Relax and Refresh in Belize – 8 Days
(This sample itinerary will be customized to suit your interests and budget.)
Day 1 ~ Welcome to the Jungle
Personal greeting at the airport upon arrival in Belize City and transfer to a deluxe jungle lodge tucked away in the lush tropical gardens along the banks of the Macal River in the foothills of the ancient Maya Mountains.
GL Tours works with several resorts in this area. Contact our travel specialists to find the best match for you.
Spend 3 nights in a traditional Belizean cabana with fine fabrics, furnishings and a traditional thatch ceiling with fan that naturally cools the space. The a/c, television and phone will not be missed as you enjoy luxury-style comforts in an eco-friendly setting.
Days 2 & 3 ~ Jungle Highlights & Adventures
During your stay in the western district of Belize, you have a wide variety of activities and excursions to experience.
Your GL Tours travel specialist will help you decide which tours are the best match for you, or wait until you have arrived on-site to arrange your activities. Either way, you are guaranteed memorable adventures and unique experiences.
Guided excursions such as….
Mayan Ruin sites – Tikal (Guatemala); Caracol; Xuantunich.
Barton Creek Cave & river canoeing
Tube floating through caves
Horseback riding nature trails
Early morning bird watching
… and more to explore!!!
Our deluxe jungle resorts offer comfort amenities on-site to maximize your relax and refresh experience…
Full-service spa treatments
Casual nature walks
Learn about local traditions through cultural experiences
Cool off in the swimming pool
Day 4 ~ Peaceful beach in Placencia
Depart the jungle & ruins with a scenic, four-hour drive along the Hummingbird Highway, to a small village located on a peninsula along the southern Caribbean coast.
Spend 4 nights at a boutique beachfront resort near the charming village of Placencia. This small town is perfect for travelers seeking a relaxing pace, sandy beach, and a handful of local shops and restaurants to explore beyond your resort.
GL Tours works with a number of resorts in this area. Contact our travel specialists to find the best match for you.
Days 5, 6, 7 ~ Caribbean Casual
Enjoy the sun, sand and the Great Belize Reef, the largest reef in the western hemisphere!
Popular excursions such as fishing, snorkeling and diving can be arranged for you.
Featured tour: Explore the Cockscomb Jaguar Preserve, including a waterfall swim & river Tubing: Explore the world’s first Jaguar Preserve. Your experienced guide will lead you through the hiking trails, pointing out medicinal plants & herbs, animal life & habitats. You will also swim under the waterfall and go river tubing. A picnic lunch is included.
Day 8 ~ Enjoy a beautiful Belizean sunrise before departing to the Placencia airstrip. A domestic flight to Belize City, then connect to your return your return flights home.
We encourage you to contact us so that we can design a custom plan for your relaxing escape in Belize. At GL Tours we always believe there is “more to explore!”