Traveling to The Turtle Inn, Ray Caye Island, and Blancaneaux in Belize presents an exceptional trio of experiences, with The Turtle Inn offering a luxurious beachfront retreat, Ray Caye Island providing an exclusive private island getaway, and Blancaneaux nestled in a serene jungle setting, each resort offering unique opportunities to explore Belize’s diverse landscapes, from sandy shores to lush rainforests, making it a captivating journey through this Central American gem. This itinerary ensures a delightful blend of coastal bliss, island seclusion, and jungle serenity, promising an unforgettable exploration of Belize’s natural wonders and warm 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. Enjoy a welcome drink and speedy check-in before being given a quick tour and shown to your room. On this trip, you’ll visit two of the three properties that film director Francis Ford Coppola owns in Belize. they spared no expense in making the entire experience world-class. Make friends with their adopted dog Chip who roams the property searching for love and affection. Relax at the oceanfront bar for the rest of the day or take a dip in the clear blue sea.
DAY 2
Day 2 :
Indulge in a big breakfast and soak up the morning sun. Take the day to relax and explore the property. Enjoy the spacious and beautifully designed rooms and maybe get a massage. Eat lunch at the oceanfront bar and try their pizza. It’s amazing and probably the best in all of Belize. Get dressed up for dinner and enjoy some of the world-famous Coppola wines that they’ve imported from their Northern California wineries.
DAY 3
Day 3 :
Today and any day actually you’ll take your breakfast in your room. Have a car take you into town for some local shopping and food. Meet the beautiful and friendly locals of Belize. Maybe head out onto the boat for some fishing, scuba diving, or to explore some of the small deserted islands. Back to the resort in the late afternoon to relax before more wine and dinner at their high-end beach restaurant.
DAY 4
Day 4 :
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 5
Day 5 :
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!
DAY 6
Day 6 :
Ok, let’s mix things up and head out into the ocean to chase and swim with dolphins and nurse sharks, find amazing reefs to swim, deserted islands to explore, and maybe a little fishing to catch your dinner. Return back to the island to have a private dinner as you watch the sunset, overlooking the ocean followed by a campfire.
DAY 7
Day 7 :
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. You also have the option to fly privately to their small airstrip just steps away from the resort. Enjoy a welcome drink and speedy check-in before being given a quick tour and shown to your room. Be prepared for one of the greatest travel destinations you’ll have ever been to. At least this is how it was for us…And we’ve been everywhere. Relax for the rest of the day and enjoy the river and views from your room and deck.
DAY 8
Day 8 :
Wake up early and enjoy a farm-to-table breakfast as they grow everything from their massive garden. Today we’ll take it easy and enjoy the property. Float down the river on inner tubes, lounge by the pool, and maybe get a massage overlooking the river. Have dinner, enjoy wine and sit by a fire.
DAY 9
Day 9 :
Time to shake things up and explore some outside activities. You’ll can head out to canoe through caves and zip line through the jungles listening to the Howler monkeys. Heading back to the resort in the afternoon you’ll get ready for one of the best dining experiences you’ll ever have. Walking over to the massive private gardens you’ll spend time walking through with your chef picking out the food he will be preparing for you. Back at the kitchen and dining area that overlooks the garden, you’ll be served wine and hors d’oeuvres while your meal is being prepared. Dinner is served and you’re overlooking the gardens as the sun goes down. The food and service are to die for. Finish off the experience sitting by the fire with desert.
DAY 10
Day 10 :
Breakfast in bed or on the deck to take in the morning sun before you head up to the stables to ride horses. These are not your average trail horses. They are animals that have been cared for at a whole other level. Mount up and head into the jungle and 30 minutes later you’ll be emerging through a clearing to see an amazing waterfall. Spend as much time as you want swimming in the many pools or lounge on the rocks soaking up the sun. Spend the rest of the day relaxing or if you’re feeling really adventurous put on your beekeeping suit and harvest some honey on the property or venture off property to visit the butterfly sanctuary and talk with the owner who’s now dedicating his life to animal conservation. Sit by the fire and do some star gazing on your last night here in Belize.
DAY 11
Day 11 :
After a light breakfast, you can 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. Enjoy a welcome drink and speedy check-in before being given a quick tour and shown to your room. On this trip, you’ll visit two of the three properties that film director Francis Ford Coppola owns in Belize. they spared no expense in making the entire experience world-class. Make friends with their adopted dog Chip who roams the property searching for love and affection. Relax at the oceanfront bar for the rest of the day or take a dip in the clear blue sea.
Day 2 :
Indulge in a big breakfast and soak up the morning sun. Take the day to relax and explore the property. Enjoy the spacious and beautifully designed rooms and maybe get a massage. Eat lunch at the oceanfront bar and try their pizza. It’s amazing and probably the best in all of Belize. Get dressed up for dinner and enjoy some of the world-famous Coppola wines that they’ve imported from their Northern California wineries.
Day 3 :
Today and any day actually you’ll take your breakfast in your room. Have a car take you into town for some local shopping and food. Meet the beautiful and friendly locals of Belize. Maybe head out onto the boat for some fishing, scuba diving, or to explore some of the small deserted islands. Back to the resort in the late afternoon to relax before more wine and dinner at their high-end beach restaurant.
Day 4 :
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 5 :
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!
Day 6 :
Ok, let’s mix things up and head out into the ocean to chase and swim with dolphins and nurse sharks, find amazing reefs to swim, deserted islands to explore, and maybe a little fishing to catch your dinner. Return back to the island to have a private dinner as you watch the sunset, overlooking the ocean followed by a campfire.
Day 7 :
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. You also have the option to fly privately to their small airstrip just steps away from the resort. Enjoy a welcome drink and speedy check-in before being given a quick tour and shown to your room. Be prepared for one of the greatest travel destinations you’ll have ever been to. At least this is how it was for us…And we’ve been everywhere. Relax for the rest of the day and enjoy the river and views from your room and deck.
Day 8 :
Wake up early and enjoy a farm-to-table breakfast as they grow everything from their massive garden. Today we’ll take it easy and enjoy the property. Float down the river on inner tubes, lounge by the pool, and maybe get a massage overlooking the river. Have dinner, enjoy wine and sit by a fire.
Day 9 :
Time to shake things up and explore some outside activities. You’ll can head out to canoe through caves and zip line through the jungles listening to the Howler monkeys. Heading back to the resort in the afternoon you’ll get ready for one of the best dining experiences you’ll ever have. Walking over to the massive private gardens you’ll spend time walking through with your chef picking out the food he will be preparing for you. Back at the kitchen and dining area that overlooks the garden, you’ll be served wine and hors d’oeuvres while your meal is being prepared. Dinner is served and you’re overlooking the gardens as the sun goes down. The food and service are to die for. Finish off the experience sitting by the fire with desert.
Day 10 :
Breakfast in bed or on the deck to take in the morning sun before you head up to the stables to ride horses. These are not your average trail horses. They are animals that have been cared for at a whole other level. Mount up and head into the jungle and 30 minutes later you’ll be emerging through a clearing to see an amazing waterfall. Spend as much time as you want swimming in the many pools or lounge on the rocks soaking up the sun. Spend the rest of the day relaxing or if you’re feeling really adventurous put on your beekeeping suit and harvest some honey on the property or venture off property to visit the butterfly sanctuary and talk with the owner who’s now dedicating his life to animal conservation. Sit by the fire and do some star gazing on your last night here in Belize.
Day 11 :
After a light breakfast, you can 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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Activities for 11 Day Coppola Beach, Private Island & Jungle – Turtle Inn/Ray Caye/ Blancaneaux.
Scuba Diving - Turtle Inn/Ray Caye
The Caribbean's largest barrier reef lies just offshore from Turtle Inn, offering divers a magnificent diversity of coral and marine life to explore. In addition, a number of easily accessible cayes (tiny islands) have their own reefs and underwater ecosystems, cementing Belize's reputation as one of the world's great scuba destinations.
Snorkeling - Turtle Inn/Ray Caye
Clear, calm waters combined with an abundance of fascinating coral and fish make Placencia a premier spot for snorkeling in Belize. Spend a full or half day exploring exotic coral species and keep an eye out for the dazzling stoplight parrotfish, queen angelfish, squirrelfish, and the great barracuda.
Fishing - Turtle Inn/Ray Caye
The productive sand and coral flats off Placencia combine to offer the chance of salt-water fly fishing’s grand slam: permit, bonefish, tarpon, and snook. Our waters provide some of the best fishing in the Caribbean and we offer experienced and professional local guides. Select fly fishing gear is available to loan from our tackle shop.
Bicycles - Turtle Inn
$Complimentary
We offer complimentary beach cruisers to guests who wish to pedal around the beautiful surroundings. To explore bicycling at Turtle Inn, please ask our concierge upon arrival for more information, including trail maps and other related equipment.
Paddle Boarding - Turtle Inn
The often calm waters in front of Turtle Inn provide an ideal opportunity for beginners to try stand-up paddle boarding for the first time. It is also perfect for the seasoned paddler to go for a long ride to one of the Mangrove Islands, or try to spot manatees in the lagoon.
Zip Lining - Blancaneaux
Bocawina Adventures boasts the longest zip-line in Belize and is the hotspot for waterfall rappelling. We offer day or night zip-lining with 12 platforms, and one of the longest zip-line runs is 2,300 feet long!
Spa - Blancaneaux
Set in an open-air Balinese Rice House featuring hand-painted murals inspired by ancient art, the Sunset Spa relaxes those who’ve spent a full day touring, swimming, snorkeling, and diving. All treatments use locally-sourced organic ingredients. At the request of the Coppolas, our Belize spa hideaway specializes in traditional Thai massage, practiced by a professional staff that has studied these ancient techniques at the Sacred Wat Pho Temple in Bangkok.
Horseback Riding - Blancaneaux
We invite you to discover the surroundings while horseback riding at Blancaneaux Lodge. Our on-site stables are fun to visit and even more memorable is venturing out on a horseback ride. Tours are ideal for all riders, regardless of skill level.
Guided Mountain Biking - Blancaneaux
There’s no better way to explore the diverse ecosystems of the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve than a bike tour. Guided bike trips will take you on scenic routes and trails around the Reserve. Check with the Concierge to discuss departure times, difficulty, terrain, and desired length of trip.
Maya Ruins - Blancaneaux
You'll have your choice to see a number of different Maya ruins dating back to 250 AD.
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