Ultimate Belize: Beaches, Ruins & Adventure

Arrive at the Belize International Airport. Connect to a short commuter flight to Placencia, south of Belize City. Transfer to your selected hotel.

Venture into Cockscomb Basin, the world's premier and exclusive Jaguar preserve. Spread across a sprawling 128,000 acres of verdant tropical forest, the region houses all five of Belize's majestic cats: the jaguar, puma, margay, jaguarundi, and ocelot. Roam the jungle trails accompanied by an expert naturalist guide — a chance to delve deep into the unique flora and fauna that this environment offers. Post the jungle trail adventure, pivot to a different pace and float or tube down the river, enjoying a close-up view of the lush jungle. Soon, it's time to recharge with a delectable lunch before heading to a traditional cacao farm. Here, you'll gain insights into the ancient art of chocolate making - a sweet end to a day of wild exploration.

Enjoy a day of leisure or arrange an optional tour.

Transfer by minivan 3 hours to the Cayo District to the lively little town of San Ignacio, situated between the Macal and Mopan Rivers. Overnight at your selected hotel.

Today, you will take the Xunantunch and Barton Creek Caves Tour. Full-Day Private Xunantunich Maya Temples and Barton Creek Caves by Canoe: Xunantunich sits just inside the Western border of Belize to Guatemala. 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. From this vantage point, one gains a panoramic view of the Cayo District and Guatemala. Next, we continue to Barton Creek Cave in Amish territory. Equipped with canoes and high-powered lights we gently paddle into Xibalba (she-bal-ba). As you glide through the cave system you will be dazzled by the glistening crystalline rock formations and awed by the Mayan artifacts secretly tucked away in overhead alcoves.

After breakfast, meet your driver for the transfer back to Belize City. Before arriving, we'll stop at the Belize Zoo; Belize's wonderful natural wildlife habitat. The zoo and Tropical Education Center gives you the unique opportunity of viewing Belize's prolific wildlife in one location. A sanctuary for the country's indigenous species, the Belize Zoo was first created for animals that were injured, orphaned, rescued, rehabilitated or donated to the facility and which could not be returned to the wild. The Belize Zoo is now home to over 150 animals, representing over 45 species, including an impressive array of large cats, primates, reptiles and birds who reside beneath the forest canopy in natural settings. After your tour, you'll transfer to the airport for a short flight to Ambergris Caye, Belize's largest island. Your transfer to your hotel awaits you upon arrival.

A snorkel adventure awaits you at Hol Chan Marine Reserve (Maya for Little Channel), the first marine reserve established in Central America. Explore the colorful coral reefs as you swim amongst the abundant marine life. Next, you will head to your second snorkel stop, Shark Ray Alley, where you will encounter friendly stingrays, inquisitive brown nurse sharks, graceful turtles, as well as an profusion of colorful reef fish, including snappers and jacks.

Have a free day or two with an unlimited choice of activities. Maybe doing some more snorkeling, parasailing, windsurfing, biking, renting a jet ski. Or just relax on the beach, taking an occasional dip into the warm, turquoise-blue waters of the Caribbean.