A 10-Day Awakening Across Mayan Lands

Step into a sacred journey where ancient temples, jungle rivers, and island rhythms invite you to slow down and remember who you are. This heart-opening adventure guides you through the living legacy of the Maya — from highland Guatemala to the turquoise coast of Belize.

This isn’t just a vacation — it’s a pilgrimage for the soul. Reconnect with nature, with like-hearted travelers, and with your inner peace through cultural immersion, mindful travel, and moments of deep stillness.

You’ll explore vibrant colonial cities, sacred ruins, rainforest waterways, and Caribbean beaches. Along the way, enjoy optional morning meditations, reflection circles, and gentle movement practices led by Moris and Brett — all within a warm, conscious community.

🧘 A transformational blend of nature, culture & inner healing
🌿 From jungle to sea, each moment invites presence
💫 This isn’t indulgence — it’s coming home to yourself

Each day includes gentle opportunities to pause, breathe, and reconnect:

• Morning meditation or gentle yoga

• Evening reflections and journaling prompts

• Optional 1:1 sessions with Moris (Mindfitness coaching – limited availability)

Hola! Welcome to Antigua – a colourful World Heritage city surrounded by three volcanoes that once served as the capital of Guatemala. Today, it’s a cosmopolitan hub filled with cool coffee shops and international restaurants that are often buzzing with live music. You’ll have a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight, where you’ll meet your trip leader and fellow travellers. If you arrive early, perhaps experience Antigua’s great music scene with a salsa dance class or learn about the history of chocolate with a workshop at the ChocoMuseo.

Optional activities

Antigua - Salsa-dance Lesson (per hour) - GTQ150

Antigua - Chocolate-making workshop at ChocoMuseo - USD30

Special information

It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance and emergency contact details at this time. If you are going to be late, please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.

Casa Florencia Hotel or similar

Not included today

As the seat of the Spanish colonial government, Antigua was once one of the most important cities in Central America. The city was destroyed by an earthquake in 1773, but many of the colonial-era buildings have been carefully restored. This morning, wander the quiet cobblestone streets with your leader, who will point out many fascinating markets and museums. The afternoon is yours to spend exploring the city and its surrounds. Prefer to take it easy? Grab a coffee on the main plaza and settle in for some people watching. Don't miss the chance to taste a tamale, a local dish served in a corn leaf. Or try pepian, a meaty dish of chicken, beef, pork, or all three at once, in a rich sauce. You’ll find the best value food next to the markets nearby.

Included Activities

• Antigua - Informal Spanish Lesson

• Antigua - Leader-led Orientation Walk

Casa Florencia Hotel or similar

Breakfast

It’s a long day of travel today as you make your way to Rio Dulce by private vehicle. During the journey, learn a few handy phrases with an informal Spanish lesson from your leader, before arriving mid-afternoon. Rio Dulce, which means 'Sweet River' in Spanish, refers to both the Guatemalan river that flows from Lago de Izabal (Lake Izabal) to the Caribbean Sea and the town of Fronteras, which sits at the east end of the lake. Upon arrival, the rest of the day is free to enjoy at your leisure. Maybe stretch your legs on a jungle walk, rent a kayak and get out on the water or just laze in a hammock and enjoy the tropical surrounds.

Special information
Drive time is 7 hours approximately.

Hotel Rio Dulce Hacienda or similar

Breakfast

Join your group on a boat ride down the river to Livingston, a laidback Afro-Caribbean town that offers a unique taste of Garifuna culture in a far-flung corner of Guatemala. It’s located 30 kilometres (18 miles) from Rio Dulce and the boat ride is spectacular, taking you through waters laden with water lilies, past tropical forests and through a deep canyon replete with river birds. The Garifuna population in Livingston are descendants of a community forcibly removed from the Caribbean by the British in the late 18th century. Livingston was one of the towns the displaced Garifuna settled in, and its relative isolation means the culture has remained undiluted by Guatemalan norms. Spend a little time here and enjoy an included lunch of local specialties like tapou, a creamy soup made with fish.

Special information
The boat trip's duration is approximately 45 minutes.

Included Activities

• Livingston - River boat trip to Garifuna town

Hotel Rio Dulce Hacienda or similar

Breakfast, Lunch

Travel to the township of Flores on Lago Peten Itza. On the way, pay a visit to Nuevo Horizonte, a ranch where 130 demobilised families settled after the signing of the Guatemalan Peace Accords in 1998. Beginning with no infrastructure and poor living conditions, the community cooperated to establish fish-farming, agriculture, reforestation and eco-tourism projects. Tour their nature reserve, have lunch on the ranch and speak to the locals about the origins of the community. Continue to Flores, where you’ll take an orientation walk with your group leader. Flores had a long history before it was colonised by the Spanish in 1697, most significantly as the capital of the Itza people after the fall of Chichen Itza. Spend your free afternoon wandering the island’s quaint streets or shopping for local handicrafts. Around 4 pm, the lakefront starts to hum with street food vendors, making it a good place to grab a bite.

Special information
Today's driving time is approximately 4.5 hours.

Included Activities

• Flores - Leader-led orientation walk

• Santa Ana Vieja - Cooperativa Nuevo Horizonte visit

Hotel Petén or similar

Breakfast, Lunch

Get up early for a guided exploration of Tikal National Park. Among the thick, evergreen jungle are some of the most significant remnants of the ancient Maya civilisation – plus an array of local wildlife, including coatis and howler monkeys. Wonder at the towering limestone temples and other monuments while pondering the mystery of the ancient city's demise. Spend a few hours playing archaeologist. Afterwards, learn the art of tortilla making and enjoy lunch together. Then say goodbye to Guatemala and head across the border to Belize. As the only English-speaking country in Central America, Belize is a great place to get chatting with locals.

Special information
The use of an air conditioner at tonight’s hotel comes with an additional fee of approximately USD 20. Electricity in Belize is incredibly expensive so most hotels charge an extra rate to use the air conditioning. We’ve decided to leave the decision to use air conditioning here up to travelers as some opt not to use it.

Today's driving time is approximately 3 hours.

Included activities

• Tikal - Tortilla Making Workshop

• Tikal National Park - Archaeological site (Entrance fee, Guide & Transport)

Boutique Hotel Cayo Belize or similar 

Breakfast, Lunch

This morning, you can choose whether you would like to relax in San Ignacio or take part in some of the other optional activities on offer, like taking on the challenge of hiking and wading through a river to visit to the caves of Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM caves). A living museum of Maya relics, the ATM cave system is home to ceramic pots and crystallised skeletons, preserved by the natural processes of the cave for over 1400 years. If you choose to explore the cave system (and it is highly recommended), you’ll spend most of the day there. If not, there are always more local ruins to explore above ground, including Cahal Pech, which was once the residence of a wealthy Maya

family. Nature lovers may be interested in a trip to the Green Iguana Conservation Project, where a number of the scaly – and surprisingly large – beasts are protected.

Boutique Hotel Cayo Belize or similar

Breakfast

If your idea of paradise is white sand, clear blue waters and palm trees, then you’re going to dig Caye Caulker. The island even has a motto: ‘go slow’. Take a golf cart to your hotel following a scenic boat ride and join your leader for an orientation walk, to help you get your bearings on the petite island. While the island is entirely walkable, you might like to hire a bike and cycle between beach bars and along quiet palm-lined streets. Can’t keep your eyes off those Caribbean waters? Get out there for a spot of standup paddleboarding, or if the mood strikes, join a sunset catamaran cruise for an unforgettable end to your first day.

Special information

Today's travel time is approximately 6 hours.

The Caye Hote or similar

Breakfast

Your time in Caye Caulker is all about taking it easy, so do as much (or as little) as you want with another day here. If you’re keen to find the best snorkelling spots, opt to take a full-day boat tour (just remember to slather on sunscreen). After a day of swimming and lounging in the sunshine, you’re sure to get hungry. Belize is famous for its barbequed food, with some of the best meals cooked on the roadside. Caye Caulker is famous for its lobster – not the cheapest meal you'll ever buy, but so (so) good. Always make sure that you respect the season: lobsters can only be caught here between June and February. If you’re out of season, how about some grilled shrimp and a lovely rum and coke made with the local firewater?

The Caye Hote or similar

Breakfast

With no activities planned for the day, you are free to depart at any time. Your will be transferred to

the airport in time for your departure flight.

Breakfast

Experience the mystical energy, vibrant traditions, and lush landscapes of Central America on this immersive 10-day journey through Guatemala and Belize.

You’ll explore ancient Maya temples, colonial towns, and serene lakes, with time for deep rest and cultural connection. From the cobblestone charm of Antigua to the majestic ruins of Tikal and the tropical ease of Caye Caulker, each destination invites reflection, joy, and renewal.

This journey includes guided exploration, boutique accommodations, and private transportation — plus daily opportunities for yoga, meditation, and stillness with Moris and Brett. Share a traditional meal with local families, cruise through jungle-lined rivers, and snorkel in turquoise Caribbean waters.

While international flights are not included, our team at Wellness Travel can assist with all logistics to make your travel seamless. Whether you're here for the adventure, the spiritual reconnection, or both — this trip offers the perfect balance of cultural immersion, nature, and inner peace.

OUR TEAM

The Spiritual Guide & Well-Being Expert

Moris and Murden are the heart behind Mindfitness™ and Wellness Travel — two souls on a shared mission to create journeys that awaken, heal, and transform.

Moris is a former monk, meditation teacher, and world traveler with roots in Mexico and a home in Canada. After rising quickly in the business world and suffering a severe burnout, he left everything behind to study the ancient wisdom of meditation and Vedic philosophy. He lived and trained in monasteries for years, eventually becoming a monk. Today, he brings a grounded, compassionate presence and decades of experience guiding people inward — toward clarity, peace, and joy.

Brett is a seasoned traveler, organizer, and the steady compass that helps turn big dreams into reality. With a background in event design and cultural programming, Brett ensures that each journey is not only seamless and inspiring — but also deeply personal. He’s passionate about connecting with people and creating experiences that feel both intimate and expansive.

Together, they’ve led retreats around the world — from Mexico to Japan to Morocco — creating warm, soulful spaces where people can breathe deeply, connect, and remember what really matters.

💬 "We don’t just plan trips — we curate life-changing experiences."

With Moris and Brett by your side, you’ll be held in a safe, nurturing space — free to explore both the world around you and the world within.

Next Steps

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