Best of Belize

7 or 8 days | Belize

Ambergris Caye

Day 1: Fly to Belize– Meet your Tour Director at the airport

Day 2: Belize City – Travel by boat to the New River Lagoon– Take a guided tour of Lamanai Ruins

Day 3: Belize City | San Ignacio– Travel to Peccary Hills National Park– Take a guided jungle hike– Take a zip-line tour– Travel to San Ignacio

Day 4: San Ignacio – Visit the Xunantunich Ruins– Visit the Chaa Creek Natural

History Center

Day 5: San Ignacio | Ambergris Caye– Transfer to Burrel Boom– Take a boat ride on the Old Belize

River: Wildlife viewing– Take a nature walk at the Howler

Monkey Sanctuary– Return to Belize City– Travel by ferry to Ambergris Caye

Day 6: Ambergris Caye– Snorkel at Hol Chan – Snorkel at Shark Ray Alley– Enjoy a free afternoon in Ambergris

Caye– Optional: Snuba (snorkel/scuba

combination)– Optional: Sea Trek

Day 7: Depart for home – Fly to Belize City– Depart for your flight home

1-DAY TOUR EXTENSION

Day 7: Ambergris Caye – Enjoy a free day in Ambergris Caye

Day 8: Depart for home – Fly to Belize City– Continue on your flight home

Everything you get:

Round-trip flights

Full-time Tour Director

Comfortable motorcoach; Boat; Internal flight

6 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (7 with extension)

Breakfast and dinner daily; 5 lunches

1 sightseeing tour led by a licensed local guide

Entrance to: Lamanai Ruins; Guided jungle hike; Zip-line tour; Xunantunich Ruins; Chaa Creek Natural History Center; Wildlife viewing on Old Belize River boat ride; Howler Monkey Sanctuary; Snorkeling

You can add optional activities to your tour. Additional costs apply.

Lamanai Ruins

Zip-line tour

Xunantunich Ruins

Old Belize River boat ride

Ambergris Caye snorkeling

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Number of overnight stays in parentheses. This tour may also be reversed.Number of overnight stays in parentheses. This tour may also be reversed.

In Belize, explore two different ecosystems—jungle and coastline. Hike through lush forest, ride a riverboat, snorkel in the Caribbean. Also learn about the fascinating history and culture of the indigenous people. Visits to the archaeological sites of Lamanai and Xunantunich shed light on the Maya culture.

Best of Belize7 or 8 days | Belize

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Lamanai RuinsNamed after Mayan ruler Lord Smoking Shell, who believed he was a descendant of the crocodile spirit, the name “Lamanai” means “submerged crocodile.” As a result you’ll come across a number of crocodile carvings (and even some real crocodiles in the lagoon) as you explore these ruins, which date back as far as 1500 B.C. View three large pyramids, residential areas, some open plazas and a ball court. Make sure to check out the view from the High Temple, which looks out over the treetops, and the Mask Temple, where tall stone faces are carved into the sides of the structure.

Ambergris CayeLocated off the tip of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, Ambergis Caye is less than 25 miles long and about 1 mile wide, but the number of incredible activities makes the island seem much larger. Its coastline is protected by the Belize Barrier Reef, a diverse ecosystem with over 500 species of fish, hundreds of invertebrates and over 90 varieties of coral identified. The island’s bustling town of San Pedro is home to a varied population including descendants of the Maya, Mexican, English and Spanish who lived here centuries ago. The coastline is dotted with beautiful sandy beaches for the enjoyment of residents and tourists alike.

Mask Temple Lamanai Ruins, Belize

Caribbean sunset Ambergris Caye, Belize

Peccary Hills National ParkSeasoned Belizean bushmen will teach you jungle “survival” skills like how to make a fire, find water and treat injuries during your eco-hike in Peccary Hills National Park. See tropical wildlife and explore hidden caves containing remnants of sacrificial offerings from the Mayan era. After lunch at Caves Branch Outpost, your adventure continues with a zip-line tour through the broadleaf rainforest. You’ll learn how to properly navigate a zip-line before being safely secured and zooming from one platform to the next. The final platform is located directly on the banks of the Caves Branch River and features waterslides for those wanting a refreshing splash.

Zip-line tour Peccary Hills, Belize

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