Best Of Both Worlds
Best Of Both Worlds
Belize is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world thanks to a unique combination of hundreds of miles of gorgeous beaches and enormous tracts of pristine jungle.
Relax on the sand and work on your tan or strap on your snorkeling or dive gear and explore the Belize Barrier Reef, the largest coral reef in the western hemisphere.
On land, climb up to the tree tops and experience the jungle canopy firsthand via an exciting zip line adventure. Or hike through the remains of an ancient Maya city, marveling at magnificent pyramids built thousands of years ago. Trek into the rainforest to spot crocodiles, parrots and monkeys or go sea kayaking on an island hopping adventure.
Whatever your idea of a dream vacation, let the staff of the Black Orchid Resort handle all the details for you. With more than a decade of experience, they have crafted together some of the finest vacation packages in all of Belize.
Belize Package Highlights:
- 7 nights in the Black Orchid Resort
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Transfers from/to the International Airport
- Full day Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave (ATM) tour
- Snorkel Hol Chan reserve & Shark Ray Alley
- Full day Cave tubing and zip-lining
- Full day Lamanai Maya Site tour
- Beach Day at a private island
- Half day Howler Monkey Sanctuary tour
- Night tour to Belize Zoo
- Night Crocodile Spotting tour
- All Government Taxes and Service Charge
Day 1 – Arrival
Transfer from Belize International Airport to Black Orchid Resort. Unlike many jungle resorts there is NO long bumpy ride to get here; road is paved right up to the entrance.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 – Full Day Cave Tubing And Zip-Lining And Night Crocodile Spotting
Zip-Lining is a thrilling and exciting adventure, the experience is totally indescribable! Only the true adventurers at heart are advised to participate in this sport! You’ll be individually outfitted with helmets, harnesses and safety lines. Then you go soaring high above the jungle canopy. That is a ride of lifetime that you will never forget!Then you’ll hike 45 minutes down a jungle trail where your guide will point out the various plants, roots and herbs once used by the ancient Maya for medicinal purpose.
The next activity is Cave Tubing – exciting adventure you’ll never want to end and one you will always remember. Climb into your inner tube, turn on your headlamp and allow the gentle flow of the river to guide you through dazzling and complex crystalline formations of stalagmites and stalactites.
The ancient Mayas regarded these spectacular cave systems as a sacred underworld and home to many powerful gods.
At night, you will take a boat ride on the Old Belize River and enjoy the night sounds of the wildlife along the river banks and with the use of a flashlight you will spot for crocodiles.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 – Lamanai Maya Site
You are welcome to the land of ancient Mayan culture! It was an advanced civilization, excelling in writing, mathematics, and astrology. Lamanai, meaning “Submerged Crocodile”, is cradled on the shores of the New River Lagoon and is the largest Mayan ceremonial site in the region.
It boasts over 800 structures that were occupied as early as 1500 B.C. The onsite museum has precious artefacts on display portraying well over 2000 years of Mayan History.
On the way, you will get to enjoy a scenic boat ride up the New River, providing a great opportunity for wildlife spotting. At the site you will get to marvel at panoramic views of the rainforest and lagoon from atop the High Temple.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 – Hol Chan And Shark Ray Alley Snorkeling
On your first snorkeling stop at Hol Chan Marine Reserve you will be amazed at all the corals, and the different types of fish and sea creatures you will see. At Shark Ray alley, which is a part of the reserve, the main attraction is swimming with the Nurse Sharks and the Southern Sting Rays.
These creatures have a great tolerance for divers and seem to enjoy the human interaction. Some may swim in circles around you, like a cat rubbing against our legs. The world’s largest diving magazine, ‘Skin Diver’, has selected the place as one of the seven best “animal dives” in the Caribbean.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 – Howler Monkey Sanctuary And Belize Zoo Night Tour
The Black Howler Monkeys are found only in a small section of Central America. One of the most remarkable traits is its loud, rasping howl which can be heard roaring across the forest for well over a mile. The sanctuary is located along the Belize River, it embodies a combination of dense jungle, pasture, farmland, and small village life.
You will enjoy a tranquil hike through the forest in the look for howler monkeys and other wildlife that inhabit the area, while also learning about the rainforest plants and medicinal purposes.
In the evening you’ll head for the zoo. Only few tourists get to experience visiting the Zoo in the solitude of night. The Belize Zoo exhibits over 150 animals, representing over 45 species, all native to Belize. The zoo is very special: NONE of the animals were taken from the wild.
They were either injured, orphaned, born here, given as gift from other zoos or are confiscated pets (it is illegal in Belize to keep wildlife at home).
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6 – Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave (ATM)
Actun Tunichil Muknal is one of Belize’s most impressive wet caves. After a 45 minutes hike, that includes three stream crossings, you will arrive at the cave entrance. Here you wade through ankle to chest high water before climbing to a labyrinth of dry chambers which lead to the magnificent cathedral, 1150 feet (350 m) long and 160 feet (50 m) wide, and filled with artefacts and sacrificial remains. Another climb takes you to the stone sepulchre where the Crystal Maiden lies.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 – Beach Day
Today you get to relax at a private island resort and enjoy beach after a week full of adventure. The island is located just 25 minutes from Belize City and a short distance from the barrier reef. We invite you to spend enchanting and unforgettable day overlooking the Caribbean and swimming in its blue waters. Diverse dive and snorkel packages are available.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 – Farewells to Belize
You will enjoy your last breakfast meal at Black Orchid, and then be transferred directly to the Belize International Airport in our air conditioned van.
Meals: Breakfast
Package Deal
Rates are per person USD and are based on a double occupancy room
Package available all year round except December 21st-January 3rd where a surcharge of 10% may apply.
Prices Per Person Starting From $1995 USD
Contact us today to learn more about our Belize all inclusive vacations
