Active Elements, Epic Scenery, Family Friendly, Near the Beach, Unique Accommodation, Wildlife Encounters Experience the natural beauty and wildlife of Belize on this journey, starting at the Rainforest Lodge, exploring the Cockscomb Sanctuary, and relaxing on Hopkins Beach.Trip Overview:Experience the natural beauty and wildlife of Belize on this journey, starting at the Rainforest Lodge, exploring the Cockscomb Sanctuary, and relaxing on Hopkins Beach.
Highlights:
- Wake to the sounds of the rainforest at Sleeping Giant Lodge, where luxury blends seamlessly with jungle life.
- Wander through the Sibun Nature Reserve, discovering ancient trails, cascading rivers, and hidden wildlife.
- Soak in the beauty of the Maya Mountains from your private plunge pool or riverside veranda.
- Retreat to Hopkins for barefoot bliss at The Lodge at Jaguar Reef, where the Caribbean meets casual elegance.
- Explore the wild heart of Cockscomb Basin, home to elusive jaguars, scarlet macaws, and untouched jungle trails.
Included Services:- Private transfers on arrival and departure
- 3 nights first-class accommodations Cayo District
- 4 nights first-class accommodations in Hopkins
- Private transfers from San Ignacio to Hopkins
- Private Full Day Xunantunich Tour
- Private Cockscomb Wildlife Sanctuary Tour
- Breakfast daily (except Day 1)
Excluded Services:- Travel insurance
- International and domestic airfare & airfare taxes
- Entrances fees to sites not explicitly listed as included
- Meals and beverages not mentioned
- Gratuities
- Items of a personal nature
- Passport & Visa fees if applicable
Day 1: Welcome to BelizeTransfer: Belize City Goldson Intl Aptto San Ignacio-Cayo District
Hotel: The Rainforest Lodge at Sleeping Giant (4 Star Rating)
Welcome to The Rainforest Lodge at Sleeping Giant. Belize’s premier Jungle Lodge is nestled at the foothills of the Maya mountains alongside the Sibun River and surrounded by the 10,000-acre Sibun Nature Reserve. Experience Belize … its history, its people, its food, its drink, its wildlife and all in a place that was once the center of the Mayan Empire.
Our award-winning resort features uniquely lavish accommodations, with unparalleled attention to detail. Immerse yourselves in the authenticity that is Belize and in its primary growth rainforest while sipping on Antiguan espresso and enjoying your personal plunge pools. Choose between intimate and lavish with views of jungle, mountains, creeks, and the Sibun River.
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Day 2: At Leisure in the Cayo DistrictDay 3: Private Guided Tour of XunantunichXunantunich in Maya is "The Stone Maiden". The site is about 30 minutes from San Ignacio and is only accessible by taking a hand-cranked ferry across the Mopan River. Xunantunich is one of the most popular Mayan sites in Belize and was one of the first to be excavated and opened to the public. Standing atop "El Castillo", the largest pyramid at the site, you will have a panoramic view of western and eastern Belize.
Day 4: From the Cayo District to HopkinsTransfer: San Ignacio-Cayo District to Hopkins
Hotel: The Lodge at Jaguar Reef (4 Star Rating)
A Beach Chic Getaway in Hopkins, Belize. For over twenty years, The Lodge at Jaguar Reef has been the resort of choice for thousands of travelers who enjoy our central location, our comfortable cabanas and suites, our beachfront dining, and our easy access to many of the natural wonders that have made Belize a world-class adventure travel destination!.
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Day 5: Day at Leisure in HopkinsDay 6: Private Guided tour of Cockscomb Wildlife SanctuaryAt the Cockscomb Basin Jaguars, not people, rule the domain of the Wildlife Sanctuary. Located in southern Belize, this sacred parcel of nature is one of Belize's most fascinating areas. Its jungle - like terrain in the Stann Creek District sprawls below the jagged peaks of the Maya Mountain's Cockscomb Range, and ranges east towards the sea. Declared a national reserve and a NO HUNTING area in 1984, it was established to protect the large jaguar population and other resident wildlife. The lush jungle of the cockscomb is also a birder's paradise. Over 290 species have been recorded, including the scarlet macaw. Also home to numerous species of reptiles and amphibians such as the red-eyed frog, boa constrictor, iguana and the deadly fer de lance.
Day 7: At Leisure in HopkinsDay 8: Depart from BelizeTransfer: Hopkins to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt