The Belize Off the Beaten Path

Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Lodge (D) – We will pick up clients from Belize International Airport and transfer them to the lodge. For different arrival times we will provide separate transfers. Upon arrival, enjoy a warm welcome dinner at the lodge and on continuation a creatures of the night walk though the nearby jungle.

Day 2: Actun Tunichil Muknal – Hike & Caving (B, L, D) – Today guests will explore the most famous and adventurous cave in Belize, Atun Tunich Muknal Cave. We transfer to the edge of the Tapir reserve and start our jungle hike towards the entrance of the cave. Once inside this unique mixture between a dry and water cave we will witness Maya pottery, stalactites and stalagmites as well as the remains from ancient Maya ceremonies. This cave holds an amazing surprise right at the end of the visit! After an adventurous day we get back to our lodge in time for sunset.

Day 3: Temples and canoeing (B, L, D) – We transfer to the heart of the Cayo district this morning. First we visit the impressive Maya site of Xunantunich, “Stone Maiden” which has a picturesque setting on the shores of the river and offers lovely views from the top of the main temple. After our tour and a short drive, we arrive at the put in point for our canoe adventure, either on Moan or Macao River depending on water levels at different times of the year. Our river canoeing adventure takes us downstream through rainforest scenery and farmlands. At the end of the trip, after lunch, we visit the small but highly interesting Mayan site of Cahal Pech and transfer back to the lodge.

Day 4: Jaguar Paw Cave Tubing & Transfer to Ambergris Caye Island (B, L, D) - This morning we transfer to Belize Municipal Airport. On the way guests will stop to enjoy the famous cave tubing tour at Jaguar Paw where you float downriver on inner tubes through caves and rainforest scenery. From Belize Airport you will fly to Ambergris Caye Island over the blue waters of the Caribbean. Once at the island you are transferred to your beachfront hotel. Your hotel has an onsite dive shop where dive, snorkel & other tours can be booked. It is also centrally located for the shops and nightlife of San Pedro and itself has a great bar & restaurant.

Day 5: Shark Ray Alley & Hol Chan Marine Park (B, L, D) – After breakfast, you can enjoy the famous Shark Ray Alley and Hol Chan Marine park snorkel trip where you get to see a variety of marine life including sting rays and harmless sharks. Then you can have a free afternoon to relax or book another trip – payable locally.

Day 6: Free day to Relax (B, L, D) – Today you can just relax on the beach, have some Spa Treatments or we can help to arrange another trip, windsurfing, snorkeling, diving etc – all payable locally.

Day 7: Transfer out (B) – After breakfast, we will transfer clients to San Pedro Airstrip and fly them to Belize International Airport, in time for their international flight out.


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