Belize Grand Discovery
An 8-Day tour starting from $1,599
Length: 8 Days
Type: Independent Travel
Category: Hosted Tour
Operator: General Tours
Tour Code: GT-88
   
 
About This Tour
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing

General Tours World Traveler Hosted Touring
  • Our perfect combination for a great vacation...Explore Mayan ruins, go river tubing through underground caverns and discover the second longest barrier reef in the world. A compact and efficient trip. Begin your vacation right away in the heart of the rainforest, without a forced city overnight. Tailor your trip with our flexible FreeStyle Day included adventure. UNESCO World Heritage Site #WHS#

HOTEL INFORMATION:

Mata Rocks
Hotel Class: First Class
The Mata Rocks Resort is set directly on the beach, with direct access to the Caribbean Sea. All rooms are equipped with internet, cable TV, air-conditioning, mini-fridge, and an ocean view. Guests can enjoy the beachfront, pool, restaurant, bar, and local excursions.

Ramon's Village
Hotel Class: Superior First Class
Set directly on the beach, Ramon’s Village Resort is located on Ambergris Caye Island. Guests can easily find shopping or entertainment on the island, as well as within the resort itself. Accommodations are in the form of authentic thatched-roof cabanas, all equipped with air-conditioning, a view, private bath, TV, and minibar. The Resort has an indoor and outdoor restaurant, bar, weekly barbeques, water sports, and a pool.

Jaguar Paw
Hotel Class: First Class
Hidden among 215 acres of an animal preserve jungle, bordered by the Caves Branch River, and in the foothills of the Maya Mountains, Jaguar Paw resort offers its visitors an unparalleled glimpse of all the unique tropical flora and fauna that the rainforest has to offer. Guests may venture outside of the lodge to visit the famed cave systems of the river, take a zip line tour through the tropical canopy, view over 250 species of beautiful tropical birds in their native habitat, take a day trip to the nearby Mayan ruins Xunantunich and Cahal Pech, or partake in numerous other exciting opportunities. For those who choose to stay on lodge property there is a swimming pool, Central American-themed restaurant, bar, butterfly farm, and aviary. The 16 accommodations at this unique lodge are each uniquely decorated and feature private bathrooms with ample hot water.

DuPlooy’s Jungle Resort
Hotel Class: First Class
Besides becoming a haven for birds and animals, duPlooy's has become a haven for people seeking time away from the stress of a busy life. At duPlooy's you will want to spend a lot of time wandering about the property and Belize Botanic Gardens, watching birds and stars, swimming in or floating down the Macal River, relaxing on your porch or on the "beach", enjoying a massage in our tree top therapy cabin, or just lying in your hammock. All rooms have porches (with hammocks), hot water, ceiling fans and screened windows.

San Ignacio Resort Hotel
Hotel Class: Superior Tourist Class
Perched above Macal River Valley, the resort boasts views of rainforest and wildlife from each of its 24 rooms. Hotel amenities include the Green Iguana Conservation Project, swimming pool (with views of the jungle), patio lounge, basketball court, gift shop, Running W Steak House and Restaurant, and nature trails through the hotel's private, 14-acre jungle preserve and riverside beach. The trails offer easy access to more than 100 species of plants and trees and 70 species of birds. Activities include canoeing, caving, bird watching, horseback riding, and visits to San Ignacio's Farmer's Market. All rooms feature air-conditioning, private tiled baths, cable TV, telephones, and Internet access.
 
Day 1 - Cayo, Belize
Check-in to your first class lodge, set on 215 acres of rainforest preserve on the Caves Branch River. Jaguar Paw Resort

Day 2 - Cave Tubing Adventure
Join your expert guide for a thrilling adventure - river tubing through miles of underground caverns that were once the sacred burial grounds of the ancient Maya. Meals B,L

Day 3 - FreeStyle Day / Xunantunich
Customize your morning with the prepaid activity of your choice:
• Zipline Tour: Explore the rainforest canopy.
• Crystal Caves: Discover beautiful caverns, among the largest in Belize.
In the afternoon, journey into the highlands to the Mayan city of Xunantunich. Then ascend the hills of El Castillo to a Mayan temple perched as a lookout over the surrounding lands. Enjoy the views and continue to San Ignacio, where you check-in to the hotel of your choice. Meals B,L San Ignacio Hotel,T or DuPlooy’s Jungle Resort,F

Day 4 - Free Day in San Ignacio
Explore at your own pace or join an available excursion. You can visit the ruins at Tikal#WHS# in Guatemala, hike through the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, canoe along the Macal River or go horseback riding. Meals B.

Day 5 - Visit Belize Zoo / Fly to Ambergris Caye
Visit the Belize Zoo to see indigenous animals in a natural setting and then fly to Ambergris Caye along the Barrier Reef, the second longest in the world. Check-in to your choice of resort hotel. Meals B Mata Rocks,F or Ramon’s Village,F

Day 6 - Explore Belize’s Great Barrier Reef
Awaken to the sound of crashing surf on the Great Barrier Reef – only a half-mile offshore! Your morning snorkeling excursion brings you to the protected Hol Chan Marine Reserve, a shallow coral garden teeming with marine life. Explore this snorkeling paradise and also the famous Shark Ray Alley. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure. Meals B

Day 7 - Free Day on Ambergris Caye
The entire day is free to spend as you wish. Relax or join an available excursion to snorkel, fish or scuba dive. Meals B

Day 8 - Ambergris Caye / Belize City
Fly to Belize City where your tour with us ends. Or, explore more of Latin America with our FreeStyle Travel. We recommend Tikal#WHS#, the largest Mayan site discovered to date. Meals B


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Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

         
Touring Date
Land Only
Land + Air
Single
(Land Only)
Single
(Land + Air)
12/1/2008 - 4/30/2009
$1,969
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General Tours World Traveler Hosted Touring
  • Our perfect combination for a great vacation...Explore Mayan ruins, go river tubing through underground caverns and discover the second longest barrier reef in the world. A compact and efficient trip. Begin your vacation right away in the heart of the rainforest, without a forced city overnight. Tailor your trip with our flexible FreeStyle Day included adventure. UNESCO World Heritage Site #WHS#
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