Chaa Creek Belize - Rainforest, Mayan Ruin and Bird Watching in Belize - Turneffe Flats Belize
The Turneffe Flats and Chaa Creek Belize experience includes bird watching in Belize, rainforest, mayan ruin and the Turneffe Atoll
Experience the Best of Belize's Rainforests and Atolls with a vacation to Turneffe and Chaa Creek. The inclusive package described below offers snorkeling, sightseeing and adventuring at Turneffe Flats in addition to Mayan ruin tours, river canoeing, jungle walks and birding at Chaa Creek. Enjoy squadrons of brilliantly colored parrots, the distinct hoot of a Blue-crowned mot-mot and the fragrance of frangipani blossoms at Chaa Creek. Cradled between the steep forested slopes of the Macal River Valley, Chaa Creek offers a wide range of on-site activities and is the perfect location for adventurous getaways. The relaxed atmosphere and elegant sense of style, stimulates you to unwind slowly to the rhythms of nature.
Chaa Creek - in the Belize Rain Forest
Chaa Creek is one of Belize's premier ecotour resorts and has been, in fact, named the world's number one ecotour resort. Our Inland/Island Package will allow you to experience the best of Belize's rainforest and the reef, by visiting Turneffe Flats and Chaa Creek Belize.
The inclusive package described below offers snorkeling, sightseeing and adventuring on the Turneffe Atoll in addition to Mayan ruin tours, river canoeing, jungle walks and birding at Chaa Creek. Enjoy squadrons of brilliantly colored parrots, the distinct hoot of a Blue-crowned Mot-mot and the fragrance of frangipani blossoms at Chaa Creek. Cradled between the steep forested slopes of the Macal River Valley, Chaa Creek offers a wide range of on-site activities and is the perfect location for adventurous getaways. The relaxed atmosphere and elegant sense of style, stimulates you to unwind slowly to the rhythms of nature.
The Lodge At Chaa Creek is located on the banks of the Macal River, a short drive from San Ignacio Town; in the western part of the country. By vehicle, you may reach us by taking the Benque Viejo road out of San Ignacio and following the signs to Chaa Creek.
Chaa Creek Cottages are set in lush tropical gardens along the banks of the Macal River in the foothills of the Maya Mountains of Western Belize. The cottage compound, within the Chaa Creek Nature Reserve, provides a perfect compromise between comfort and a true wilderness experience. Each cottage has Mexican tiled floors, large mahogany beds, original artwork and private bathrooms with hot showers. Spacious sundeck verandas allow guests to view wildlife and interact with nature.
A range of activities including hiking, swimming, canoeing, horseback riding, bird-watching, guided nature walks and river trips are available, and the Reserve's Natural History Center and Butterfly Farm are within easy walking distance of the cottages.
Sample Itineraries
4 nights Turneffe Flats / 3 nights Chaa Creek
- Saturday- Arrive Belize City and transfer to Turneffe Flats (Dinner)
- Sunday - Tuesday - Enjoy a fully guided private island experience. Join us for world-class snorkeling, kayaking, exploring for dolphins, rays and manatees or just relaxing on the Caye. Weather permitting, join the divers to snorkel the Blue Hole and take a tour of Lighthouse Reef, home to the Red Footed Booby Birds. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- Wednesday - Pick up in Belize City, transfer via Belize Zoo and Xunantunich, one of many Mayan Ruins - (Breakfast at Turneffe Flats, Lunch and Dinner at Chaa Creek)
- Thursday - Tikal Full Day Tour - (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- Friday - Early Bird walk, Vaca/Chumpiate Cave, Creatures of the Night Walk - (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- Saturday - Canoe downstream to San Ignacio, return to Belize and transfer to Belize City Airport- (Breakfast and Lunch - Chaa Creek)
4 nights Chaa Creek / 3 nights Turneffe Flats
- Saturday - Arrive Belize City and transfer to Chaa Creek via Belize Zoo and Xunantunich one of many Mayan Ruins - (Lunch and Dinner)
- Sunday - Tikal Full Day Tour another fascinating Mayan Ruin - (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- Monday - Early Bird walk, Vaca/Chumpiate Cave, Creatures of the Night Walk - (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Tuesday - Natural History Center and Butterfly Farm - (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- Wednesday - Canoe downstream to San Ignacio, return to Belize and transfer to Turneffe Flats- (Breakfast and Lunch at Chaa Creek, Dinner at Turneffe Flats) Same itinerary as Thursday at Turneffe Flats
- Thursday & Friday - Enjoy a fully guided private island experience. Join us for world-class snorkeling, kayaking, exploring for dolphins, rays and manatees or just relaxing on the Caye - (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- Saturday - Transfer to Belize City or Airport - (Breakfast)
Chaa Creek offers many other tours, activities and full spa services at an additional cost. Diving and Fishing are offered at Turneffe Flats for an additional charge based on availability.
Inland / Diving and Inland / Fishing Packages are also available upon request.