8 Day Magical Belize

The 8 days will give you many chances to appreciate the fascinating diversity of Belize: its habitats, eco-systems, micro-climates, flora and fauna; and of course, the proud, tolerant, warm and welcoming Belizeans themselves.

The Orchid Garden Eco-Village is a tranquil, secure and beautiful location 14.5 miles from Belize City.  From here you can explore the mystery and beauty of Belize by tubing through a beautiful cave system and zip lining through the tropical rainforest canopy.  Or it may be that you would prefer slightly more sedate activities, such as a visit to a Butterfly Farm and a guided walk along a Rainforest Natural Trail.

Another day will be spent taking a boat along the New River from Orange Walk to Lamanai and exploring the magnificent Mayan ruins there.  This is a trip to suit the whole family, with plenty of opportunities either to run around, explore and climb to the top of Mayan pyramids, or simply to sit and marvel at the achievements of the Ancient Maya, while watching others tackle the more energetic options.

You must not miss your chance to visit the unique Belize Zoo, and the proximity it offers to its fascinating collection of rescued Belizean animals. You may find yourself photographing not only the animals but also the idiosyncratic signs in rhyming couplets. 

Families with younger children will especially enjoy spending some time at Old Belize, with its fascinating museum, its clean, sandy beach and its impressive waterslide. There is something here for everyone to enjoy. On this day, we encourage you to take the public bus which stops in front of our restaurant every half hour.  The Zoo is only a 20 minute ride west, Old Belize a 15 minute ride east.  This way you save a lot of dollars in tour fees, as well as experiencing the Belizean way of doing things.

You will enjoy one or two nights on Caye, from where you can take a trip to swim with nursing sharks and gigantic rays, and snorkel over the barrier reef at the Hol Chan Marine Reserve. Meals on the Caye are not included in the package price; but food on the Caye is cheap, and happy hour is often from 4pm "'til everybody happy".

The final list of tour experiences will be tailored to your specific requirements.  Nobody will expect you to do anything you don't want to do.

Joining our program means paying less, and therefore getting great value. Relax comfortably in our clean, spacious, air-conditioned rooms with en suite bathrooms. Enjoy the advantages of staying in a tranquil private village. Experience the lush beauty of the tropics right outside your door. Try signature dishes from six different cultures - Mayan, Mestizo, Mexican, Garifuna, Kriol and Taiwanese; everyone says the food is one of the best things about the Orchid Garden. Vegetarians are welcome, and well catered for.

One of the most memorable parts of your trip will be the time spent at our Eco-Village, and the 90 minute tour of its nature trail, its museums full of natural wonders, and its interesting examples of eco-sustainable practices.