala and Belize require a current U.S. passport valid for six months after your date of entry. Non U.S. citizens, please check passport and visa requirements. Note: If you are travelling with children under 18 years old without both parents or legal guardians, you should carry a notarized letter of authorization signed by the missing parent(s) or guardian(s). A notarized birth certificate showing only one parent, a parent’s death certificate, or a court order of child custody may also be permissible. Failure to have proper documentation could result in denial of boarding by the airline, due to international child protection laws.
Weather & Clothing
Weather & Clothing
Temperature °F (high/low) Rainfall (inches)
| Guatemala City | Belize City | San Pedro | Tikal | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | Rain | Temp | Rain | Temp | Rain | Temp | Rain | |
| Jan | 74/56 | 0.1 | 81/71 | 2.5 | 80/72 | 2.0 | 78/63 | 0.8 |
| Feb | 76/57 | 0.1 | 82/72 | 1.4 | 81/73 | 1.2 | 80/64 | 0.5 |
| Mar | 78/59 | 0.2 | 84/74 | 1.0 | 82/75 | 0.9 | 85/65 | 0.6 |
| Apr | 80/61 | 0.9 | 86/76 | 1.0 | 83/77 | 1.0 | 89/67 | 0.4 |
| May | 79/63 | 3.4 | 87/78 | 2.8 | 85/79 | 2.9 | 90/71 | 1.8 |
| Jun | 76/63 | 6.3 | 88/79 | 5.5 | 87/80 | 5.6 | 88/72 | 3.4 |
| Jul | 76/62 | 5.0 | 88/79 | 4.4 | 87/80 | 4.2 | 87/71 | 3.7 |
| Aug | 76/62 | 5.5 | 88/79 | 4.1 | 88/80 | 3.9 | 87/71 | 2.6 |
| Sep | 75/62 | 6.4 | 88/78 | 5.8 | 87/79 | 5.8 | 86/71 | 2.7 |
| Oct | 74/61 | 4.2 | 86/76 | 6.3 | 86/77 | 6.3 | 83/69 | 2.4 |
| Nov | 73/59 | 1.3 | 84/73 | 4.4 | 83/74 | 4.0 | 81/66 | 1.4 |
| Dec | 73/57 | 0.3 | 82/72 | 3.2 | 81/73 | 2.6 | 78/65 | 0.7 |
Temperature °F (high/low) Rainfall (inches)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guatemala City | ||||||||||||
| temp | 74/56 | 76/57 | 78/59 | 80/61 | 79/63 | 76/63 | 76/62 | 76/62 | 75/62 | 74/61 | 73/59 | 73/57 |
| rainfall | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 3.4 | 6.3 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 6.4 | 4.2 | 1.3 | 0.3 |
| Belize City | ||||||||||||
| temp | 81/71 | 82/72 | 84/74 | 86/76 | 87/78 | 88/79 | 88/79 | 88/79 | 88/78 | 86/76 | 84/73 | 82/72 |
| rainfall | 2.5 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 2.8 | 5.5 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 5.8 | 6.3 | 4.4 | 3.2 |
| San Pedro | ||||||||||||
| temp | 80/72 | 81/73 | 82/75 | 83/77 | 85/79 | 87/80 | 87/80 | 88/80 | 87/79 | 86/77 | 83/74 | 81/73 |
| rainfall | 2.0 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 2.9 | 5.6 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 5.8 | 6.3 | 4.0 | 2.6 |
| Tikal | ||||||||||||
| temp | 78/63 | 80/64 | 85/65 | 89/67 | 90/71 | 88/72 | 87/71 | 87/71 | 86/71 | 83/69 | 81/66 | 78/65 |
| rainfall | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 1.8 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.4 | 1.4 | 0.7 |
Clothing Tips
This is a casual tour. Casual wear is suggested for sightseeing and daytime travelling. Dress code for evenings is casual. Suit jackets for men and dresses for women are never required.
Why Travel with Caravan?
Why Travel with Caravan?
Excellence Since 1952
You can trust our years of experience with tours of superb quality and excellent value. Caravan has enjoyed the same family management and ownership since 1952.
Caravan Care
For your safety, Caravan cancelled most 2020 and all 2021 tour departures and refunded 100% of all payments received. See Caravan’s Covid-19 Terms of Travel.
Caravan's Proud History
In 1965, Roger Mudd hosted a two-hour CBS TV special on Caravan Tours. This TV production took about one month to make and was so successful it inspired the 1968 romantic comedy movie “If it’s Tuesday this must be Belgium.” In the early 50’s the Mayor of Dublin presented Caravan with the Key to Dublin for bringing the first American tour to the city after WWII. Since then, Caravan has been recognized as a pioneer in travel. You can trust in our stability, experience and dedication to quality.
Great Hotels
Stay at park lodges, scenic resorts, and excellent hotels in great locations. See hotel descriptions on each tour page.
Meals
Most meals included within Latin America. For USA and Canada tours, included meals are listed on each itinerary page. Bottled water is provided on motorcoaches in Latin America.
Complete Sightseeing
Enjoy complete sightseeing with more visits, extra features, and local guides.
Fully Guided by Tour Directors
All tours conducted from start to finish by professional tour directors, who are fluent in English, experienced, and fun.
All-inclusive
Caravan includes all activities listed in the tour itinerary page. Caravan does not sell any optional activities which can add hundreds of dollars to your tour price. Your free time is scheduled in great settings where there is no need to buy additional expensive activities.
Shopping Freedom
Caravan will not bring you to overpriced shops in exchange for payments. Caravan gives you ample opportunity and time for great shopping, and the freedom to choose where and when to shop.
Great Value, Book Early
Caravan’s strong buying power gives you great vacations at prices much lower than you can find anywhere. In a typical year, most of our tours sell out quickly. Book early for the date you prefer and the best air fare.
How does Caravan Tours sell these tours for such a low cost?
Caravan delivers volume to our suppliers, who in turn reward us with their very best prices. We in turn pass these savings on to you, and you reward us by buying our tours. As volume continues to rise, we then receive even better prices from our suppliers, and we pass even greater savings on to you. This year our tours are better than ever.
Trade Association Memberships
Caravan is a member of NTA (National Tour Association), ABA (American Bus Association), CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association), and ACMA (American Commerce Marketing Association).
