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We can help you arrange just one tour or your complete vacation package. Born and raised in Belize, we are your true Belize experts you can trust in and depend on. We'll find your resort, suggest an itinerary that matches your interest and help you discover new adventures. Review our featured packages below to help get you started. Our packages are 100% flexible - substitute activities, change the number of nights, or choose different hotel options.
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Jungle Cowboy
An inland adventure, emphasizing horseback riding and jungle adventures

Salty Cowboy

An inland/island combination package, emphasizing horseback riding, jungle adventures and island activities

Another Day in Paradise

Combine classic inland jungle adventures with island time fun

Ultimate Rainforest & Reef

Adventure enthusiasts experience high energy jungle tours and active island time

The God's must be Crazy / In The Lap of Luxury:

Combine classic inland jungle adventures with island time fun
No matter your activity choice, rugged or classic, you start & end your day in extreme comfort, personalized attention, and the highest level of quality & service that Belize has to offer in 4 and 5 star resort options

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The Jungle Cowboy

  • Day 1 - arrival
  • Day 2 - Sibun River Ride
  • Day 3 - Black Hole Drop
  • Day 4 - Waterfall Ride
  • Day 5 - Xunantunich & Kayak
  • Day 6 - Barton Creek Ride
  • Day 7 - ATM Cave
  • Day 8 - departure
Horseback Riding and Jungle Adventures
- what a perfect way to experience Belize's
adventures! Explore deep dark caves,
ancient Maya sites, amazing waterfalls,
and new cultures the best way - the
cowboy way!
your guide Miguel on Joe
Day 1: Arrival. Your van and driver will meet you at the Belize International Airport or any other pick up point in Belize and transfer you to your Jungle Lodge to begin your adventure.

Day 2: Sibun Valley Ride. Cross the Sibun River and head for the cocoa fields of Hershey. The cocoa fruit, highly revered among the Maya, was eaten and enjoyed and the seeds traded like currency! Your guide explains how this “Food of the Gods” is cultivated and used today. Hershey is home to several unexcavated Maya temples and structures and archeologists have yet to discover all the mysteries that lie within. Ride around, between and atop these unexcavated ruins of wonder while learning about the ancient Maya civilization. Bring along your swimsuit and a towel for a refreshing swim in the Sibun River.

cacao fruit
Day 3: Black Hole Drop. This expedition starts off with a vigorous hike into the foothills of the Maya Mountains. The edge of the Actun Loch Tunich sink hole sits over 300 feet above the basin below, 200 feet above the rainforest canopy that grows out from the sink hole basin. Fully trained caving guides rig a system of rappelling ropes for your decent to the basin below. The first 10 feet provides the adrenaline, the next 200 feet provides an unforgettable experience and sights to behold, the last 100 feet takes you down through the rainforest canopy.
Or... River Cave Expedition. Don your headlight and grab an inner tube. This adventure requires a short paddle upstream to the mouth of the cave, and a hike within the cave system exploring remnants of the Maya past, before settling in for the glide downstream and out of the cave.

jungle adventure ride Day 4: Waterfall Ride and Jungle Trek. (Day Trip) After breakfast you'll be transferred to the riverside meeting point where your horses will be waiting for the 8 mile ride to the Bush Corral. Terrain includes trails through orange orchards, across rivers, and through the jungle. We leave our horses at the Bush Corral and continue on by foot. A 15 minute trek up the mountain and through the jungle gets us to this amazing location. Enjoy this breathtaking waterfall in a secluded tropical jungle setting. Enjoy a packed lunch and swim at the waterfall before heading out.
Jungle Adventurers can opt for an overnight Camping Trip!
waterfall

Day 5: Xunantunich & River Kayak. Your choice of van transfer or horseback ride gets you to this Classic period (300-900 AD) ceremonial center, with large plazas ringed with pyramids. The center is composed of six major plazas surrounded by more than 25 temples and palaces. We highly recommend that you make the steep, but short, 130ft climb to the top of "El Castillo." This vantage point provides a breathtaking, 360 degree, panoramic view over the jungle canopy of the Macal, Mopan and Belize River valleys, as well as a vast area of the Guatemalan Peten District, which is only a few miles away. Then grab your paddle for a kayak trip downriver. Seek out parrots, birds, and the sunning iguanas along the jungle lined river. Navigate gentle rapids and paddle along wide open stretches – a great opportunity for beginners or experienced paddlers.

Day 6: Barton Creek Cave Canoe (by Horseback or Van). The ride to the cave is very scenic and passes through the Barton Creek Mennonite community, across the river and through the orange orchard en route to the Outpost. You may get a glimpse of the Mennonites as they go about their daily routines. Barton Creek Cave is an ancient Maya Indian burial site, and is accessible only by canoe. Glide through a remote underground water cave system in a canoes equipped with spotlights. Stalactites and Stalagmites hang high overhead as you float past impressive calcite crystal formations, skeletal remains and other cultural artifacts left behind by the Maya centuries ago. After the cave canoe trip, you may want to take a swim in the crystal clear Barton Creek, so bring along your swimsuit and a towel.

Mayan artifacts Day 7: ATM Cave and Jungle Hike. After an exciting drive, you will trek for 45 minutes through dense Jungle in the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve and wade across three streams. At the entrance of the Cave you will be outfitted in the necessary equipment preparing you for the Caving Adventure ahead. Some swimming will be required and also climbing and Caving activity. This is a first class Caving and Archaeological experience. Actun Tunichil Muknal "Cave of the Stone Sepulcher" is one of the most impressive caves in the Maya Lowland. Located in the heart of the Belizean Rainforest, this cave was a sacred place to the Maya of Belize. The cave system consists of a series of chambers, ending in a large Cathedral where sacrificial ceremonies once took place. Here lay those individuals sacrificed to the gods of the underworld. Visitors to this cave have the opportunity to travel into the Maya past and witness a living museum where the human sacrifices and artifacts can be viewed in their original context.

Day 8: Your Belize adventure is at an end – but with memories to last. Pack up and head over to your Municipal Airline Transfer to Belize City international airport for connecting flight home or equivalent transfer.

Includes:

  • Round trip van transfers between int'l airport and jungle lodge
  • 7 nights jungle accommodation
  • Guided inland tours as specified
  • Inland meals
  • Inland park and entrance fees
  • All applicable taxes
Excludes:
  • Additional meals, snacks and beverages outside of meal times are not included.
  • International flight costs are not included.
  • Additional meals, snacks and beverages outside of meal times are not included.
  • International flight costs are not included.
  • Gratuities are optional and are not included.
  • Other guests may be included on a tour
Luxury, Standard or Budget rooms available.

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Salty Cowboy

  • Day 1 - arrival
  • Day 2 - Sibun River Ride
  • Day 3 - Barton Creek Ride
  • Day 4 - Waterfall Camp Ride
  • Day 5 - Transfer to Island
  • Day 6 - Island Fun
  • Day 7 - Island Fun
  • Day 8 - departure
Calling all cowboys and cowgirls! Explore
deep dark caves, ancient Maya sites, amazing
waterfalls, and new cultures the best way - the
cowboy way! These adventures are all accessible
by horseback for that added touch of adventure and
excitement! Then ditch the boots for flip flops and enjoy
island fun in the sun and sea! The best combination
of inland and island adventure and fun awaits you.
Day 1: Arrival. Your van and driver will meet you at the Belize International Airport or any other pick up point in Belize and transfer you to your Jungle Lodge to begin your adventure.

Day 2: Sibun Valley Ride. Cross the Sibun River and head for the cocoa fields Hershey. The cocoa fruit, highly revered among the Maya, was eaten and enjoyed and the seeds traded like currency! Your guide explains how this "Food of the Gods" is cultivated and used today. Hershey is home to several unexcavated Maya temples and structures and archeologists have yet to discover all the mysteries that lie within. Ride around, between and atop these unexcavated ruins of wonder while learning about the ancient Maya civilization. Bring along your swimsuit and a towel for a refreshing swim in the Sibun River.

Day 3: Barton Creek Cave Canoe by Horseback. Meet your horses at the Barton Creek Community in Cayo District. The ride to the cave is very scenic and passes through the Barton Creek Mennonite community, across the river and through the orange orchard en route to the Outpost. You may get a glimpse of the Mennonites as they go about their daily routines. Barton Creek Cave is an ancient Maya Indian burial site, and is accessible only by canoe. Glide through a remote underground water cave system in a canoes equipped with spotlights. Stalactites and Stalagmites hang high overhead as you float past impressive calcite crystal formations, skeletal remains and other cultural artifacts left behind by the Maya centuries ago. After the cave canoe trip, you may want to take a swim in the crystal clear Barton Creek, so bring along your swimsuit and a towel.

Day 4: Overnight Waterfall Camp. After breakfast you'll be transferred to the riverside meeting point where your horses will be waiting for the 8 mile ride to the Bush Corral. Here we'll unsaddle the horses and continue by foot on a 15 min hike to the Waterfall Camp. Enjoy this breathtaking waterfall in a tropical jungle setting. Sleeping choices are tent or netted hammock. Enjoy a cowboy breakfast and last views of the waterfall before heading out.

Day 5: Island Transfer. Back at the riverside meeting point, your transfer van will be waiting to transfer you to the island for some sun and salt. Transfer by water taxi or municipal flight to your island destination of choice. Catch an island sunset while sipping your favorite cocktail and listen to waves crash against the world's 2nd largest Barrier Reef.

Day 6 & 7: Island Fun. Spend the day exploring above the water or under it! Or grab a hammock and just soak in the sun. Snorkeling, island picnics, reef fishing trips, scuba dive, parasailing, wave runner tours, beachcombing…so many choices, so little time! Plan in advance or "go slow" and ad hoc it. Even the fish have a good time!

Day 8: Your Belize adventure is at an end - but with memories to last. Pack up and head over to your Municipal Airline Transfer to Belize City international airport for connecting flight home or equivalent transfer.

Includes:

  • Round trip van transfers between int'l airport and jungle lodge
  • Municipal flights between Belize City & San Pedro, Ambergris Caye,
  • Jungle and Island accommodation as specified
  • Guided inland tours as specified
  • Inland meals
  • Inland park and entrance fees
  • Taxes
Excludes:
  • Meals and activities on San Pedro are not included.
  • On island vehicle or boat transfers are not included.
  • Additional meals, snacks and beverages outside of meal times are not included.
  • International flight costs are not included.
  • Gratuities are optional and are not included.
  • Other guests may be included on a tour
Accommodations are mid-level - ask for our higher & budget accommodation packages. Ask also for other island options including Caye Caulker & South Water Caye.

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Ultimate Rainforest & Reef

  • Day 1 - arrival
  • Day 2 - ATM Cave
  • Day 3 - Black Hole Drop or
    Cave Tube Expedition
  • Day 4 - Barton Creek Cave Canoe
    (horseback ride optional)
  • Day 5 - Transfer to Island
  • Day 6 - Island
  • Day 7 - Island
  • Day 8 - departure

Caves are inextricably bound up with the history of Belize, having been fundamental to the religion of the Maya. Vapor clouds forming at the mouth of caves suggested to the Maya that these were the places where wind and clouds were born. Here dwelled the gods of nature. The caves were the portal between the tangible human world and the invisible world of gods - a place called Xibalba. It was here at the mouth of caves as well as deep within the recesses that the Maya performed their most sacred rituals.

Day 1: Arrival. Your van and driver will meet you at the Belize International Airport or any other pick up point in Belize and transfer you to your Jungle Lodge to begin your adventure.

Day 2: ATM Cave and Jungle Hike. After an exciting drive, you will trek for 45 minutes through dense Jungle in the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve and wade across three streams. At the entrance of the Cave you will be outfitted in the necessary equipment preparing you for the Caving Adventure ahead. Some swimming will be required and also climbing and Caving activity. This is a first class Caving and Archaeological experience. Actun Tunichil Muknal "Cave of the Stone Sepulcher" is one of the most impressive caves in the Maya Lowland. Located in the heart of the Belizean Rainforest, this cave was a sacred place to the Maya of Belize. The cave system consists of a series of chambers, ending in a large Cathedral where sacrificial ceremonies once took place. Here lay those individuals sacrificed to the gods of the underworld. Visitors to this cave have the opportunity to travel into the Maya past and witness a living museum where the human sacrifices and artifacts can be viewed in their original context.

Day 3: Black Hole Drop. You will prepare for the day's adventure at one of the premier Adventure Centers in Belize for this hiking and Jungle Rappelling Adventure. An hour's hike through the jungle brings you to the infamous Actun sinkhole. Gear up at the rim of the sinkhole, then take a deep breath and step back out over 200ft above the jungle canopy for an exhilarating abseil down into the jungle canopy and the rainforest floor below! Or opt for the Cave Tube Expedition! Don your headlight and grab an inner tube. This adventure requires a short paddle upstream to the mouth of the cave, and a hike within the cave system exploring remnants of the Maya past, before settling in for the glide downstream and out of the cave.

Day 4: Barton Creek Cave Canoe. Hidden within the small Mennonite Community of Barton Creek are the remnants of an ancient Mayan civilization silently waiting to be explored in the cool, dark underground caverns of the Barton Creek Cave. This Cave was a center for ritualistic activities including human sacrifices, bloodletting rituals and fertility rites. This ancient wonder can be explored only by canoe. Stretching one to two miles underground visitors drift along in their canoes and marvel at the glittering stalactites and stalagmites, some 50 feet in length; the eerie remains of human bones; centuries-old clay pots, some in perfect form and tiny remnants of cultural Mayan artifacts. A swim in the cold underground river is truly an incredible experience.

Day 5: Island Transfer. Pack your bags, lose the jeans and the hiking boots, and grab the swimsuits and flip flops and get ready for island style! A municipal flight or water taxi gets you to the island of your choice! Catch an island sunset while sipping your favorite cocktail and munching on fresh seafood!

Day 6 & 7: Island Fun. Spend the day exploring above the water or under it! Or grab a hammock and just soak in the sun. Snorkeling, island picnics, reef fishing trips, scuba dive, parasailing, wave runner tours, beachcombing…so many choices, so little time! Plan in advance or "go slow" and ad hoc it. Even the fish have a good time!

Day 8: Your Belize adventure is at an end - but with memories to last. Pack up and head over to your Municipal Airline Transfer to Belize City international airport for connecting flight home or equivalent transfer.

Includes:

  • Round trip van transfers between int'l airport and jungle lodge
  • Municipal flights between Belize City & San Pedro, Ambergris Caye,
  • Jungle and Island accommodation as specified
  • Guided inland tours as specified
  • Inland meals
  • Inland park and entrance fees
  • Taxes
Excludes:
  • Meals and activities on San Pedro are not included.
  • Additional meals, snacks and beverages outside of meal times are not included.
  • International flight costs are not included.
  • Gratuities are optional and are not included.
  • Other guests may be included on a tour
Accommodations are mid-level - ask for our higher & budget accommodation packages. Ask also for other island options including Caye Caulker & South Water Caye.


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