A nation on the eastern coast of Central America, with Caribbean Sea shorelines to the east and dense jungle to the west. Offshore, the massive Belize Barrier Reef, dotted with hundreds of low-lying islands called cayes, hosts rich marine life. Belize’s jungle areas are home to Mayan ruins like Caracol, renowned for its towering pyramid; lagoon-side Lamanai; and Altun Ha, just outside Belize City.
Accommodations
Orange Walk District – Lamanai Landings Resort
(or equivalent at time of booking)
These Three Bedroom Condos are perfect for large families or groups of friends. Each bedroom offers a king bed (2nd and 3rd bedroom of units 4 and 10 offer queen beds), and-suite bathroom a fully equipped kitchen, living room with a foldout couch, dining area. You have a furnished balcony facing the courtyard with partial view of the beach and sea, closet, iron, hair dryer and safes. A large veranda provides the perfect setting to take morning coffee and watch the sunrise or relax with a glass of wine and listen to the sounds of the sea or to watch the passerby below.
San Pedro – Ramon’s Village Resort
(or equivalent at time of booking)
Styled after the Tahitian cottages on the Polynesian island of Bora Bora, our cabanas are built from native materials by craftsmen utilizing the same skill and techniques the islanders used in the days of the great sailing ships. Ramon’s Village is a sanctuary nestled in a tropical garden of Royal Palms, bougainvillea, lilies, hibiscus and dozens of other types of tropical flora. Surrounded by the plant life are Mayan sculptures that provide a glimpse of the civilization that preceded us in this Caribbean paradise. Once inside our enchanted village, you’ll be in a world of your own choosing
San Ignacio – Cahal Pech Village Resort
(or equivalent at time of booking)
One of our very favorite places to stay in San Ignacio is the award-winning Cahal Pech Village Resort.
Experience this Belize resort as the ultimate vacation hid-a-way. Cahal Pech Village Resort is our special place to stay in San Ignacio, Cayo and we are certain it will be yours too.
Conceived in the minds of their founders, the dream was drawn out, and the plans were put together for a beautiful Belize resort that would be carved out of the jungle just 72 miles west of Belize City. This was no easy task, but with a ton of passion and some fierce will they proudly bring us this amazing little paradise in paradise.
Built next to a Mayan ruin that was home to the Maya Elite Families, they take a page from that era by treating every guest like royalty. Wonder as you gaze upon the kingdom from afar. You might need a selfie with the twin towns of San Ignacio and Santa Elena in the background here. Wave to your subjects from the window of your comfortable Belize accommodations or simply just set off to visit this kingdom of riches.
Itinerary
Upon arrival you and your group will be greeted by our friendly and professional Gold Standard Certified tour guides. We will meet you just outside the arrival doors of the Philip S.W Goldson International Airport. After a brief introduction and maybe a joke or two about you vacationing where we get to live, we will head North along the appropriately named Northern Hwy, passing lush green fields along with several local food and fruit stands where we can stop for refreshments and facilities.
Before we arrive in beautiful Cayo District of Belize’s famed San Ignacio, your home away from home for the next couple nights at Cahal Pech Village Resort… you will overflow with anticipation for the week ahead just by the sight of this beautiful jungle resort nestled in the rainforest of Belize. Our staff will have you checked into your room just in time to enjoy the sunset sipping on a cocktail. Dinner included
As we head out along the Western Highway we will stop and visit with some of the many wonders living at the World-Famous Belize Zoo & Tropical Education Center.
Amaze at the relative closest of wild Belize, come face to face with the Jaguar, walk under packs of Howler Moneys as they swing and jump through the canopy. Come within arms reach to one of our national mammal The Tapir, meet Belize’s Bald Eagle, the majestic Mr. Toucan!
After the zoo we will head West again past our Nations Capital, Belmopan with time to stop for refreshments, snacks, and facilities. Then on to San Ignacio where we will spend the night reflecting on the beauty of BELIZE.
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We are not done yet…
After lunch we are going to double down and visit Cahal Pech Maya Ruins.
Cahal Pech means “place of ticks” if spoken today in the Maya language. Don’t worry though, this is in reference to the surrounding area once being used as pastureland. What we do know is Cahal Pech was the Royal Acropolis-Palace for one of the Elite Mayan Family that lived here during the Classic period. With its seven plazas and over thirty structures Cahal Pech tis a sight to see. This includes temples, living quarters, ball courts, and much more all situated on just 2 acres. The Maya came to Cahal Pech around 1000 BC and had moved on by approximately 800 AD. Perspective: 1000 years before Christ was even born. (3+hours) D
On day three we will head south-east to one of the most sort after tours in all of Belize. Actun Tunichil Muknal.
Your Adventure today will consist of some swimming, climbing, and spelunking your way through ancient Mayan cave systems, where you’ll get an in depth look at artifacts and offerings used in ancient actual Mayan ceremonies and featured on National Geographic.
This guided, action-packed 9-hour tour kicks off with a 45-minute, physically intense jungle hike through the Tapir Nature Reserve to the entrance of the cave. Please note this tour isn’t recommended for those with a fear of enclosed spaces or heights.
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Today you will have the adventure of your life.
After breakfast we will check out, load up, and head east for an adventure you will not soon forget. Today we visit one of the most popular attractions in Belize tourism today.
The World-Famous Belizean Cave Tubing & Ziplining Experience. You will fly above the canopy and through the jungle, even glide across a river like Tarzan & Jane.
Then relax as you and the team float effortlessly down the caves branch river. This hour-long float is not only calming to the soul, but our knowledgeable guides will astound you with stories of the fabled Maya Underworld.
After lunch we will head to Belize City where you will board a water taxi, on our way to the beautiful Island of San Pedro,
Madonna’s “La Isla Bonita”.
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The sub-aquatic haven of the increasingly popular Shark Ray Alley, hailed as one of the best “animal dives” by the Caribbean’s Skin Diver Magazine, along with the incredible Hol Chan Marine Reserve just 4 miles southeast of Ambergris Caye is our destination on this sixth day of your adventure. Originally a central gathering point for local fishermen to clean their daily catch, the area soon became a popular feeding ground for local sea lifelike the passive nurse sharks and several species of sting ray that inhabit the surrounding waters. This unique congregation of marine species soon became an alluring spectacle to both locals and tourists. As the location’s popularity increased, it was obvious to Belize, it should serve a higher purpose and become a conservation site.
Shark Ray Alley, adequately dubbed, came into existence in the 1990s.
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Today will be the saddest day of your trip…
Enjoy your last morning in Belize, take a walk along the beach, eat a delicious breakfast and take your last photos of this amazing place.
Your guide will be eagerly awaiting your arrival as you exit the pier from the San Pedro water taxi… if not with you already on the island.
Time permitting, we will provide a complimentary city tour on the way to the Belize City International Airport.
Breakfast
