Belize for All Ages: Family with Seniors Tour

Ancient stone Mayan pre-columbian civilization pyramid with carved face in the forest, Lamanai archeological site, Orange Walk District, Belize

What to expect on this itinerary

Celebrate natural wonders and historic splendor during your luxurious 8-day family Belize tour. Create lasting memories with your family during fascinating excursions in search of jaguars, hiding in the rainforest underbrush, or finding black howler monkeys among trees. The charms of Belize will enchant and inspire your family, from its azure Caribbean waters to the emerald leaves of the tropical jungle and hidden Mayan cities.

Countries Visited

Belize

Places Visited

San Ignacio, Ambergris Caye, Hol Chan Marine Reserve, Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, Xunantunich

Suggested Duration

8 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

San Ignacio – Introduction to Belize

Your flight will land at Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport, where your private transfer will meet your family and escort you deep into the remarkable jungle terrain to your luxurious eco-friendly accommodation. After settling in to the comforts of your accommodation, the remainder of the day will be yours to enjoy the secluded destination as a family by walking along the Medicine Trail or visiting the butterfly farm. At the butterfly farm, you can learn about the stunning Blue Morpho butterfly by watching the life cycle progress from a pale green egg the emergence of the iridescent blue wings from the cocoon.

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Day 2

San Ignacio – Wildlife along the Macal River

Day 3

San Ignacio – Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary

Day 4

San Ignacio – The Mayan Ruins of Xunantunich

Day 5

Ambergris - Delight in a Zipline Tour

Day 6

Ambergris – Hol Chan Marine Reserve

Day 7

Ambergris – Family Day at your Leisure

Day 8

Ambergris – Depart for Home

Trip Highlights

  • Follow in the footsteps of Maya royalty when visiting the largest Maya archeological site in Belize at Xunantunich
  • Glide along the waters of the Macal River for a spectacular view of the scenery and wildlife, such as howler monkeys and jaguars
  • Trek the trails of the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary with a naturalist guide for insight into the natural landscape, waterfalls, and majestic wildlife
  • Venture into the shallow depths of Hol Chan Marine Reserve during a private snorkeling tour of the world’s second-largest barrier reef system
  • Soar through Belize’s jungle canopy on an incredible zipline tour, where your family can sail above the forest floor at over 75 feet
  • Enjoy a relaxing scenic cruise around Swallow Caye Wildlife Sanctuary with a guide to help you search for wildlife, such as manatees and dolphins
  • Indulge in a visit to the unique cavern network of Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave, which hosts an ancient skeleton covered in calcium carbonate

Detailed Description

Your 8-day senior tour of Belize with your family will highlight the marvels of the jungle and tropical islands. You will experience a plethora of unforgettable moments, such as the splendor of a sunset from the world’s second-largest barrier reef and uncovering the incredible grandeur of a Mayan city hidden among the dense collection of trees. Your family will become enchanted with the natural history and heritage of Belize, which will reveal the wonders of caves, the fluorescent charms of coral, the dramatic cry of howler monkeys, and the intricate etchings of an ancient society.

Your adventure to Belize will begin with your arrival at the Belize Airport, where your private transfer will greet you at customs. You will then transfer to your luxurious accommodation near the town of San Ignacio for four nights of luxury, family-friendly tours, and abundant wonders. You can enjoy the excursions at your preferred pace as you tour with private guides and cruise along the water of the Macal River in search of the wildlife, traverse the trails of the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary for signs of jaguars, and immerse yourselves in the histories and fascinating engineering of the Mayan civilization.

Before arriving in Ambergris Caye for three nights, you will have a private tour of the jungle canopy by participating in a thrilling zipline experience, where the fun of gliding above the rainforest floor will feel as wonderful as searching the treetops for signs of wildlife. You will also have the opportunity to visit the famous cavern of Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave, where natural and cultural history converge.

While on Ambergris Caye, you will indulge in an immersive snorkeling expedition of the coral reef of Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley, which will provide you with mesmerizing views of the mingling of nurse sharks and manta rays. Your final day in Ambergris Caye will be at your leisure to enjoy the island and its surroundings. During this time, you can participate in a delicious food tour of San Pedro or glide through Swallow Caye Wildlife Sanctuary on a boat safari in search of manatees and dolphins. When your vacation nears its end, your private transfer will meet you at your hotel and transfer you to the island airport for your flight to Belize City, where you can easily connect to your flight home.

Starting Price

$3,700 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

The starting price is based on travel during the low season for a minimum of two travelers staying in shared 3-star accommodations. Please inquire for a custom trip quote based on your travel preferences and travel dates.

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Luxury Belize Honeymoon Review: Belize City, Maya Flats, Caracol, San Ignacio, Ambergris Caye, Barton Creek, Big Rock Falls

The trip to Belize was absolutely fantastic! We had an amazing time exploring Barton Creek Cave, Caracol, and Big Rock Falls at our first resort at the Blancaneaux Lodge. I highly recommend paying the extra money to book a flight to San Ignacio, Maya Flats, and having the shorter drive of 45 min - 1 hour instead of the long drive from Belize City to Blancaneaux Lodge which is 2 1/2 hours. The drive from the airport to the resort was a very hard drive due to the road being so rocky and not what you want to do after travelling for 8 hours. 

Our second stop was at Victoria House on Ambergris Caye, this place was absolutely amazing as well. The food was fantastic at Blancaneaux Lodge and Victoria House! The people of Belize are so friendly and helpful and did not make you feel unsafe at all. 

Our travel agency helped us book a flight from San Ignacio to San Pedro and were very receptive to emails/calls while we were in Belize. They are absolutely fantastic to work with and I would love to work with them in the future!

Your overall comments on Zicasso

I found out about zicasso through a google search because I was very unhappy with a local travel agent in Raleigh. Zicasso service was very helpful with travel agents that know the area best that you are visiting!

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Belize Honeymoon Review: Stay on Private Island, Ambergris Caye, Drinks & Food, Relaxation & Dives

First, we want to say that our trip to Belize was exactly what we were hoping for! We reached out to Zicasso for help planning our honeymoon to Belize and were matched up with the travel agent at the travvel company.  We had envisioned a beach honeymoon that included relaxing on the beach but also scuba diving multiple times during the week.  We are also foodies and love to experience a countries cuisine via private dinners or cooking classes wherever we travel.  Our agent heard all of our requests and brought it to life for us.  It was a perfect combination of romantic and relaxing, while also being fun and adventurous at times.We spent 7 days total in Belize. The first portion was spent on a private island resort close to Dangriga.  We could only utilize a boat to get on and off the island.  We had one day of diving and the rest of the time was spent relaxing on the beach, drinking fruity drinks, and eating delicious food.  The resort was very welcoming and accommodating. Our final night on the island included a private dinner with the head chef of the resort.  That was certainly a highlight of the trip! This first leg of our trip was truly incredible and forced us to unwind and really detach ourselves from our hectic home lives and enjoy the moment in time that we had on this beautiful Caye. The second portion of the trip was spent on Ambergris Caye at another 5 star resort just outside of bustling San Pedro.  We stayed in a beach front cabana.  Having our front door open up to the sandy beach, with the ocean steps from our front door was breathtaking! The food and service at the resort were top notch and the diving excursions we had were something we will not ever forget. Throughout the trip the travel company was just an email or phone call away.  They checked in on us throughout the vacation making sure everything was going smoothly.  We constantly felt taken care of and that our happiness and satisfaction with our trip/experience were the most important thing to this travel agency.  We cannot recommend the travel agent and her affiliates enough if you are planning a trip to Belize. Everything service related (both by the agency and the resorts) was impeccable and executed seamlessly and took any and all travel related stress away.  When we go back to Belize we will be using the travel agency again!  Thank you so much for the amazing honeymoon and the fantastic memories we created while in Belize.

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Belize Vacation Review: Ambergris Caye, San Pedro, Cave Tubing, Iguana Conservation Project, Snorkeling, Local Cuisine

Our Zicasso tour operator's suggestions and planning for my first trip to Belize were beyond amazing and outstanding, especially given the short amount of time given for planning and then our requested change of dates about a month before flying. Together, we put together a land package that included the Mayan ruins and cave tubing.

The private transportation driver who took us to the mountain was patient in waiting for our delayed flight and knowledgeable in pointing out areas of interest on the two-hour trip.

We stayed at a hotel which was quaint, clean, and beautiful. The staff were completely service-driven. Our driver/guide for the Mayan ruins and cave tubing was extremely polite and so knowledgeable. We loved him! Cave tubing is way too much fun and I am looking forward to going back to do it again. Our travel agent added an unexpected and welcomed tour through an iguana conservation project located at the hotel.

The small plane/flight to Ambergris Caye was easy and gave great views. The inn right on the beach was cute, quaint, and small. It was in a great location to get away from the business of San Pedro by walking along the beachside or getting into the hustle/bustle of the town by walking one block.

We took two snorkel excursions on which both crews were extremely knowledgeable, polite, and very nice. One had us going out on a sailboat, which was a pleasant surprise.

We were able to rent a golf cart directly through the hotel, whose staff were kind and provided exceptional customer service, to travel to Secret Beach.

One minor thing was being on the second floor of the hotel instead of the ground floor, but we completely understand that we were probably lucky to have even got a room there due to our late changes.

We are more than excited about planning a trip to go back next year!

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Belize Travel Review: Placencia, Ambergris Caye, Silk Cayes Marine Reserve, Snorkeling with Sea Life
The travel planner with the travel company planned the perfect beach vacation for us in Belize.  Our planner is very knowledgeable about the many options Belize has to offer.  We wanted a warm beach vacation and she picked two perfect places. Placencia, the town was fun to explore we could walk there on the beach or bike on the road.  The resort villas had Kayaks, Paddleboards, Bikes and Golf Carts.   We had a fantastic snorkeling excursion to the Silk Cayes.  The next stop was the Resort and Spa on Ambergris Caye, the resort was amazing! They also provided bikes, Kayaks, Paddleboards and Golf Carts for exploring the area.  We had two days of snorkeling where we saw sharks, star fish, barracuda, among the plentiful sea life there.  We chose Belize because they were testing for Covid 19 pre entry and felt that would be a safer environment.  And both hotels had testing before departure back to the U.S.It was stress free and our travel planner checked in on us daily, how can you beat that!

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Luxury Belize Travel Review: ATM Cave, Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Local Cuisine, Pottery Class, 9-Day Vacation

Social Media Post Belize: 5 days in the rainforest & 6 on a small island. We highly recommend this trip to all our fellow travel friends & family. Relatively easy to get there…only a 2 hr flight from Houston Tx, Everyone speaks English, use American currency and extremely friendly and welcoming people.

A quick shoutout to Catarina from our travel agency who coordinated all of our bookings in addition to land, boat transfers and excursions. She put together a perfect itinerary mixed with just the right amount of relaxation vs adventure. The lodge near Belmopan & resort on Hatchet Caye. #atmcave #mayanruins #mayavillage #corntortillas #potterywheel #archaeological #xunantunich #scubadiving #cocktails #yoga #snorkling #ceviche #stargazing #sunsetchasingUsing a travel agency was amazing as it took all of the worry, hassle with research and no struggles with information overload. Catarina stayed in text contact with us the entire time and that was very comforting. Would not change a thing.  

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Belize Travel Review: Snorkeling, Mayan Ruins, Cave Tubing, Local Cuisine, Private Tours, 1-Week Trip

It was a wonderful trip to a beautiful country with so much history, natural beauty, and, most of all, friendly people. Our experience was nothing short of magical and we have to thank our travel planner, Catarina.

From accommodations (in Ambergris Caye and in Belmopan) to tours to the guides to all the logistics, there were no hiccups at all. We had different family members arrive and depart at different times/days. Very happy that the travel agency was so thorough, from the initial planning until the end of our trip. They were extremely patient with all our requests and made sure they gave us many options to pick from.

And the food we had was beyond good. A big thanks for making sure we had great choices as vegetarians, including on the food tours customized for us and special orders for dinner entrée at our resort in Belmopan. We couldn't have asked for more. We highly recommend using them for planning a perfect Belize trip.

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