Relish Some Precious Moments With Your Other Half With This Romantic Belize Getaway

Day 1: Arrival in San Ignacio

Belize possess a sparkling combination of seaside and tropical jungle, Caribbean lifestyle, and Mayan culture. As you arrive at Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport in Belize City, a small flight will take you to the Cayo District situated on the banks of the Mopan and Macal Rivers. Your private guide meets you at the baggage claim and escorts you along the narrow road to your beautiful resort.

You and your partner will be greeted with freshly squeezed juice made from berries that grow on the property’s organic farm. You will be given a refreshing peppermint towel. From your room, you will be able to hear the drizzling waters of the Macal River flowing along the banks towards the foothills of the Maya Mountains.

Day 2: Exploring San Ignacio

Today morning, you will wake up to the rushing water along the Macal River and birds chirping in the canopy around the edges of the property. At breakfast, you will relish the natural beauty surrounding the property. You and your partner will get to indulge in an organic meal cooked by a renowned chef, accompanied by a freshly brewed cup of coffee. After the breakfast, you meet your private guide who’ll then take you and your partner along a peaceful, secluded trail to the Mayan site of Xunantunich. As you wander through the broadleaf forest, you’ll find traces of howler monkeys along the way. You will finally arrive at Xunantunich. More than 26 temples, as well as palaces, surround a total of 6 plazas. El Castillo stands at the center of the main plaza.

Erected in 800 AD and standing 130 feet tall, it is one of the tallest buildings in Belize. The pyramid rises beneath a series of terraces. The guide will explain that the tree is significant as the roots touch the underworld while the stump remains on earth and the branches to the heavens. You and your partner find shared grandeur in the mythology and history of the ancient site.  

Day 3: Trekking Adventure at San Ignacio

After breakfast, your guide meets you at the lobby and takes you and your partner along the Hummingbird Highway. On passing the entrance to Cockscomb Wildlife Sanctuary and Jaguar Preserve, you soon arrive at the entrance to Blue Hole National Park. You chase the trail to a stairway that leads you through the forest. The landscape is quiet here creating a feeling of privacy.

Day 4: Sea Kayaking Excursion in San Ignacio

Early morning after breakfast, your private guide meets you at the hotel once again, eager to take you on a spectacular adventure to the Barton Creek Caves. Mayans once used this tunnel for ceremonial purposes.

You both step into a canoe making your way along the quiet, turquoise waters. Your guide explains the natural history of the region and also about the cultural heritage of the caves. Stalactites droop from the cave opening appearing like an open mouth with teeth. You will have to turn on your headlamps to witness the width of the tunnel and its cathedral-like qualities. The air will be refreshing.

You couldn’t imagine a better way to experience a subterranean river system than this, listening to the water ripple.

Day 5: Heading to San Pedro

Today morning, after your meal, spend some time enjoying the property or visiting the town of San Ignacio. At Branch Mouth, witness the meeting of the Mopan and Macal Rivers. Before making your way to the airport, you and your partner can take part in a couple’s Mayan cooking class.

You will meet your instructor ready for an amazing experience on the doorstep of ancient Mayan cities. The custom of the cuisine releases through the cooking process. You will learn how to make fresh tortillas. After the class, your private guide transfers you to the local airport for your flight to Belize City. You board another connecting flight to San Pedro on Ambergris Caye and indulge in your seaside room overlooking the gentle waves splashing against the white sand.

Day 6: Snorkeling Trip of San Pedro

Today morning, enjoy a morning drink with your partner while looking out onto the water. After breakfast, head out to the jetty and meet your skipper. Traverse out on a private snorkeling excursion. You experience the aroma of the salty, sweet ocean. Your guide explains you the reason for the variation in blue shades, depending on the depth of the ocean floor, ranging from crystal clear indigo to cobalt.

Day 7: More Relaxing Time in San Pedro

Today is yours to relish San Pedro and the surrounding islands as you desire. You and your partner can also spend quality time together at the spa, taking in a romantic couple’s massage. Later step out into the pristine setting along the pier and lay side by side listening to the relaxing sounds of the shore. You and your partner relax instantly and forget about the life waiting for you off the island. It’s the perfect moment to embrace the present with your partner, indulging in island life.   

Day 8: Departure for Home

When you are ready, your private guide meets you in the hotel lobby and transfers you to the San Pedro airport for your flight to Belize City. You arrive at Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport to check-in for your flight back home.