5 Nights Ultimate Belize Vacation Package
1 Night Best Western Belize Biltmore Plaza, 2 Nights Hidden Valley & 2 Nights Sunbreeze Hotel
Highlights include: 5 Nights / 6 Days Maya Archaeology (Xunantunich), Jungle & Cave Adventure (Cave Tubing & Zipride); Water
Activity (Snorkel at Hol Chan Marine Reserve)
Level of difficulty: Low - This is Family Friendly Package.
Day 1: Welcome to Belize
Airport reception and transfer to the Best Western Belize Biltmore Plaza Hotel for Dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Xunantunich & The Belize Zoo (Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Your adventure begins as you head for the wildlife habitat known as The Belize Zoo. The zoo was created as a sanctuary for the country’s indigenous species and is now home for an impressive array of large cats, primates, reptiles and birds. A visit to the zoo gives you the opportunity to see Belize’s amazing wildlife in one location. The adventure continues with a scenic drive up the Western Highway to the Cayo (pronounced Ky-o) District. Xunantunich (Maya for “Maiden of the Rock”) sits just inside the Western border of Belize. Before reaching the entrance of this ancient city, your party will board a 19th century hand-cranked ferry which takes you across the Mopan River. The ruins are actually located on one of the highest plateaus in the area and it is possible to climb to the top of “El Castillo”, the largest of the temples at this site. From this vantage point, one gains a panoramic view of the Cayo District and nearby Guatemala. After your tour continuation drive to Hidden Valley Inn located in the jungle of the Mountain Pine Ridge area for 2 nights.
Day 3: Actun Tunichil Muknal (B/L/D)
Actun Tunichil Muknal “Cave of the Stone Sepulcher” is one of the most impressive cave in the Maya lowland. This cave was a sacred place to the prehistoric Maya of Belize, who first began to use the entrance during the early classic period (300-600 A.D.). It was not until the late terminal classic period (700-900 A.D) that the Mayas traveled deeper into the cave to conduct their ceremonies. The cave system consistsof a series of chambers, ending in 300 by 50 meter cathedral where sacrificial ceremonies once took place. Here you will be exposed to the individuals sacrificed to the gods of the underworld. Visitoirs to this cave have the unique opportunity to travel into the Maya past and withness a living museum where the human sacrifices and artifacts can be viewed in their original context.
Day 4: Cave Tubing & Zipride (Lunch included):
Hotel check-out and Embark on 1.45 hour drive via the Western Highway to Caves Branch Outpost, your adventure headquarters for the day. The Outpost is located a few hundred feet from the Caves Branch River and its winding waterway through the ancient caves once inhabited by the Maya. Become a “Zip rider” today as you connect to a series of overhead cables criss-crossing the rainforest canopy. The zipline course features a “beginner’s zip run” of only 150 feet. Six other zip runs range in length from 200’ to 600’ between treetop platforms secured in the canopy of tropical hardwood trees. Intriguing karst limestone cliffs provide a scenic backdrop as you zip through the rainforest canopy. This zipline course is truly unforgettable and second to none in Central America and the Caribbean. It is fully insured and also certified by the Association for Challenge Course Technology.
Day 5: Half Day Snorkel tour Hol Chan Marine Reserve day (Meals on own)
Snorkel the first marine reserve established in Central America - Hol Chan Marine Reserve. Explore the coral reefs as you swim amongst flamboyantly coloured tropical fish. Then head to your second snorkel stop, Shark Ray Alley. Friendly reef fish including snappers and jacks dart in and about graceful stingrays and the inquisitive brown nurse sharks for an experience not to be missed. Free afternoon to relax on the beach or more fun in the sea and sun!
Day 6: Transfer out (Meals on own)
Hotel checkout and flight from San Pedro to the Belize International Airport for outbound flight.
Package Details Include:
Airport Reception; Three (3) Full Day Excursion with Lunch; + 1 Half day Snorkel Tour with Professional English speaking guides; Park fees to sites visited; Hotel transfers; Government Taxes.
Package Rates (3 Nights Minimum)
SINGLE: US $2,404.00 DOUBLE: US $1,618.00 TRIPLE: US $1,425.00
Not included:
Gratuities; Meals not mentioned; Bar items with included meals; Items of personal nature
General Package Information:
• Rates are Per Person in US currency.
• Rates are based on Seat In / Shared / collective Basis with English speaking guides.
• Alternative hotels or similar type, quality and pricing will be substituted if necessary.
"From ruins to reefs, dive into the magic that only Belize can offer"
Magical Belize Package