Experience island life on this Bucket List Retreat to Belize! You will be led by your hosts Kristen + Anna Leigh. We'll be getting around the island by golf cart and experiencing moments like snorkeling with nurse sharks, yoga + guided meditations, chasing sunsets, and more! This trip includes everything except for your international flight and meals/drinks not included in the details. (Please see details below for the list of inclusions/exclusions + Itinerary).
ABOUT THE LOCATION:
-The trip will be based on Belize's largest island, Ambergris Caye! We will be staying in San Pedro town, which is the island's gateway for sailing and reef exploration. The main form of transportation is by golf cart.
FLIGHTS & ARRIVAL:
-Plan a roundtrip flight into Belize City (BZE). We can help you find flights if needed by sending up to three options that we believe is the best priced and most convenient through the use of the ITA matrix and other forms of booking apps/sites! (We can also help you search for award bookings if you have travel points).
-Once you land in Belize City, you will hop on a 15 minute puddle jumper to Ambergris Caye. We will book this flight for you once we know your arrival/departure times for your international flight! When you land in San Pedro, you will be picked up by your hosts via golf cart.
ABOUT YOUR HOSTS:
.Kristen + Anna Leigh: The owners of Bucket List Retreats LLC. We will be attending as your host bffs to assist, creating content, and to make sure everything goes smoothly on the trip! We are digital nomads that found a love for creator retreats, photography/videography, and making travel more accessible for others! We met on a group trip together in Greece and can truly say that strong friendships and bonds can be made from these retreats.
Please note that because Bucket List Retreats is limited to a small number of attendees to allow for a more personable, intimate experience, our cancellation policy is in place to help guests and us alike work together sharing expenses that may arise from unexpected cancellations.
No one books a retreat with the intention of cancelling it, but unexpected events do occur, so please consider purchasing travel insurance (see below) and that it is your responsibility to read and understand our cancellation policies. Exceptions cannot be made for any reason, including weather, injury/illness, or personal emergencies. No refunds or credits for failure to attend or failure to complete the retreat, or for arriving late or leaving early. We recommend that you purchase your own travel insurance. We encourage you to purchase trip cancellation insurance in order that your trip fees will be covered should you or your family have a medical problem prior to your trip or while on the trip. Trip insurance should also be purchased to cover medical expenses in the event you have an accident while on the retreat. Most travel insurance must be purchased within 14 days of making your reservation. We reserve the right to cancel retreats with inadequate participant interest, in which case all money paid to Bucket List Retreats will be refunded. Notification of cancellation for this reason will occur at least 1 month prior to retreat start date. Bucket List Retreats cannot be held responsible for any personal expenses, such as airline tickets due to changes in itineraries or retreat cancellations.
TRAVEL INSURANCE: https://www.travelinsurance.com/?utm_source=pap&a_aid=6195b5ef02e33
5 nights, 6 days at an Airbnb beach villa! Shared rooms (2 attendees per bed)
15 minute roundtrip flights from Belize City to San Pedro
We'll be renting 2-3 golf carts to get around on the island!
Private catamaran charter that includes: snorkeling with nurse sharks, rays, lunch, open bar, create content/fly drones, dance party, spend time on Caye Caulker, sunset views, and more!
Welcome & Goodbye dinner
Taste the vibrant flavors of Belize as we venture off the beaten path to some of our favorite "mom & pop" kitchens & rums.
It's a surprise!
Two private group yoga classes with guided meditation, led by a local yoga studio!
Feed local giant iguanas
This beach is free from seagrass due to its position on the lagoon side!
We know how important it is to leave free time for spontaneous moments! Use this time to explore the island, have cocktails at our resort, and more!
We'll stock the rooms with fruit baskets and water for when you need a quick refreshment on the go!
We do not include meals such as breakfast, lunch, and dinner (aside from the welcome/goodbye dinner and lunch food tour). Drinks are not included at any point.
We do not include your international flights to/from Belize City.
Attendees will fly into Belize City, make the connecting flight to San Pedro, and be picked up from the airport either by the hosts via golf cart. Once your flights to Belize are booked, please let us know the details so that we can book your puddle jumper flight according to your international arrival/departure times!
Arrival- Attendees can spend some time at the beach/pool or do a few casual activities in town together while waiting for everyone to arrive!
Welcome gifts- Once everyone has arrived, we will spend some time giving everyone their gifts and learn more about each other!
Welcome dinner- We will have a dinner where we all chat and warm up to each other
After breakfast, we'll head to Hol Chan on a private charter boat to discover some of the best snorkeling spots in the area! Stop at two snorkel locations to see several marine species, like sea turtles, nurse sharks, and stingrays. Then, head to Caye Caulker for hours of free time to explore the island before heading back to San Pedro as the sun is setting. Learn about the local ecosystem from your guide and enjoy a Belizean buffet while you sail. Enjoy an all-day open bar right on board! A private tour means a personalized experience, ability to play our own playlists, and create content for those interested! (included in retreat cost)
-Casual dinner at the resort or nearby since everyone will likely be worn out from a full day in the sun and ocean.
After breakfast, we'll attend a morning yoga + meditation to get the day started!
-Food tour: Taste the vibrant flavors of Belize as we venture off the beaten path to some of our favorite "mom & pop" kitchens. Bite into flavorful Maya-inspired snacks, enjoy Belize’s staple Creole goodness and explore Belizean rums, while we discover the rich culture. This is the perfect way to get to know the island, one bite at a time! (All preselected food samples, 2 local rum cocktails/beer and a rumcream tasting stop)
-Get ready to experience the night life with dinner, drinks, vibes, live music, and more!
After breakfast, get ready for Secret Beach! We'll pack day bags and spend the day here. It's about an hour drive north with the golf carts (we'll make sure to bring portable speakers to make it fun!) to the best beach area with restaurants + lounging + games! No expectations. Explore the area, relax, party, whatever you’re in the mood for! If someone doesn't want to participate, we can leave one golf cart behind for them to explore locally along with anyone else that might want to join them. We'll be heading back an hour before it gets dark since roads can be bumpy and dark at night.
-Dinner in San Pedro area, or we can have an early dinner at Secret Beach
After breakfast, we'll attend our last morning yoga + meditation together
Explore more of San Pedro, like feeding the iguanas and shopping in the town artisan markets!
Goodbye dinner: Our last dinner together as we reflect on our week of new experiences and memories together!
Return Flights- Say goodbye and catch your flight from San Pedro to Belize City! Return flights start as early as 6am and can have you at the Belize City airport for 6:15am/6:30am at the earliest. You will then connect to your flight back home! (Last Attendee must leave by 11am due to the Airbnb's checkout time. If you have a late departure flight, we recommend waiting in the Belize city airport terminal after your flight from the island)
