The Lodge at Chaa Creek ~ Rainforest Reserve ~ Adventure Centre ~ Spa US: (877) 709-8708 HOME PACKAGES ACCOMMODATIONS TOURS & ACTIVITIES THE SPA RATES BELIZE FACTS RESERVATIONS PACKAGES Inland Expedition The Adventure Inclusive Christmas Package Camp Casitas The Honeymoon Spa Swim Suits & Hiking Boots Los Dos Cayos Family Adventure Special Inland/Island Adventure Jungle and Sea Surf and Turf Reef and Rainforest Rates Sounds of Belize Contact Us Set out to an adventure you’ll never forget. Awake to a magnificent sunrise in view of majestic Maya temples. Discover the wonders of ancient ceremonial caves that reveal secrets of a lost world. Our guests do not need to travel far to create their own tropical adventures. Within Chaa Creek’s private 365-acre nature reserve there are miles of well maintained trails for guided horseback riding, mountain biking, and nature walks. You may also wish to canoe, bird, and explore our extensive trail system and onsite archaeological sites on your own, or simply relax in your hammock with binoculars or a good book. For those who want to see it all, Chaa Creek’s all-inclusive Inland and Beach Packages are constantly being updated to deliver the latest in Caribbean discoveries for the discerning family traveler, honeymooner and seasoned explorer. Inland/Island Adventure Package Explore Maya temples and Chumpiate Cave. Swim with the dolphins and take a trip to the Blue Hole and the Booby Bird Sanctuary on Lighthouse Reef. 7 night package - $2,833 Los Dos Cayos A diverse experience. Arrive in your cabaña to a welcome cocktail and in-room bottle of wine. Enjoy golf cart rides and snorkeling or diving, or explore Maya culture and history. 7 night package - $2,662 Jungle & Sea Package Experience the best of jungle and sea. Explore Maya temples and visit a wildlife zoo. Relax in an air-conditioned, beach-view room just steps from the water. 7 night package - $2,978 Surf & Turf Kayak, snorkel and explore Maya culture and history to your hearts content. We'll ensure you make it to your complimentary aromatherapy massage. 7 night package - $2,673 Swim Suits & Hiking Boots The best of both worlds. Explore Maya temples,canoeing, nature-walks, snorkeling, tour the Cockscomb Jaguar Preserve and relax by the pools with a cocktail. 7 night package - $2,863 Chaa Creek Inland Expedition Experience the Maya culture, rainforest adventures and Caribbean hospitality in an award-winning 365 acre private nature reserve. Camp Casitas Package The Macal River Camp combines comfort with a genuine jungle experience for outdoors people who enjoy rustic accommodations in a remote setting. Family Adventure Package Chaa Creek has always been committed to providing an ecologically educational, recreational and comfortable experience for families. Honeymoon Spa Package Our Honeymoon Spa Adventure package offers a menu of exciting options to suit individual tastes and is designed to create unforgettable experiences. Adventure Inclusive Package This affordable Adventure Inclusive package includes lodging in charming palm-thatched cottages, all meals, and unlimited access to onsite activities. Chaa Creek Christmas Package Experience the Maya culture, rainforest adventures and the best in caribbean hospitality while celebrating the dawn of a new era. Treetop Suites Honeymoon Sky Room Garden Jacuzzi Suite Orchard Villa The Cottage Collection Macal Cottage Spa Villa Camp Casitas Rates Sounds of Belize Contact Us As a private 365-acre nature reserve set along the banks of the Macal River in the foothills of the Maya Mountains, we have provided a unique rainforest experience for thousands of people while maintaining an unspoiled ambience. Chaa Creek Inland Expeditions caters to the traveler looking for both physical and intellectual challenges, and our range of programs and activities has been designed to stimulate interest in the environment, culture, natural history, and archaeology of Belize. Our jungle lodge has 23 comfortable palm-thatched cottage rooms including two Garden Suites or a Complete Garden Suite with Jacuzzi, two Tree Top Jacuzzi Suites, an Orchard Villa and a Honeymoon Sky Room, all nestled along the riverside in a setting of unmatched beauty and tranquility. Travelers share stories and relax at our verandah bar before enjoying delicious meals in the Chaa Creek restaurant. Guests interact with nature while exploring the river, miles of well-maintained forest trails, Maya temple sites, and through activities such as hiking, canoeing, horseback riding, mountain biking and bird watching. On-Site Activities Horseback Riding Bird Watching Canoeing Hiking Mountain Biking Butterfly Farm Natural History Centre Rainforest Medicine Trail Spa Tours Maya Temple Sites Caves Mountain Pine Ridge Rates Sounds of Belize Contact Us Tours and activities available through Chaa Creek continue to expand in range and scope. An educational adventure day on the reserve combines activities such as canoeing, mountain biking and horseback riding with the expertise of our licensed naturalist guides to give visitors a well rounded, comprehensive introduction to the unique natural and cultural riches of Belize. With our Natural History Centre, Butterfly Farm, Rainforest Medicine Trail, guided tours and nature walks along miles of trails and river trips, Chaa Creek is the logical place to begin any visit to Belize. We can also arrange personalized and competitively priced tours easily from our front desk. Guatemala, the coast and cayes are all accessible from our reserve, and we have established a network of local resorts, tour operators and guides to create unique, personally satisfying experiences for our guests. Spa Menu Rates Sounds of Belize Contact Us Set above Belize's Macal River in the midst of a private 365-acre nature reserve with a panoramic view of the Maya Mountains and lush Caribbean rainforest, the Spa at Chaa Creek offers a tranquil and extraordinary sensory experience that promotes harmony between inner and outer self. Our specialized therapists will help you choose from a variety of personalized treatments designed to enhance individual beauty while promoting health and a sense of wellbeing. Your spa experience will take on greater dimensions as you enjoy Chaa Creek's activities such as swimming and canoeing, horseback riding and hiking. Naturalist guides will help put you in tune with your surroundings to ensure a truly unique, invigorating rainforest experience. rates Traveling to Belize Short History of Belize Location Sounds of Belize Contact Us Airline Information For more information, contact your hotel desk. International Carriers Belize City AeroCaribe 227-7185 Air Jamaica 800-523-5585 American Airlines 223-2522 Continental Airlines 227-8309 TACA 227-7363 U.S. Airways 800-622-1015 Local Carriers & Charters Carl Bee Air Service Municipal Airstrip 223-3542/224-4253 Javier's Flying Service, Ltd. Municipal Airstrip 223-1029/223-5360 Maya Island Air International Airport 225-2336 Municipal Airstrip 223-1140 Caye Caulker 226-0012 Corozal 422-2874 Dangriga 522-2659 Placencia 523-3475 Punta Gorda 722-2856 San Pedro 226-2945 Tropic Air International Airport 225-2302 Municipal Airstrip 224-5671/224-5720 Caye Caulker 226-0040 Corozal 722-2725 Dangriga 522-2129 Placencia 523-3410 Punta Gorda 722-2008 San Pedro 226-2012 Airport Departure Tax Currently there is an airport departure tax of $15USD required plus a $1.25USD security tax plus a Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT) fee of $3.75 USD, which is used to promote, enhance and conserve Belize's protected areas. Hospitals & Medical Facilities Medical care is available at hospitals and clinics throughout the country. Each district is listed below: Belize City: Karl Heusner Memorial 223-1548 Belize Medical Assoc. (Private) 223-0303 Corozal Hospital 422-2076 Dangriga Hospital 522-2078 La Loma Luz, Cayo 824-2087 Orange Walk Hospital 322-2072 Punta Gorda Hospital 722-2026 San Ignacio Hospital 824-2066 Language English is the official language and is widely spoken, as is Spanish. Maya, Garifuna and Creole are also spoken. Population The population of Belize is approximately 280,000 comprising Creoles (African-European), Garinagus (Black Caribs), Mestizos (Spanish-Indian), Maya and Europeans. Taxes There is a 9% government/hotel tax. A general sales tax of 10% has been implemented and is applicable to goods and services. Time Zone Central Standard Time. Belize does not observe daylight-saving time. Tipping/Gratuity Tipping is voluntary. Usually 10% is acceptable with 15% for exceptional service. In some cases a gratuity may be added to your check. This practice varies with each establishment. Be sure to ask before paying the bill. Topography Belize is an area of only 8,867 square miles. It is situated on the East Coast of Central America on the Caribbean Sea. Mexico borders Belize to the north and Guatemala to the west and south. It possesses the second-largest barrier reef in the world (185 miles long). Water Drinking water is potable. Climate The climate is subtropical, with a brisk prevailing wind from the Caribbean Sea. The annual temperature averages about 80 degrees F. The rainy season is between June and August. Clothing Light, informal clothing is recommended, except for jungle excursions where the thick forest growth and insects should be taken into account. A sweater or jacket for cool inland mornings and evenings is advisable. Currency Exchange Local currency is the Belize Dollar, or Bz. One U.S. dollar is worth $2BZD. Entry Requirements A passport (the validity of which must extend beyond the duration of your stay) is required to enter, along with proof of return. No visas are required from the United States, United Kingdom and most Caribbean Countries. Most other countries require visas. Check with your travel representative. Visitors are allowed a one-month visit without requesting an extension. Anyone traveling with an infant must provide proper documentation for the child including a valid passport. In the event a passport is not available, an exception may be made with an original copy of the child's birth certificate, and a visitor's permit may be issued for a fee of $25 USD. Government Belize is an independent country with a democratically elected parliamentary government and is a British Commonwealth member. The Lodge at Chaa Creek ~ Rainforest Reserve ~ Adventure Centre ~ Spa US: (877) 709-8708 Sounds of Belize Contact Us The Lodge at Chaa Creek Rainforest Reserve, Adventure Centre and Spa Contact: Chaa Creek Reservations Office P.O. Box 53, San Ignacio, Cayo District, Belize reservations@chaacreek.com ~ Tel: 501-824-2037 ~ Fax 501-824-2501 (From North America dial 011 before the above tel/fax numbers) US Toll Free Tel: 1-(877) 709-8708 US Toll Free Fax: 800-861-1519 UK Local Tel: 0-207 096-0329 The Lodge at Chaa Creek Rainforest Reserve, Adventure Centre and Spa frontdesk@chaacreek.com or 501-820-4010, fax 501-824-3912 (From North America dial 011 before the above tel/fax numbers) Visit our website at http://www.chaacreek.com Information Request Form Please fill in all items with a "*" * First Name: * Last Name: * Internet/E-Mail Address: Telephone Number: Fax Number: Street Address: City: State/Province: Postal Code: Country: * How did you find us?: Bush Walk CD - 25 USD * Information Request AmbergrisCaye.com