6-Nights Essential Belize: Mayan Temples & Ambergris Caye - Private Guided Experiences from $1,684

Day 1: Welcome to Belize

Transfer: Belize City Goldson Intl Aptto Belize City

Hotel: Best Western Plus Belize Biltmore Plaza (3 Star Rating)

Bordered on the East by the Caribbean Sea, Belize is the only English English-speaking country in Central America that features sandy beaches with clear blue waters, adventurous mountain climbs, and ancient Maya Ruins nestled in lush rainforests.

The Best Western Belize Biltmore Plaza is the premier awardee of hotel accommodations in the Old Capital, Belize City. Located just 10 minutes from both the Municipal and International Airports, your stay with us in our Belize City hotel means you can start making memories right away.

Whether your visit is for business or pleasure, you will enjoy quality, comfortable and enjoyable accommodations. Relax with cocktails at our open-air courtyard and savor the finest, authentic Belizean Cuisine at our Bistro Restaurant. De-stress and meet your workout goals at our fitness center or meditate, while sunbathing by our inviting pool.

The Belize Zoo is another "must-see attraction" located approximately 30 miles west of Belize City on the Western Highway, and a fun experience. Pebble paths in an open-air setting lead to more than 100 species of native Belizean animals and birds including the tapir, howler monkeys, spider monkeys, jaguars, ocelots, margays, scarlet macaws, toucans, and many, many others. After the tour of Belize Zoo, you head down to San Ignacio for a guided tour of Xunantunich. Xunantunich in Maya is "The Stone Maiden". The site is about 30 minutes from San Ignacio and is only accessible by taking a hand-cranked ferry across the Mopan River. Xunantunich is one of the most popular Mayan sites in Belize and was one of the first to be excavated and opened to the public. Standing atop "El Castillo", the largest pyramid at the site, you will have a panoramic view of western and eastern Belize.

Transfer: Belize City to Belize City Pier

Transfer: Belize City Pier to San Pedro

Hotel: Sunbreeze Hotel (3 Star Rating)

Beauty greets you at every turn at SunBreeze Hotel. From the Spanish Architectural building surrounded by lush tropical gardens to breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea, you have arrived in paradise. The hotel directly faces the infamous Belize Barrier Reef, found just a half-mile offshore. The Seafront oasis boasts a serene and relaxing atmosphere while being mere steps from all culture, dining, and entertainment of San Pedro.

Hol Chan is one of the world's most popular sites for a snorkeling adventure, and for good reason. Here you'll find that thousands of large and small fish inhabit this magnificent underwater ecosystem, which is recognized by Belize and designated as a national park as well as UNESCO which has listed the area as a World Heritage Site. To be sure, Hol Chan, or "Little Channel," which cuts all the way through the reef, lives up to its reputation as one of the world's best dive sites. Breathtaking coral of striking variety abounds, serving as a habitat for countless of species of fish. It's a marine wonderland that every snorkeler, from the earliest beginner and to the most advanced and experienced, should see and will enjoy. Today's Hol Chan experience culminates with an exciting "swim with the sharks" experience. Alongside the sharks and stingrays in Shark Ray Alley, you will float and observe as, with luck, dozens of nurse sharks circle the boat; a uniquely Caribbean welcoming committee. When you enter the water, you can observe the activities of these friendly sharks and rays up close and personal; at least if you're adventurous and not faint of heart. Before long though after a memorable adventure, you'll be returned to land.

Transfer: San Pedro to Belize City Pier

Transfer: Belize City to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt