Jungle and Beaches
14 Day • Best of Belize - Cayo District and Ambergris or Caulker CayeJungle and Beaches
14 Day Tailormade Vacation - Best of Belize - Cayo District and Ambergris or Caulker Caye
Ancient Mayan ruins, Jungle, Reef, Beaches and Caribbean charm
Two week Belize vacation from the jungle to the beaches and reef. Start your experience in the Cayo district of western Belize, an area with a variety of cultural, adventurous, and culinary experiences. Visit the incredible two ancient Mayan cities of Xunantunich and Cahal Pech one day, taste some local produced delights, chocolate and rum another day. Fly north to your island beach resort (choice of either Ambergris Caye or Caulker Caye) for a serious amount of relaxation on the Caribbean Sea. Here you snorkel on the second longest barrier reef in the world at the protected Hol Chan National Park. Plenty of adventure and plenty of time to relax!
- Package includes:
- 4 nights Cayo district (San Ignacio Resort Hotel), 9 nights Caye Caulker (Iguana Reef Inn)
- Xunantunich & Cahal Pech full day tour, Hol Chan & Shark Ray Alley excursion, Chocolate tour
- Round trip domestic flights Belize City-San Pedro, Airport transfers
- Meals: 13 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches
- Travel between:
5 Jan-15 Dec 2024, Subject to availability. - Contact us for solo travel rates or for travel alternate dates
- Package includes:
- 4 nights Cayo district (The Lodge at Chaa Creek), 9 nights Ambergris Caye (Victoria House Resort & Spa)
- Xunantunich & Cahal Pech full day tour, Hol Chan & Shark Ray Alley excursion, Chocolate tour
- Round trip domestic flights Belize City-San Pedro, Airport transfers
- Meals: 13 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches
- Travel between:
5 Jan-15 Dec 2024, Subject to availability. - Contact us for solo travel rates or for travel alternate dates
Trip Details
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WHERE WILL YOU VISIT?
- San Ignacio, Cayo district
- Xunantunich
- Cahal Pech
- Ambergris or Caulker Caye
- Hol Chan National Park
- Shark Ray Alley
TRIP ITINERARY
Essential Belize Vacation - Cayo District and Ambergris Caye or Caulker Caye
14 Day Adventure
Day 1: Arrive Belize City, Belize
Welcome to Belize! Private transfer (2 hours) from International airport to the Cayo district in the west of Belize where you will stay for 4 nights.
Days 2-4: San Ignacio, Cayo District
The Cayo district is the cultural heart of Belize and a popular place to spend a few days exploring the mainland. You can enjoy the wealth of attractions in the area including a concentration of Mayan archaeological sites, cave networks, zip lining, bird watching and excellent local cuisine. It is culturally one of the most diverse regions and geographically blessed with mountainous terrain and tropical jungle, attracting history buffs and adventure seekers alike. You have 3 days to explore, we have included the following excursions to get you started:
Xunantunich & Cahal Pech full day tour – travel by private vehicle to explore the two ancient Mayan cities of Xunantunich Archeological Site (lady of stone) and Cahal Pech (place of tics) famous for their battles with Tikal and good examples of the ancient Maya world. Enjoy a guided tour through Xunantunich, visiting the most important monuments including El Castillo, that is 130 feet tall making it one of the highest buildings in Belize, offering an impressive panoramic view of the Mopan River valley. From here, you can see appreciate on a lower temple a large stucco frieze, as well as a mask with larger ears next to a moon sign with a border of signs representing Venus. After this, travel to Cahal Pech Mayan site that used to be a hilltop palace for an elite Mayan Family.
Chocolate experience tour- meet locals and taste locally produced delights. Your chocolate making session involves learning about cacao farming and preparing the cacao beans for chocolate making. Watch the process of crushing the beans on a Mani and Metate, creating a paste to be served as a drink. The delicious drink is flavored with spices and sweetened with honey as well. After your chocolate making session, enjoy lunch included at a local restaurant.
Day 5: San Ignacio to Ambergris Caye or Caulker Caye
Depart the San Ignacio area by private transfer to Belize City to take a local flight to either San Pedro or Caye Caulker. On arrival on your island you will be met and transferred to your hotel where you will stay for 9 nights.
Days 6-13: Ambergris Caye or Caulker Caye
You will have 8 days to enjoy your beach resort in your choice of either Ambergris Caye, the largest island in Belize or Caulker Caye, a small limestone island that is just 5 miles long. Your days here are free to relax and do as much or as little as you choose. These islands have easy access to the Caribbean sea and Belize Barrier Reef, so fishing, diving, snorkelling, kayaking are popular activities or simply relax on the beach. We have included the following reef excursion in this suggested package to get you started:
Hol Chan National Park & Shark Ray Alley excursion – snorkel on the second longest barrier in the world on two prime sites in the protected Hol Chan N.P. Snorkel the world famous Shark Ray Alley site with harmless nurse sharks and southern stingrays.
Day 14: Ambergris Caye or Caulker Caye to Belize City
Today your Belize vacation comes to and end. Transfer from your hotel in Ambergris Caye or Caye Caulker to San Pedro Airport for a very short scenic flight to Belize City. Note: Your international flights are not included, contact us for the latest fares to travel from Canada to Belize.
This is a sample Belize itinerary, contact our team to add international flights, extend your stay and customize your itinerary.
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