Traveling to the Jaguar Reef Resort, Ray Caye Island, and the Sleeping Giant Resort in Belize offers an extraordinary journey through the country’s stunning coastline, from the Jaguar Reef Resort’s beachfront charm and adventure-filled activities to Ray Caye Island’s exclusive private island escape, and the Sleeping Giant Resort’s tranquil rainforest setting with its rejuvenating spa, creating a perfect trifecta of relaxation, adventure, and natural beauty. This trio of resorts provides a seamless fusion of coastal paradise, island serenity, and jungle retreat, making it an unforgettable exploration of Belize’s diverse landscapes and captivating hospitality.
Note: You fly into Belize City and have the option to have the hotel pick you up and drive you to the resort or you can take a quick flight or rent a car and drive yourself. This is an additional cost and we can arrange it for you. All activities can be booked ahead of time through the hotel, which we can do for you or you can do when you get there.
Itinerary
DAY 1
Day 1 :
Upon arrival at Belize City International airport you’ll make your way via flight, car service or car rental to your hotel. After a speedy check-in and tour, you will be shown to your room. Grab a drink at the overwater bar and swing from the rope or lounge on the netting with the fish swimming below you. Take the rest of the day and evening to relax.
DAY 2
Day 2 :
Indulge in a big breakfast and relax in the morning sun. Take a stroll through town on an electric bike, swim in the ocean, kayak, or go for a sail on one of the Hobie cats. I think the staff here might actually be the happiest people on earth. They will make your stay an absolute pleasure. Maybe get yourself a spa treatment. Also, you’ll have plenty of Iguana sightings as they roam around the property all day long. Have dinner at the beach restaurant to close out the evening.
DAY 3
Day 3 :
After waking and eating breakfast, enjoy the last plunge and swim in the ocean. From here you will be driven to the dock and taken to the island on a small boat. After meeting your concierge and other personnel on the island you’ll be given a tour. Spend the rest of the day settling in and watching the sunset from the deck. And if you’re feeling adventurous spend some time on the 20ft dock waterslide.
DAY 4
Day 4 :
Wake up to the sound of the ocean and head out to the restaurant to have your breakfast. Do nothing all day! Or…snorkel, fish, kayak, jet ski, scuba dive or sit around and enjoy fresh fruit and other snacks from the extensive menu. Who knew you’d have this many eating options on an island! Get surprised to find out that you have full high-speed internet access to upload all your pictures and make WIFI phone calls…but we recommend doing as little as possible.
DAY 5
Day 5 :
Get up early, eat breakfast and hop on a boat to snorkel at some of the most renowned diving spots in the world. Visit a few deserted islands and chase the dolphins. You’ll likely see a lot of them. By the end of the day, you’ll be exhausted so relaxing back on the island will feel like heaven.
DAY 6
Day 6 :
After waking and eating breakfast, enjoy the last plunge and swim in the ocean before taking your boat back to the mainland. From there you’ll be driven into the jungle and to the resort. Eat at the restaurant, visit the gardens or sit by the pool. Take the rest of the day to relax. Eat dinner on the deck restaurant overlooking the jungle.
DAY 7
Day 7 :
Wake up early and enjoy a farm-to-table breakfast, followed by a hike to the private on-site caves to learn about the ancient Mayan cultures of Belize. After lunch maybe some zip-lining, repelling, or exploring the local waterfalls and caves by kayak. Spend the rest of the day at the pool or indulge yourself in a spa treatment.
DAY 8
Day 8 :
After breakfast, venture off the property to see the Mayan ruins with the optional stop to visit an orphanage to meet the children of Belize. We highly encourage this experience and found that it sheds light and perspective on some of the issues that the Belize people face. The experience for us was extremely uplifting and the kids were so wonderful. Spend the rest of the afternoon on the property and enjoy the sunset from the outside deck of the restaurant as you enjoy dinner and wine.
DAY 9
Day 9 :
After a light breakfast, you can experience a early morning horseback ride through the property. Sit by the pool until it’s time to leave for the airport.
Upon arrival at Belize City International airport you’ll make your way via flight, car service or car rental to your hotel. After a speedy check-in and tour, you will be shown to your room. Grab a drink at the overwater bar and swing from the rope or lounge on the netting with the fish swimming below you. Take the rest of the day and evening to relax.
Day 2 :
Indulge in a big breakfast and relax in the morning sun. Take a stroll through town on an electric bike, swim in the ocean, kayak, or go for a sail on one of the Hobie cats. I think the staff here might actually be the happiest people on earth. They will make your stay an absolute pleasure. Maybe get yourself a spa treatment. Also, you’ll have plenty of Iguana sightings as they roam around the property all day long. Have dinner at the beach restaurant to close out the evening.
Day 3 :
After waking and eating breakfast, enjoy the last plunge and swim in the ocean. From here you will be driven to the dock and taken to the island on a small boat. After meeting your concierge and other personnel on the island you’ll be given a tour. Spend the rest of the day settling in and watching the sunset from the deck. And if you’re feeling adventurous spend some time on the 20ft dock waterslide.
Day 4 :
Wake up to the sound of the ocean and head out to the restaurant to have your breakfast. Do nothing all day! Or…snorkel, fish, kayak, jet ski, scuba dive or sit around and enjoy fresh fruit and other snacks from the extensive menu. Who knew you’d have this many eating options on an island! Get surprised to find out that you have full high-speed internet access to upload all your pictures and make WIFI phone calls…but we recommend doing as little as possible.
Day 5 :
Get up early, eat breakfast and hop on a boat to snorkel at some of the most renowned diving spots in the world. Visit a few deserted islands and chase the dolphins. You’ll likely see a lot of them. By the end of the day, you’ll be exhausted so relaxing back on the island will feel like heaven.
Day 6 :
After waking and eating breakfast, enjoy the last plunge and swim in the ocean before taking your boat back to the mainland. From there you’ll be driven into the jungle and to the resort. Eat at the restaurant, visit the gardens or sit by the pool. Take the rest of the day to relax. Eat dinner on the deck restaurant overlooking the jungle.
Day 7 :
Wake up early and enjoy a farm-to-table breakfast, followed by a hike to the private on-site caves to learn about the ancient Mayan cultures of Belize. After lunch maybe some zip-lining, repelling, or exploring the local waterfalls and caves by kayak. Spend the rest of the day at the pool or indulge yourself in a spa treatment.
Day 8 :
After breakfast, venture off the property to see the Mayan ruins with the optional stop to visit an orphanage to meet the children of Belize. We highly encourage this experience and found that it sheds light and perspective on some of the issues that the Belize people face. The experience for us was extremely uplifting and the kids were so wonderful. Spend the rest of the afternoon on the property and enjoy the sunset from the outside deck of the restaurant as you enjoy dinner and wine.
Day 9 :
After a light breakfast, you can experience a early morning horseback ride through the property. Sit by the pool until it’s time to leave for the airport.
FAQs
Q: What is the best time of year to go?
A: Belize has two distinct wet and dry seasons. The dry season typically occurs December through May and the wet season June through November. In the tropics, rain can occur any time of year, but during the dry season rain falls in brief bursts.
Q: Is Belize safe?
A: Belize is a safe country. The big cities have crime like any other city but the resorts we work with are very safe.
Q: Do they speak good English in Belize?
A: Funny enough, English is their first language. Many people speak Spanish but English is the primary.
Q: Are mosquitos a problem?
A: There are mosquitos in the jungle areas. The hotels generally have a good supply of bug spray to offer but it might be good to bring some.
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Jaguar Reef Resort
Ray Caye Island
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Activities for 9 Day Beach, Private Island & Jungle – Jaguar Reef/Ray Caye/Sleeping Giant.
Spa - Jaguar Reef
Relax, recenter, and rejuvenate with the spa services offered at The Belize Collection resorts. At The Belize Collection, we believe you come first. Give yourself the gift of self-care by booking our spa services. Whether your massage is lagoonside, in the rainforest, or on the beach, you’re in good hands.
Scuba Diving - Jaguar Reef/Ray Caye
The Belize’s barrier reef, the second-longest in the world loves to show off its finery year-round. Awe-inspiring corals sprawl across reef surfaces, and since the government and environmental groups are protective of the 180-mile-long reef system, you could meet more than 25 species of fish when you dive.
Snorkeling - Jaguar Reef/Ray Caye
Ray Caye Resort is not just breathtakingly beautiful, but guests find snorkeling paradise literally steps from their lush accommodations. Located so close to the nearby Gladden Spit, considered the epicenter of snorkeling heaven, it takes just minutes to get there.
Fishing - Jaguar Reef/Ray Caye
Set off on a boat. Stand on the Ray Caye pier. It matters not where you position yourself because fish are everywhere, and while the name of the game is “catch and release” on the island, you can enjoy your fill of excitement by taking tours that deliver you to Belize’s Great Barrier Reef or flats for a variety of fishing excursions that test your mettle and give you bragging rights you’ll never find back home.
Paddle Boarding - Ray Caye
For paddle board enthusiasts and wannabes, absolutely nothing surpasses the feeling of taking control of a simple board to explore the environs of Ray Caye. Staff is happy to provide one or more, if you like boarding with a buddy, so don’t hesitate to request one during your stay.
Zip Lining - Sleeping Giant
Glide 1,750 feet above the canopy of the Belizean rainforest and take in a 360 view of the lush greenery beneath. Don’t blink as you might miss the moment, zooming between the Maya Mountains surrounding you. River below, sky above and forest in between, this adrenaline-rushed adventure is unmatchable.
Xunantunich Maya Site - Sleeping Giant
Located in the Cayo District, the archaeological site Xunantunich is an excellent tour for all ages. Xunantunich, which translates to “Maiden of the Rock”, is best known for El Castillo, the second- highest structure in Belize. This site consists of six major Mayan plazas and 25 temples. Highlights include stelae carved into the facade of the Mayan temples and amazing views for those adventurous enough to scale to the top.
Ceremonial Cave - Sleeping Giant
The Ceremonial Cave is an intense adventure that starts with a hike and leads you to the underworld of the ancient Maya. Located behind the Rainforest Lodge at Sleeping Giant, the cave is reserved exclusively for guests of The Belize Collection. You’ll get an intimate look into the past lives of the Maya civilization through the pottery, tools, and even skeletal remains left behind by the Maya who used the cave for religious ceremonies. The cave is a haven of geological finds, filled with stalactites, stalagmites, and crystal curtains formed thousands of years ago. Enter the cave believed to be the portal to the underworld for a life-changing experience.
Horseback Riding - Sleeping Giant
Explore the trails with your newest companion who’s rearing and ready to go. Horseback riding is excellent for riders of all ages and experience levels. Let your guide know what you’re comfortable with, and he’ll be sure to teach you how to have a steady and safe ride. Your horse is already familiar with the jungle trails that she’ll take you through so just hold tight and look forward to the ride. You’ll cross two creeks so your horse can stop and take a drink and enter a clearing where you can walk, trot, or canter – whatever your preference may be.
Cave Tubing - Sleeping Giant
This tour begins with a 10-minute drive up the scenic Hummingbird Highway to the Blue Hole National Park. Your guide will lead you through a 10-minute hike through the jungle to the entrance of St. Herman’s Cave. Enter the exciting world of rivers disappearing into the underworld as you float on inner tubes with only your headlamp to light your way. Enjoy floating past side windows that filter the jungle light through the mist as you swirl around stalagmites jutting from the river and stalactites looming from above.
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