DB,
Thanks for the feedback.
> Here is a link on air and bus between Flores and Belize.
My research shows that flying's probably a better option. Doesn't look
like it costs a huge amount more and the time savings look dramatic.
> RE: The remainder of the itinerary -- you asked for comments. Our
> styles of visiting are different ... I couldn't enjoy the rushed nature
> of what you describe. I understand we are all different, but you are
> suggesting spending less that 10 hours actually seeing the country.
Yes - I should clarify. This is primarily a trip to Belize - We're
spending two weeks out on the Cays. However, we were able to get from
Vancouver to Guatemala City on points, and as we also wanted to spend a
day in Tikal we thought we could kill two birds with one stone by
travelling to Belize via Guatemala. So you can consider this a "Trip
to Belize with a side trip to Tikal." :)
Cheers,
Geoff Glave
Vancouver, Canada
DB wrote:
> Geoff,
>
> Here is a link on air and bus between Flores and Belize.
>
> http://www.frommers.com/destinations/tikal/3559020009.html
>
> While I have been to Guat twice, I haven't made the trip from Flores to
> Belize. Even as a veteran chicken-bus rider, there is no way I would
> make that particular trip on a bus. That is an airflight, for sure.
> If you are that time pressed, that bus is not your "ticket."
>
> RE: The remainder of the itinerary -- you asked for comments. Our
> styles of visiting are different ... I couldn't enjoy the rushed nature
> of what you describe. I understand we are all different, but you are
> suggesting spending less that 10 hours actually seeing the country.
>
> I spent nearly three weeks on one trip and four weeks on another and I
> haven't scratched the surface of Guatemala. My suggestion would be to
> slow down but you mention time constraints. Then I would visit Belize
> or Tikal, not both...just an opinion, your mileage may vary.
>
> DB
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