Belize Culture & Cuisine

Experience Belize’s modern and ancient Maya cultures, the traditional ways of the Garifuna, as well as spice and chocolate making right from the farm.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

TRANSPORT

Round trip transport from Belize City International Airport to Beaches and Dreams by jungle plane and ground (an adventure in itself!).

ACCOMMODATIONS

7 nights in a private, luxury cabana, a large ocean-front hotel room, one side of a cabana duplex right on the beach, all with a sea-view porch and AC.

FOOD & DRINK

Breakfast and lunch at either the Barracuda or the “Come As You Are” pool bar. Dinner at the Barracuda for fine dining or use our “Village Pass” for free access to Hopkins’ best local restaurants. Unlimited drinks (including fresh juices, sodas, and local beer and alcohol) included.

MAYA IMMERSION

A trip to Big Falls where you’ll participate in traditional Maya life for the day including making chocolate, basket weaving, and exploring traditional medicines.

SPICE FARM & SOUTHERN RUINS

A guided exploration of the ancient Maya ruins of Nim Li Punit overlooking the ocean and Lubaantun, home of the crystal skull, a nice local lunch, followed by a guided tour of one of our largest spice farms where you’ll see and taste your favorite spices in the wild.

RUINS & CAVE TUBE

A tour of Xunantunich, the most important Mayan Ruins in Belize, a lovely picnic lunch, followed by a guided tubing adventure through the Maya underworld of Jaguar Paw Cave.

GARIFUNA IMMERSION

The Garifuna Immersion where you’ll learn the traditional ways of drumming and cooking (preparing the traditional meal “hudut” from husking your own coconut with a stick to enjoying your meal).

VILLAGE PASS

Shared use of our golf carts to explore Hopkins, Belize’s most authentic Caribbean village, and free dinner at its best local restaurants.

FREE AMENITIES

wifi
2 pools
rooftop deck
dock
overwater hammock
bikes
kayaks
paddle boards
disc golf
cornhole
sand volleyball
beach palapas

RATES:

Room Type	# of Guests	Discount (Apr 16-Dec 19)	Standard (Jan 5-Apr 15)	Holiday (Dec 20-Jan 4)
CABANA DUPLEX	price for 2	$6,412	$7,238	$8,064
HOTEL	price for 2	$6,412	$7,238	$8,064
PRIVATE CABANA	price for 2	$6,619	$7,651	$8,684

All prices in US$

Price includes 2 people
Package includes all taxes, park entrance fees and guide fees. Gratuities are not included.

Highly recommend, particularly for groups. We had six families, 21 people, and Beaches and Dreams staff worked with us to coordinate a group trip with different packages to meet the needs of each family. The resort itself is the perfect size for such a trip. Our teenagers (and several of the adults) could play volleyball any time they wanted. There was never a battle for pool chairs or space. The paddle boards, bikes, and golf carts were readily available most of the time.

But the best thing about Beaches and Dreams is, by far, the people. Every one of them is friendly, enthusiastic, and so good at what they do. The bartenders kept the drinks flowing, with a variety of delicious cocktails (included in the drink package) and even got creative and a few new ones to hit the spot with our party. The restaurant, Barracuda, was fantastic. They managed our group of 21 perfectly, and the food was delicious every time. Between the regular menu and specials, I had something different every time and still left without trying everything I wanted to. The tour guides and drivers for the excursions are so knowledgeable about the area and happy to share that information. The people of Hopkins are friendly and we felt safe and welcomed at all times.

Thanks for a great week, Beaches and Dreams! - Kelly - 7/14/2024