We love —
- Exploring ancient Maya caves and vast jungle temples, where cool stone, flowing water, and forest silence shape a deep sense of discovery.
- Moving from pine forest wilderness to Caribbean shores, feeling the shift from earthy stillness to warm sea air and open horizons.
- Unwinding along Placencia’s coastline, with turquoise waters, coral cayes, and gentle village rhythms creating a soothing, sunlit escape.
New Voyage Privé —
Carefully selected for our members by our experts
Belize invites you to experience an extraordinary journey, taking in mysterious jungles, fascinating Mayan ruins and the turquoise waters of the Caribbean. From San Ignacio to Placencia, this itinerary takes you from the sacred caves of Actun Tunichil Muknal to the majestic site of Caracol, before ending in a relaxed, seaside atmosphere on the shores of one of the world’s most beautiful reefs.
Welcome to Belize —
Choose the length of your stay:
- 7 nights: 3 nights at Hidden Valley Wilderness Lodge 4* + 4 nights at Itz’ana Belize Resort & Residences 4*
- 9 nights: 3 nights at Hidden Valley Wilderness Lodge 4* + 6 nights at Itz’ana Belize Resort & Residences 4*
- 10 nights: 3 nights at Hidden Valley Wilderness Lodge 4* + 7 nights at Itz’ana Belize Resort & Residences 4*
- 12 nights: 3 nights at Hidden Valley Wilderness Lodge 4* + 9 nights at Itz’ana Belize Resort & Residences 4*
- 14 nights: 3 nights at Hidden Valley Wilderness Lodge 4* + 11 nights at Itz’ana Belize Resort & Residences 4*
- 16 nights: 3 nights at Hidden Valley Wilderness Lodge 4* + 13 nights at Itz’ana Belize Resort & Residences 4*
Suggested 7-night itinerary:
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN BELIZE CITY → SAN IGNACIO
Arrival at Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) marks the beginning of your journey into Belize’s untamed interior. Travelling westward, the scenery shifts into dense jungle and sweeping green valleys, punctuated by glimpses of rural life along the roadside. As evening approaches, the surrounding forests create a quiet sense of seclusion and anticipation for the adventures ahead.
Included:
- Private airport transfer from Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE)
- Night at Hidden Valley Wilderness Lodge 4*
DAY 2: SAN IGNACIO ⇄ ACTUN TUNICHIL MUKNAL
After breakfast, journey deep into the Tapir Mountain Reserve, where jungle paths and river crossings lead towards Actun Tunichil Muknal. The experience unfolds through cool limestone chambers, guided by torchlight that reveals ancient ceremonial spaces and crystallised remains of the Maya world. Water flows underfoot as you move deeper into the cave system, where silence and history feel closely intertwined. A picnic lunch is enjoyed in the surrounding forest before returning to San Ignacio as the afternoon softens.
Included:
- Breakfast and picnic lunch
- Actun Tunichil Muknal excursion
- Night at Hidden Valley Wilderness Lodge 4*
DAY 3: SAN IGNACIO ⇄ CARACOL
After breakfast, depart for one of Belize’s most remote regions, travelling through thick rainforest towards the Caracol Archaeological Site. As the forest clears, the scale of the ancient city becomes striking, with vast plazas and pyramids rising from the jungle floor. The silence is broken only by birds and the distant wind moving through the canopy. A picnic lunch is taken on site before returning to San Ignacio as the afternoon slowly fades.
Included:
- Breakfast and picnic lunch
- Caracol excursion
- Night at Hidden Valley Wilderness Lodge 4*
DAY 4: SAN IGNACIO → PLASENCIA
After breakfast, depart San Ignacio and journey south through shifting landscapes of jungle, villages, and coastal plains. The road gradually opens toward the Caribbean side of Belize, where the air grows warmer and salt-laced. By afternoon, you arrive in Placencia, a slender peninsula fringed with soft sands and calm turquoise waters. The remainder of the day is free to settle into the laid-back rhythm of the coast.
Included:
- Breakfast
- Private transfer from San Ignacio to Plasencia with English-speaking driver
- Night at Itz’ana Resort & Residences 5*
DAYS 5 TO 7: PLASENCIA
Life in Placencia moves with the tide, slow and luminous beneath the Caribbean sun. The days invite exploration of nearby islands and coral reefs, or moments of stillness along the quiet shoreline where the sea remains almost glass-like. Inland, small villages reveal the warmth of Garifuna heritage through sound, colour, and craft. Evenings arrive softly, with skies fading into deep pastels over the water.
Included:
- Breakfast daily
- Night at Itz’ana Resort & Residences 5* (3 nights)
DAY 8: PLASENCIA → BELIZE CITY - DEPARTURE
Your last morning in Placencia begins in stillness, with warm light and a final glimpse of the Caribbean. After breakfast, a short flight from Placencia Airport (PLJ) carries you north over dense jungle and winding rivers, offering a final aerial perspective of Belize’s landscapes. You land in Belize City before continuing to Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) for departure. The experience fades gently into memory as you leave.
Included:
- Breakfast
- Private airport transfer to Placencia Airport (PLJ)
- Flight Plasencia (PLJ) → Belize City (BZE)
For longer stays, enjoy extra time in Placencia to fully unwind between sea, sand, and quiet coastal rhythms, letting the pace of the peninsula unfold at its own unhurried tempo.
Hidden Valley Wilderness Lodge 4* —
Hidden Valley Wilderness Lodge 4* is set deep within the Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve, where seven thousand two hundred acres of protected forest create a world entirely its own. Every room is shaped by its position within the landscape, from secluded cottages nestled among trees to villas rising above flowing water. Though each space is different, all are defined by the same surrounding wilderness, vast, quiet, and uninterrupted.
Beyond the lodge, the forest reveals waterfalls, hidden pools, and winding trails carved through dense greenery. Big Rock Falls flows into cool natural basins, while further paths lead into caves and untouched sections of jungle terrain. The landscape carries a deep sense of time, shaped by water, stone, and growth.
Your room —
Enjoy a stay in a Standard Room.
Standard Room
Step into a secluded forest retreat of warm mahogany, soft linens, and a wood-burning fire. Calm, grounded interiors open to pine forest views, creating a quiet, restorative atmosphere where nature and comfort sit in gentle balance.
Your dining choices
This is a bed and breakfast stay.
Dining unfolds as a deep expression of Belizean heritage, shaped by forest, fire, and tradition. Sap pays tribute to the ancient chicleros, reimagining their way of life through refined Belizean flavours built from local ingredients and cultural memory. Slate draws on ancestral Maya techniques, where clay fogón cooking and underground Hueco Pibil ovens create slow, smoky dishes designed for sharing, rich with depth and authenticity. La Cocina invites guests into an intimate culinary setting where Maya and Mestizo traditions are explored hands-on over wood fire and metate, turning cooking into an immersive cultural exchange. Mornings begin at Café The Morning Fog, where house-roasted coffee and signature blends are served in a relaxed, aromatic atmosphere filled with the scent of fresh grind and warm spice. The day starts gently, grounded in craft and place.
Your time
Just for you:
- 1 x Actun Tunichil Muknal excursion (with picnic lunch)
- 1 x Caracol excursion (with picnic lunch)
Leisure and wellbeing unfold naturally within a vast protected forest, where the Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve creates an environment of quiet immersion. Guests can move between open-air water, shaded forest spaces, and moments of stillness shaped by wind through pine and the distant sound of waterfalls. The experience encourages pause and restoration, with nature itself setting the pace of each day.
Beyond the property, Belize offers immersive exploration into both culture and landscape. Actun Tunichil Muknal leads through sacred cave systems where water and ritual have shaped hidden chambers for centuries, while Caracol reveals one of the largest Maya cities in the region, deep within dense jungle.
Itz'ana Belize Resort & Residences 4* —
Itz’ana Belize Resort & Residences 4* unfolds along the edge of Placencia, where the Caribbean Sea and lagoon shape a setting of soft light and coastal stillness. The hotel moves with its surroundings, open to salt air, shifting breezes, and the quiet rhythm of water on both sides. Interiors feel relaxed and refined, grounded in natural textures and warm tones that echo the shoreline outside.
Just beyond, Placencia stretches as a narrow coastal strip where life remains close to the water. Boats head out towards nearby cayes, where reefs lie just beneath clear, shallow seas. Inland, Garifuna villages such as Seine Bight bring rhythm and culture through music and daily life.
Your room —
Enjoy a stay in a Standard Room.
Standard Room
Step into a calm, contemporary retreat shaped by soft coastal light and relaxed elegance. Natural textures and gentle tones create an easy sense of comfort.
Your dining choices
This is a bed and breakfast stay.
Dining here is centred on freshness and coastal identity, with Limilia offering seafood-led dishes inspired by Caribbean and Garifuna culinary traditions. Plates are bright and seasonal, combining herbs, garden produce, and line-caught fish, served in a setting that opens onto the pool and shoreline. The atmosphere carries a gentle energy, where natural light, soft movement of water, and the scent of the sea shape each dining moment from morning through evening. Evenings unfold across distinctive spaces, beginning at the Biblio Bar, where cocktails are served among books, leather armchairs, and quiet conversation. At the marina, Café & Lounge offers a fluid transition from daytime coffee to sunset drinks overlooking the water, while the Pool Bar anchors the resort’s relaxed rhythm with fresh cocktails and chilled wine enjoyed poolside.
Your time
Wellbeing unfolds naturally at the hotel’s spa, where calm, nature-inspired treatments create a quiet sense of restoration. The atmosphere is softened by ocean air and gentle sounds of the coast, with spaces designed for slow unwinding after a day in the sun. The infinity pool offers a cool, still contrast to the heat, inviting unhurried pauses beneath open sky.
Just beyond, the Placencia Peninsula invites exploration at an unhurried pace. Guests cycle freely between lagoon views and coastal villages, where daily life moves gently between sea and sand. Running routes follow quiet stretches towards Maya Beach and Placencia Village, with open scenery and shifting coastal air. Further experiences extend into Belize’s wider landscape, from jungle trails and waterfalls to reef waters rich with marine life.
Optional excursions —
The Great Blue Hole tour
Soar above Belize’s Great Blue Hole and the Caribbean’s vast reef systems on a breathtaking aerial journey across turquoise waters and untouched atolls.
Your journey to Belize —
Flights:
You will be able to choose your airline and flight times when you make your booking, in either Economy, Premium, or Business class, depending on the destination and carrier. This flight may include one or more stopovers. Please review your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ, in order to offer the best price.
Luggage information
Luggage, meals and other services on board may be subject to an additional fee on certain airlines. It is possible to view details of luggage allowances when you choose your flights at the next stage of the booking process. If luggage is not included with your flight, please go to the airline's website before your departure to purchase your luggage for an additional fee.
For domestic flights, airlines do not always offer the option of reserving luggage. In this case, you will need to pay for it at the airport counter.
You will receive all the information you need to check in for your flights after you have made your reservation.
Your destination —
Belize
