Honeymoon/Lovers' Getaway and All-Inclusive packages include options from these three inland tours (tours can be purchased with other packages):

Explore the magnificent Mayan Ruins of Xunantunich “Maiden of the Rock”
Difficulty rating: Moderate.
This is a full day tour.

• Located in the western part of Belize in the Cayo District
• Ride across the Mopan River to Xunantunich on a hand-cranked ferry
• Climb the nearly 130 foot El Castillo, the tallest structure at Xunantunich and the second tallest structure in Belize (after the temple at Caracol) and see a great view of Cayo and neighboring Guatemala
• The core of Xunantunich occupies about 1 square mile, consisting of a series of 6 plazas surrounded by more than 25 temples and palaces.
• Visit the remodeled, informative museum that includes the history of the excavation of the site, two stelae, and more
• On the drive back to Dangriga briefly drive through Belmopan, the nation’s capital city (time permitting)

Hike the Mayflower Bocawina National Park and Tour of Dangriga
Hike, explore, and view Mayan mounds at the Mayflower Bocawina National Park
Difficulty rating: Strenuous.

• Located in the Stann Creek District and a 15-minute drive from the coastal town of Dangriga
• Established in 2001, it includes Belize’s first protected area, the Silk Grass Forest Reserve
• Includes two un-excavated Mayan temple mounds (Mayflower Ruins), as well as other unexplored Mayan sites
• Includes three hiking trails each winding through a dense jungle canopy leading to beautiful waterfalls
• Includes strenuous hiking trail for more advanced hikers that meanders along the magnificent 140-foot Antelope Falls at the top of which is a refreshing natural stone-lined “pool” and amazing views of Hopkins Village (a coastal Garifuna village) and the sea
• Visit the Garifuna museum in Dangriga Town
• Driving tour of culturally rich Dangriga Town, stopping by local drum-making artisans, open-air market, and artist studio

Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
Hike, explore, enjoy river tubing at the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
Difficulty rating: Moderate.

• Located in the Stann Creek District and a 20-minute drive from the coastal town of Dangriga
• Declared national reserve in 1984 which today includes over 100,000 acres
• The only jaguar reserve in the world and is home to a variety of wildlife including the jaguar, ocelots, jaguarundis, scarlet macaw parrots, and the Baird’s tapir (Belize’s national animal)
• First known human inhabitants were the ancient Maya Indians
• Includes a number of walking trails ranging from easy to moderate to strenuous
• Includes many streams and tributaries of the South Stann Creek and Swasey Rivers
• Lush jungle (classified as tropical moist forest) in which mahogany, cieba, cohune palm trees can be found as well as orchids, tree ferns, climbing vines, and a large variety of birds (over 290 species have been recorded)