Belize Culture & Cuisine
Experience Belize’s modern and ancient Maya cultures, the traditional ways of the Garifuna, as well as spice and chocolate making right from the farm.
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
TRANSPORT
Round trip transport from Belize City International Airport to Beaches and Dreams by jungle plane and ground (an adventure in itself!).
ACCOMMODATIONS
7 nights for 2 in a large ocean-front hotel room with a queen and double bed, pull-out futon, AC, and a private deck overlooking the Caribbean or in a cabana room on the beach with a king bed, pull-out futon, AC, and private deck.
FOOD & DRINK
Our breakfast buffet, lunch, and a gourmet dinner at The Barracuda, our world-class beachfront restaurant. Unlimited drinks (including fresh juices, sodas, and non-imported beers and alcohol).
MAYA IMMERSION
A trip to Big Falls where you’ll participate in traditional Maya life for the day including making chocolate, basket weaving, and exploring traditional medicines.
SPICE FARM & SOUTHERN RUINS
A guided exploration of the ancient Maya ruins of Nim Li Punit overlooking the ocean and Lubaantun, home of the crystal skull, a nice local lunch, followed by a guided tour of one of our largest spice farms where you’ll see and taste your favorite spices in the wild.
RUINS & CAVE TUBE
A tour of Xunantunich, the most important Mayan Ruins in Belize, a lovely picnic lunch, followed by a guided tubing adventure through the Maya underworld of Jaguar Paw Cave.
GARIFUNA IMMERSION
The Garifuna Immersion where you’ll learn the traditional ways of drumming and cooking (preparing the traditional meal “hudut” from husking your own coconut with a stick to enjoying your meal).
FREE AMENITIES
- wifi
- pool
- roof-top deck
- bikes
- kayaks
- paddle boards
- sand volleyball court
- beach palapas
RATES:
Just returned from our Beaches and Dreams vacation. It exceeded our expectations. Even with Hurricane Lisa interrupting the middle of our trip. We only got to complete 3 out of 4 excursions because of the storm, but each one was special. The Garifuna Immersion was so informative. I enjoyed learning about their culture and cooking a traditional meal. Xunantunich and cave tubing was an exhausting but wonderful day. Oz is a very knowledgeable tour guide. Lunch was offsite in one of the towns. Cave tubing was perfect accompanied tour to cool off. The Hurricane put a pause on our trip, but the staff took great care of us with room service and extra supplies. We enjoyed renting a golf cart to go into Hopkins village after the stay in place was lifted. Last day was the southern ruins and spice farm. Perfect ending excursion for the trip. Restaurant, Barracuda, was exceptional for our meals and drinks. Dinners were light and fresh, expertly prepared. Love the staff, especially Amanda, Cesar, and miss P. Ben makes great drinks! Our favorite appetizers were the ones we ordered that day. They keep changing as we ordered something different each night to try. Shrimp nachos and family meals are must try at lunch time. Too bad fry jacks weren't offered every breakfast, only because they were so good i wanted more!
We are looking to coming back for another visit. Thank you for an amazing trip.
