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Mexico, Guatemala & Belize

7 May, 2020Posted in Central AmericaTagged bacalar, Backpacking, Belize, caulker, cenote, Central America, Dive, ferry, Guatemala, Island, maya, Mexico, RoadTrip, ScubaDive, Snorkel, travel, Trekking, tulum, Turtle, wanderlust, wildlife

11 Days Mexico, Guatemala & Belize itinerary

Overview

Day 1: Cancun Airport > Playa del Carmen
Day 2: Cozumel
Day 3: Playa del Carmen > Chetumal
Day 4: Chetumal > Flores
Day 5: Tikal
Day 6: Flores > Caye Caulker
Day 7-8: Caye Caulker
Day 9: Caye Caulker > Tulum
Day 10: Tulum
Day 11: Tulum > Cancun Airport

Detailed Mexico, Guatemala & Belize Itinerary

Day 1: Cancun Airport > Playa del Carmen

Distance: Drive (56km – 0h:45m)
Highlights: Relax and enjoy Mexican food at touristy Playa del Carmen.
Stay: Hostal MX 5th Avenue

Day 2: Cozumel

Distance: Around Playa del Carmen
Highlights: Full day discovering Playa del Carmen surroundings (Dive in Cozumel, Cenotes, Beaches, etc.).
Stay: Hostal MX 5th Avenue

Day 3: Playa del Carmen > Chetumal

Distance: Drive (320km – 4h:00m)
Highlights: Make sure to stop and spend some time at Laguna Bacalar on your way to Chetumal.
Stay: Hostelito Chetumal

Day 4: Chetumal > Flores

Distance: Bus (350km – 6h:00m)
Highlights: Reach Guatemala through Belize and spend the afternoon in Flores island.
Stay: Hotel Villa del Lago

Day 5: Tikal

Distance: Bus (128km – 2h:30m)
Highlights: Full day discovering Tikal National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site.
Stay: Hotel Villa del Lago

Day 6: Flores > Caye Caulker

Distance: Bus (220km – 3h:30m) + Fast Ferry (35km – 0h:45m)
Highlights: Indulge yourself with grilled Lobster for dinner at Reina’s.
Stay: Hummingbirds Cabins

Day 7-8: Caye Caulker

Distance: Excursion around Caye Caulker
Highlights: Experience the island’s wonders an fun (Blue Hole, The Split, Shark Ray Alley, etc.).
Stay: Hummingbirds Cabins

Day 9: Caye Caulker > Tulum

Distance: Fast Ferry (118km – 3h:00m) + Drive (249km – 3h:00m)
Highlights: Enjoy Tulum nightlife
Stay: Casa de Piedra Tulum

Day 10: Tulum

Distance: Around Tulum
Highlights: Visit the Maya archaeological site, cenotes and beaches around.
Stay: Casa de Piedra Tulum

Day 11: Tulum > Cancun Airport

Distance: Drive (118km – 1h:35m)

Seychelles

9 January, 201824 June, 2018Posted in SeychellesTagged Africa, Backpacking, Beach, Dive, Island, LaDigue, Mahe, Praslin, Seychelles, Snorkel, travel, wanderlust

8 day trip to Seychelles

Overview

Day 1: Mahé > La Digue
Day 2: La Digue
Day 3: La Digue > Praslin
Day 4: Praslin
Day 5: Praslin > Mahé
Day 6: Mahé
Day 7: Mahé
Day 8: Mahé
Seychelles Ferry: Cat Cocos
Rental Car in Praslin and Mahe: The easier way is through the accommodations.
Rent a bike to move around La Digue

Detailed Seychelles Itinerary

Day 1: Mahe > La Digue

Distance: Ferry (1h:30m)
Highlights: Visit Anse Source d’Argent Beach and Union State Farm.
Stay: Cabanes des Anges

Day 2: La Digue

Distance: –
Highlights: Morning hike to the Nid d’Aigle, the highest point on La Digue (333m). Spend the afternoon discovering the beautiful lesser known Grand Anse, Petite Anse and Anse Cocos beaches.
Stay: Cabanes des Anges

Day 3: La Digue > Praslin

Distance: Ferry (0h:15m) + Drive (22km – 0h:45m)
Highlights: Last morning enjoying La Digue. Early dinner in the amazing Les Rochers Restaurant in Praslin.
Stay: Hirondelle

Day 4: Praslin

Distance: Drive (33km – 1h:00m)
Highlights: Morning visit to the Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve to spot the Coco de Mer. Hike to the beautiful Anse Georgette.
Stay: Hirondelle

Day 5: Praslin > Mahé

Distance: Ferry (1h:00m) + Drive (39km – 1h:15m)
Highlights: Visit the famous Anse Lazio before leaving to Mahé. Once in he big Island discover the southern beaches of Takamaka and Intendance before arriving to Anse Soleil.
Stay: Anse Soleil Beachcomber

Day 6: Mahé

Distance: Drive (62km – 2h:00m)
Highlights: Drive to the Seychelles Factory Tea in the middle of the lush mountain forest and enjoy amazing view points. Spend the afternoon snorkeling or diving in the Baie Ternay Marine National Park and the Port Launay Marine Park.
Stay: Anse Soleil Beachcomber

Day 7: Mahé

Distance: Drive (65km – 2h:10m)
Highlights: Hike the amazing Anse Major Trail. Dinner at Le Grand Maison in the east coast.
Stay: Anse Soleil Beachcomber

Day 8: Mahé

Distance: Drive (40km – 1h:10m)
Highlights: Visit the Jardin Du Roi Spice Garden and Victoria, the smallest capital city in the world.

Cuba

2 January, 201824 June, 2018Posted in CubaTagged America, Backpacking, Beach, caribbean, Cigar, Cuba, Dive, Island, RoadTrip, Rum, Snorkel, travel, wanderlust

Road Trip around Cuba

Overview

Day 1: Havana
Day 2: Havana
Day 3: Havana > Viñales
Day 4: Viñales > Cayo Jutias > Viñales
Day 5: Viñales > Trinidad
Day 6: Trinidad
Day 7: Trinidad > Cayo Guillermo
Day 8: Cayo Guillermo
Day 9: Cayo Guillermo > Havana
Day 10: Havana

Rental Car: Transtur – Car Rental in Cuba

Detailed Itinerary around Cuba

Day 1: Havana

Distance: Walking distance
Highlights: Lose yourself around Old Havana streets.
Stay: Posada 1930

Day 2: Havana

Distance: Walking distance
Highlights: Discover the real Havana in Centro Habana neighborhood (Callejón de Hamel, Malecon, Fábrica de Tabaco Partagas and more).
Stay: Posada 1930

Day 3: Havana > Viñales

Distance: Drive (190km – 2h:40m)
Highlights: Alejandro Robaina Tobacco Plantation, lunch at Pinar del Rio and Viñales Valley.
Stay: Casa el Porry

Day 4: Viñales > Cayo Jutías > Viñales

Distance: Drive (108km – 2h:30m)
Highlights: Early morning visit to “la cueva del indio” and full day enjoying the beautiful Cayo jutías.
Stay: Casa el Porry

Day 5: Viñales > Trinidad

Distance: Drive (490km – 6h:10m)
Highlights: Visit Cienaga Zapata National Park on your way to Trinidad to meet the Cuban Crocodile. Stop for lunch at “Cueva de los Peces” and enjoy snorkeling in the crystal clear water at “Bahía de Cochinos”.
Stay: Hostal Casa Font

Day 6: Trinidad

Distance: Drive (26km – 0h:40m)
Highlights: Spend the morning at La Batea Beach in the road between La Boca village and Playa Ancón. During the afternoon discover the Colonial city of Trinidad.
Stay: Hostal Casa Font

Day 7: Trinidad > Cayo Guillermo

Distance: Drive (265km – 4h:00m)
Highlights: Enjoy the scenic drive to the “Jardines del Rey” and spend the afternoon chilling at Cayo Guillermo.
Stay: Sercotel Club Cayo Guillermo

Day 8: Cayo Guillermo

Distance: Drive (15km – 0h:20m)
Highlights: Drive to the spectacular Playa Pilar and hire a boat to “Cayo Media Luna” for an amazing snorkeling. Meet the flamingos before sunset at “Laguna Flamingos”.
Stay: Sercotel Club Cayo Guillermo

Day 9: Cayo Guillermo > Havana

Distance: Drive (545km – 6h:20m)
Highlights: Relax on the beach during the morning before the long drive back to La Habana.
Stay: Posada 1930

Day 10: Havana

Distance: Walking distance
Highlights: Last day in Cuba before the flight back home.

Malaysia

29 December, 201724 June, 2018Posted in MalaysiaTagged Asia, Backpacking, Beach, Island, Malaysia, SoutheastAsia, Thailand, travel, wanderlust

Two weeks in Malaysia – Travel itinerary

Overview

Day 1: Kuala Lumpur > Penang
Day 2: Penang (Ayer Itam & The Jetties)
Day 3: Penang (Penang National Park)
Day 4: Penang > Langkawi
Day 5: Langkawi (Island Hopping)
Day 6: Langkawi (Northern Beaches)
Day 7: Langkawi > Koh Lipe
Day 8: Koh Lipe
Day 9: Koh Lipe > Langkawi > Alor Setar
Day 10: Alor Setar > Ipoh > Cameron Highlands
Day 11: Cameron Highlands
Day 12: Cameron Highlands > Kuala Lumpur
Day 13: Kuala Lumpur
Day 14: Kuala Lumpur

Malysia detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Kuala Lumpur > Penang

Distance: Fly from Kuala Lumpur to Penang (324km – 0h:52m)
Highlights: Walk through the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage streets of Old Georgetown.
Stay: The Frame Guesthouse

Day 2: Penang

Distance: Drive a Motorbike (20km – 1h:00m)
Highlights: Kek Lok Si Temple, Ayer Itam surroundings and The Clan Jetties.
Stay: The Frame Guesthouse

Day 3: Penang

Distance: Drive a Motorbike (45km – 1h:33m)
Highlights: Hike through Penang National Park discovering amazing beaches and wildlife.
Stay: The Frame Guesthouse

Day 4: Penang > Langkawi

Distance: Ferry Penang-Langkawi (119km – 3h:00m)
Highlights: Georgetown old Town, The Blue Mansion and Little India.
Stay: Soluna Guest House

Day 5: Langkawi

Distance: 4 hours Island Hopping tour
Highlights: Pulau Dayang Bunting Lake, Pulau Singa Besar and Pulau Beras Basah.
Stay: Soluna Guest House

Day 6: Langkawi

Distance: Drive a motorbike (55km – 1h:10m)
Highlights: Discover the beautiful beaches and waterfalls in north Langkawi (Pasir Tengkorak Beach & Temurun Waterfall).
Stay: Soluna Guest House

Day 7: Langkawi > Koh Lipe

Distance: Ferry Langkawi-Koh Lipe (30km – 1h:30m)
Highlights: Sunset Beach, Pattaya Beach and Walking Street.
Stay: Baan Kasirin Resort

Day 8: Koh Lipe

Distance: Book the Snorkel & Plankton Trip
Highlights: Snorkel around Ko Adang & Ko Ra Wi, swim with the glowing plankton and visit the black stones at Koh Hin Ngam.
Stay: Baan Kasirin Resort

Day 9: Koh Lipe > Langkawi > Alor Setar

Distance: Ferry Koh Lipe-Langkawi (30km – 1h:30m) + Ferry Langkawi-Kuala Kedah (58km – 1h:45m) + Taxi (12km – 0h:20m)
Highlights: Sunrise Beach in Koh Lipe and Masjid Zahir Mosque in Alor Setar.
Stay: Royale Signature Hotel

Day 10: Alor Setar > Ipoh > Cameron Highlands

Distance: Train AlorSetar-Ipoh (240km – 2h:10m) + Bus Ipoh-TanahRata (100km -2h:30m)
Highlights: Ipoh Concubine Lane.
Stay: Father’s Guest House

Day 11: Cameron Highlands

Distance: Drive a motorbike (40km – 2h:00m)
Highlights: Tea plantations, BOH Sungai Palas Tea Centre and Mossy Forest.
Stay: Father’s Guest House

Day 12: Cameron Highlands > Kuala Lumpur

Distance: Bus TanahRata-KualaLumpur (205km – 3h:30m)
Highlights: Morning walk through the plantations. Dinner at Jalan Alor Night Food Court in Bukit Bintang.
Stay: Mingle Hostel

Day 13: Kuala Lumpur

Distance: Walking distance
Highlights: Masjid Negara Mosque, Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad, Orchid & Hibiscus Gardens, Chinatown and Petronas Twin Towers.
Stay: Mingle Hostel

Day 14: Kuala Lumpur

Distance: Train to Batu Caves (15km – 0h:36m) + walking distance
Highlights: Visit the Caves and enjoy street food in KL.
Stay: Mingle Hostel

Fiji

27 December, 201724 June, 2018Posted in FijiTagged Backpacking, Beach, Dive, Fiji, Island, Melanesia, Oceania, Snorkel, travel, wanderlust, Yasawas

A week in the Yasawas – Fiji

Overview

Day 1: Nadi > Waya Island
Day 2: Waya Island
Day 3: Waya Island > Nanuya Lailai Island
Day 4: Nanuya Lailai Island
Day 5: Nanuya Lailai Island > Nacula Island
Day 6: Nacula Island
Day 7: Nacula Island > Nadi

Fiji Island Hopping : Bula Pass

Detailed Fiji Itinerary

Day 1: Nadi > Waya Island

Distance: Ferry (2h:30m)
Highlights: Relax on the beach, snorkel, dive or kayak.
Stay: Octopus Resort Fiji

Day 2: Waya Island

Distance: –
Highlights: Enjoy a morning hike to the highest point of Waya Island. Visit the beach connecting Waya Island and Wayasewa Island. Visit the village and attend a Kava ceremony.
Stay: Octopus Resort Fiji

Day 3: Waya Island > Nanuya Lailai Island

Distance: Ferry (2h:30m)
Highlights: Relax, kayak and snorkelling in the famous Blue Lagoon Beach.
Stay: Nanuya Island Resort

Day 4: Nanuya Lailai Island

Distance: –
Highlights: Go for a walk over the Island for a great views and make sure to stop at Lo’s Tea House.
Stay: Nanuya Island Resort

Day 5: Nanuya Lailai Island > Nacula Island

Distance: Ferry (0h:30m)
Highlights: Spend the day relaxing at the beach, kayaking, snorkelling or diving.
Stay: Blue Lagoon Beach Resort

Day 6: Nacula Island

Distance: –
Highlights: Explore Sawailau Caves and visit a local village.
Stay: Blue Lagoon Beach Resort

Day 7: Nacula Island > Nadi

Distance: Ferry (4h:30m)
Highlights: Last day in paradise. Enjoy the beach before the ferry back to Nadi. Once in Nadi visit Sri Siva Subramaniya before the flight back.