Los Dos Cayos

Belize

Ambergris Caye - Belize Mountain Pine Ridge Forest - Belize Your 5 nights can be shared in any way between the inland resorts of the scenic Cayo district and the island resorts of Ambergris Cay. Although the Cayo District lacks coral reefs and has no seashore, Cayo is home to the largest Maya site of Caracol, and the most photographed ruin of Xunantunich and Cahal Pech. The Inland Blue hole, Mountain Pine Ridge Forest and Panti Medicinal Trail are all located in the Cayo district and offer the best in canoeing, river rafting, hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking in Belize. And then there is Ambergris Caye, formed from the accumulation of coral fragments, which formed a shoal patch, by building up in long lines parallel to the mainland. This formation is said to have been formed by submarine geological strata instead of by the flow of the sea currents. It is the perfect place for swimming, diving and snorkelling and probably the main reason why most tourists come to Belize. Inside the reef the water is shallow, with a blue tinge; outside the reef the water is deep and from the air shows a dark royal blue. On very clear days the reef appears as a narrow yellow line dividing the two shades of blue. Near Ambergris Caye the reef forms an almost solid wall of magnificent coral formation broken only by narrow channels called "quebradas". Observant divers are kept entertained for hours on end by the unending variety, shapes and colours of the tropical coral. The remarkably clear and shallow water inside the reef allows excellent viewing of the fabulous marine life of the area. Rainbow tinged tropical fish, delicate sea fans and majestic coral gardens abound. Outside the reef, the seabed drops sharply in a series of plateau to depths of thousands of feet. Out here in the blue are found the gamefish - mackerel, kingfish, wahoo, tuna, sailfish and marlin. A real tropical paradise! Caracol - Belize

Day 1 to 3:
Arrival and meet and greet services. Transfer to Cayo area hotel. Two or three nights at the hotel from where tours to any part of the Cayo District can be made, such as: * Caracol Maya site
* Mountain Pine Ridge Forest
* Panti Medicinal Trail and Xunantunich
* Caving by canoe
* Horseback riding (1/2 day)
* Canoeing the Macal River (1/2 day)



Day 3 to 5:
Morning transfer to the municipal airstrip at Belize City for the flight to Ambergis Caye, just inside the Barrier Reef. Why not join us on one of the following day trips:
* Blue Hole diving (3 tank dives)
* Barrier Reef Diving (2 tank dives & night dives)
* Hol Chan snorkelling (1 stop)
* Mexico Rocks snorkelling (1 stop)
* Shark Alley & Hol Chan snorkelling (2 stops)

Day 6:
Morning at leisure and afternoon transfer to the International Airport for departure or continuation of your journey.

Rated: Easy

Included:
All land and air transfers, meet and greet services, 5 nights accommodation.

Not included:
Meals, excursions (prices upon request), personal expenses, tips, beverages.

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