Global Travel The Belize Travel Specialists 7 nights / 8 days or 10 nights / 11 days Explore the Emerald Mystique of the Rainforests, Relax on Sinfully Warm Beaches, Cool Off in Pristine Waters, And Kiss under a Canopy of Stars The Romance: This fabulous tour has been especially designed for couples of all ages and is ideal for all incurable romantics looking for an exciting holiday or honeymoon. Luxurious thatched-roof cabana accommodations in idyllic locations add to the ambience! The Stone: Hidden for 1,000 years in the Midst of Rainforests Teeming with Wildlife are incredible Mayan Ceremonial Cities with enormous Temples and Pyramids carved from Stone. We have included an overnight visit to the most magnificent site of all - TIKAL in Guatemala. The Reward: End your tour on an idyllic tropical island fringed with palm-trees and enjoy relaxing, snorkelling or superb scuba diving in the turquoise waters of the Caribbean as you unwind after your adventures! DAY 1 - OFF TO THE RAINFOREST - (L,D) Meet & Greet on arrival at Belize International Airport and transfer by road to the Orange Walk District. Here you will board the boat for the river cruise, following the ancient Maya trade route, up the winding New River to the beautifully situated Lamanai Outpost Lodge. En route the flourishing lowland jungle gives visitors a taste of the multitude and diversity of the natural wonders that are Belize!! Cabana Outside Open Air Dining The Main Lodge Time to relax and settle in at the Lodge before a delicious Dinner followed by Lamanai's famous "Spotlight Safari" which offers visitors the opportunity to see nocturnal wildlife up-close and personal from the comfort and safety of a custom-built safari river boat. Designed with special seating the riverboat provides each participant with an unobstructed view of nature's wonders of the night. You will experience the sights and sounds of the lagoon's night life, both with and without the spotlight. Wildlife may include: Morelet's Crocodiles, Yucatan Nightjar, Common Potoo, arboreal porcupine and even some of the native cats. Return to the Lodge for a peaceful night's sleep, except for possible interruption by the sounds of the jungle...frogs, howler monkeys and the like. DAY 2 - MAYAN TEMPLES & EXOTIC WILDLIFE - (B,L,D) Coffee is served from 6.00 am for early risers. After a full breakfast your guide will take you down to the lagoon for the short boat trip to visit the nearby ruins of the Ancient Maya City of Lamanai, which can be glimpsed from the lodge's restaurant. You will explore the mysterious jungle-shrouded temples of Lamanai with one of the excellent guides, well-versed in the history and culture of this fascinating civilisation. You will learn about the history of such structures as the "mask" temple, the "jaguar" temple, and the Lord Smoking Shell stela. Mask Temple Jaguar Temple Jaguar Mask The Lamanai Archaeological Reserve is a major site with excavations still underway. The informative and helpful guides will help to give an insight into Maya archaeology and to one of the New World's most outstanding civilisations. The Jungle Walk around the ruins takes you along paths where you can view the Howler Monkeys screaming in the high jungle canopy. After lunch you can simply relax on the deck with a drink and enjoy the spectacular view or take a nap. Mid afternoon you will be taken on the Herbal Medicine Walk with the Maya naturalist guide. This is a wonderful way to learn to identify plants growing in the jungle. During this walk an explanation is made of the uses of a wide variety of natural ingredients. Red Ginger Water Hyacinth Lobster Claw Heliconia Tropical forest plants hold the key to unlocking the secret of how to wipe out almost any ailment. These chemicals - called secondary compounds - are often produced by the plant as protection against insects and other herbivores. Many modern drugs (aspirin for example) come from these compounds, but most plants have not been investigated by scientists for their effects on disease. On the other hand, the medicinal properties of local plants are well-known to indigenous peoples and you will gain some of this insight on this fascinating tour. At the end of a day full of adventure, you may wish to wind down and take a swim from the dock. You can relax in one of the dock's many reclined chairs and ponder the endless expanses of the universe clearly visible above you. There is also find a reference library and lounge area to relax with a cold drink before dinner. DAY 3 - RELAXING IN THE RAINFOREST - (B,L,D) For those who can drag themselves out of their comfy beds, today begins early with a Pre-dawn Canoe Trip across the lagoon and up Dawson Creek to experience the early morning mists, sunrise and the awakening of the marsh birds. Paddle among the lily pads, watch for iguana in the overhanging trees. You may find yourselves surrounded by various egrets and herons, Northern Jacanas, Limpkins, Rufous-browed Peppershrikes, and often the elusive Black Catbird, a species considered near-threatened by BirdLife International. Peace and tranquility. Return to the Lodge for a tasty breakfast. The open air restaurant and bar afford panoramic views of the New River Lagoon and the ever-changing garden. The highly praised daily menu is a blend of Belizean and North American cuisine featuring tropical fruits, vegetables, and other locally grown products. Most of the day is free to relax in the rainforest. Anyone feeling energetic can paddle around the lagoon in one of the canoes that are free for guests to use. The Bar The Dock Hammock Late afternoon you will be treated to a Sunset Cruise which is one of the most amazingly relaxing ways to enjoy the end of the day in the tropics. Two hours of serenity, a well stocked cooler, floating on the calm waters of the New River Lagoon as the sun sinks beyond the western shore, with the palm trees silhouetted. Then the spectacular night sky comes alive with millions of stars in the unpolluted Belizean sky. After a tasty dinner, and perhaps a drink in the bar before returning to your comfortable cabana for another "peaceful" night's rest in the heart of nature. DAY 4 - "BARRIER REEF BLISS" - (B) "La Isla Bonita" - The Beautiful Island On arrival back in Belize you will connect with a short flight to San Pedro on the lovely island of Ambergris Caye - made famous by Madonna in her song "La Isla Bonita" - "The Beautiful Island". En route you will enjoy the most spectacular aerial views of dense rainforests and the world famous Belize Barrier Reef. Relax and unwind during your 4 or 7 night stay at Mata Chica Beach Resort.   The atmosphere of Mata Chica is very much in harmony with the surrounding sea and palms; but at the same time it is contemporary and luxurious. The crystal clear waters of the Caribbean will fill your soul with a sense of freedom and relaxation in the barefoot village. Mata Chica is very fortunate to have what many consider to be the finest pearly white beach along the coast of Ambergris Caye. Scuba Divers: Scuba diving can easily be arranged. Choose from local dives (2 tanks daily) with tanks, weights, belts and guides or longer dive trips to the Turneffe Islands or a one day trip to Lighthouse Reef and Jacques Cousteau's World famous BLUE HOLE! Do it all or do nothing at all on this sun-drenched island where even the palm trees sway to the beat of Punta Rock and Reggae music! DAY 8 or Day 11 - DEPARTURE Unfortunately it is time to go home! A short commuter flight will whisk you back to the International Airport in time for your homebound flights. An Escape You Will Always Remember... To a Place You Will Never Forget. A Place of Yesteryear's History, Today's Hospitality and Tomorrow's Hope. Romancing the Stone Tour - 2016 Rates Season Low Season ( 01 June to 20 Nov ) High Season ( 22 Nov to 31 May ) Number of Nights Lamanai + Tikal + Mata Chica 8 nights (3 + 4) 11 nights (3 + 7) 8 nights (3 + 4) 11 nights (3 + 7) Sea Breeze Bungalow $2,270 $2,570 $2,570 $2,970 Beachfront Casita and Seaview Suites $2,389 $2,798 $2,687 $3,193 PLEASE NOTE: All rates are PER PERSON in US Dollars Prices are based on double occupancy DEPARTURES: Daily Departures with a minimum of 2 people. Itinerary can be amended to your own specifications. INCLUDES: All accommodations Meals as listed (see note below) Road and boat transfers Tours and guide fees Domestic flights HOTEL TAXES: 19% Tax and Service Charges INCLUDED where applicable INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS: International flights to/from Belize are not included in the above prices.However we do have a special arrangment for bulk discounted air fares - Check out Getting to Belize for some great rates! International flight from Flores to Belize IS included. DOMESTIC FLIGHTS: Private charter from Lamanai Outpost Lodge to Belize City IS included Flight from Belize International to San Pedro IS included Flight from San Pedro to Belize International IS included MEAL PLAN: Full board (all meals) at Lamanai and Tikal. Continental Breakfast daily at Mata Chica. NOT INCLUDED: Beverages, telephone, laundry and other incidental charges. Departure Taxes (allow $50 pp) DAILY DIVE RATES 2 dives daily = US$ per person per day including tanks, weights and belts. DIVE PACKAGE #1 5 days x 2 tanks daily = US$ DIVE PACKAGE #2 4 days x 2 tanks daily + 1 day Blue Hole/Lighthouse Reef (including 3 dives, breakfast and lunch) = US$ including tanks, weights and belts. Contact us by E-mail: info@global-travel.co.uk   Telephone from the United Kingdom: 01268 541732.   Telephone from the United States or Canada: 011 44 1268 541732   Telephone from the Europe, Central or South America: 00 44 1268 541732 Tours & Packages Discount Flights Belize Info Belize Districts How to Book Home Page Copyright © 2016 Global Creations (BELIZE) - All rights reserved. Some of the Hotels in Belize we work with: Ambergris Caye : Sunbreeze Beach Hotel Mayan Princess Hotel Blue Tang Inn Banana Beach Resort Portofino Beach Resort Mata Chica Beach Resort The Palms Corona Del Mar Captain Morgan's Retreat Victoria House Hotel Portofino Aquamarina Suites Villas at Banyan Bay Mata Rocks Resort Private Villa Vacation Rentals Cayo Espanto : Cayo Espanto Private Island Caye Caulker : Tropical Paradise Resort Seaside Cabanas Lighthouse Reef : Lighthouse Reef Resort St. George's Caye : St. George's Caye Pleasure Island Resort Turneffe Islands : Blackbird Caye Resort Turneffe Island Resort Southwater Caye : Blue Marlin Lodge Tobacco Caye : Ocean's Edge Lodge Tobacco Caye Lodge Reefs End Lodge Glover's Reef : Manta Resort Dangriga (Stann Creek District): Belizean Dreams Villa Rentals The Jaguar Reef Resort Hamanasi Resort Coco Plum Caye : Coco Plum Caye Gales Point: Manatee Lodge, Gales Point South Stann Creek: Kanantik Resort Placencia (Stann Creek District): Inn at Robert's Grove Nautical Inn Rum Point Inn Punta Gorda (Toledo District): Lodge at Big Falls El Pescador Punta Gorda Belmopan Area : Jaguar Paw Resort Belize Jungle Dome Banana Bank Lodge Mountain Pine Ridge : Pook's Hill Lodge Hidden Valley Inn Blancaneaux Lodge San Ignacio (Cayo District) : San Ignacio Hotel Cahal Pech Village Belize City : The Radisson Fort George Hotel The Great House Orange Walk : Lamanai Outpost Lodge Corozal : Tonys Inn Belize Tours List : Inland & Island Adventure tour Tropical Treasures Tropical Highlights of Belize Tropical Honeymoon Rustic Reef Tour Romancing the Stone Coral Cayes of Belize Indiana Jones Adventure A Walk on the Wild Side Touch of Class A Taste of Paradise Mayan Experience Realms of the Rainforest Reef & Rainforest Caribbean Coast Essence of Paradise In the Path of the Jaguar Echoes of the Past Temples and Temptations World of the Maya Escape to Paradise Mayan Mystery Tour Rainforest Spa Resorts In the Footsteps of the Rain Gods Temples of Tikal Peten Paradise:Temples of Tikal and Isla Flores Lakes and Temples: Yaxha, Tikal and Flores Survivor Guatemala :The Maya Empire