Romantic Belize Vacation for Senior Couples

This morning, your guide will meet you at the dock connected to your accommodation and whisk you along the Caribbean to Belize’s oldest marine reserve, which covers over 4,448 acres. You will follow your guide into the warm water to find shimmering coral and fascinating marine life in the world’s second-largest barrier reef. The kingdom of coral offers a romantic perspective by which to view the natural beauty of Belize with visibility in the water averaging 65 feet. Your adventure in the water will continue at Shark Ray Alley, where you can watch large groups of nurse sharks and stingrays swarm your boat in search of chum.

After breakfast, you will meet your guide in the hotel lobby and venture back to the water along a series of secluded cayes. The peaceful boat ride will offer you glimpses of aquamarine waters that lap at the white sand shoreline, resembling an exotic paradisiacal escape. Manatees often linger near the Swallow Caye Wildlife Sanctuary, which covers nearly 9,000 acres of the ocean floor. Your guide will point out a pair of West Indian manatees that call the reserve home. They can grow up to 11.5 feet long and weigh over 1,320 pounds.

Today, you will transfer to Orange Walk for a day of exploring the district best-known for the sweet scent of sugarcane. You will board a boat and cast off onto the New River to reach the Maya destination of Lamanai. With over 800 structures buried amid the underbrush and covered by the dense canopy, Lamanai is laden with the sounds of howler monkeys. Your guide will point to the shimmering petals of blooming orchids that thrive in the jungle ambiance before you dock and venture into the rainforest plateau.

This morning, your private transfer will meet you at your hotel and transfer you to San Pedro Airport for your brief air transfer to the striking jungle terrain of San Ignacio. You will reach your destination deep within the jungle canopy for a marvelous ride through the trees that will offer you a unique perspective of Belize’s wilderness and wildlife during a ziplining excursion. The majesty of the woodlands highlights the fabulous biodiversity of the rainforest across ten platforms. You will feel the wind brush against your cheeks as you soar up to 250 feet while hearing the gentle hoot of the Lesson’s Motmot or the echoing tap of the pale-billed woodpecker.

In the morning, your guide will greet you in your hotel lobby and lead you to the edge of Barton Creek Cave, which is the largest river cave in the city. The early hours possess a gentle mist that sprawls across the glassy water with the surface of the river reflecting the cave’s luscious foliage. You will glide along the stoic water and venture into the depths of the cavern. You will continue to Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve, where the spiced scent of pine drifts upward from the protected forest. Your guide will then lead you along a manicured trail to reach a panoramic view of Thousand Foot Falls.

Today, your guide will collect you at your hotel and lead you to the shade that surrounds the Cahal Pech, which is the oldest-known Maya site found in the Belize River valley. You can walk beneath the famous Maya corbel arch and view the main step temple from inside the courtyard. Your guide will also lead you through the forested trails to find the Temazcal, which is an ancient sauna that was once used for health and religious purposes. You will continue your exploration of Belize’s outdoors and connection to important wildlife with a visit to the Green Iguana Conservation Project that focuses on the ecological importance of the river habitat with the preservation of green iguanas.

Today, you will venture to The Actun Tunichil Muknal cave, which has a towering ceiling at 164 feet, resembling an elegant cathedral. Here, 14 known Mayans were sacrificed between the 8th and 10th centuries AD. Droplets will stream down the stalactites and drip into the waiting pool. Vessels, stone artifacts, and pieces of skeleton make up only a fraction of the incredible array of artifacts that have been discovered in the cave. Upon returning to the comforts of your luxurious accommodation, you will have the remainder of the day at your leisure to further explore the splendor of Belize.

Today, you will venture to the shores of Monkey River before settling into the comforts of your luxury hotel on the Placencia Peninsula. Your boat will travel quietly along the water, passing the tropical beauty that lines the banks. The boat will dock at a secluded bank, where you can step onto a trail in search of black howler monkeys. When they holler, you can hear their echoing call from nearly three miles away. When your tour concludes, your guide will lead you back to Placencia to check in to your fabulous accommodations.

You will have a full day to explore the natural wonders of the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, where the aromas of pine and scrub trees accentuate the clacking sound of toucans. Your guide will lead you on a select portion of the protected area’s more than 123,552 acres, which accounts for over 150 square miles of tropical forest. The wildlife sanctuary is also home to a sizable portion of Belize’s jaguar population, which will provide you with the opportunity to witness one of the endangered cats hiding in the trees. You can uncover scrap marks, paw prints, or a possible sighting as you explore the forest.

When you are ready, your guide will lead you along the water to reach the famous snorkeling destination of Gladden Spit, which is situated within the designated marine reserve. The stunning biodiversity hosts enormous schools of fish and attracts the elusive whale shark between March and June. The remarkable experience will submerge you in the warm water of the Caribbean with fantastic visibility, possibly providing you with excellent views of the massive whale shark. The whale shark visits Placencia each year in search of the clouds of fish eggs released during the mating season.

This morning, fishermen will set out in their boats bound for the open sea. At breakfast, you can enjoy the aromas of the briny breeze as it sweeps inward from the Caribbean. The sunlight will reflect against the golden sand of Maya and Seine beach, while fragrant tropical fruits, such as guava and mango, fill your dining room with the sweet aroma of breakfast. After breakfast, your private transfer will meet you in the hotel lobby to escort you to the Placencia Airport for a brief flight to Philip. S.W. Goldson International Airport in Belize City, where you will transfer to your outbound flight for home.