CAVES TO CAYES - Belize

Besides tropical coastline, we will show you pristine rainforest and ancient Maya ruins. This multi sport trip has you ocean and river kayaking, hiking, snorkeling and more.

Trip Details 

This itinerary is a sample only - the exact itinerary and daily distances of your trip will be dictated by factors such as weather and group strength, with the guides working within the parameters of safety and time.

 

Day 1

Land at Belize City, then go through customs to Maya Island Air. The Maya flight takes 30-40 minutes to Placencia. A local representative will be waiting for you and show you to your hotel. The afternoon is yours to settle in and explore. Dinner will provide a wonderful opportunity to get to know your fellow travelers and go over plans for the trip ahead.
accommodation: Hotel in Placencia
meals:  dinner
 

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Day 2

After breakfast, we will head out to the Cayes in a local power boat. This first day will allow us plenty of time to prepare our kayaks and to cool off in the Caribbean with our first snorkel.
acccommodation: camping
meals:  breakfast  /  lunch  /  dinner
 

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Days 3 & 4

We will travel amongst some of the most beautiful small islands in the world. There will be ample opportunities to snorkel, fish and swim in addition to kayaking. Alternatively, you can just relax in your hammock and watch the sun go down into the Caribbean Sea.
accommodation: camping
meals:  breakfast  /  lunch  /  dinner
 

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Day 5

This will be our last day in this peaceful world. We will kayak in the morning and then take a power boat back to Placencia. After a refreshing shower and hearty meal, the evening will be one of music and dancing with our Belizean friends.
accommodation: Hotel in Placencia
meals:  breakfast  /  lunch  /  dinner
 

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Day 6

The whole day will be spent exploring the trails through the Jaguar Preserve in the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, an area of tropical, moist forest that lies within the shadows of the Mayan Mountains. Waterfalls, rivers, wildlife and plant life abound here.
accommodation: camping
meals:  breakfast  /  lunch  /  dinner
 

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Day 7

Spend the day small-boat sailing in Gayles point lagoons. The world’s last strongholds of the West Indian Manatee (sea cow). Afternoon departure for accommodations at the Sleeping Giant farm.
accommodation: camping
meals:  breakfast  /  lunch  /  dinner

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Day 8

We will be traveling by foot and/or inner tube through a network of caves, which are situated on the Caves Branch River off of the Hummingbird highway.
accommodation: camping
meals:  breakfast  /  lunch  /  dinner
 

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Day 9

Today we will head to the Mayan ruin of Cahal Pech perched on a hill above San Ignaciao. Late afternoon will find us high on a hill above the Macal River. The black granite rocks above the river and the surrounding rainforests provide us with the perfect backdrop to take pictures, swim or take a walk.
accommodation: Black Rock Lodge
meals:  breakfast  /  lunch  /  dinner

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Day 10

After breakfast in our accommodation in the jungle we will walk up to an old Mayan Cave with a guide. Here we will explore a cave of pottery chards in the ambience of another era. After lunch we will take our inner tubes and float down the Macal River. A journey of waterfalls and small rapids interspersed with calm water.
accommodation: Black Rock Lodge
meals:  breakfast  /  lunch  /  dinner
 

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Day 11

Morning will find us at the Belize Zoo, which is a refuge and rehabilitation center for injured wildlife. Here we can find some of the rare forms of rainforest wildlife. After the zoo we head to the baboon sanctuary where we can observe the boisterous howler monkeys in the wild. Time permitting we will paddle quietly down the Belize River, which provides us with great wildlife viewing opportunities.
accommodation: lodge accommodation at Community Baboon Sanctuary
meals:  breakfast  /  lunch  /  dinner
 

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Day 12

After breakfast transportation to the airport.
meals:  breakfast

Placencia

Our trips include a stay in Placencia, one of the oldest inhabited villages in Belize. Along it's three mile long beach front are houses and lodges, all nestled under palm trees. The waters are calm and clear, with dolphins often seen feeding and playing close to shore.

Known for its sleepy, tranquil and informal way of life; this is a place where one can fit in by doing absolutely nothing! For the more active, however, Placencia is an excellent take off point for the interior nature parks, Mayan ruins and lesser-known southern caves. Placencia also has a lively night-life to enjoy.