Tours from Ada Tours

Arrival at Belize International Airport.
Private transfer by minibus to the Cayo District (without guide).
Night at Black Rock Lodge in a Classic Cabana (1 Queen & 1 Double Bed or 1 King Bed).




The Cayo District

Located in the western part of the country and bordering the El Peten department of Guatemala, the Cayo District is an extensive highland strip of tropical forests, ranches, and some of the most remote and rugged areas of the country. It's a region where you're not heading for the beaches (there are none), but rather for Mayan ruins, extensive cave systems, and the opportunity to explore the surroundings on foot, horseback, or by kayak, raft, or canoe. The capital city of the country, Belmopan, is located here, but the real center of the district is San Ignacio, a small town with streets from the colonial era and numerous restaurants and shops. Some of the must-visit attractions in Cayo include the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, Barton Creek Cave, and the ancient Mayan city of Caracol.


Black Rock Lodge: Free Activities

✔ River tubing
✔ Self-guided mountain biking
✔ Swimming in the Macal River
✔ Hiking on trails

Black Rock Lodge
Cayo District, Belize
Category: Simple/Mid-range
This lodge is located in a stunning remote location on the banks of the Macal River in the Maya Mountains of the Cayo District. The lodge features 13 cabins of different categories, a restaurant, and a bar. Guests can enjoy hiking, biking, horseback riding, and river tubing on the hotel grounds and in the surrounding area. Black Rock Lodge is ideal for couples, families, and small groups looking for a cabin in a remote and picturesque location.





Amenities: 13 cabins (without air conditioning), restaurant, bar, on-site excursions
Location: Remote location, 40 minutes' drive from the Guatemala border, 40 minutes' drive from San Ignacio, 5 hours' drive from Belize City 

Breakfast (07:00 - 09:30) at Black Rock Lodge. Tour to Caracol and Rio Frio Cave & Pools (private full-day tour with a guide on a microbus). Overnight at Black Rock Lodge - Classic Cabana (1 Queen & 1 Dbl Bed or 1 King Bed).Ночь в Black Rock Lodge - Classic Cabana (1 Queen & 1 Dbl Bed or 1 King Bed). Caracol and Rio Frio Cave & Pools Tour (private full-day tour with guide in a microbus) Guests are greeted at the hotel and taken to the subtropical forest area in the Maya village of San Antonio. Here, we have the opportunity to see the culture of the Mestizos, which is a blend of Maya and Spanish cultures. San Antonio is a famous village because it was home to Dr. Elhio Pantí, one of the last shamans in Belize. From here, we continue to the Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve, which is a protected national park covering an area of 106,000 acres. In the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, many Belizeans worked as loggers in this area, and on our tour, we will see evidence of this history. Unfortunately, this forest also suffered from southern pine beetles in 1999, and as a result, some areas are devastated, but it is interesting to see and learn about forest restoration programs. After the Pine Ridge Mountains, we begin to see the mountain changing from pine forest to tropical rainforest, and we enter the Chiquibul Forest Reserve. Approximately an hour's drive from the Pine Ridge Mountains, we arrive at the beautiful Maya site of Caracol (translated as "snail"), named by archaeologists because they found many snails here. The original name was "Oxwitza," which means heavenly place. Caracol is the largest archaeological site in Belize, covering 30 square miles of dense jungle with steep terrain and including five plazas, an astronomical observatory, and over 35,000 buildings. The tallest structure among them is the massive Caana pyramid, topped with three temples and rising over 140 feet above the jungle. A private guided tour will be very interesting. You will also have a picnic lunch. If desired, on the way back, you can stop and explore the Rio pools and Rio Frio caves. Return to the hotel. The activity includes: Private transfers & guide, picnic lunch, entrance tickets. 

 Breakfast (07:00 - 09:30) at Black Rock Lodge. Horseback Riding with Lunch (private full-day tour with guide on minibus). Night at Black Rock Lodge - Classic Cabana (1 Queen & 1 Dbl Bed or 1 King Bed) Horseback Riding + Lunch (private full-day tour with guide on minibus) Transfer from the hotel to mountain horseback riding trails, where you will spend the whole day riding. Choose one of these options: Trip to the waterfalls.: This full-day trip will take you to the Big Rock Waterfalls. Over the next couple of hours, enjoy a leisurely picnic and swimming. Take pleasure in a journey through brightly rich tropical forests. Some parts of the trail are better suited for walking, while others are perfect for a brisk gallop through the forest. Return via a different route. Trip to the river cave: You will travel to an underground river cave, passing through open farmlands and observing primitive farming methods of the indigenous peoples, learning much about their culture. You will venture into a beautiful river valley, lost in time, shimmering with huge mangrove and citrus trees, where you will dare to paddle for about a mile in small canoes into the cave to admire its exquisite beauty. You will be provided with a spotlight, but you can also bring your own flashlights. Pakbitun: Near the Mountain Horse Trails are the ruins of the ancient city center of Pakbitun. Once, the area of the Mountain Horse Trails was part of this city, which also extended to the village of San Antonio, approximately 5 miles away. After the picnic, we will visit the underground ceremonial Mayan cave adorned with ceramics and explore it. Trip to Mountain Pine Ridge Cave: Today you will embark on a journey to one of the impressive caves found in this limestone karst region, where you can see fragments of ancient Mayan pottery and even some undamaged vessels. Initially, you will explore various chambers filled with magnificent limestone formations, and then journey through diverse habitats and ecosystems, while your guide shares insights into the many medicinal plants of the tropical forests and their traditional uses. Included in the activity: Private transfer & guide, entrance tickets, horseback riding, lunch

 Continental breakfast at Mata Rocks Resort. Free day in San Pedro (Ambergris Caye) (unguided). Overnight at Mata Rocks Resort in a poolside terrace room with ocean view (1 queen-size bed or twin beds). 

Continental breakfast at the Mata Rocks Resort Free time in San Pedro (Ambergris Caye) (unguided) Night at the Mata Rocks Resort in a poolside terrace room with an ocean view (1 queen-size bed or 2 double beds)