Stay in THREE FABULOUS RESORTS on this FASCINATING TOUR which allows time to RELAX, be thoroughly PAMPERED and still explore the "BEST OF BELIZE". . .

Day 1 - Mon 18th Dec - Arrival in the Tropics! Meet & Greet on arrival at Belize International Airport and transfer to the Maruba Resort & Jungle Spa, hidden in the Belizean rainforest. Relax and unwind during our two night stay in comfortable and creative accommodations. Each room and cabana is decorated differently and is set amidst the pineapple fields and coconut palms. Maruba is a place forgotten by time which blends fitness, beauty, and nutrition with relaxation, informality, and nature to restore your body, your mind and your soul. The lovely Jungle Falls swimming pool will cool us in the day and the Japanese tub will make evening star-gazing an unforgettable experience.

Day 2 - Tues 19th Dec - Posh Pampering in Paradise!

After breakfast we will take a leisurely Jungle River Boat Ride down an exotic river with literally hundreds of varieties of orchids, bromeliads and chattering toucans to Altun Ha Mayan Ceremonial Center, and home of the largest carved jade head of the Sun God ever found. Return to Maruba for lunch and a relaxing afternoon. It is time for some pampering. The resort offers a full range of Rejuvenating Treatments.

Day 3 - Wed 20th Dec - World of the Maya

After breakfast we will head to the Cayo District of Western Belize with a stop on the way at the Belize Zoo. Next is a visit the ancient Mayan Temple of Xunantunich which is reached by crossing the Mopan River by hand-cranked ferry. Time to explore and climb the ruins which are great for panoramic photographs before continuing towards the Macal River and our accommodations for the next two nights - Chaa Creek Resort & Spa. Located in the foothills of the Maya Mountains in Western Belize on a remote river bank setting which creates a feeling of seclusion; an almost perfect compromise between comfort and the wilds. This comfortable jungle lodge has twenty thatched cottage rooms set along the riverside on a 330 acre private reserve in the forested foothills of the Maya Mountains. Guests are able to interact with nature in an environment of tranquillity and peace. Miles of walking trails, Maya temple sites, and the Macal River are just a few attractions; not to mention the 200 species of birds sighted on the property.

Day 4 - Thurs 21st December - Relax in the Rainforest

Most of the day free to sample the wonderful array of treatments available at the Chaa Creek Spa. There will also be a range of optional activities (hiking, biking, horseback riding etc) and day trips. Mid afternoon will be a relaxing canoe trip down the Macal River where iguanas sun themselves on the overhanging branches along the river banks. On arrival in San Ignacio we can wander around the town and our transportation will be waiting to take us back to the hotel when we are ready.

Day 5 - Fri 22nd December - Jungle Road to the Jaguars
This morning we will visit the Panti Medicinal Trail at Ix Chel Farm & Wellness Center, dedicated to providing increased health, vitality, emotional balance and inner peace, where we will learn about the medicinal properties of rainforest plants. After our visit to the Panti Trail, it is time to leave Chaa Creek and head southwards. We will make a brief stop at a handicraft shop which has a wonderful range of wood and slate carvings, jewellry etc.
We will take a break at the fabulous Jaguar Paw Resort for a delicious lunch and the opportunity to laze in their pool or the adventurous can go Cave Tubing. Next we will continue down the most scenic road in Belize - the Hummingbird Highway.  We will be driven through lush tropical rainforest before it gently gives way to the Citrus Plantations of the Stann Creek Valley framed by the majestic Maya Mountains in the background. Our destination is the first class Jaguar Reef Lodge beautifully located on the Caribbean Coast of Belize for a two night stay in comfortable thatched cabanas right on the beach.

"An adventure travelers dream" is how Vogue magazine recently described Jaguar Reef Lodge's unique location, naming the Lodge one of the world's best new resorts. Nestled on miles of golden sand beach between the Maya Mountains and the Caribbean Sea, the fourteen traditional thatch roof cabanas and beautiful main lodge combine comfortable accomodations with a sense of relaxation. The Lodge offers a wide choice of exciting day trips to the Cockscomb Jaguar Reserve, Bird-Watching and Snorkeling trips to the idyllic Barrier Reef Islands. There is an onsite Dive Centre offering a range of scuba diving trips to the Barrier Reef.  A limited range of  Spa Treatments can be arranged.

Day 6 - Sat 23rd Dec - Southern Barrier Reef Bliss!
Depart by boat from the Lodge after breakfast to the Sittee River for a day filled with photo-opportunities! Excellent bird life here including egrets, herons and hundreds of other species. Green iguana thrive here and you will soon learn to spot them in the jungle canopy that borders the river. After a slow cruise around Anderson Lagoon continue down the narrowing waterway and out into the Caribbean Sea. Soon you will see dozens of beautiful tropical islands. Watch closely for bottle-nosed dolphins; they love to cruise this protected inner waterway and are often sighted between here and the Barrier Reef.
There will be several stops for snorkelling, swimming and lunch as you cruise amongst the idyllic barrier reef islands: Bread and Butter Cayes, Carrie Bowe Caye, Southwater Caye, Tobacco Caye and Man-O'-War Caye bird sanctuary. The final stop is lovely Coco Plum Caye with beautiful snow white sands and surrounded by crystal clear turqoise waters. Here there will be time to swim, snorkel, sunbathe and explore. Coco Plum is well known for the many glass bottles that are found here, many dating back to the age of the pirates!
As the sun starts to set over the magnificent Maya Mountains, visible in the distance, we must bid farewell to this beautiful Island and begin our journey home. The 30 minute ride back to the Lodge will give you time to reflect upon the incredible creatures and ecosystems that make up this pristine marine habitat.

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Rainforest Spa Resorts - Relax, Revitalize & Rejuvenate
ACCOMMODATION:	Double / Twin Rooms	Single Rooms
RATES:	$1,495 USD	$1,995 USD
INCLUDES:	2 nights accommodations at Maruba Resort & Jungle Spa 2 nights accommodations at Chaa Creek Cottages & Spa 2 nights accommodations at Jaguar Reef Resort All road transfers Meal Plan - see below for details All listed tours with experienced and licensed tour guides Entrance fees where applicable Domestic flights Dangriga to Belize International 7% hotel tax, 8% sales tax and 10% service charges Services of Tour Escort
MEAL PLAN:	6 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners as below: Full Board FAP at Maruba Resort & Jungle Spa Full American Breakfast and Dinner daily at Chaa Creek Full American Breakfast daily at Jaguar Reef Lodge Lunch at Jaguar Paw Jungle Resort (Day 5) Lunch on Reef Trip (Day 6)
NOTES:	All rates are per person in US dollars. Numbers will be limited to a small group - we don't arrange coach parties!
NOT INCLUDED:	Departure Taxes ($20 USD) Beverages (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) Items of a personal nature Gratuities - at your own discretion Spa Treatments as everyone's needs and preferances will vary.
FLIGHTS:	International flights to/from Belize ARE NOT included. We can help with discount flights. Please check Getting to Belize.

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