7 Days / 6 Nights

This package will take you to Placencia, a peninsula on the southern coast with 16 miles of sandy beaches. It also includes snorkeling the Barrier Reef with a beach barbecue on the Silk Cayes, as well as a Monkey River jungle tour. This peninsula is sandwiched between a lagoon and the Caribbean Sea. At the very tip of of the peninsula is Placencia Village, a laid-back and quiet place to relax. It has a very long side walk that runs the lenght of the village, paralleling the beach. It is lined by quaint bars, guesthouses, restaurants and stores. No visit to Placencia is complete without a stroll along this sidewalk. During the day you can explore the village or just relax on the beach. In the afternoon you can grab a cold drink at one of the local beach bars. For a beautiful sunset, head towards the back of the village on the lagoon side. You can see the brillinat colors of the sunset reflected across the lagoon as the sun melts behind the Maya Mountains. Placencia doesn't necessarily have a lot of nightlife, but there are a few bars that throw a good party on weekends like kareoke at the Suger Reef Sunset Lounge. Overall, Placencia is a beautiful and relaxing place. Off the coast is the Barrier Reef which offers great snorkeling, diving and fishing. There are also several tropical islands offshore, like Silk Caye (included in this package), with sandy beaches and coconut trees. Some of the popular jungle tours from Placencia include Monkey River (included in this package) and the Cockscomb Basin Jaguar Preserve.

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Itinerary & What's Included:
-  You will be welcomed at the International Airport by a representative of DiscoveringBelize.com
-  The transfer from the airport to Placencia is not included. Your options include a public bus, rental car, private transfer by SUV or a puddle jumper flight. We can easily arrange any of these options for you.
-  6 Nights Accomodation in Placencia. You have a choice between staying at Laru Beya Resort or The Inn at Robert's Grove.
-  Snorkeling the Barrier Reef & Beach Barbecue at Silk Caye - includes lunch, drinks, snorkeling gear and park fee
-  Monkey River Jungle Tour & Howler Monkey Trek - includes drinks and park fee
-  After your stay, the transfer from Placencia to the International Airport is not included. Your options include a public bus, rental car, private transfer by SUV or a puddle jumper flight. We can easily arrange any of these options for you.
-  The smile on your face at the end of the trip is free

Doesn’t Include:
-  Departure Tax
-  International Flight
-  Transfers within Belize as specified above, but we can easily arrange these for you.

Rates are per person and in US Dollars
Low Season: Apr 16 - Nov 15, 08
High Season: Jan 6 - Apr 15 & Nov 16 - Dec 15, 08
Peak Season: Dec 16, 08 - Jan 5, 09
Children under 12 years stay FREE with parents.

Rates are per person and in US Dollars
Low Season: Jun 1 - Nov 30, 08
High Season: Jan 6 - May 31, 08
Peak Season: Dec 1, 08 - Jan 5, 09
Children under 12 years stay FREE with parents.

Laru Beya Resort in Placencia

This is a relatively new resort with condo-style apartments. They have taken great care in ensuring that the level of service matches the elegant property. With its contemporary design, the center piece is its central 4 story tower with roof-top jacuzzies. The pool is just steps from the beach while the open-air restaurant overlooks the pool. It’s not too far from the village so it offers a bit of privacy while at the same time a short drive will take you to explore all the village has to offer. Overall, it offers great value.

The Inn at Robert's Grove in Placencia

This resort has established a solid reputation over the years. The rooms are spacious with lots of wood and color. A few of the rooms even have nice rooftop jacuzzies. It’s a sprawling property that cover a large portion of beachfront with rows of coconut trees and beach chairs. There are 3 pools all just a few steps from the beach. The dock has a nice hammock at the end under a palapa, ideal for relaxing. The service is very good. Overall it has a comfortable atmosphere, with a touch of luxury.

Monkey River Jungle Tour & Howler Monkey Trek

You will head south from Placencia and stop at Monkey River Town, at the mouth of the river along the coast. You will pick up a local guide here and head up the river. You will here the interesting history of this river as you spot birds, iguanas and other wildlife along the banks. You will then head into a trail and hike in search of troops of howler monkeys. With the local guides you are pretty much guaranteed to find them. Then you’ll head back to the river and relax on a small sandy bay. Next it’s lunch in a local eatery in the town and a chance to explore its streets. On your way back you will stop by the lagoon to spot the endangered manatees. This is a full day tour, and one of the popular ones from Placencia.

Snorkeling the Barrier Reef & Beach Barbecue at Silk Caye

These 2 cayes are located right along the Barrier Reef, thus offering great snorkeling. Both islands are deserted, however, the largest of the 2 is the one most people visit. It is a picturesque island fringed by white beaches with a dozen coconut trees offering shade. Along with the snorkeling you will also enjoy a barbeque. Placencia is renowned for its coastal islands and this one should not be missed. Overall, this is a great day of sun, sand and sea. This tour lasts a full day.