Classic Belize

Essential Belize ( 8 Days / 7 Nights, Departs Mondays )

DAY 1 BELIZE CITY - AMBERGRIS CAYE

Welcome to the capital of carefree and casual: "No shirts, no shoes, no problem" reads a popular tourist slogan. There are no paved roads, traffic lights, or high-rise buildings here, and the main means of transportation is bicycles and golf carts that can be rented by the hour. People are extremely friendly and hotels are casual. Services included today: Assistance at the airport; one-way flight to Ambergris Caye; transfer to hotel; overnight accommodations at Tropica Resort; hotel taxes.

DAY 2/3 AMBERGRIS CAYE

Days at leisure. Suggested activities: Relax at the beach, take advantage of the varied water sports in the area including snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing and sailing, or visit the Maya ruins of Lamanai. Services included: Overnight accommodations at Tropica Resort; hotel taxes.

DAY 4 AMBERGRIS CAYE - MOUNTAIN PINE RIDGE - CAYO DISTRICT

Three hundred square miles of nature at its best: the Hidden Valley Falls plummet down
from 1,000 feet, the Rio On Pools flows gently over gigantic boulders forming refreshing natural pools, the Rio Frio Cave welcomes you with an eerie feeling as you enter its 65-foot-high mouth, the river trickling through the center below, huge stalactites hanging overhead? This is Mountain Pine Ridge National Park, one of the most beautiful areas in all Central America. At the end of the tour you will be dropped off at Windy Hill Cottages in San Ignacio. Services included today: Transfer to the airport; one-way flight to Belize City; full-day guided tour to Mountain Pine Ridge; lunch; overnight accommodations at Windy Hill Cottages; hotel taxes.

DAY 5/6 CAYO DISTRICT

Days at leisure to enjoy the several attractions of this beautiful land: Cathedral-like forests, shimmering emerald rivers, caves, mountains, cascading falls, intriguing Mennonite communities, and mighty ruins. Suggested activities: Go horseback riding, canoeing the Macal River, or hiking in the jungle. Visit the nearby Mayan ruins of El Pilar, cross the border and marvel at the imposing ruins of Tikal in Guatemala. Services
included today: Overnight accommodations at Windy Hill Cottages; hotel taxes.

DAY 7 CAYO - XUNANTUNICH - BELIZE ZOO - BELIZE CITY

Xunantunich or "The Maiden of the Rock" is located on a natural limestone ridge providing breathtaking views of the Cayo District. It consists of six major plazas, surrounded by more than 25 temples and palaces. It was a major ceremonial center and for years it boasted the tallest man-made structure in all Belize: El Castillo. After lunch we will return to Belize City via the Belize Zoo. The Belize Zoo is a refuge and rehabilitation center for injured wildlife, as well as a home for abused and abandoned pets. All wildlife, which can be rehabilitated, is reintroduced to the environment. Those
animals that cannot be reintroduced to their environment are maintained in a natural setting. A great opportunity to admire the wild fauna of Belize at close range. The tour ends at your hotel in Belize City. Services included today: Full-day tour of Xunantunich and the Belize Zoo; lunch; overnight accommodations at Biltmore Plaza; hotel taxes.

DAY 8 BELIZE CITY - OUT

Services included today: Transfer to the airport.

Rates

From: USD919.00 PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE