7 Days in Belmopan & the Cayes Circuit
This trip bridges two Belizes: Mayan ruins and rainforest in San Ignacio, then private-island diving in the cayes. You'll explore Caracol's pyramid at sunrise, paddle underground rivers in caves, and sleep on stilted lodges above turquoise shallows. It's adventure and luxury in tandem—suit both the serious explorer and the comfort-seeking diver.
What to expect
- Hike to Caracol's 140-foot Canaa pyramid at sunrise through jungle canopy
- Paddle underground rivers through Cave's Branch cave system
- Dive Half Moon Caye's wall and lagoon in one day from San Ignacio base
- Stay at private cayes like Lighthouse Reef Atoll's Blue Hole vicinity
- Snorkel Laughing Bird Caye's pristine shallows and nurse shark alley
Day by day
Fly Belize City to San Ignacio; transfer to rainforest lodge.
Hike lodge trails spotting toucans and howler monkeys; acclimate.
Dinner with Belizean spices; early rest for jungle start.
Pre-dawn drive to Caracol; hike to Canaa pyramid (140 feet) at sunrise.
Guide tour of plaza, pyramid groups, and stelae—oldest Mayan settlement at 3500 BCE.
Return to San Ignacio; sunset on lodge veranda; Creole dinner.
Guided float through Cave's Branch cave system; paddle past stalactites and underground lake.
Visit tubing outfitter and hike to Big Rock Falls for natural swim hole.
Rest at lodge; spa treatment (optional).
Drive San Ignacio to Orange Walk; flight or ferry to Half Moon Caye.
Settle at island lodge; snorkel house reef from dock.
Fresh lobster dinner on deck; bioluminescent plankton swim after dark.
Boat to Lighthouse Reef Atoll; dive the Blue Hole's shallower rim (wall dive to 100 feet).
Snorkel Half Moon Caye's east-side reef and lagoon.
Sunset on catamaran; return to island lodge for dinner.
Boat to Laughing Bird Caye; full-day snorkel of pristine shallow reefs.
Stop at Shark Alley (Hol Chan) to observe nurse sharks in 20 feet.
Last dinner on caye; pack and prepare for return.
Early snorkel off caye; breakfast and transfer to ferry.
Ferry or flight back to Belize City; onward travel.
Rest.
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