Brief Belize: San Ignacio and Ambergris Caye
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Itinerary
Sub Trips
Hotels
Yampu’s brief tour of Belize includes an over-land trip to the Belize Zoo, the finest zoo in Central America and made up of 29 acres of tropical savanna and home to more than 125 animals native to Belize. This tour also includes the Xunantunich Maya site, with a stay in San Ignacio. Here we will take an unforgettable cave-tubing excursion in the “River of Caves”—seven miles long, and all of it underground. We then return to Belize City to fly to San Pedro in Ambergris Caye, where we will have a nice snorkeling excursion in the Hol Chan Marine Reserve.
This tour includes airfare allowance from Miami (US), on non-holiday dates. You do not need to fly via Miami; Yampu will fly you the most direct way to your city of destination. Depending on your travel dates and proximity of travel, we will quote you the most economical surcharge from your city or country of origin.
Additional information on this trip:
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Days of Week the Trip can Start:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
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Dates this trip is NOT available for online booking (please submit a regular request):
20 December -
02 January
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Visited Cities:
San Ignacio,
Ambergris Caye
Day 1
Upon arrival in Belize City, you will be met by our guide who will transfer you to the Cayo Disctrict. En route you will visit the Belize Zoo and the Xunantunich Maya Site. The Belize Zoo is located at Mile 31 on the Western Highway, some 40 minutes drive from Belize City. Only indigenous species are housed at the Zoo, all of which have been either rescued or donated from owners who could not take care of the animals properly. The "guests" are housed in large compounds containing what would be their natural habitat. Birds, cats, crocodiles, monkeys, the list seems endless. A great opportunity to view and photograph those beasts of the rainforest not easily seen in the wild.
Lunch and a great shopping opportunity will recharge the batteries for the afternoon's delights! Tour continues along the Western Highway through San Ignacio in the Cayo District, until we arrive at the village of San Jose Succotz where a hand cranked ferry carries vehicle and passengers to the other side of the Mopan River. One more mile will bring the visitor to the impressive Maya Site of Xunantunich (Maiden of the Rock). A major ceremonial center, and one of the countries larger excavated sights, the view from the largest pyramid El Castillo is remarkable. Overnight in Cayo Hotel.
Note: if you arrive in the afternoon, you will need to spend a night in Belize City.
Day 2
A transfer from your hotel brings you to the Cave Branch River and its winding path through the Maya Mountain, and numerous ancient caves once inhabited by the Maya. On arrival at Jaguar Paw, be prepared for a 45-minute jungle trail hike. Your guide will point out various plants, roots, and herbs once used by the ancient Mayas. The entrance tunnel that heads into the underground cave system is the start of an eye-opening adventure. Your guide hands out flashlights, and you are ready to float in inflated inner tubes assisted by a gentle current that takes you through the cave system. Intricate crystalline formations line the caves, and stalagmites and stalactites add to the serene opulence of nature. Come dressed in bathing suits, T-shirts, shorts, tennis shoes or water shoes. A change of clothes, shoes and a towel are recommended. We will eat a delicious lunch of rice, beans and stewed chicken, a Belizean specialty.
Land transfer back to Belize City to take the flight to San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. Overnight in San Pedro Hotel.
Day 3
Half-day snorkel trip to Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley
This site is becoming one of the hottest marine attractions in the Caribbean. Here, dive parties can witness dozens of Southern Stingrays and Nurse Sharks swirl and dance gracefully while being orchestrated by a dive master’s bag of snacks. Afternoon of leisure. Overnight in San Pedro Hotel.
Day 4
Transfer to the airport to take the flight back to Belize, or choose from optional add-ons in Belize, Guatemala (Tikal) or other Central American countries.
Suggested Hotels by City and Category *
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San Ignacio
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| 3-Star |
Windy Hill, or similiar. |
| 4-Star |
Pook’s Hill, Duplooy’s Jungle Lodge, or similar. |
| 5-Star |
Ka'ana Boutique Resort (in Balam Room), or similar.
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| Deluxe |
Blancaneaux Lodge, Chaa Creek, or similar. |
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Ambergris Caye
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| 3-star |
Sunbreeze, Ramon’s Village, or similar. |
| 4-star |
Victoria House or similar. |
| Deluxe |
Mata Chica Resort (seabreeze bungalow), or similar. |
* Subject to confirmation at time of booking
4 days , from $2710
| Occupancy Type |
3-star |
4-star |
| Double | $2904 | $3472 |
| Triple | $2710 | $3092 |
| Single | $4155 | $4932 |
Prices shown above are per person, in US Dollars ($).
Xunantunich
Tubing
Shark Ray Alley
