A Guide to Split Packages: Experiencing Belize by the Beach and in the Jungle


There are many resorts that work together to create a seamless stay between the jungle and beach in Belize. Here you will find the beach and jungle pairings and what the package offers.

The Rainforest Lodge at Sleeping Giant & Hopkins or Placencia Beach Stay

What’s Included in the Split Stay

  • Accommodations at both lodges for the nights booked (for example: Creekside Cottage at Sleeping Giant and a Deluxe Suite with Plunge Pool at Jaguar Reef).
  • Roundtrip land transfers between the two resorts and the airport.
  • Daily meals at both locations (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
  • A selection of guided tours and activities, such as Maya cooking or drumming classes, snorkeling excursions, visits to archaeological sites like Xunantunich, and other cultural or adventure tours.

At Sleeping Giant:

  • Room options include Rainforest Tented Camp, Creekside Cottages, Riverview Suites with plunge pools, and the Owner’s Jungle House.
  • A serene jungle setting with private decks, hammocks, open-air showers, and panoramic views.
  • Field-to-table dining with a signature restaurant and wood-fired pizza, plus spa treatments, river views, and hiking trails.

Beach Options: Jaguar Reef, Hopkins OR Umaya Resort, Placencia

Jaguar Reef, Hopkins

  • Beachfront accommodations such as cabanas, suites, and villas (including two-bedroom villas and penthouses, many with private plunge pools).
  • An infinity pool with swim-up bar, kids’ pool, kayaks, paddleboards, and hobie cats.
  • Beachfront dining, multiple onsite restaurants and bars, and a full-service spa.

Umaya Resort, Placencia

  • Room types include one- and two-bedroom lagoon or oceanfront suites; penthouses with private balconies; full kitchens; living/dining areas.
  • Amenities include a private beach, outdoor pool with swim-up bar, beachfront dining, spa services, overwater bar/marina features, and gardens/grounds for relaxation.
  • Onsite services: bar, restaurants, concierge, spa & wellness treatments, free bikes, access to beach gear.
  • Activities: snorkeling, diving, water sports, lagoon and ocean excursions, beach volleyball, sunset cruises, and access to nearby marine habitats.

Chaa Creek Packages

 What’s Included in a Split Stay

  • A multi-night stay split between Chaa Creek (3 or 4 nights) and Naia (3 or 4 nights), so you get both jungle and beach time.
  • Accommodation in specified room types: at Chaa Creek in an eco-luxe rainforest cottage, and at Naia in a beachfront Studio Beach House.
  • All meals during the stay: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Nuances include that dinner at Chaa Creek tends to be more elaborate (4-courses) than at the beach portion (3-courses).
  • Guided tours and excursions such as visiting Maya temples (e.g. Xunantunich, Tikal), Maya ceremonial caves, Barton Creek, the Natural History Centre and Butterfly Farm, and more jungle-side walking, canoeing or nature walks.
  • Beach-side or marine-excursion activities at Naia, Turneffe Flat OR Sirenian Bay: snorkeling tours, a Monkey River excursion, use of kayaks, paddle-boards, bicycles, WiFi; fitness / yoga facilities in some packages.
  • Transfers are included: land or local flights (one-way or round-trip depending on package) between airport, the two resorts, and for tours or excursions.
  • All applicable taxes and service charges are covered in the quoted package price.

The Lodge at Chaa Creek, San Ignacio

  • Cottage collection accommodation
  • Full breakfast, lunch and four course dinner
  • Excursion to the Maya temples in the ancient metropolis of Tikal
  • The ancient Maya ceremonial caves at Barton Creek
  • Guided tours of Chaa Creek’s Natural History Center and Butterfly Farm
  • Activities that include canoeing, nature walks, swimming and more
  • A stop at the Belize Zoo and the beautiful Maya pyramid of Xunantunich
  • All transfers included

Beach Options for a Package with The Lodge at Chaa Creek

Naia Resort & Spa, Placencia

  • Accommodations in the beach front Studio Beach House
  • Full American breakfast, lunch and three course dinner (option to dine at any of the two on-site restaurants (1981 & Beach Bar and Grill)
  • Snorkelling tour
  • Monkey River tour
  • One way local commuter flight
  • All applicable taxes included, with the exception of park fees (which can be settled at the resort)

Turneffe’s Flats, Private Island Resort

  • All transfers to Turneffe Flat Resort and Turneffe Atoll
  • Accommodations, Guest rooms to 4 person Villas
  • All meals
  • Guided eco-tours and snorkelling trips

Sirenian Bay Resort & Villas, Placencia

  • Four nights stay in a Beachfront Bungalow
  • Daily breakfasts, lunches and dinner at any Sirenian Bay restaurant
  • Sirenian Bay’s chef curated Signature Culinary Experience
  • A signature couple’s experience at The Siren’s Spa
  • Snorkeling Adventures at Silk and Moho Cayes
  • Complimentary mini-golf, pickleball, tennis and access to the Fitness Center
  • One way local commuter flight
  • All applicable taxes

Chabil Mar Villas, Placencia

  • A welcome cocktail
  • Accommodations in a Partial Seaview Luxury Villa (Upgrades available upon request)
  • All meals
  • Complimentary use of bicycles, paddle boards and kayaks
  • All sea sport equipment
  • Two saline infinity beach-side pools
  • A full day of snorkeling
  • Guided tour of either Cockscomb Jaguar Preserve or Monkey River Howler Adventure
  • Local flight to Belize International Airport
  • 2 Days golf cart rental

Mariposa Jungle Lodge & Xanadu Resort, Ambergris Caye

Mariposa Jungle Lodge

  • 3 nights in a Luxury King Cabana (for two people; option to add a Family Cabana for a fee)
  • Round-trip transfers between the Belize City area and the Jungle Lodge
  • Daily full breakfast plus 3-course dinner (dietary requests are accommodated)
  • A full-day archaeological / nature tour: you can choose either Tikal (in Guatemala) or the Maya site Caracol, with additional stops at Rio Frio Cave, Rio On Pools or Big Rock Falls.
  • Onsite amenities like hiking trails, a birdwatching tower, yoga deck, pool, games (horseshoes, frisbee golf), etc.
  • Onsite pool

Xanadu Resort, Ambergris Caye

  • 4 nights in a Garden View Suite (with a possible upgrade if available)
  • Flights: One-way flights for two people (Municipal <-> San Pedro, and also possibly for the International airport to San Pedro) to get you to the island portion
  • Half-day snorkeling trip to Hol Chan Marine Reserve & Shark Ray Alley
  • One romantic dinner for two prepared by a local chef, served in a special setting (beach, pier, or your suite veranda)
  • Round-trip ground transfers between San Pedro airport and Xanadu Resort
  • Complimentary use of bicycles, kayaks, stand-up paddle boards during your stay at Xanadu
  • Golf cart rental for 24 hours to explore San Pedro Island for one of the days

Blancaneaux Lodge & Turtle Inn, Placencia

Blancaneaux Lodge

  • 3 Nights in a Riverfront Cabana
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Canoe trip (e.g. to Barton Creek Cave)
  • Full-day tour to Maya ruins (such as Caracol) and cave systems
  • Immersive nature walks, birdwatching, river swims, jungle hikes
  • Transfers from the airport and to Turtle Inn

Turtle Inn, Placencia

  • 4 Nights in a Seaview Cottage
  • All breakfasts and lunches
  • A few set dinners (for example two dinners at the main restaurant and one special beachfront dinner)
  • Full-day snorkeling trip
  • Sunset cruise
  • Relaxation on the beach, use of resort watersports, optional island excursions
  • Transfer from Turtle Inn to Placencia Airport or exit point
  • One-way domestic flight from Placencia to Belize International Airport (on departure day)

Caves Branch Jungle Lodge & Chabil Mar, Placencia

What’s Included at Caves Branch Jungle Lodge

  • What’s Included at Caves Branch Jungle Lodge (Jungle Portion)
  • Ground/shuttle transfer from the airport to Caves Branch. 
  • Welcome drink and orientation when you arrive. 
  • 3-4 nights’ accommodation in a jungle cabana. 
  • All meals from dinner on arrival through breakfast on departure. 
  • Drinks: unlimited water, coffee, tea, juices, sodas, and often some local beers or rum drinks. 
  • A choice of several signature jungle tours/adventures. 
  • One full-body massage.
  • Some nature experiences like bird-watching in the morning, jungle walks, or a “Jungle After Dark Safari.” 

What’s Included at Chabil Mar, Placencia

  • Transfer from Caves Branch to Chabil Mar. 
  • 3-4 nights’ stay in a luxury villa with ocean view or sea front or seaview. 
  • Welcome drink on arrival and flowers in the villa. 
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during your beach-side stay. 
  • Access to non-motorized water gear (e.g. kayaks, paddleboards) and bicycles. 
  • Full-day snorkeling tour. 
  • A choice of another full-day excursion, such as hiking in Cockscomb Jaguar Preserve or a howler monkey discovery/boat tour to Monkey River. 
  • 48-hour golf cart rental to explore Placencia Village. 
  • Evening transport between the resort and Placencia Village. 
  • Domestic flight from Placencia to Belize International Airport upon departure.

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