Rich in Maya culture and jungle beauty, this trip to Belize takes you into the Maya Mountains, to the ancient ruins of Xunantunich and Caracol, to the underground world of mystifying caves and beautiful beaches at Placencia. This trip is designed to introduce you to Maya culture and histories, but also includes plenty of hiking, caving, and other activities to keep your body and mind engaged and excited. End your Belize vacation with four days at your beachside hotel on the Placencia Peninsula - snorkeling, diving, or fishing by day and relaxing to the Caribbean rhythm in the evening. Welcome to Belize!
Highlights
Discover the Mayan ruins of Xunantunich
Canoe down the Rio Macal and spot Belizean wildlife
Visit the charming village of Placencia located on a 13-mile peninsula
Select from a menu of options to customize your Belize explorations
Moderately active but not overly strenuous. This level includes activities like casual cycling, yoga, or excursions/activities that typically last 3-5 hours total each day.
Arrive at the Belize City airport and transfer to your jungle retreat. Along the way stop at the Belize Zoo, where in typical Belizean fashion animals roam 29 acres in large natural enclosures. The jungle lodge is tucked next to the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve and Roaring River. Surrounded by pristine forest, your days at the lodge are filled with natural discoveries exploring the lush vegetation of the Maya Mountains and the mysteries beneath.
These days are free for you to choose your activities. Spend your days exploring the Mayan ruins of Xunantunich and canoeing the Rio Macal. You can also go caving and ziplining, float through the Barton Creek Cave, or explore the mystery of the Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) cave. Upgraded activities include the Tikal and Caracol Mayan ruins and the Black Hole drop. Click here to view the excursions.
Enjoy your last morning in the jungle before transferring to your beach hotel on the Placencia peninsula. Along the way, stop at the Blue Hole National Park for lunch and a swim in the natural jungle pool. Settle into your beach side hotel and relax into the Belizean spirit.
Known for its beautiful beaches, Placencia is a quiet, charming village located at the southern tip of the thirteen-mile peninsula. Your time is available for you to arrange activities locally or explore the quaint village. You can take a PADI scuba diver Resort Course, explore the peninsula by bicycle, rent a catamaran, or just relax on the beach. Placencia has plenty of services for daytime adventure and nighttime dining.
Day 9: Return Home
Fly back to Belize City this morning and connect with your return flight home.
*Please schedule your international flight to depart 12:30 PM or later this day.
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Initial deposit is $400, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 70 days (10 weeks) prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
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8 hours ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
1 day ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.