2019
8days/7nights

Program
Day 1
Arrival: Belize International Airport.
Flight from Belize International to San Pedro (Ambergris Caye).
Service from Matachica Resort & Spa: Transfer from San Pedro Airstrip to Matachica.
Overnight at Matachica Resort & Spa - Luxury Beachfront Villa .
San Pedro (Ambergris Caye)
Diving is nothing short of phenomenal in Belize's Barrier Reef, which runs parallel to Ambergris Caye. In the crystalline Caribbean waters, octopuses, nurse sharks, spotted eagle rays, and even sea turtles play among beautiful corals. But that's just the beginning. On this 40-km/25-m island, you can also sail, fish, kayak, bicycle, windsurf, snorkel, or take day trips to mainland nature or archaeological sites. This laid-back island has almost no cars, but you'll have no trouble reaching the many restaurants, tiki bars, and dive shops in San Pedro Town on foot, by bicycle, or even by golf cart. Choose the north end of the island for a quieter experience.
Matachica Resort & Spa
Category - High / Deluxe
Matachica is located on a lovely stretch of beach on the north shore of Ambergris Caye - away from the bustle of San Pedro town but still accessible by boat. The hotel has 21 cabana accommodations and 3 villas, a renowned restaurant, unique martini bar, a small pool and a spa. This is chic, yet informal beach hotel, is perfect for couples and honeymooners. It is also just down the beach from Reds - another of the best restaurants and bars on the island.
Detailed Itinerary from Viaventure
Facilities: 21 cabanas and 3 villas, restaurant & bar, pool, movie room, spa Location: North Shore Ambergris Caye - 20min boat ride from San Pedro Town.

Day 2
American Breakfast (7:00am-10:00am) at Matachica Resort & Spa
Hol Chan & Shark Ray Alley Snorkel Tour (Private/HD/Boat)
Free afternoon in San Pedro (Ambergris Caye) (Unguided)
Overnight at Matachica Resort & Spa - Luxury Beachfront Villa
Hol Chan & Shark Ray Alley Snorkel Tour
Explore the breathtaking marine life flourishing in the Hol Chan Marine Reserve, and dive its natural cut, 1-9 metres (330 feet) deep, through the reef. Hol Chan, which means "Little Channel" in Mayan, features an opulent coral garden, including stag horn corals and sea fans, where myriad sea creatures live and feed. Watch as harmless nurse sharks and graceful southern stingrays ply the shallow, crystalline waters in the aptly named Shark Ray Alley passage. Divers and snorkelers make this a must-do trip while in Belize.

Day 3
American Breakfast (7:00am-10:00am) at Matachica Resort & Spa
Mexico Rock Snorkeling Tour (Private/HD/Boat)
Free afternoon in San Pedro (Ambergris Caye) (Unguided)
Overnight at Matachica Resort & Spa - Luxury Beachfront Villa
Mexico Rock Snorkeling Tour (Private/HD/Boat)
Enjoy a visual feast of thriving marine life as you go snorkeling at Mexico Rocks, just off North Ambergris Caye. View a delightful collection of sponges, sea fans, and star, elkhorn, and staghorn coral formations in this superb reef patch. Giant brain coral formations create miniature undersea habitats and islands for spiny lobster and yellow tail. As you bob about, look for angelfish, butterflyfish, flounder, green moray eels, nurse sharks, and stingrays, all of which take shelter in the coral's nooks and crannies. Its relatively calm and shallow (3.7-meter / 12-foot) waters make Mexico Rocks an ideal spot for novice snorkelers.
Include: Park fees, Snorkel Equipment, transfers and a guide.
Not Included: Lunch.
Detailed Itinerary from Viaventure
Important note: if you wish to reschedule this tour, 72hrs notice as minimum will be required

Day 4
American Breakfast (7:00am-10:00am) at Matachica Resort & Spa
Free morning in San Pedro (Ambergris Caye) (Unguided)
Service from Matachica Resort & Spa: Transfer from Matachica to San Pedro Airstrip Flight from San Pedro (Ambergris Caye) to Belize Municipal Airport
Flight from Belize Municipal Airport to Punta Gorda
Service from Copal Tree Lodge: Transfer from Punta Gorda Airstrip to Copal Tree Service from Copal Tree Lodge: Welcome Gift Roasted Coffee Beans and Chocolate Bar Overnight at Copal Tree Lodge - Signature Canopy Suite
Punta Gorda
Punta Gorda (known as PG), the southern-most town in Belize, is home to about 5,500 people of eclectic backgrounds and languages, and serves as a gateway between Belize and Guatemala. Tranquil, eco-friendly lodges just outside of PG make it the ideal home base for nearby land and sea excursions. Plan day trips to archaeological sites like Lubaantun and Nim Li Punit, or head to nature's playgrounds, such as Mayflower Bocawina National Park, the waterfalls of Rio Blanco, the caves of Yok' Balum, and the Barrier Reef's Sapodilla Cayes. And if you love sport fishing, PG is your flyfishing heaven for tagging permit, bonefish, and tarpon.
Copal Tree Lodge
A luxurious eco-lodge overlooking a pristine rainforest, the Copal Tree Lodge offers 17 sumptuously decorated hillside cabanas with stunning jungle views. The main lodge, perched at the hilltop, overlooks the 6,070-hectare (15,000-acre) private reserve of Laughing Falcon in southern Belize. Copal Tree's bountiful organic farm (1,214 hectares / 3,000 acres) supplies the lodge's delicious farm-to-table cuisine. Featuring luxurious and elegant accommodations, the cabanas are terraced on the hillside, each with a sitting area, private veranda with hammocks and a private bath decorated with handmade ceramic tile. Choose from a variety of tours, including water sports, rainforest, archaeological, and cultural activities. With a strong focus on agritourism, the lodge offers fantastic experiences such as organic farming and artisan chocolate and rum production. After a day of exploring, refresh poolside and enjoy selections from the full-service restaurant and bar. Copal Tree Lodge stands out as one of National Geographic's Unique Lodges of the World.
Facilities: Air-conditioned cabanas with ceiling fans, pools, restaurant & bar, observation deck, complimentary laundry service.
Location: 20min drive from Punta Gorda town

Day 5
Meal Package at Copal Tree Lodge: Three Meals, snacks and all beverages (except top shelf liquor)
Cacao Trail Tour & Blue Creek Cave Adventure (Private/Guided/FD/Minibus)
Overnight at Copal Tree Lodge - Signature Canopy Suite
Cacao Trail Tour & Blue Creek Cave Adventure
Learn the secrets of traditional Maya chocolate making and later go on a swimming odyssey in an alluring river cave. Start your eco-tour in orchards where cacao (chocolate) grows in the shade of native trees and alongside pineapple, coffee, papaya, avocado, and allspice crops. A Kek'chi farmer walks you through all the steps that transform cacao into delicious, Maya Gold organic chocolate, inspired by the local Maya "kuhkuh" drink. You'll learn about growing and harvesting the cacao pods, and roasting and grinding the beans. Top it off by savouring the rich aroma and delicious flavour of hot chocolate made the traditional way. After this experience you will then continue on to Blue Creek Village to explore a nearby limestone cave full of crystal-clear mineral pools. Reach the cave by hiking roughly 20 minutes through lush jungle and upstream along the banks of the blue-green river. Climb over rocks and roots in the last 91 metres (100 yards) of the journey, the most challenging. Near the cave, the river breaks into gentle falls and beautiful pools for swimming. Marvel at the formation's gaping entrance and swim upstream toward the cave's interior. Your guide provides headlamps and life jackets. Bring a swimsuit, towel, and sturdy rubber shoes that can get wet.
Includes: Transfers, guide, entrances, cacao processing, cacao drink tasting, lunch with Maya family, and afternoon swimming at Blue Creek.

Day6
Meal Package at Copal Tree Lodge: Three Meals, snacks and all beverages (except top shelf liquor)
Copal Tree Lodge Service : Snorkeling with the Chef (FD/Collective)
Overnight at Copal Tree Lodge - Signature Canopy Suite (King Bed)
Snorkeling with the Chef
If you love food, the ocean, and snorkeling, you don't want to miss this delicious adventure out to the Gulf of Honduras! Head out aboard a quiet, comfy riverboat and cruise down the river with captain Jackie Young, an expert guide, barman, and talented cook. Once you hit the open sea, Captain Jackie will choose the best spot to spend your morning snorkeling. See an impressive array of sea life and coral, and watch the crew dive for conch, lobster, crab, and maybe even spear some lionfish, an invasive species that happens to be delicious! The shaded river cruiser is outfitted with tables and benches, a grill, and easy access steps into the water so you can spend as much time onboard, in the sun, or in the water as you wish. After snorkeling, your onboard barman will mix up a tropical drink, or serve you a cold Belikin beer or a glass of crisp white wine. Toast to the good life while the day's catch becomes the day's lunch! Snorkeling with a lifejacket is suitable for adults and children with limited or no swimming ability. Bring sunscreen, hat, water bottle, sunglasses and a warm top for late afternoons. Layer with a swimsuit, a T-shirt and shorts, and flip-flops.
Schedule: 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday and Thursday. Tour is weather dependent and is not offered during the rainy season.

Day 7
Meal Package at Copal Tree Lodge: Three Meals, snacks and all beverages (except top shelf liquor)
Free morning in Punta Gorda (Unguided)
Service from Copal Tree Lodge: Signature Spa Treatment
Service from Copal Tree Lodge: Farewell Gift - sparkling wine in suite
Overnight at Copal Tree Lodge - Signature Canopy Suite

Day 8
Meal Package at Copal Tree Lodge: Three Meals, snacks and all beverages (except top shelf liquor)
Service from Copal Tree Lodge: Transfer from Copal Tree to Punta Gorda Airstrip
Flight from Punta Gorda to Belize International Airport
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