Beautiful Belize on a budget
Tour Introduction
Offering excellent value, this Belize budget holiday affords the opportunity to experience in depth three of the country’s main natural habitats – savannah wetlands, rainforest and the barrier reef – while staying in pleasant yet reasonably-priced accommodation.
Full Itinerary
Fly to Belize International airport. Met on arrival at the airport and transfer by road west to Belize Rainforest Retreat. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Staying at Belize Rainforest Retreat. Includes Dinner.
Full day at leisure to explore the Belizean rainforest. Spend some time wandering the network of trails, or you may wish to spend the day completely at your leisure and make use of the facilities and grounds at neighbouring Chaa Creek.
Staying at Belize Rainforest Retreat. Includes Breakfast and Dinner.
Full day at leisure to explore the jungle along the Macal River. There are complimentary activities available each day at Belize Rainforest Retreat, as well as activities charged at an additional rate, including: canoeing, night hikes, horseback riding and RTV (rough terrain vehicle) tours.
Staying at Belize Rainforest Retreat. Includes Breakfast and Dinner.
Transfer north by road to the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary, a vast assortment of swamps, lagoons and waterways making an excellent wetland habitat particularly renowned for bird life including osprey, snail kite, heron, egret and the magnificent jabiru stork. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure or do an optional activity.
Staying at Birds Eye View Lodge . Includes All Meals.
Day at leisure. Optional tours include canoeing, riding, mountain biking, Maya ruins, Maya Mountain tour.
Staying at Birds Eye View Lodge. Includes All Meals.
Day at leisure. Optional tours include canoeing, riding, mountain biking, Maya ruins, Maya Mountain tour.
Staying at Birds Eye View Lodge. Includes All Meals.
Transfer by road to Belize City and catch scheduled flight to San Pedro, Ambergris Cay. The palm tree covered island is located on the famous Belizean barrier reef with good diving and snorkelling offshore where the reef meets the open ocean creating good wall dives and a mix of reef and pelagic species. Close to the island is the Hol Chan Marine Reserve and behind the island is a large shallow lagoon where manatees can be found.
Staying at Sunbreeze Hotel . Includes Breakfast.
The palm tree covered island is located on the famous Belizean barrier reef with good diving and snorkelling offshore where the reef meets the open ocean creating good wall dives and a mix of reef and pelagic species.
Free day for optional activities including diving/snorkelling on Hol Chan Marine Reserve, diving the canyons and caverns and other sites, sailing on a catamaran, a trip to Caye Caulker, paddleboarding or cycling around the island.
Staying at Sunbreeze Hotel. Includes Breakfast.
Free day for optional activities including diving/snorkelling on Hol Chan Marine Reserve, diving the canyons and caverns and other sites, sailing on a catamaran, a trip to Caye Caulker, paddleboarding or cycling around the island.
Staying at Sunbreeze Hotel. Includes Breakfast.
Free day for optional activities including diving/snorkelling on Hol Chan Marine Reserve, diving the canyons and caverns and other sites, sailing on a catamaran, a trip to Caye Caulker, paddleboarding or cycling around the island.
Staying at Sunbreeze Hotel. Includes Breakfast.
Free day for optional activities. Why not take a day trip to Altun Ha Maya Ruin by boat and car, or do some manatee watching?
Staying at Sunbreeze Hotel. Includes Breakfast.
Fly back to Belize City and check-in for your international flight home.
Includes Breakfast.
Tour Accommodation
Belize Rainforest Retreat
Overview
The camp, set on the banks of the Macal River in western Belize, has very clean and comfortable permanent wood and canvas cabins with separate shared toilet block with hot water showers. Breakfast and dinner are taken communally on site.
The camp is attached to the English-American owned Lodge at Chaa Creek, the longest established upmarket lodge in Belize.
The lodge property has a large network of trails offering excellent horse riding, walking and mountain biking. Canoeing is available on the river and you can also access the facilities at the main lodge including the restaurant, bar, swimming pool and luxury spa.
Swimming Pool
Air Conditioning
Rooms
Facilities
Shared bathroom facilities, large thatched Palapa offering comfortable dining.
Local Wildlife
The river basin is home to a plethora of wildlife including jaguar and Baird’s tapir (although they are rarely seen). More frequently observed wildlife includes black howler monkeys and the abundant birdlife of the region, which includes specialities such as pine siskin and orange-breasted falcon.
Optional Activities
Half-day Canadian canoe trip down the unspoilt Macal River to San Ignacio town (a vehicle will take you back to the camp). Excursion to the nearby Mayan ruins of Xunantunich and Caracol. Full day or overnight trip to the famous Tikal Mayan ruins in Guatemala. Full day guided tour of Vaca Falls and Chumpiate cave in the Maya mountains. Visit the full-service spa at the Lodge for a complete range of alternative therapies and beauty treatments. Horse riding and mountain biking on forest trails. Short trip over the Guatemala border for handicrafts and duty free shopping.
Birds Eye View Lodge
Overview
An unpretentious, simple Belizean-owned lodge situated in the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary and catering to birdwatchers and nature lovers for over 14 years. Possibly the best birding in Belize is found here.
Swimming Pool
Air Conditioning
Rooms
Facilities
Restaurant with two dining rooms (indoor and patio), lounge with wi-fi and TV
Local Wildlife
Over 300 bird species, including jabiru and wood storks, glossy ibis, roseate spoonbill, osprey and, surprisingly, southern lapwing, which is a native of Chile
Optional Activities
On site: birding by boat at dawn on Crooked Tree lagoon, horse riding, canoeing, nature walks. Half-day tours off site include Lamanai, Altun Ha, La Milpa and Xunantunich Maya sites, Baboon (howler monkey) Sanctuary and Belize Zoo.
Sunbreeze Hotel
Overview
The coconut palm-covered island of Ambergris Caye is located on the northern end of the Belize Barrier Reef, famous for great Caribbean diving and snorkelling. A short distance offshore, where the reef meets the open ocean, there are excellent wall dives and a mix of reef and pelagic species. Closer to town is Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark and Ray Alley, leeward is a large shallow lagoon where manatees can be found. The small town of San Pedro has a lively, friendly atmosphere and a variety of bars and good restaurants serving fresh seafood, including lobster, and other local dishes.
Although conveniently situated on the southern edge of the main part of town, the hotel is nevertheless quite quiet and benefits from a swimming pool, sea frontage, restaurant, bar and its own dive shop and jetty.
Swimming Pool
Air Conditioning
Rooms
Facilities
PADI dive school, restaurant, bar, freshwater pool, art gallery, massage studio and complimentary early morning coffee.
Local Wildlife
The diverse marine life of the Barrier Reef, including Shark and Ray Alley for close encounters with nurse sharks and large stingrays; watching the pelicans dive for fish.
Optional Activities
Paddle boarding, sea kayaking, reef visits by boat, snorkelling, diving, fishing & sailing.
Route Map
Departure Dates
Travel Information
Are International Flights Included?
No. Please contact us for a quote if required.
Flight Info:
British Airways via Atlanta
Best Visited:
January to May
Are you ATOL Registered?
Yes. This means we are legally able to book your international flights in conjunction with your ground arrangements so you can book with us with complete confidence. Read more about our ATOL license here.
Claire Pote
Area Specialist
If you are a chocolate lover then you will love a visit to the Ixcacao Belize Maya Chocolate farm located near to Chaab’il B’e Lodge and Casitas for an authentic Cacao tasting and making experience. The Mayan family run farm truly believe that ‘Chocolate will save the rainforest.’
If you have any questions regarding this Tour, please feel free to contact me on +44 (0)1803 866965
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