All packages begin with a pick up at Belize airport or at a Belize Hotel.  In route to The Lodge at Chaa Creek we will visit the Belize Zoo.  The Belize Zoo is home to over 100 species of native Belizean animals including the tapir, black howler monkey, scarlet macaw and jaguar. Belize City a Wildlife habitat know as the Belize Zoo created as sanctuary for the country's  indigenous species. The Belize Zoo was first created for animals which were injured or donated to the facility and could not be returned to the wild. This is home for am impressive array of Large Cats, Primates, Reptiles and Birds, which gives you the opportunity of viewing Belize's prolific wildlife in on location. The Belize Zoo tour could be done on your way into the Cayo District and Mountain Pine Ridge or on your way out.

Day 02:  Tikal Maya Ruins
You will be pick up at your hotel for a land transfer to Guatemala (Crossing boarder fees not included). The largest and most spectacular of all the Mayan Sites. Located in Guatemala's El Peten area, near the city of Flores, deep in High Canopy Jungle. Tikal has become a archaeological national symbol in the region. The ruins are so extensive, it would would take at least two days to see it all thoroughly, although you could visit most of the major temples in a single day. The highest temple on the site is the Temple of the Giant Jaguar, (seen here.) Two or three small rustic style jungle resorts are located just outside the Tikal park entrance itself to accommodate visitors, however, the park is also conveniently located to cozy jungle resorts in El Peten of Guatemala. Late afternoon return to Chaa Creek Lodge (B-L-D)

Day 03: Canoe Ride - Belize airport or hotel
Morning visit to the Natural History Center and the Butterfly Farm. At the Butterfly Farm you will enjoy view all the butterflies in Belize and how they live in the jungle. Follow by a canoe ride down the Macal River. The canoe ride thought the beautiful Macal River will give you an inside of the tropical jungle flora and fauna as well as inform you of the old ways on accessing the Cayo area. Return to Belize City  hotel or Municipal Airport for an approximately arrival at 4:30pm. (B-L)