Day 2: Mountain Pine Ridge (Free Day)

Natural pools and set of small waterfalls located in Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve in Belize

Free day to enjoy the various activities possible directly from the resort, where adventures abound in the surrounding 300-square-mile Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve and amidst 7200 acres of private reserve. The Inn is surrounded by dozens of private waterfalls, miles of hiking and biking trails, bird watching opportunities, all in tropical and pine forests with the region’s most trusted and knowledgeable guides. Many adventurous tours are also possible outside the property such as tours to the inland Blue Hole, horseback riding, canoeing, underground river hikes, river inner-tubing, and of course tours to the many wonderful Mayan Archeological sites. For our recommended culture and adventure one day tours and activities from Hidden Valley Inn, please click here.

Day 3: Mountain Pine Ridge (Free Day)

Waterfall into a pristine jungle pool in the middle of Belize. Mountain Pine Ridge.

Another free day to explore the Mountain Pine Ridge. For our recommended culture and adventure one day tours & activities from Hidden Valley Inn, please click here. Or spend your day visiting the many blissful Waterfalls in the area by mountain bike or foot. Even if you set out very early, a 12 hour day will allow you see maybe a quarter of these amazing sites, and considering you will probably want to swim and relax in each one of them, we feel you will have time for only 3 or 4. Please ask the hotel concierge of a list of waterfalls to visit, maps of the area, and their recommendation based on your interests and level of adventure sought. Don’t forget to ask for a picnic lunch to take with you, or have the hotel staff arrange for a special lunch package to be arranged at one of the waterfalls. You are in for one of the most amazing days of you life.

Day 4: Mountain Pine Ridge – Peten (Guatemala)

Island at the jungle in a cloudy day. It is placed at the zoo of Petencito, next to Tikal and the island of Flores, Santa Elena, Petén, Guatemala

Last morning to enjoy this amazing region of Belize. Depart 10:00 a.m. to your beautiful Deluxe Eco-lodge nestled deep in the Peten jungle of Guatemala. Free afternoon to enjoy the many attractions the Peten Region has to offer. We recommend a half day tour of the romantic archeological site of Yaxha/Topoxte or any of the other sites Mayan ruins in the region based on your own interests or the advice of our local experts at the hotel. Peten also boasts the largest protected tropical forest area in Central America, whose area’s amazing fauna and flora, lakes, rivers, lagoons, caves, etc. make it a perfect place to engage in all sorts of adventurous activities… Please visit our Recommended Tours Page for more details. Or you may simply choose to relax lakeside enjoying the natural sounds of the rainforest… Enjoy a lovely dinner at the lodge, or perhaps a visit of the charming village of Flores for dinner is a better option.

GROUND TRANSPORT: Pick up from Hidden Valley Inn at 10:00 a.m. for private transfer in air conditioned mini van or SUV to La Lancha Resort in Peten (~ 2 h drive.)

LODGING: 3 nights – Rainforest Casita – La Lancha Resort
*Includes continental breakfast

Day 5: Peten (Tikal Tour)

A maya temple hidden deep in the Guatemala rainforest – a destination increasingly popular with intrepid tourists.

At 9:00 a.m., after a hearty breakfast, your expert guide will take you for a tour of the majestic archeological ruins of Tikal, one of the largest and most magnificent Mayan cities in existence. Your guide will share many insights on this Mayan city and provide a feel for the mysteries of this ancient culture. Enjoy lunch in the park and return in the afternoon to your hotel to freshen up and spend the evening at your leisure.

TIKAL TOUR: Transfer at 9:00 a.m., to Tikal Ruins with expert guide also, this tour:
*Includes lunch (without beverages), entrance fees and transportation included.

Day 6: Peten (Free Day)

One of the temples of Yaxhá in northern Guatemala, about an hour east of Tikal.

Free day to enjoy the many attractions the Peten Region has to offer. You could opt for a morning tour of the romantic archeological site of Yaxha/Topoxte (highly recommended), or any of the other sites and attractions of the region based on your specific interest and the expert recommendation of the hotel concierge. Peten also boasts the largest protected tropical forest area in Central America, whose area’s amazing fauna and flora, lakes, rivers, lagoons, caves, etc. make it a perfect place to engage in all sorts of adventurous activities.

Please visit our Recommended Tours Page for more details. Or of course, simply relax lakeside, soaking up the sun and enjoying the natural sounds of the rainforest….

Day 7: Peten – Placencia

Beautiful island in Placencia

After enjoying your last breakfast lake side in the beautiful jungles of Peten, our driver will pick you up at 10:00 a.m., to take you on a breathtaking cross country drive across Belize’s lovely Mountain Pine Ridge area, and on to beautiful Placencia in the southern most pristine coast of Belize (approx. 6 hr drive.) Arrive mid afternoon and spend the rest of the day/evening at your leisure in your hotel, enjoying it’s amenities, where pristine white sand beaches, deserted islands and brilliant turquoise waters await. You will spend the next days enjoying some of the best snorkeling and diving in the world, fishing, and many other great tours and amenities offered at the hotel. There are also a number of mainland river and jungle attractions easily accessible from Placencia. Spend your evenings relaxing under the stars, enjoy world class dinners, or have some fun at the bar and entertainment area.

For culture and adventure tours & activities offered at Robert’s Grove please inquire for details and pricing

GROUND TRANSPORT: 10:00 a.m., pick up from your hotel in Peten for a picturesque drive to beautiful Placencia ( ~ 6 h drive)

LODGING: 3 nights – Standard Room Nature View – Robert’s Grove
*Includes Continental Breakfast

Day 8: Placencia (Free Day)

Diving in Placencia, Belize

Free day to experience the world’s best salt-water fly-fishing or go snorkeling in miles of untouched barrier reef. Visit the world’s only jaguar reserve, or cruise up the Monkey River in kayaks and observe tropical birds, iguanas, manatees, crocodiles, and howler monkeys. From scenic strolls to scuba diving, the hotel staff will provide the region’s most knowledgeable and trusted guides. For more information on the activities offered at Robert’s Grove please inquire for details and pricing.

Day 9: Placencia (Free Day)

Hiking trail towards Ben’s Bluff view point in Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, Stann Creek, Belize

Another free day to experience the world’s best salt-water fly-fishing or go snorkeling in miles of untouched barrier reef. Visit the world’s only jaguar reserve, or cruise up the Monkey River in kayaks and observe tropical birds, iguanas, manatees, crocodiles, and howler monkeys. From scenic strolls to scuba diving, the hotel staff will provide the region’s most knowledgeable and trusted guides.

Day 10: Placencia – Belize City

Last free morning to enjoy the many wonders of this region. Depart at (time TBC) to Placencia Airstrip for your Tropic Air flight to Belize International Airport for departure flight home departing at (time TBC).

AIR TRANSPORT: Transfer by hotel transporters from hotel to Placencia Airstrip at (time TBC) for Tropic Air flight departing at(time TBC) to Belize International Airport (~ 40 min flight)