Chan Chich Lodge
Nestled within a vast 130,000-acre private nature reserve in north-western Belize.
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Rainforests & Ruins
An adventurer’s paradise, the tiny Caribbean nation of Belize offers unparalleled access to the best of the natural world. Over half of the country is blanketed in dense rainforest and over three quarters of this government protected, this expansive habitat is the ideal environment for wildlife to thrive in. On this luxury safari, you will explore the steamy jungle in the Orange Walk district.
why book this trip
- Learn about Mayan history as you explore iconic sites at Caracol
- Stay in a couple of the most sought after lodges in Belize, where remote wilderness meets tasteful luxury
Day 1: Arrive Belize City - Orange Walk
After arriving in Belize City, you will be met before being met by a member of our friendly team and transferred privately approximately 4 hours to Chan Chich. This is an excellent ecofriendly destination in the heart of La Selva Maya, an area of pristine rainforest that provides a sanctuary for flora and fauna.
Days 2 - 4: Orange Walk Activities
During your three days at Chan Chich, you have the following onsite activities included:
- Day & Night Safari Drives
- Horseback Riding
- Bird Watching
- Canoeing on boat tours around Laguna Seca
- Nine miles of well-maintained trails for hiking and exploring, alone or guided
- A tour of the Gallon Jug Farm, home to many species
- A tour to Laguna Seca, the nearby wetland habitat often patrolled by a troop of spider monkeys
Day 5: Orange Walk - Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve
Today you will be transferred approximately 2 hours to the Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve in western Belize. Please note the transfer is operated by Chan Chich Lodge and part of the journey is on unpaved road which can be a bit bumpy.
Day 6: Barton Creek & Butterfly Sanctuary
This morning head on a day tour of Barton Creek and the Butterfly Sanctuary. Watch flocks of colourful butterflies’ flutter and feed in a beautifully landscaped, tropical environment at the Belize Butterfly Farm. Learn about the amazing lifecycle of the butterfly and compare the colours and contrasts of caterpillars and cocoons. Next head to the Upper Barton Creek community for a tranquil, low-intensity adventure in a watery cave tour, great for couples and families. Gently paddle your canoe along scenic Barton Creek and venture into the cave system known as a Mayan underworld. Stalactites hang high overhead as you float past impressive calcite crystal formations in cathedral-like chambers. Knowledgeable guides leading the tour explain how the ancient Maya used the 7.5-kilometre cave as a ceremonial centre and burial site.
Day 7: Caracol Mayan Ruins
Located deep within the Chiquibul Forest Reserve, Caracol is the largest known Maya site in Belize, and used to have an estimated population of around 180,000 people. After a picnic lunch at the ruins, you will head to the Rio Frio cave which is more like a naturally formed tunnel than a cave.
Day 8: Day at Leisure
The day is yours to explore the jungle surrounding area either by yourselves choose from one of the included activities at your lodge: sunrise guided birding experience, use of all hiking trails, use of bikes and river tubes, guided river tubing, eco-initiatives property tour and organic garden tour.
Day 9: Depart Belize City
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Client Reviews
Rated 5/5 based on 3 customer reviews
- —Nuria C
Tristan was absolutely helpful and answered any questions promptly and in the best possible way, solving any doubts. The whole experience was awesome. Everything went perfectly; pick-ups, transportation, and activities. The hotels were stunning. Surprisingly everyone was telling us how wonderful Turtle Inn would be and my husband and I fell in love with Chan Chich. The location and the safaris around it were wonderful. The morning monkeys hanging around our cottage is something money can’t pay. The snorkel was absolutely breathtaking with turtles, sharks, and stingrays swimming with us. Blancaneux is also a stunning site to stay. The people at the three locations were nice and personal. Loved it.
- —Jack H
Belize was new to me and was a really interesting destination, with its variation in terrain, birding, activities and what to see. The trip was planned as much as possible to my wishes!
- —Catherine R
It was great that our Destination Specialist, Tristan, had been to Belize just before we booked and had up-to-date information on all the places we wanted to go to. The howler monkeys were fantastic and we also saw a lot of birds and a couple of crocodiles. The app worked fine – it was very convenient to have the documents on our phone – and all of the arrangements worked perfectly. Accommodation and guides were excellent throughout. The trip was tailor-made to our requirements and was just right!