Welcome to Belize! After arriving in Belize City, we’ll transfer to the marina and board a boat for a 1-hour-and-45-minute ride across the Caribbean Sea to our remote island home. Settle into your oceanfront Villas, enjoy dinner together, and end your first evening relaxing in a hammock with the warm Caribbean breeze.

Dinner at the palapa-style restaurant upon arrival at the resort.

Today you’ll experience the largest barrier reef system in the Western Hemisphere. Snorkelers will begin with a guided reef tour, while certified divers receive a detailed briefing and complete a checkout dive before exploring Belize’s spectacular underwater world.

Afternoon Snorkeling and Diving

After lunch, we’ll return to the water for another guided adventure. Many of the area’s most beautiful reef sites are only a short boat ride from the island, giving you more time to swim among tropical fish, colorful coral, rays, and other marine life.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the resort.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the resort.

Today we will visit three of Belize’s most legendary snorkel and dive sites. Our first stop is The Great Blue Hole, a world-famous natural wonder. Advanced SCUBA divers will descend into its deep, sapphire waters to swim around the massive stalactite formations at 130 feet. The rest of the group will be able to explore this geological marvel while snorkeling above the bubbly coral reef along the rim.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the resort.

Guided Reef Exploration

By now, getting ready for the water will begin to feel like a familiar rhythm. Snorkelers will enjoy two guided swims over colorful coral gardens, while divers can complete three dives along reef walls and through beautiful coral formations.

Discover a New Side of the Reef

Every site reveals something different. As your confidence grows, you may begin recognizing parrotfish, angelfish, sea turtles, and other species while seeing more clearly how the reef’s many habitats are connected.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the resort.

Return to the warm Caribbean water for another day of unforgettable snorkeling or diving. Snorkelers will float above shallow reefs filled with swaying sea fans and tropical fish, while divers explore ledges, swim-throughs, and dramatic drop-offs.

See How Much You Have Learned

After several days on the reef, you may be surprised by how much you recognize. Fish that once blended into a colorful crowd will begin to have names, behaviors, and personalities, making each new site even more rewarding.

Relax and Recharge

There is no pressure to fill every free moment. Spend the afternoon enjoying the island however you wish—whether that means swimming, paddling, sharing stories with the group, or doing absolutely nothing.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the resort.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the resort.

We will enjoy our last breakfast at the beach before saying goodbye to our island paradise.

Enjoy one final island breakfast before boarding the boat back to the mainland. We’ll trade turquoise water and coral reefs for the rivers, caves, and lush green landscapes of western Belize.

On our way to cave tubing we will take a break for lunch at a local restaurant.

Once we reach the river, walk two miles where we’ll jump into inner tubes and float downstream, weaving in and out of cave systems and gliding past an underground waterfall. With only our headlamps lighting the path, we’ll spot massive stalactites hanging from above, ancient pottery tucked into corners, and even statues of Mayan fertility gods carved into the rock.

After our exhilarating excursion, you'll have time to dry off and change before we continue our journey inland. Once we arrive at the lodge, we will check into our cabins, and then meet for dinner.

Nestled deep in the rainforest along the banks of the Macal River, the ecolodge is surrounded by jungle-covered cliffs and endless green canopy. We will sleep in rustic, but comfortable, cabins that blend into the forest while dining at the on-site restaurant that serves fresh meals prepared from the lodge’s own gardens and farm.

After dark, the jungle comes alive with new sounds and activity. Join a guide for an optional walk in search of nocturnal wildlife, or choose a quiet evening at the lodge if you would rather rest.

Step into the ancient world of the Maya at Cahal Pech, one of Belize’s oldest known settlements. Our guide will lead us through plazas, passageways, temples, and stone staircases while sharing the stories of the people who lived here beginning around 1200 B.C.

Free Time or Sustainability Tour

After lunch, choose what feels best for you. Join a tour of the lodge’s sustainability practices, relax beside the pool, spend time watching birds, or take a well-earned afternoon nap.

Our final Belize adventure is a refreshing float down the Macal River. Local guides will help us navigate gentle cascades and deeper pools as we travel past the sights and sounds of the rainforest toward the lodge.

Farewell Dinner

Tonight we’ll gather for our final dinner and celebrate everything we have experienced—from coral reefs and sea turtles to ancient ruins and jungle rivers. It is a relaxed evening to share stories, laughter, and favorite moments from the journey.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are at the ecolodge.

Final Morning in the Rainforest

Wake to the sounds of the jungle and enjoy breakfast overlooking the river and surrounding forest. Take a final moment to appreciate the beauty of Belize before beginning the journey home.

Airport Transfer

We’ll travel together to Belize International Airport for our departing flights. You’ll leave with a phone full of photos, a deeper connection to the natural world, and new friendships formed through a remarkable shared adventure.