Belize Eco-Adventure

Experience the incredible variety of flora and fauna and the magnificent coral reef of this striking country

9 days • Air & land
9 days • Belize City/Belize City
from $1608 land only

Locally hosted
All departures guaranteed!

Your Travel Value Includes Scheduled round-trip flights when TRAVEL 360 issues the air tickets Domestic air while on tour; round-trip transfers between the airport and hotel; including Porter at the airport Choice of hotels in twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower 8 breakfasts (B) and 4 lunches (L) Services of an English-speaking local host Sightseeing program including admission charges where applicable Inland waterways to Northern Lagoon; the Maya Caves; Cave tubing on the Caves Branch River; Rainforest Zipline Tour; Xunantunich including El Castillo; Belize Zoo; Olde Belize River cruise; snorkel at Hol Chan Marine Reserve Hotel taxes and service charges TRAVEL 360 flight bag and portfolio of travel documents

Itinerary

Day 1, Sat. DEPART USA / BELIZE CITY, BELIZE.
Upon arrival you are met and transferred to your choice of hotel. The balance of the day is free.

Day 2, Sun. BELIZE CITY / JAGUAR PAW RESORT.
Transfer to the marina and board a self-driven, 4-person speedboat. Cruise through the inland waterways to Northern Lagoon, watching for crocodiles, nesting birds, and the gentle manatee. At Northern Lagoon, relish a picnic lunch. Later, travel by all terrrain vehicle through the Peccary Hills to Gracie Rock. Your guides will brief you on safety procedures, outline the route to be taken and distribute helmets. Then set out for the Maya Caves. To the Maya, caves were sacred places where important ceremonies were conducted to appease the gods of the underworld. After time to explore these ancient caves, return to Gracie Rock via jungle trails. Here, your escort and tour vehicle will be waiting to transfer you to the Jaguar Paw Resort. (B,L)

Day 3, Mon. CAVE TUBING EXCURSION.
Today’s adventure starts with a jungle hike, leading to an underground cave system. Your guide hands out flashlights, and you are ready to float on inflated inner tubes, drifting through several miles of the caves. Return to the Resort for lunch, then continue to explore the fascinating rainforest. Your guide will point out various plants, roots and herbs once used by the ancient Maya. (B,L)

Day 4, Tue. JAGUAR PAW RESORT / CAYO DISTRICT.
An exciting morning of rainforest "ziplining." Your zipline tour features an intricate harness system of pulleys and cables, supervised by experienced guides, which allows you to swing 100-240 feet between platforms, 70 feet high in the trees! Later, on to the Cayo District and the impressive Maya site of Xunantunich. Cross the Mopan River by a 19th century ferry to "El Castillo" (the Castle), the largest temple at Xunantunich. Continue to your hotel in San Ignacio. (B,L)

Day 5, Wed. CAYO DISTRICT.
A free day. You may want to just relax, or perhaps join an optional activity including a Tikal Tour, horseback riding, river canoeing. (B)

Day 6, Thu. CAYO DISTRICT / AMBERGRIS CAYE.
Your first stop today is at the Belize Zoo. Created as a sanctuary for the country's indigenous species, the Zoo was first intended for animals which were injured and could not be returned to the wild. It is home to an impressive array of large cats, primates, reptiles and birds. On to the village of Burrel Boom, where you will board a riverboat and enjoy a leisurely cruise on the scenic Olde Belize River. Observe basking crocodiles, iguanas, sunbathing turtles and troops of Howler Monkeys. Disembark in Belize City and take a short flight to Ambergris Caye. (B,L)

Day 7, Fri. AMBERGRIS CAYE.
Spend the morning on a snorkeling tour to Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley. Snorkel in incredibly clear waters and perhaps have a personal encounter with nurse sharks and graceful stingrays. The balance of the day is at leisure. (B)

Day 8, Sat. AMBERGRIS CAYE / DEPART BELIZE CITY.
Morning at leisure unti you are transferred to the airport for your flight to the Belize International Airport to connect with your onward flight. Extra nights are available in both Ambergris Caye and Belize City. (B)

If you would like to spend extra time at any of the destinations in this itinerary, just ask your TRAVEL 360 Specialist for recommendations.

 

TRAVEL 360 Hotels
BELIZE CITY - Radisson Fort George - Executive room (F); Radisson Fort George Hotel - Colonial room (SF)
RAINFOREST - Jaguar Paw Resort (F)
CAYO DISTRICT - duPlooys Jungle Lodge - standard room (ST); duPlooys Jungle Lodge - bungalow (F)
AMBERGRIS CAYE - Ramons - gardenview (F); Villas at Banyan Bay - poolview suite (SF)

 

 

 

Tour CEA Land Only Prices Per Person from     First Class Superior First Class Twin $1608 $1741 Single $2235 $2486 Travel any day Minimum of 2 passengers The "LAND ONLY" prices include round-trip air from Belize City/Ambergris Caye. Sample economy airfares are from $503-$721 and are valid from/to Miami. Airfares from other cities and U.S. departure taxes will be advised at the time of booking. Airfares and taxes are subject to change.