Cave tubing at Nohoch Che'en
Hike to the cave system with a guide (plants, trees, wildlife); jump from rocks into the water; inner tubes through small rapids into the…
Xunantunich and El Castillo
Full day at Xunantunich (1,000+ years old, above the Mopan River near Guatemala); climb El Castillo; temples, palaces, carved stelae.
San Antonio Women's Cooperative
pottery, tortillas, local meal
Your 8-day journey
1 Day 1 — Belize City arrival / Caves Branch Transfer to hotel; check in and rest; dinner and overnight.⌄
Transfer to hotel; check in and rest; dinner and overnight.
2 Day 2 — Caves Branch – Nohoch Che'en NP Hike to the cave system with a guide (plants, trees, wildlife); jump…⌄
Hike to the cave system with a guide (plants, trees, wildlife); jump from rocks into the water; inner tubes through small rapids into the cave, alternating tubing and swimming; Maya ceremonial centres dating to AD 400 – headlamps off while the guide narrates; riverside picnic lunch; free afternoon (pool, hot tub) before dinner.
3 Day 3 — Caves Branch – Xunantunich Full day at Xunantunich (1,000+ years old, above the Mopan River near…⌄
Full day at Xunantunich (1,000+ years old, above the Mopan River near Guatemala); climb El Castillo; temples, palaces, carved stelae. Afternoon: San Antonio Women's Cooperative – traditional pottery, corn tortillas the ancient Maya way with atole, meal of Cayo-region foods. Dinner at the lodge.
4 Day 4 — Caves Branch – free day Optional Baboon Sanctuary (howler monkeys). Lunch and dinner at the lodge. After…⌄
Optional Baboon Sanctuary (howler monkeys). Lunch and dinner at the lodge. After dark, jungle safari walk with local bushmen (nocturnal animals, jungle plants).
5 Day 5 — Caves Branch – Placencia Cockscomb Wildlife Sanctuary (150 sq mi tropical rainforest, the world's only jaguar…⌄
Cockscomb Wildlife Sanctuary (150 sq mi tropical rainforest, the world's only jaguar preserve) – trails at the foot of the Maya Mountains (birds, amphibians, crocodiles, possibly a jaguar). Afternoon arrival in Placencia; dinner on your own.
6 Day 6 — Placencia – Life Under the Sea Full-day boat and snorkeling trip (sea turtles, manta rays, parrotfish, nurse sharks,…⌄
Full-day boat and snorkeling trip (sea turtles, manta rays, parrotfish, nurse sharks, possibly manatees); lunch; second reef snorkel; free time.
7 Day 7 — Placencia – Beaches Beach time and a friendly sandcastle-building session; free afternoon; dinner at a…⌄
Beach time and a friendly sandcastle-building session; free afternoon; dinner at a local restaurant.
8 Day 8 — Placencia – Belize City Transfer to the airport.⌄
Transfer to the airport.
How your private journey is priced
Every AHL journey is private and shaped around your travel dates, group size, preferred hotels and pace. Share a few details and your travel designer will prepare a personal proposal with confirmed rates, usually within one business day.
We work directly with private travelers and with travel-trade partners. Agency and partner rates are available on request.
Included
- Accommodation as listed in the itinerary
- Private vehicle and driver for tours and transfers
- Local guides or shared tours for the itinerary highlights
- Meals as specified in the program
- 24/7 in-destination support
Not included
- International airfare
- Travel insurance
- Visas (unless noted)
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
- Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary
- Personal expenses and optional activities
Before you travel
Let’s plan your Belize: Rainforests, Beaches & Ancient Caves journey
Tell us a few details and we’ll get back to you with a customised quote.
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