Sara & Erik

We begin our journey with a tour through the inner cayes and proceed through the cayes to the barrier reef. The Belize Barrier Reef is the longest unbroken barrier reef in the world, stretching some 200 miles, spanning the entire length of Belize. Your guide will swim along with you and point out the many sea creatures that inhabit this massive reef system including lobsters, eels, nurse sharks and several varieties of rays. We then proceed south along the reef and take time to explore the reef systems before returning to the Lodge mid afternoon for a late lunch.

The tour begins with a 3-hour drive up the Hummingbird Highway to Cayo, Belize's most Western district. The Hummingbird is considered to be the most scenic drive in Belize, as it winds its way through the Maya Mountains. On our journey we will pass many small villages as well as the nation's capital, Belmopan, and the bustling market town of San Ignacio, which sits high above the Macal River. We stop here to view the ruins of Cahal Pech, which have been partially restored and provide excellent examples of classic period structures. You will enjoy lunch at one of a selection of restaurants along the way. Our journey continues West and brings us within a mile of the Guatemalan border. Here we will cross the Mopan River in a hand cranked ferry to access the large Mayan site known as Xunantunich ( shoo-nan-toonich ). This fascinating ruin has several plazas and a large selection of classic period structures. Those ambitious enough to hike to the top of El Castillo, the tallest structure on the site, will be rewarded with panoramic views of Belize and Guatemala.

After breakfast you will be transported approx. 45 minutes to Caves Branch Jungle Lodge. From here we embark on the Caves Branch River where you will tube into the entrance of a vast underground cave system to explore ancient Mayan ceremonial centers where we will view pottery, artifacts, altars, obsidian blood letting blades, jade and the actual footprints of Shaman priests that date back to 400 A.D. Overhead you will see massive stalagmites and likely view bats who make these caves their home. Float back in time as your guides share with you the history of the caves and the Mayan world. Once well inside the cave your guides will prepare a delicious picnic lunch. Eating your lunch by headlight to the sounds of the underground caves while chatting with your fellow adventurers will be an experience you will not soon forget!

With your wedding gift we will reserve a night in our Honeymoon Suite and indulge in luxury that exceeds all of our expectations. Our honeymoon suite is not just romantic; it's spacious, comfortable, luxurious and very private. Thank you for Suite Memories!

We look forward to reserving an intimate candlelit dinner. We'll choose a quiet restaurant with a warm atmosphere, outstanding cuisine and impeccable service.

Almond Beach Resort is roughly two hours from the airport. Any contribution is appreciated!

We will experience the special indulgence of a couple's massage lying side-by-side being pampered with exotic oils that hydrate the skin, rejuvenate senses, and leave us refreshed and revitalized. We want to reserve our spa treatments early for this ultimate spa experience!