Caves Branch Multisport Jungle Adventure

About the Resort Considered one of Belize's "extreme adventure" destinations,  Caves Branch Jungle Lodge lives up to its name in everything they offer. Blessed with a turquoise blue river running along side the lodge and the lush green jungle on all sides, they are the country's premier caving and adventure experts. Accommodations are spacious and comfortably furnished, and offer the greatest opportunity for guests to become acquainted with and integrated into the rainforest of Belize. "Open to the sights and sounds of the jungle" has become more that just a phrase and the guests are overwhelmed to see the river flowing peacefully by, the orchestra of birds, and the frequent visit of the howler monkey's that swell in the thick canopy of the jungle. This is not just a photo opportunity; it is a life experience, always to be be remembered. With adventures such as the world famous "Black Hole Drop", a 300ft repel into the ancient sink hole, the "River Cave Tubing"

Fast Facts Trip Length  7 Nights Highlights  - Includes all in country   ground  transportation - Accommodations in a   Jungle Cabana - Tikal day tour - Jungle Biking expedition - Black Hole Drop trip - Waterfall Cave expedition - Jungle Safari After Dark - Horseback Riding tour - complementary wine - All meals included - All taxes included Dates Available year round Price Per Couple   Ask for current pricing Room Upgrades available Accommodation Details Caves Branch Jungle Lodge

through immense caves, carved with ancestral legends, the "Jungle Treks" into the depth of the rainforest that tells tales of Maya and wildlife, "Waterfall Cave Expedition" kayaking down the gorgeous rivers that nourish the jungle and where jaguar take afternoon naps, or slithering through the caves that were once the ceremonial strongholds of the Maya and tiptoeing though the sacred spots where fires burned, and ancient rites were celebrated; all these make up the adventure that cannot simply be told, but must be experienced.

Package Summary

This package includes:

	Greeted at the International Airport by a representative of Adventures in Belize
	Roundtrip trip transfers to the lodge including a stop at the Belize Zoo if time permits
	7 nights accommodations in a jungle Cabana
	All meals from dinner on arrival to breakfast on departure
	Tikal full day tour
	Full day jungle biking expedition
	Full day Black Hole Drop expedition
	Full day Waterfall Cave expedition
	Jungle Safari After Dark
	Horseback Riding Jungle Tour
	Complementary wine with dinner
	Hotel and Sales taxes included
	Room upgrade available

Suggested Itinerary

Note: This Day to Day itinerary is only a suggestion. Daily changes can be made depending on the time of year you visit. Additional activities can be added upon request.

Day 1:  Arrive in Belize

You are personally greeted at the International Airport by a representative of Adventures in Belize. Your representative will direct you to the Van used to transport you to Caves Branch Lodge. Transfer time is approximately 1.5 hours. A stop at the zoo can be arranged if time permits. Zoo entrance fees are not included. Arrive at the lodge, and check in at the front desk. You are then shown to your Jungle Cabana. Enjoy the Buffet Dinner with complementary wine at the lodge that evening. At this time, you will meet the guide manager who will assist you with your tour organizing and go over the adventures in more detail.

Day 2:  Full Day Jungle Biking Expedition

Buffet Breakfast at the lodge. You will then get ready for a thrilling expedition for the day. You will be going on the Jungle Biking full day expedition, learning about the wonders of jungle life from a bicycle seat. Ride 100 feet below the rainforest canopy, through lush tropical forests, past magnificent cliff faces and breathtaking vistas. You will have lunch within the jungle and return to the lodge after the tour and get ready for dinner at 6 pm.

Day 3: Full Day Tour of Tikal - Guatemala

Wake at the break of dawn and get an early start for a magnificent tour to Tikal. You will have breakfast in Guatemala, after which you will meet your guide for your full tour of Tikal's Temple sites. Our guide for Tikal - Louis, has been considered an expert in the history of the maya civilization and he quickly becomes the favorite of the visitors. His history behind the temple plazas, living quarters and market area becomes a step by step historical oration that leaves guests amazed by not only the grandness of the ancient ruins, but on the mental pictures that become so real. During the tour, you get to see plenty of wildlife at the park, Your will have lunch in Tikal and an opportunity to ask your guide more questions. Ground transfer back to Caves Branch with a stop at a local souvenir store, returning to the lodge around 6pm just in time for dinner.

Day 4:  The Black Hole Drop Expedition

Buffet breakfast at the lodge. After a full nights rest, wake up to the sound of nature, birds chirping, river flowing and a relaxing breathe of fresh jungle air, go up to the lodge and have a healthy breakfast. Return to your room and prepare yourself for another spectacular day in the jungle. You will be doing the world famous Black Hole Drop expedition. This expedition starts off with a vigorous hike into the foothills of the Maya Mountains. The edge of the Actun Loch Tunich sink hole sits over 300 feet above the basin below, 200 feet above the rainforest canopy that grows out from the sink hole basin. Our fully trained caving guides then rig a system of rappelling ropes for your decent to the basin below. The first 10 feet provides the adrenaline, the next 200 feet provides an unforgettable experience and sights to behold. the last 100 feet takes you down through the rainforest canopy. You then have lunch within the jungle, then a return hike out of the foothills and a well deserved cold beer at camp. This expedition is not for the faint of heart and all participants must be relatively fit. Dinner at the lodge follows at 6 pm.

Day 5:  Free Day to explore the Blue Hole National Park - relax

Buffet breakfast at the lodge. This is a free day - you can add another activity on your own, which would be additional to the package, or you can visit the Blue Hole National Park and  visitors center, a short walk from the lodge, or take a swim in our river passing in front of the lodge area. Lunch and dinner are included in the day even if you do not do a tour.

Day 6:  Horseback Ride Through The Jungle

Buffet breakfast at the lodge. Today’s adventure will take you to the Blue Hole Horse Trails, a branch of the grand equestrian lodge of Banana Bank. This adventure offers you the opportunity to see the jungle in the most unique way - on horse back. You will have as your guides cowboys who enjoy teaching even the most inexperienced and first time riders the basics in riding techniques. This trip is a lot of fun!! Enjoy lunch at the lodger afterwards. Bring along your bathing suites for a swim in the river  or at the Blue Hole swimming area just down the driveway. Your driver will pick you up in the early afternoon and bring you back to Caves Branch. Dinner that evening is at the Caves Branch lodge.

Day 7:  Waterfall Cave Expedition and Jungle Safari After Dark

Buffet breakfast at the lodge. Then return to your room to gear up for the Waterfall Caves Expedition. Hundreds of feet under the limestone mountain ridge above, explore this river cave with a total of six waterfalls that must be challenged and conquered before the days end. No cave tubing today. Spectacular crystal formations loom above the falls and ancient Maya ceremonial centers are hidden inside chambers as you explore this mist shrouded kingdom, You get to jump into one of the waterfalls and have lunch within the jungle. All participants must be fit and agile. Return to the lodge for dinner.

Day 8:  Departure

Buffet breakfast at the lodge. Check out and have your guide transfer you to your next exciting destination in Belize!

Note: This Day to Day itinerary is only a suggestion. Daily changes can be made depending on the time of year you visit. Additional activities can be added upon request.

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