Arrive at Belize City International Airport (BZE), and be met by our representative, who will transfer you to the Belize Biltmore Plaza.

Check into your first night’s accommodation and acclimatize to your new environment. Meals can be purchased at the hotel and are not included on this day.

You will meet your fellow travellers the following morning.

Meet your driver at 8:30 am in the hotel lobby. A stop will be made along the way for any last-minute snacks and provisions before arriving at the dock for a 10:00 am departure.

You’ll make the journey in a large modern covered boat, passing through narrow mangrove channels and tropical islands before arriving at Half Moon Caye on Lighthouse Reef Atoll. The distance travelled is approx. 55 miles and takes 2-2.5 hours.

Upon arriving at Half Moon Caye, we will orient you to the island and settle you into your accommodations – right at the water’s edge! You will enjoy a late lunch followed by a snorkelling introduction and guided session at one of our local house reefs.

Over the next few days, you will discover all of our local house reefs, which are accessed right off the shore of the island. In between snorkels, we host information sessions that cover a wide range of topics – anything from reef ecology to Belizean history.

You will also travel by boat to the world-renowned “Great Blue Hole”. A huge collapsed sinkhole that was made famous by ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau. This is a great place to practice more advanced snorkelling techniques or observe others doing so from the surface.

Evenings on Half Moon Caye are filled with happy hour gatherings, night walks, delicious dinners, beach games, stargazing, cold beverages, cultural presentations, and incredible Caribbean sunsets. Everything offered throughout the trip is optional and lying in a hammock is considered an “official” activity.

The choice is yours for your last morning on Half Moon Caye.

Snorkel your favourite patch reef, walk the island trails, or swing in a hammock.

After an early lunch, you will board the motor boat charter and return to the mainland. The return journey takes you back through Turneffe Atoll, across the barrier reef, and back to Belize City. Expect to arrive by mid-afternoon, where your driver awaits to transfer you to the picturesque Crystal Paradise Resort.

Enjoy a slow evening at the property, which is perched on a hill above the Macal River.

After an early breakfast, you journey deep into one of the most remote rainforest locations in Belize, to the ancient Mayan city of Caracol. Enjoy a breathtaking drive through the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve – over a series of creeks and rivers and into the lush Chiquibul National Park.

The Caracol archeological site dates back to the Classic period and is believed to be one of Belize’s largest Mayan settlements. The site contains over 35,000 known structures, including 24 stelae, 5 plazas, 4 palaces, 3 temples, 1 ball court, and an astronomical observatory.

Upon returning from Caracol, you will stop at Rio Frio Caves and the Rio On natural pools for a refreshing swim before arriving back at Crystal Paradise Resort.

Today’s extraordinary experience takes you into the Mayan underworld. An underground realm inhabited by mythical spirits, powerful gods, and sacred rituals.

Swim, wade, and hike your way through the cave system where you’ll discover Mayan artifacts and evidence of ancient ceremonial offerings. In the high chamber, you’ll witness the final resting site of the famous “Crystal Maiden,” whose remains have been calcified into the flowstone.

This incredible experience is not one that you will soon forget. There are different options for navigating through the cave, and only a basic level of fitness is required.

Birdlife and wildlife abound, and early mornings are the most active. Wake to a coffee, grab your binoculars, and spend a quiet hour watching wildlife. Your morning transfer time will be set based on your next tour rendezvous or international flight time.