Packages and Options

Dates Note:

DAY 1 (Saturday): We will meet you at the Municipal or International Airport and transfer you to the lodge. If you arrive early enough you may choose to take a leisure boat ride on the Belize River where you may see howler monkeys, iguanas and water birds or just stroll around our beautiful grounds where you will see spider monkeys, macaws, toucans and other exotic birds and of course Tikatoo our resident Jaguar. Dinner is served ! (6:30...ish)
DAY 2: After breakfast, selection and introduction to your horse for the next few days. Our methods of training are based on horse whispering methods and we have over 30 saddle horses for all levels of riding. The morning is spent getting to know your guides and your horse. Short ride before lunch. Afternoon ride will give you a more ample introduction to the estate’s 4000 acres of jungle, teak plantations, orange groves and farmland, winding up at dusk at the lagoon and birding tower. Bring your binoculars to see some of the 210 species of birds identified.
DAY 3: Today you will explore beyond the state’s borders. The Maya Trail takes you through the jungles to the local village named Valley of Peace, a community created by the UN for refugees from El Salvador and Guatemala in the 80’s. You will have lunch in the village and then continue to Tom’s Place. Here you will leave your horse for the night and return tomorrow to continue on to Cara Blanca. Return to your comfortable accommodations (option for an overnight jungle camping experience).
DAY 4: A nice relaxing ride takes us to Cara Blanca with its 22 pools and lakes, (bring your swimsuit!) hills and caves. Archaeological finds indicate that this was a sacred area for the Maya as the caves and pools were considered portals to Xibalba – the Underworld. You will explore the area on horseback and have the opportunity to swim below the waterfalls. Then in the afternoon you will head back to Banana Bank.
DAY 5: Today is a day you may choose from several non riding activities. You may go on any of our cave tours (there are 4 options), zip-line, river tubing or kayaking, visit the Belize zoo, Caracol or Xunantunich Maya Site. (Upgrade to Tikal available). If you prefer – you can of course have more local horseback riding.
DAY 6: Today is and endurance ride. We take you down the Tiger Creek Trail, across the Belize River towards the Roaring River Trail This ride goes through jungle and by a cave where you will end up at a swimming spot. Refresh and swim, lunch and then on towards Belmopan – the smallest capital in the world. You will then head back to the lodge right before dinner.
DAY 7: Today your adventure will take you to mountain & rainforest terrain at the inland Blue Hole National Park area horseback. Ride in the morning then enjoy a picnic lunch Spend the afternoon swimming and exploring the pristine Inland Blue Hole.
DAY 8: This is your departure day. If you were not able to do your boat ride on your arrival day and time permits, this is a perfect opportunity. After your goodbyes we transfer you to your airport (International or Municipal)

DAY 8:  Breakfast and departure before noon for your flight back to Belize City. End of services.  B

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The overall climate of Belize can be described as sub-tropical. The humidity while high, is seldom oppressive for long and is most noticeable along the coast. The mean annual humidity is 83%, but many days the humidity is masked by the cooling sea breezes. The Belize coastal area is exposed to southeast tradewinds averaging 10-13 knots and attain an uncanny consistency during the month of July.

Temperatures in Belize range from 50°F to 95°F with an annual mean of 79°F. November to January are traditionally the coolest months with a 75°F average and May to September are the warmest at about a 81°F average. Location is a big factor for temperature as Cayo to the west can be several degrees colder then along the coast and during November at night, temperatures can fall to a beautiful 46°F in Cayo. In the mountains, the coldest days and nights might seem relatively very cold and blankets will definitely be needed at night. However, the mean annual temperatures on in the mountains is a perfectly comfortable 72°F.