Belize, Horseback riding, Maya ruins, caving, birding

2012 MET Maya Honeymoon

 

For your honeymoon, Mountain Equestrian Trails has planned a spectacular once in a lifetime experience filled with adventure and romance.  For eight days and seven nights, you will be staying at MET in our upscale “Honeymoon” Cabana.  Your days will be filled with adventure; horseback riding, exploring caves, waterfalls, and ancient Mayan cities.  You will enjoy private gourmet lunches alone beside magnificent waterfalls in a jungle setting.   Our guides will lead you to your destination, describing rainforest medicine and traditional uses for the rainforest plants.  Surprises are in store for the newly married couple and you can expect to be treated like royalty.

 

The 7 nights, 8-day package is US $1564 per person, which includes tax, inland transfers, all meals, accommodations and entrance fees.  The package can be customized to your desires.  This is your honeymoon; let us help you build beautiful memories.

 

Website:  www.metbelize.com /honemoon.html

Link for direct booking:  http://www.metbelize.com/book.html

 

Mountain Equestrian Trails (MET) is a small jungle lodge deep in the rainforest overlooking a private valley with incredible views of the Maya Mountains. Practicing Eco tourism for more than twenty years, MET offers thatched roof cottages set carefully under the rainforest canopy along the edges of a mountain valley. The Cabanas are constructed of stucco and hardwoods, with native-style thatched roofs. Each room is decorated with Maya woven tapestries and local art, has a private bath with hot water, and a deck with table and chairs for every room. Kerosene lamps and candles provide lighting and exotic ambiance. Mosquito nets, though rarely needed, are provided, so you can leave your windows open and enjoy the cool evening breezes.
 

The Cantina is the center of action. Here we have electricity available for you to charge your phones, cameras, computers and anything else you may want to plug in. We also offer our high-speed Internet service to all of our guests for free. This is a place to relax and enjoy the view of the mountains and valley. Its also the general meeting area, bar, and restaurant. We serve delicious home-style cooking with local entrees, fish, barbeque, pizza, tacos, rice and beans, homemade tortillas, breads, cakes and lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, many which are grown right in the area. We can accommodate most dietary restrictions if notified prior to arrival.

 

You will find an intimate atmosphere, and qualified staff providing outstanding service and more to make your stay in Belize peaceful and relaxed. Our surrounding nature trails are superb with abundant opportunities to see birds and butterflies. Many guests find our horseback riding is the best they have experienced anywhere. This is the adventure vacation you’ve been looking for, far from the maddening crowd, where you vacation with fewer guests, enjoy our personal activity planning and intimate atmosphere.

 

2012 MET Maya Honeymoon Itinerary

 

Day 1:  Transfers.  Meet the driver for MET at predetermined location and time.  On arrival at MET, settle into your room, relax and enjoy drinks in the Cantina with your hosts and other guests.  Enjoy a delicious dinner and stimulating conversation before your first night’s sleep in the jungle.

 

Day 2: This morning, you will go on a half-day jungle medicinal ride to a secluded rainforest valley, riding along a meandering creek.  If you wish, you can dismount and hike upstream a hundred yards to a hidden bathing pool and small waterfall.  Along the way, the guide will identify trees and tropical plants and describe their traditional medicinal uses.   Return to MET for lunch.  After lunch, depart by vehicle to visit Cahal Pech and/or Xunantunich and San Ignacio Town.  There will be time for shopping as desired.  Return to MET in time for the sunset, drinks, and dinner.

 

Day 3:  Choose between taking a vehicle or a full day horseback ride to waterfalls in the Mountain Pine Ridge.  Included is a gourmet picnic lunch.  There will be some strenuous hiking down to the waterfalls.  Return to MET for cocktails, rest, and relaxation before dinner.

 

Day 4:  house, San Antonio artists, Cahal Pech, Xunantunich, shopping. NEEDS EXPANSION

 

Day 5:Cave exploration & swimming at a private waterfall NEEDS EXPANSION

 

Day 6:  After breakfast, you will receive an orientation for the full day horseback ride to the Barton Creek river cave.  The trail winds through the Barton Creek Mennonite community.   You may see primitive farming techniques using horse and plow or watch families traveling in their own horse-drawn buggy.  Upon reaching the river cave, you will enter a canoe and paddle into the cave. According to the Archaeological Institute of America, “artifacts from these areas suggest the cave was used for a variety of purposes by the Maya.”  The cave is filled with expansive limestone formations, bridges, and evidence of Mayan ceremonies performed hundreds of years ago.  For those who prefer not to ride horses, the tour will be available by vehicle.  

 

Day 7:  Full day horseback ride with up to two hours on Zip lines.  The trail winds through scenic rainforest habitat, crossing creeks and passing through pristine habitat.  You will have lunch by the water and a quick dip if desired before continuing on to the Zip line, over 2,700 feet made up of 9 runs and 15 platforms.  Return to MET for relaxation, bird watching, and dinner with your hosts and other guests.

 

Day 8:  Breakfast, then return to airport or destination of choice.  Along the way, you have the option of stopping at the Orange Gift Shop, and/or the Belize Zoo.

 

Package rates are all inclusive of rooms, meals, inland transfers, taxes and entrance fees to Mayan ruins.  

 

Not included are gratuities, departure taxes and bar purchases, entrance fees for optional activities.

 

All tours start on Saturday.  Please inquire if you need alternate arrival dates.

 

This itinerary is an example of all the activities you can expect to experience.  We maintain the right to rearrange the itinerary as necessary; for example, weather conditions may require that we adjust the schedule but we will do our best to ensure you get to do everything you want to do.

 

Contact:  metbelize@pobox.com

www.metbelize.com

1-800-838-3918

Local:  501-669-1124

 

Additional Information


What should I bring?
Remember to bring your flashlight and extra batteries. There is no electricity in the rooms, but we can charge batteries in the Cantina. Bring your prescription medications, insect repellent, sunscreen, light cotton clothing, long pants, hiking or riding boots, tennis shoes, bathing suit, camera and lots of film.


What if I cannot complete my tour?
If weather or other circumstance prevents the completion of a portion of the tour we will do our best to offer a substitute tour. We are not responsible for unusual circumstances or weather patterns. We have the right to refuse to offer tours to Tikal if circumstances make it unsafe to travel there. We will either offer a substitute tour or horseback riding.


NOTE: No portion of tour is refundable if not used. All tours allow time for early morning bird watching and nature walks.


Do I need shots to come to Belize?
Please follow your doctor's recommendations. Many doctors recommend malaria prevention. No immunizations are required, although we do recommend you’re your tetanus vaccine is up to date.


What else should I know?
To maximize your holiday enjoyment, we suggest that you be in reasonably good physical condition, regardless of your age. We also recommend that you do some stable riding prior to the tour, spending at least 1 1/2 hours in the saddle at a time. Please sign our liability waiver provided at the resort before riding.
 

All visitors to Belize must present a valid passport before entering the country. Please note that driver’s licenses and birth certificates are not approved travel documents and cannot be used to enter the country. Passports must be valid up until time of departure.  


Departure fees of US $37.50 per person are payable only in US currency at the Philip Goldson International Airport at the time of departure. Please note that these fees are not included in the tour packages, however, they are sometimes included in the cost of your airfare.

 

Please see the Belize Tourist Board website for current information on visas and departure fees. http://www.travelbelize.org/immigration.html

 

How to confirm your reservation.

Please send a deposit of 50% of total booked. We should receive this within 3 weeks after your request. Or send by Email, fax, telephone, or letter, your VISA or MASTERCARD number, expiration date, and the name in which the card is held. If confirmation is not received in the form of cash, check or credit card, the room will be released 3 weeks after the request for reservation. Payment in full by cash, check, or credit card must be received 45 days before booking date, 90 days for holidays.

 

Cancellation Policy.
Refunds will be made to guests who provide Mountain Equestrian Trails with written notice of their wish to cancel.
We recommend buying travel cancellation insurance.  When cancellation notice is received 45 days or more (90 days for holidays) prior to arrival date, there will be a full refund less $25.00 per person cancellation fee ($50.00 per person for holidays).

When cancellation notice is received 45-30 days (90-60 days for holidays) a refund of 50%  will be issued, less cancellation fee.

When cancellation notice is received less than 30 days (60 days for holidays) there is no refund.

 

Contact:  metbelize@pobox.com

www.metbelize.com

1-800-838-3918

Local:  501-669-1124

 

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