I would like to go away for a week between Christmas and New Years in 2023. I realize that's high travel time and expensive, but that's when we can go. I would like to go somewhere warm but we are not sit on the beach people. We like to snorkel, zip line, do nature hikes, etc. We have been to Costa Rica. I am now looking at Belize.
Here is what I am thinking:
Fly into Belize City via Houston and then take a shuttle or drive ourselves 2-3 hours to the Cayo Region to stay in a jungle lodge near San Ignacio
We would spend one day exploring--butterfly farm, iguana hatchery, botanical garden, etc.
Next day do a tour to Tikal with a guide/group/driver etc
Maybe a third day--canoeing/kayaking in a cave, zip lining etc. (or head to the beach)
Next day, travel to Ambergris Caye (or only do the cave kayaking the day before and go back to the beach in the afternoon, which would give us 3 days on the beach or make the trip just 7 days vs. 8)
Spend 2 days snorkeling
Travel home
Has anybody done something similar? I will get on Trip Advisor and Fodors but thought I would ask here if anybody had tips or knew of places to stay. TIA!