Adventure, Nature & Culture in Belize – 5 Days
Discover some of Belize’s highlights on this whirlwind five-day adventure. Spot wildlife, including crocodiles and toucans, explore the large Maya site of Lamanai Ruins, and whiz through the jungle on a zipline at Calico Jack’s Village. There will be time for relaxation, too, along with snorkeling, kayaking, and beachside yoga at Southwest Caye within Glover’s Reef Marine Reserve.
Highlights
- Explore temples, plazas, palaces, and museums at Lamanai Ruins
- See the lifecycle of the dazzling blue morpho butterfly
- Go snorkeling at Glover’s Reef Marine Reserve
- Zipline through the jungle at Calico Jack’s Village
Brief Itinerary
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Belize City, Visit Blue Morpho Butterfly Farm | Belize City |
| Day 2 | Lamanai Ruins, Wildlife Tour | Belize City |
| Day 3 | Transfer to Southwest Caye, Paddle, Snorkel & Relax at Glover’s Reef | Southwest Caye |
| Day 4 | Transfer to Belize City, Zipline at Calico Jack’s Village | Belize City |
| Day 5 | Depart Belize City |
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Belize City, Visit Blue Morpho Butterfly Farm
Welcome to Belize City! You’ll receive a warm welcome from your guide at Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport and will be transferred to your hotel. Belize is a small country on the northeast coast of Central America with plenty of opportunities for adventure, nature spotting, and relaxation. Its UNESCO-listed Belize Barrier Reef is the largest barrier reef in the Northern Hemisphere and the second-largest in the world, and you’ll have the opportunity to snorkel to admire the country’s underwater world later in your trip.
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Day 2: Lamanai Ruins, Wildlife Tour
Today, you’ll head out for a full day of exploring, starting at the Maya Lamanai Ruins in northern Belize. Part of your journey to the ruins will be on the water, and as you travel, you’ll be able to spot wildlife. Lamanai is one of Belize’s largest Maya sites and is set in the jungle. You’ll be guided around the many temples, plazas, palaces, and museums within the park’s boundaries by expert guides. Highlights here include the well-preserved stucco mask of a Maya ruler and the view from the top of its High Temple.
Day 3: Transfer to Southwest Caye, Paddle, Snorkel & Relax at Glover’s Reef
In the morning, you’ll travel south to Dangriga to take a water taxi beyond the main Barrier Reef to your private base camp on Southwest Caye, which is within Glover’s Reef Marine Reserve. Off the southern coast of Belize, Glover’s Reef is one of three atolls (a ring-shaped coral reef) in Belize. It’s the perfect place to combine outdoor adventures such as kayaking, snorkeling, and diving with relaxation.
Your itinerary here is flexible, so you can choose between options such as sea kayaking, snorkeling the inner and outer walls of the reef, and learning to sail. You’ll always have the choice of just relaxing in a hammock with a good book and a cold beverage, too. In the mornings and evenings, you’ll be able to attend informative sessions on a range of topics about Belize, the marine environment, and local culture. To finish the day, try your luck in a high-stakes game of hermit crab racing.
Day 4: Transfer to Belize City, Zipline at Calico Jack’s Village
Squeeze in an early morning swim or sunrise yoga session before you’re picked up to travel back to Dangriga on the mainland. Today you’ll have the option of going on an adrenaline-filled zipline adventure at Calico Jack’s Village near San Ignacio. Here you can whizz through the jungle on a series of ziplines, testing just how brave you are. While heading up to the first station, take your time to stop and look at the flora and fauna surrounding you, which changes as you ascend to the tree canopies. Continue to Belize City in the afternoon, where you can enjoy your final evening in Belize however you like.
Day 5: Depart Belize City
It’s the last day of your trip, and you’ll be taken to the airport in Belize City by water taxi. As you travel to Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport, take in the last sights, smells, and sounds of Belize. Here you’ll board your flight for your onward destination. Until next time!
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