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
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. When we arrive in Orange Walk District’s famed Lamanai Landings Maya 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.
Since this site is accessible by riverboat along the bountiful New River, we figured… why not do that?
On day two you will wake up and enjoy the blissful sounds of the Belize jungle while you enjoy traditional Belizean breakfast by the lagoon. Then just a 5 min walk to the resort pier where you will come aboard and prepare yourself for an Un-Belize-Able riverboat cruise that will leave you breathless. A tour in itself… this heart-racing riverboat cruise will take you from sliding around corners like your favorite James Bond scene to a creeping gentle stop interacting with the undisturbed wonders of Belize, the wildlife, the river, the lagoon, the Maya Culture, and the memorizing Rainforest adventure of your life. (4+hours) B,L
During the 16th century when the Spaniards first arrived in Belize they were amazed to stumble on the Maya, still living in the ancient city of Lamanai (“Submerged Crocodile”), This incredible archeological find provides an amazing wealth of knowledge and a preserved glimpse into the past at the mystical world of the Maya. This particular site dates back to pre-classic times – making it one of the oldest occupied kingdoms of the Maya to date. Nestled comfortably on the beautiful flowing banks of the New River, this area was home by more than just the Maya! Keep your eyes peeled and your cameras on the ready for the current indigenous residence of this majestic land; Howler and Spider Monkeys, Iguanas, Crocodile, Belize’s list of world class exotic bird species, and way more…
(4+hours) B,L
Today you will have the adventure of your life.
After breakfast we will check out, load up, and head west 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”. B/L/D
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 life like 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. B/L/D
Today is yours… no tour, no guide, no agenda, no nothing except be on vacation.
Explore the island of San Pedro and see if you can figure out why they call her La Isla Bonita.
San Pedro Town is in the south part of Ambergris Caye, located in northern Belize.Its sandy streets are lined with wooden houses, seafood restaurants and beach bars. It features dive sites with parrotfishand moray eels, plus nurse sharks and stingrays at Shark Ray Alley as you already know. To the north, Bacalar Chico National Park protects wildlife and the ChacBalamMayan ruins.
This would also be a great day to visit the sister island of Caye Caulkeronly a short boat ride over. Spend the day and drift away at the lazy lizard affectionately know as the “split” before heading back for your last night and farewell dinner
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