Caribbean beauty & jungle adventures in Belize

Welcome to Belize, home to lush rainforests and idyllic island cayes. Land at Belize City International Airport, where a private transfer will be waiting to take you to your hotel. There, you’ll finally meet your fellow travellers and dedicated guide over a welcome drink, before heading out together to a local restaurant. Typical Belize cuisine consists of beans, stewed chicken and ceviche – all flavours you’ll experience on your first night feast.

Today you’ll catch a two-hour road transfer to San Ignacio; a picturesque town in western Belize near the Guatemalan border. Upon arrival, begin your day with a gentle hike through Mountain Pine Ridge – a nature reserve home to incredible rainforest, lagoons and waterfalls. Your hike will take you to the heart of the jungle, and you’ll all enjoy a refreshing swim in the forest pools. After a light picnic lunch, venture into the Rio Frio cave to encounter the mysterious stalagmites and natural formations that creep down from the ceiling. Then return to your hotel, where you’ll have a couple of hours to relax before dinner with your group.

This morning’s agenda? A thrilling zipline through the canopy – with the sights and sounds of the jungle unfolding beneath you – followed by a gentle hike through Mountain Pine Ridge. After an action-packed morning, enjoy a replenishing lunch with your fellow travellers, then you’ll catch your domestic flight transfer to Caye Caulker. This Caribbean island may be tiny, but it’s a place of intense colour and beauty. We’re talking turquoise seas as clear as glass and vibrant greenery. Upon arrival, the rest of the afternoon is yours to settle into your island escape. Snorkel at leisure, unwind on the beach or enjoy a rum cocktail with your group as the sun goes down.

This morning will see you hop aboard a catamaran for a languid day at sea. Your boat trip will take you on a sun-kissed adventure through the best wildlife spots in the region, including the Hol Chan turtle gardens and the Shark and Ray Alley. Here, you’ll snorkel alongside sharks, turtles and manta rays, weaving between lush thickets of coral reef. And when you’re not exploring in the sea, sit back and enjoy a beer aboard the catamaran. Back on dry land, enjoy a beach barbecue with your group around a crackling bonfire, with flowing rum to see you through the night.

This morning, catch a water taxi back to the mainland, where an airport transfer will pick you up from the Water Express Marine. The first water taxi leaves Caye Caulker at 6.00AM, and you’ll need to be at the airport at least three hours before your flight. If you feel like extending your Central American adventure, we recommend combining with our Guatemalan escape – or opt for two in one with our 12-day Guatemala and Belize trip.