EXPLORING BELIZE'S WILD WEST!
CAYO DISTRICT

4 DAYS, 3 NIGHTS
2-3 persons $400US each; 4-6 persons $375US each
Groups of more than 6: contact us for prices

This package is designed for those who want to sample the adventures and rainforests of western Belize. For maximum flexibility, rather than a set itinerary, it offers a smorgasbord of activities from which you can tailor your own package.*

ITINERARY

Day 1: Pick up in Belize City. After settling into your cabins, enjoy a guided tour of Tropical Wings Nature Center and Butterfly House.
Day 2: Choose 2 half-day activities or 1 full-day activity from the lists below.*
Day 3: Choose  2 half-day activities or 1 full-day activity from the lists below.*
Day 4: Return to Belize City with a stop at the Belize Zoo.

*All group members must participate in the same activities.

HALF-DAY ACTIVITIES FULL-DAY ACTIVITIES
  • Tour ancient Maya site Xunantunich, with its impressive Castillo.
  • Visit Cahal Pech, a classic Maya site on the edge of San Ignacio
  • Go caving in Che Chem Ha, a dry cave full of Maya pottery.
  • Canoe through Barton Creek Cave, also used by the ancient Maya
  • Horse back ride through the countryside
  • Tube or kayak on the Mopan River
  • Tour the Belize Botanic Garden for a comprehensive   look at tropical trees and other plants
  • Visit Chaa Creek Natural History Centre, its Blue Morpho breeding center, and medicnal plant trail
  • Visit Poustinia, an outdoor sculpture garden featuring works by Belizean and international artists
  • Learn about iguanas at the Green Iguana Project and walk the medicinal plant trail at the San Ignacio Hotel
  • Hike, birdwatch, while visiting the ancient Maya site El Pilar

 
  • Travel to Caracol, the largest Maya site in Belize, in the heart of the Chiquibul Forest
  • Cross into Guatemala to visit Tikal, one of the major sites of the Maya world ($20 additional cost in border exit/entrance fees)
  • Go caving in Actun Tunichil Muknal, perhaps the most spectacular cave in Central America
  • Tour the Mountain Pine Ridge, with stops at Rio Frio Cave, Rio On Pools, Big Rock Falls, Five Sisters, and San Antonio Village
  • Inner-tube through caves at Caves Branch
  • Spend the day canoing down the Macal River, with an optional stop at the Botanic Garden or Chaa Creek Natural History Centre
  • Visit Guanacaste and Blue Hole National Parks to hike, cave, and swim
  • Tour Belize Botanic Gardens; then lunch and horseback ride or canoe at duPlooys Jungle Lodge
  • Check out the Mennonite community of Spanish Lookout and continue on for a day of hiking, nature, and archaeology at El Pilar

 


Price includes all lodging, breakfasts, lunches and dinners, transport, admission fees, guide fees, and hotel and sales taxes from Day 1 pickup through Day 4 drop off. It does not include airfare to/from Belize, departure taxes, tipping (optional), or personal purchases.

This price is offered to groups of 2 or more. Prices are based on double-occupancy rooms.  A 10% down payment reserves a time-slot for your group; the balance is due upon your arrival.

Too many activities to choose from? You can extend your stay for $95US per person for each additional day with tours, meals, and lodging,  or $40US for meals and lodging only.

Price is guaranteed through Nov. 2008.

For more information or to make reservations, contact Judy Yaeger at:

Tropical Wings Nature Center
San José Succotz
Cayo District, Belize
email: susa@btl.net    phone: 011-501-823-2265