This morning you will depart for a visit to the Cahal Pech archaeological site, which means Place of the Ticks and is one of the medium sized Maya centers. It is situated along the bank of the Macal River in the Cayo District and will offer you a panoramic view of San Ignacio and the Belize River Valley. Its Late pre-Classic temples and two separate ball courts display fine examples of Maya craftsmanship. Return to your hotel.

Duration: 4 hours

Depart your hotel at approximately 8:00am for a drive over paved roads to Georgeville, on the western part of the country. At this point, the roads become rough and dusty until you reach Caracol. Nestled high on the Vaca Plateau of the Chiquibul Jungle of the Maya Mountains, Caracol (The Snail) was discovered in 1938. In 1986, an elaborately carved stone was discovered which described a victory by Caracol over Tikal. This discovery positioned Caracol as the supreme Maya city. It's largest pyramid stands 140ft (44 meters) high and is considered the tallest manmade structure in Belize. You will return to the hotel at approximately 6:00pm.

Duration: 8 hours

You depart in the morning, at approximately 8:00 AM, for this full day tour, up the Western Highway to Mountain Pine Ridge, 300 square miles of forest reserve.Here you will have a chance to see the region`s natural beauty. Access to the reserve is via the Chiquibul Road from Georgeville or via the Cristo Rey Road from Santa Elena Town, just east of San Ignacio Town. The Mountain Pine Ridge is home to the Hidden Valley Falls (1,000 Foot-Falls), the Rio On River, the Rio Pools, and the Rio Frio Cave and Nature Trail, as well as numerous small streams and waterfalls. Besides offering magnificent vistas, the cooler temperatures, along with a refreshing swim, will provide a welcome respite.

You will get a chance to see the Rio Frio Caves, the 1,000-foot Falls (road conditions permitting), and a chance to cool off in the refreshing waters of the Rio On Pools. You will return to the hotel at approximately 5:00pm.

Duration: 8 hours

At approximately 5:00am, you will depart to the Belize/Guatemala Border over paved roads. Once you cross the Guatemalan border, a drive of at least three hours will take you to Tikal, a huge Classic Period Maya site, rich in jungle flora and fauna, and considered one of the world's premier Archaeological Reserves and a World Heritage Site. Tikal was an important Mayan settlement for over 1500 years, starting about 700 BC. During the Classic Period 300 - 900 AD, the city prospered through trade and military conquest when the population peaked at 100,000. This civilization suffered a mysterious collapse after 900 AD when the cities became deserted and the jungle took over, it was rediscovered by European explorers in the 1840's and rapidly became a focus for archeological research which is continuing today. Today the 576 sq km Tikal National Park with its thousands of preserved stone structures is there for you to explore and enjoy. You will return to the hotel at approximately 6:00pm.

Duration: 11 hours

In the morning depart up the Western Highway to the Maya site of Xunantunich, which means Maiden of the Rock. Xunantunich is located on a natural limestone ridge three miles from San Ignacio, and accessible only by a short ferry ride across the Mopan River. It stands 130ft (40 meters) high and gives a panoramic view of the Cayo District and Guatemala. Xunantunich was a major ceremonial site, built on a natural limestone ridge during the Classic Period. It is composed of six major plazas, surrounded by more than 25 temples and palaces.After lunch and sodas, you will depart for an afternoon visit to the Cahal Pech archaeological site, which means Place of th