live42day

We are two late 50sh couples travelling to Belize mid January. We will book our flights this weekend and this is the plan so far:
8 nights in San Ignacio
7 nights in Caye Caulker
9 nights in Ambergris/ San Pedro

does anyone have suggestions for reasonable jungle accomodation in San Ignacia?
Or suggestions for Caye Caulker

We will stay in a 2 bedroom condo in San Pedro but most likely have our own rooms for the rest of the trip.

Every thing seems quite reasonable however I can see how the excursions can sure add up, $100 pp here and $150 pp there. Any tips on what the must dos are in each location?

How would you suggest is the best way to get to/from each of these locations?

Thanks very much for any help on this.

volcanogirl

We liked Chaa Creek; it's pricey, but we got a really good deal on Luxury Link. They also have a more affordable jungle camp that's popular if that interests you. You're right; tours can be expensive. I'd say definitely go to Tikal and Hol Chan if you can. The ATM cave is popular too. PACZ is a nice tour company.

Katie_Valk

Lots of options in all these great areas and hope you are aware that CC and SP are neighbor islands and although different in style and speed, are geographically similiar. Perhaps rethink and look at Placencia or Hopkins for your other beach option. Either of these will offer a different flavor, view, trips, etc

live42day

thanks to both of you. I will keep checking Luxury LInk.

Yes I wondered about that Katie. We were also looking at possibly Placencia for a week instead of Caye Caulker. Is that easy to get to/from?

Patty

We enjoyed our stay at duPlooys a couple of years ago. It's less expensive than Chaa Creek.

JeanH

If you choose to go to Placencia, I'd either hire a shuttle or take the bus from San Igancio. The trip down the Hummingbird Highway is beautiful. I'm guessing the trip would be around three hours.

Then, I'd fly from Placencia to Ambergris, via Belize City Municipal.

Once you get to Ambergris, you can hop on the water taxi and visit Caye Caulker for a day.

volcanogirl

We used Tropic Air to go from the mainland to Ambergris.

RAC

8 nights in San Ignacio is almost screaming for 1-2 nights in Tikal. That's the real deal in terms of spending time inside a rainforest.

live42day

Thanks so much everyone. We booked our flights from Victoria to Belize tonight so the first step is done!

We are thinking of either Cahal Pech or Parrot Nest in San Ignacia. We are leaning towards Cahal because they have a pool and seem a bit nicer. Has anyone been there?

We are wondering how many days would you suggest for Placencia? Is a week too much?

And RAC that is why I want to spend 8 nights there because I do want to do a side trip to Tikal. Thanks.

RAC

We stayed at Cahal Pech. It's a great value, especially if you're doing mostly day trips. The pools are nice, and the views are spectacular. And they offer good service.

However, you're not in the rain forest there and it's not a luxury place.

We got our ride into Tikal with them--we tagged along with a tour group, and then split off to check into the Tikal Inn.

cmazza

I just booked too but unfortunateley for only 9 days. Let us know how your plans are coming. I am on overload right now

live42day

Thanks so much everyone.
We have booked the following
Jan 17 -25 at Cahal Pech San Ignacia in a 2 bedroom, 8 nites.

still deciding where for Jan 25 -31. We want our own rooms for these 6 nights. Seperation may be a good thing to keep the friendship

Looking at Hopkins or Placencia.

Just booked Oasis del Caribe in Abergris Caye, 2 bedroom second floor unit for 10 nites, Jan 31 to Feb 10
Fly home Feb 10.

Any thoughts on the middle 6 nights?

hopefulist

We loved the Hopkins Inn - pretty much perfect.
www.hopkinsinn.com

live42day

thanks Hopefulist. That is the one we were looking at.

live42day

Well Hopkins was unavailable so this is what we have booked and paid for. Written in stone pretty much now

Cahal Peche two bedrooms Jan 17 -25
Seaspray Hotel in Placencia 25 -31. Each couple have our own unit
Oasis del Caribe Jan 31 to Feb 10. 2 bedroom unit.

Thanks for your help everyone.

hopefulist

Happy trails!