• 5 Nights’  Accommodation
• 3 1/2 Days of Horseback Riding, plus a half-day non-horseback tour of Cahal Pech archaeological site and San Ignacio Town
• All Meals, starting with dinner and ending with breakfast
• Free Wi-Fi in Common Areas
• Self-Guided Canoeing, Tubing, Hiking, Birdwatching, and River Swimming
• Round-trip Ground Transfers to and from Belize City 
• Taxes and Service Charges for the above

*The starting price listed above is for a Garden View Room at the Low Season rate

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7-NIGHT HORSEBACK RIDING PACKAGE

DAY 1

You will be met outside at the Philip Goldson International Airport by a driver holding a sign with your name and our logo on it.   You will arrive at Table Rock  after your long day’s journey, relax and decompress to the sounds, smells, and views of the jungle valley before enjoying a fine dinner and retiring to your cabana for the night.

DAY 2

After breakfast, you will be transferred via unpaved roads to our horseback outfitter, Mountain Equestrian Trails (MET). After the 20-minute drive, you will receive an introduction to your horse and orientation for a full day of riding to the Big Rock Falls in the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve. The trail winds through varied ecosystems and terrain, and your guide will point out features and explain traditional uses of rainforest plants. Enjoy a gourmet lunch and swimming at the beautiful waterfalls, relax awhile, and then mount the horses for a rejuvenating ride back to the stables.  Once back at Table Rock, you’ll return to your cabana to freshen up for dinner and lively conversation with other guests.

DAY 3

Another full day of horseback riding, this time to Nohoch Sayab River cave at Barton Creek. The trail meanders through the quaint village of 7 Miles, or El Progresso, where refugees from Guatemala and El Salvador are living. The trail then passes through a Mennonite community where you can observe ancient farming practices such as horse-drawn buggies, plows, and mills. As you make your way down the steep narrow road to the valley floor, you will be astounded by the size of fruit trees and tropical flora in the fertile Barton Creek valley. Arriving at Barton Creek Outpost, you will board a canoe, and paddle upstream from the opening in the shade of a huge vine covered limestone cliff, then suddenly disappear, paddling deep into the sparkling river cave. When you return to the mouth of the cave, enjoy a swim and a delicious lunch before returning to MET and then back to Table Rock for the night.

DAY 4

This day begins with a beautiful half-day horseback ride from MET followed by lunch at their cantina, and then a vehicle tour to visit the Maya ruins of Cahal Pech and to do some shopping in San Ignacio. The destination for the half-day ride is a secluded hidden valley where you will ride along a winding creek and enjoy the exotic tropical vegetation and excellent opportunities for sighting colorful rainforest birds and iridescent butterflies. After lunch, you’ll board the vehicle for a drive into San Ignacio to tour the beautiful ruins of Cahal Pech. There are opportunities for shopping and for experiencing the ambience of the lovely town of San Ignacio at the confluence of the Mopan and Macal Rivers where they merge into the Belize River. You will return to Table Rock for dinner and a relaxing evening.

DAY 5

A full day of horseback riding beginning at MET, exploring Swallow Cave, lunch and a swim at Butterfly Falls. This ride features exploration of an ancient Mayan cave. Beside the interesting formations, you will see evidence of the Mayan culture in pottery remnants and potsherds. After the cave, refresh yourself with a cool dip in the crystal clear waters of Butterfly Falls and feast on yet a different gourmet lunch. Continue the adventure on the return trip keeping an eye out for a possible wildlife sighting. Dinner and overnight at back at Table Rock.

DAY 6

Rise a little earlier for a 7:30 AM vehicle departure for the magnificent ruins of Caracol in the Chiquibul Forest Reserve.  At Caracol, a knowledgeable guide will lead as you explore the site. The ruins are located in a rich jungle setting, teeming with wildlife. Come prepared for hiking and climbing the tallest building in Belize, Ca’ana. Parrots and  monkeys are seen regularly. This is the largest Maya site in Belize, housing maybe 15,000 with another hundred thousand or more living in the ‘suburbs’ along the causeways. You will visit the central core of the city–the entire site is about 75 square miles. Be sure to climb Ca’ana, Belize’s largest building at 141 feet high, for a spectacular view.  Depart after lunch and stop along the way for a swim in the refreshing Rio On Pool in the Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve. Return to Table Rock in time for dinner and conversation.

DAY 7

Your last day of riding will be another jungle ride, an immersion into the rainforest and a visit to a lovely hidden valley filled with giant fruit trees.  This is the heart of Slate Creek Preserve, the creek of the same name meanders through this incredibly rich and beautiful valley surrounded by forested hills.  Your guides will continue to show you traditional uses of the plants and trees you are passing. You will return to the MET Cantina for lunch and goodbyes to your hosts, guides and staff.  Travel back to Table Rock Jungle Lodge for a free afternoon to enjoy our on-site activities. On Day 8 you’ll enjoy a hearty breakfast before we drive you back to Belize City for your flight or water taxi journey on to your next destination.

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PLEASE NOTE: Beverages, gratuities to tour guides and drivers, and other lodge services are NOT included in this package price. Additional fees apply for ground transfers to destinations other than Belize City. Prices based on double occupancy.

The order of the rides in this package can be changed at MET’s discretion.  We will do our best to offer all activities but there will be no refund for services we are unable to perform due to circumstances out of our control, such as weather or other abnormal events. There is no refund for any unused portion of this package.

Package rates include domestic transfers between International Airport (PGIA) or Belize City and MET.  Tell us in advance if you have another designation in mind or if you need to be picked up somewhere else.  Also included are all meals beginning with dinner on the first day and ending with breakfast on the last day, entrance fees and service charges for the staff.  Please feel free to tip any staff member you feel merits your gift.

Not included are alcoholic beverages or any bar or gift shop purchases.  Not included is the departure tax of approximately US $40 which may be included on your flight fare or you may have to pay at the counter at the airport.

What to expect: You will entering a sub-tropical rainforest environment.  It may rain, it may be hot.   We will do our best to keep you comfortable, but please come prepared with a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent and anything else that you need.  You must wear long pants and closed-toe shoes or boots on these rides.  You can change into a swimsuit before swimming at each destination.  We do not recommend you ride in a wet swimsuit.

Riding at MET is at your own risk.  They have an excellent safety record but cannot guarantee against accidents.  Please make sure you are covered by travel and medical insurance for unforeseen situations.  We will ask you to sign a liability waiver at both Table Rock and MET in advance.  We ask you not to bring any valuables on horseback.  Neither MET or Table Rock will not be responsible for items lost while riding or traveling in Belize.

Table Rock Jungle Lodge and MET are off-grid, which means they rely on solar power.  Please do not bring hair-dryers or other high wattage devices.  They provide USB outlets to charge your phone.  There is little to no cellular service available at either lodge, but WiFi is offered in common areas at both locations.

Payment of 50% of the package rate is required to confirm your reservation. The balance of the package price will be charge 45 days prior to arrival. If something comes up and you need to cancel all or part of your reservation, and the cancellation is 45 days or more from your arrival date, you will be refunded all but a US$50.00 administration fee per room. Cancellations made after this are non-refundable. No shows and cancellations for circumstances out of the hotel’s control (i.e., cancelled flights, weather, etc.) cannot be refunded. For this reason, we STRONGLY encourage the purchase of travel insurance. Know that all charges will be made in Belize Dollars at the prevailing exchange rate, which is currently 2 BZD: 1 USD.  Your bank or credit card company may apply fees for facilitating a foreign transaction.