Upon arrival in Belize City, be met by the guide who will help with the transfer to the Cayo Disctrict. En route, visit the Belize Zoo and the Xunantunich Maya Site. The Belize Zoo is located at Mile 31 on the Western Highway, around a 40-minute 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! The tour continues along the Western Highway through San Ignacio in the Cayo District, until reaching 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 one is to arrive in the afternoon, they will need to spend a night in Belize City.
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Transfer from the hotel 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. The 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. The guide will hand out flashlights, just before floating in inflated inner tubes assisted by a gentle current that heads 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. 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. ...read less

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.

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.