Belize Northern Emerald Destinations

Itinerary

Day 1: Airport arrival and Client pick up, Hotel Check in and Dinner

Stop At: Best Western Plus Belize Biltmore Plaza, 3, 1/2 Miles Philip Goldson Hwy (Northern Highway), Belize City, Belize
No visit to the Biltmore is complete without the dining experience. With a full wine list, exceptional à la carte menu (also available for lunch) and a nightly 3-course special, The Biltmore Plaza is delighted to offer a menu that is undeniably pleasing, no matter your palette. Our dinner special is available nightly from 6pm, but you may order from the à la carte menu at any time that best suits your schedule.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Dinner: The perfect place to enjoy food and a chilled glass of your favorite beverage.Offering a fabulous indoor/outdoor venue
Accommodation included: The Best Western Belize Biltmore Plaza Hotel, Located in Belize City. Offers guests standard, deluxe and Premiere rooms

Day 2: Journey and history Northern Belize

Stop At: Museum of Belize, Belize City Belize
Built between 1854 and 1857 as a Her Majesty’s Prison while the area was still a British colony. It was the Belize City Prison until 1993. It remained closed until 2002 when it was restored and renovated into a national museum. Today important Mayan cultural and colonial artifacts,pictures, paintings and historical documents are housed at the museum for the Public to experience.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Altun Ha, Rock Stone Pond Belize
Belize has its fair share on Maya Temples and historical locations of the ancient Maya civilization but none can quite compare to the prestige and popularity of the county’s most loved and well known Maya city, Altun Ha.Altun Ha is located 31 miles north of Belize City on the Old Northern Highway. For those who wish to experience the magnificence and beauty of this most prized Maya site, Altun Ha is open all year round and offers many amenities and activities including, hiking trails, picnic pavilion, gift shops, and of course the opportunity to climb atop the wonderful ancient Maya structures that were a part of the great civilization.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Cocina Sabor Restaurant, boasts a menu of Belizean and international foods, served in a air-conditioned timber room.

• Dinner: Trade winds Restaurant Enjoy fresh local cuisines, choose to dine in the screened restaurant, our beachfront swing bar.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Orchid Bay Beach Resort, perched at the edge of a marine biosphere featuring soft sands, and serene waters

Day 3: Corozal District -Caribbean Coast/Beach/Sun and Sand

Stop At: Corozal, Corozal
Morning birding (optional)
Belize is home to over 500 different species of birds, and Orchid Bay’s isolated and exotic location has allowed birders the opportunity to spot over 270 of those species.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Corozal, Corozal
Beach day at Orchid Bay Resort
From exploring preserved nature paths to unwinding by the infinity pool swimming or sunbathing, kayaking and paddle boarding in serene waters or Beach Volleyball for the sport lovers, there are plenty of complimentary activities for guests to enjoy at Orchid Bay.
Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: Lamanai Archaeological Reserve, Belize
River Tour and Site Visit Lamanai Archaeological Reserve.
Meander along the New River and see all the wild creature that call the forests and rivers of Belize Home. Wildlife sighting such as the Howler Monkeys and Crocodiles are frequent along the river, arriving at the destination of the renowned Maya temples; where you will explore such monuments as the Jaguar and Mask temples.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Orchid Bay Beach Resort

Day 4: Corozal District- Wildlife/ Mayan Ancient History

Stop At: Cerros Archaeological Reserve, Near Cerros Beach Resort, Cerros Belize
Cerros Maya Archaeological Reserve is located on a peninsula across from the town of Corozal on the coast of the Corozal Bay Northern Belize. Archaeological research at the site suggests that it functioned as an important coastal trading center during the Late Preclassic Period (c.a 350 B.C. to A.D. 250). Its tallest temple rises 21 meters above the plaza floor and overlooks the Caribbean Sea which has been steadily eroding numerous prehistoric buildings along the north coast of the site.


Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Corozal, Corozal
Explore Orchid Bay Resort.
Relax on the beach, swim in the Caribbean Sea
lay back in the hammock or take a refreshing beverage at the bar.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Orchid Bay Resort

Day 5: Corozal District- Rest & Relaxation

Stop At: Corozal, Corozal
Morning birding (optional)
Stay at Orchid Bay Resort
Sunbathing
Bar and Pool
Kayak/Paddle boarding/nature trails
Swimming and relaxation
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Orchid Bay Resort

Day 6: Check out and Departure Int Airport

Stop At: Belize District, Belize District
Transport by land back to the Philip Goldson International Airport.

Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.