Jennie Aguilar
General Manager
Greetings to you our treasured partners, Jennie Aguilar here, General Manager, at Darah Travel for the last 14 years and so excited to be sharing some key experiences with you, some of my favourites are included here as well. We are always happy to answer questions about our tours so we can help craft a perfect balance of experiences for your clients when they visit.
Belize is blessed with so many unique experiences for visitors, some quite gentle and others requiring a reasonable level of fitness and in-between these extremes there are so many other really great days out, we are confident your guests will be kept busy during their time in country. This month we are excited to share a few of our key signature experiences and ones that we, as a team, have personally experienced recently. We are constantly out and about doing these tours ourselves so we can better explain from a first-hand perspective what your guests can expect.
Warm regards,
Jennie Aguilar
mgr@belizetravelservices.com
ATM Cave Tour (Actun Tunichil Muknal)
The ATM cave tour has been purported by National Geographic as the number one sacrificial cave experience on planet earth, and we agree, as it is a spectacular and unforgettable day trip.Group sizes in the cave are limited to 6 so guests receive a highly personal experience. The cave system provides visitors with unrivalled history of the Maya civilization through the discovery of pottery and skeletal remains as the guides explain the story of the Maya civilization and help bring this ancient culture to life visting many chambers and cathedral size caves filled with majestic thousands of years old stalagmites and stalagtites and fascinating formations.
Guests will require some decent physical condition to be able to swim and wade in underground rivers, climb and scramble through rock formations with all safety equipment provided. The final chamber reveals the “Crystal Maiden.” A fully preserved full skeletal remains.
Important notes:
Agent Notes
- Physical limitations: Guests will need a moderate to good level of fitness in order to swim, wade, walk scramble and crawl through the cave system, chambers and underground rivers – this tour is not suitable for anyone with mobility issues or those suffering from claustrophobia
- What to Bring: Change of clothes, sturdy footwear, extra pair of socks (mandatory for the dry chamber) dry- fit cloths and knee length shorts or long pants and a few snacks and water
- Exclusivity: Only licensed guides are authorized to lead this tour, ensuring both safety and preservation.
- Not permitted:Cameras are not allowed in the cave in order to protect and preserve artifacts for future generations
- Schedule: Full-day tour, returning to San Ignacio around 3:30 PM.
- Basis: Can be offered shared or Private
Ideal Clients
- Adventurous travellers aged 8+ or minimum 40 inches height
- History & archaeology enthusiasts
- FITs, small groups, or couples seeking an authentic and thrilling Belizean experience
Green Hills Butterfly Ranch
Nestled in the lush Maya Mountains of the Cayo District, Green Hills Butterfly Ranch is Belize’s premier butterfly farm and research center. Known as the largest butterfly exhibit in the country, it offers visitors an enchanting experience surrounded by thousands of colourful butterflies in a rain forest setting. Green Hills Butterfly Ranch has recently been awarded by the Traveler’s Choice Award by Trip Advisor.In addition to butterflies, Green Hills Butterfly Ranch is famous for its hummingbird feeders, attracting up to 20 different species and visitors can enjoy close-up views of these tiny, jewel-like birds as they hover and feed—a highlight for birdwatchers and photographers alike.
Important Notes:
Agent Notes
- Location: Cayo District, approx. 30 minutes from San Ignacio and suitable for everyone except wheelchair users
- Duration: 1–2 hours
- Tour Combinations: Easy to pair with Xunantunich, Barton Creek Cave, or Mountain Pine Ridge, San Antonio Women’s Group tour
Ideal Clients
- Families looking for a fun and educational stop
- Nature and wildlife enthusiasts
- Eco-tourists interested in conservation
- Photographers seeking vibrant close-up shots
- Travellers wanting a light, relaxing activity to combine with nearby tours
- This makes the stop especially appealing to birding clients or travelers seeking a unique wildlife encounter.
Hol Chan & Shark Ray Alley Snorkel tour from Caye Caulker
The Hol Chan & Shark Ray Alley Full-Day Snorkel Tour from Caye Caulker includes several snorkel stops at some of Belize’s most iconic marine sites. Guests explore the vibrant reef at Hol Chan Marine Reserve, swim with nurse sharks and stingrays at Shark Ray Alley, and admire tropical fish and corals at Coral Gardens. Depending on the season you may also be lucky to spot and swim with the manatees, the gentle giants of the Caribbean.
Important notes:
Agent Notes
- Departure: Caye Caulker, morning
- Duration: (full-day)
- Highlights: Swim with nurse sharks & stingrays, explore vibrant coral reefs, spot tropical fish and turtles and try to spot elusive manatees
- Inclusions: Snorkel gear, lunch, guided tour, marine fee
- Can be offered share or private
- Skill Level: Beginner-friendly; suitable for all ages once they are able to snorkel
Ideal Clients
- Families looking for a safe, fun, and educational marine adventure
- Couples seeking a memorable snorkeling experience
- Small groups and friends who love ocean exploration
- Suitable for snorkellers of all experience levels of snorkellers
- Wildlife and marine life enthusiasts, including those interested in turtles, rays, and colorful reef fish
Picture of Wendy swimming with Manatee
Tours experienced by the team:
The team recently experienced these and other tours first hand to better understand what clients can expect and to provide accurate recommendations to agents. All tours we enjoyed in the last two months:
Experienced by Jennie, Wendy, Mark, Tamara, Gabriel: Hol Chan& Shark Ray Alley snorkel tour, ATM Cave, Barton Creek Cave Tour, Cahal Pech Mayan Ruin, San Pedro Food tour, Ajaw Chocolate Making tour
Experienced by Nick, Shannon and Darah: Lubantuun, Nimli-Punit and Xunantunich Maya Sites, ATM caves, Living Maya home cooking experience, Maya Cacao experience, Mini Golf, Garifuna Drumming lesson, Iguana exhibit, Serpon Sugar Mill, St Hermans Cave, Chaa Creek butterfly farm and Museum, Ajaw chocolate
Staff retreat in Placencia
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