Senior’s Vacation from Islands to Jungles Belize

Senior’s Vacation from Islands to Jungles

Belize is a good place to go if you want to stay in a resort or be in nature, like Pooks HIll and snorkeling and diving at Ambergris Caye. It's also a wonderful place to learn about and see Mayan culture from long ago.

8 Day Belize Itinerary
2 Adults
$218 pp/night
$3054 total USD

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We’re a retired but still fairly active senior couple, and we wanted to see as much as we could of Belize on this 8-day vacation. Claudia helped us put together a great itinerary that allowed us to visit San Ignacio, Ambergris Caye, and Placencia Village.

Activities we love during this trip…

Snorkeling at Mexico Rocks was really fun. Our Guides, Elias and Nick, were absolutely wonderful. We are beginners at snorkeling, and Elias was so helpful to make us feel safe and stay within a few feet of us at all times. They showed us many underwater fish and creatures, as well as the coral reefs there. I'm glad we went there, as Mexico Rocks are only 12 feet deep at the most, so we could see everything clearly. The Xunantunich ruins tour was also very informational. I recommend visiting this with a guide, as they are trained to explain everything. It’s not so hot if you visit early in the day.

For people traveling to Belize, I’d definitely recommend...

Our favorite accommodation from the trip was Pooks Hill Lodge at San Ignacio. I cannot praise this highly enough. Everyone there was friendly, helpful, and many of the activities there are included, free. They have their own guides and can arrange any of the trips you want to take as well. We had a wonderful time and met several interesting guests. You pay for your meals and bar tab when you are ready to leave. There are two trails through the jungle, and one of the guides will be happy to take you, or you can go on your own. It is remote and very ecologically conscious. We loved it. We saw many animals there, especially howler monkeys and birds.

Meals

Free Breakfast for 2 days

Transport

Free Airport Transport
private driverBelize City to San Ignacio  
private driverSan Ignacio to Placencia  
flightPlacencia to Belize City  
flightBelize City to Ambergris Caye  
flightAmbergris Caye to Belize City  

Trip Overview

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DAY 1


San Ignacio

Pooks Hill Lodge - night 1 of 3

Belize City to San Ignacio

Belize City to San Ignacio
Belize City to San Ignacio
Private transport type
10:45 am - 12:45 pm pickup/drop-off time
2.00 hours duration

If you want the flexibility to determine your travel route and timeline, private transport shuttles are your best bet. These shuttles will transport you to all mainland destinations in Belize, and do it on your schedule.

Pooks Hill Lodge
Pooks Hill Lodge
3:00 pm check-in
1 room.

Pooks Hill Lodge is at the foot of the Maya Mountains, not far from the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve. It is in a jungle where the Maya used to live, located about an hour from San Ignacio.

DAY 2


San Ignacio

Pooks Hill Lodge - night 2 of 3

DAY 3


San Ignacio

Pooks Hill Lodge - night 3 of 3

DAY 4


San Ignacio / Placencia

Pooks Hill Lodge

Robert's Grove Resort - night 1 of 2

San Ignacio to Placencia Village

San Ignacio to Placencia Village
San Ignacio to Placencia Village
Private transport type
8:00 am - 11:30 am pickup/drop-off time
3.50 hours duration

If you want the flexibility to determine your travel route and timeline, private transport shuttles are your best bet. These shuttles will transport you to all mainland destinations in Belize, and do it on your schedule.

Robert's Grove Resort
Robert's Grove Resort
3:00 pm check-in
1 room.

Robert's Grove has its own 22 acres of beaches and groves for guests to explore during their stay. The groves here bloom with native fruits and cashews.

DAY 5


Placencia

Robert's Grove Resort - night 2 of 2

Monkey River EcoTours

Monkey River EcoTours
Monkey River EcoTours

Belize has a large diversity of attractions, with some that can be found in the world’s second Largest Barrier and atolls that supports great Eco system, which lays to the east of Belize.

Included for 2 persons in your party.
From 3:50 pm - 2:00 pm start/end time
Not included: Transportation
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DAY 6


Placencia / Ambergris Caye

Robert's Grove Resort

Ramon's Village Resort - night 1 of 2

Placencia Village to Belize City

Placencia Village to Belize City
Placencia Village to Belize City
Flight transport type
10:40 am - 7:50 am pickup/drop-off time
-2.83 hours duration

Belize is well connected by domestic flights, and these can be a quick and convenient way to get around the country. Domestic flights allow you to comfortably travel from one destination to another, as well as see a good bit of scenery along the way. These small airplanes often fly low, and passengers will enjoy awesome views of the coast, jungle, and Belize Barrier Reef during a flight.

Ramon's Village Resort
Ramon's Village Resort
3:00 pm check-in
1 room.

Ramon’s Village Resort has its own beach of white coral sand, and a long dock that juts out into the Caribbean Sea. This is a convenient spot to set off on boating, fishing, scuba diving, and snorkeling adventures.

DAY 7


Ambergris Caye

Ramon's Village Resort - night 2 of 2

Snorkel Mexico Rocks

Snorkel Mexico Rocks
Snorkel Mexico Rocks

This snorkeling tour brings you to an underwater formation called Mexico Rocks, which is part of the much larger Belize Barrier Reef. Your tour will begin with a cruise from San Pedro. This trip is worth the boat trip alone – on your journey you’ll get to see Ambergris Caye’s incredible landscape from the sea.

Included for 2 persons in your party.
From 8:30 am - 11:00 am start/end time
Transport included
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DAY 8


Ambergris Caye

Ramon's Village Resort

Ambergris Caye to Belize City 9N031

Ambergris Caye to Belize City 9N031
Ambergris Caye to Belize City 9N031
Flight transport type
9:00 am - 7:40 am pickup/drop-off time
-1.33 hours duration

Belize is well connected by domestic flights, and these can be a quick and convenient way to get around the country. Domestic flights allow you to comfortably travel from one destination to another, as well as see a good bit of scenery along the way. These small airplanes often fly low, and passengers will enjoy awesome views of the coast, jungle, and Belize Barrier Reef during a flight.

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