This is a fully vegan 7-day retreat in the primal jungles of Belize!
Jade Jungle Resort
With 300 acres of jungle to roam, Jade strikes the perfect balance between pampering you and putting mother nature first!
Sleep in your traditional thatch roof hut in the middle of the jungle! Explore and eat amongst ancient Maya ruins where people lived 2,000 years ago. The history and authenticity of this magical place is like nothing you've ever experienced.
Venture into the primal rainforest that has spent more than 500 years creating a mature ecosystem where life abounds and you can feel the difference in the clean air. Nearly 300 species of birds and thousands of other species live on the property.
Food, the True Love Language
Enjoy breakfast and lunch buffets, and Jade's signature four-course dinners, all curated to delight the senses and nourish the body in an all-vegan and abundant manner.
Develop even more passion for your vegan lifestyle through interactions with your hosts and fellow travelers as you enjoy cooking demonstrations and amazing culinary experiences together.
Your World-Renowned Hosts: Fully Flavor'd
Elevate your senses, rejuvenate your body, and replenish your spirit by embarking on an adventure with the FullyFlavor’d team—4 passionate, plant-based chefs committed to crafting a uniquely creative experience. Alyssa, Todd, Lloyd, and Jenna have built a community of over 1.5 million combined and have each forged their own paths in sharing the art of plant-based cuisine and innovation with the world. Now, united in purpose, they are cultivating a vibrant community founded on delicious food, exploration, personal growth, and positive vibes.
Together, our team of plant-based chefs is thrilled to invite you to join us at the upcoming retreat in Belize, where we will showcase our passion for sustainable, ethical, and delectable plant-based cuisine. Get ready to embark on a journey that celebrates the beauty of nature and the art of mindful eating.
Accommodations for 7 days/6 nights in your choice of Hillside, Jungle View, or Boardwalk Cabana
Daily VEGAN breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Daily adventure, health and wellness activities
Rides to and from the airport in Belize City along with transportation to and from all scheduled activities
Tube through the caves in Nohoch Che'en Reserve
Zip through the jungle on this tour including several ziplines and one that is over 1,000 feet!
Hike through the rainforest at Jade Jungle Resort to experience nature in a unique way.
Hike in the Mountain Pine Ridge area to Rio on Pools and Big Rock Falls
Choose either ATM Mayan Ritualistic Cave tour, or Mayan Ruins & Butterfly Ranch
Enjoy chats and treats around the fire as you gaze into the beautiful universe and ponder your place in it.
This is a trip you will never forget! It will leave an impression on your mind and heart, and affect you in meaningful ways.
You are responsible for the cost of arriving in Belize City on June 2nd, and returning home on June 8th.
Please acknowledge our hardworking team, as you see fit, with the universal thank you.
If you would like to schedule a $75/hour massage session, please do it before your trip. Space is limited.
There will be alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for purchase.
If you get snacky between meals, bring some with you. There will be limited opportunities for purchasing snacks while in the country.
We highly recommend you purchase travel insurance. We cannot insure your trip by giving refunds for unexpected life or weather events.
If you'd like to take something home with you, please budget appropriately. You will have a chance to shop at a local store.
One of our friendly guides will pick you up at the airport and bring you to Jade Jungle Resort where you will check into your room and get settled into your space.
The first evening will be spent meeting your fellow travelers and hosts, and socializing over good vegan eats.
Enjoy a late start as you recover from your travel. Yoga starts at 7:30 AM and breakfast at 8:30. Feel free to skip any activities throughout the week. This retreat is for you, and you choose what to do and not do.
At 10:00 we will gather for a rainforest hike and dip in the river.
After lunch we will have a tour of the Maya Plaza, massages for those who scheduled them, and free time for relaxation and exploration until dinner at 6:30.
After dinner we will hold a meditation class.
After breakfast we will head to Nohoch Che'en to enjoy Zip Lining, Lunch, and then Cave Tubing!
On our way back from the adventures, you will stop by a local gift shop for an opportunity to shop for souvenirs or grab a snack at the cafe.
The evening will be for downtime, dinner and socializing.
Start your morning with a birding tour to spot some of the nearly 300 birds that frequent the property at Jade Jungle Resort.
Enjoy Yoga, trail hiking and a picnic lunch in the meadow.
In the afternoon, try your hand at making chocolate or chili powder before another delicious dinner and evening breathing exercise.
Mid morning we will head to Rio On Pools for a picnic lunch. Enjoy swimming in the pools, slides and waterfalls.
After lunch we will take a short drive and hike down some steep steps and over rocks to get to Big Rock Falls for a nice swim and photo op. For the adventurous types, cliff jumping is also available here.
Enjoy more downtime and a nice dinner in the evening.
Today is a choose your own adventure day!
For the more adventurous types, we will go to ATM Cave where the Maya people performed rituals and sacrifices for hundreds of years. You will hike about 1.5 miles including three river crossings, and then swim into the cave about 50 feet. After your swim you will hike through the cave system stream for another half mile until you reach the cathedral and the areas where most of the rituals were performed. You will see many artifacts and even human remains. After the tour, you will head back to the trailhead for a late lunch, and then return to the resort.
For those that find open skies and beautiful colors more appealing, we will head to Xunantunich, cross the hand-cranked ferry, and then hike a quarter mile up the hill to explore the Maya Temples. Those who would like to can climb to the top of El Castillo 130 feet (40M) high and get breathtaking views of Western Belize and into Guatemala. After a picnic lunch we will head to Green Hill Butterfly Ranch and learn about the lifecycle of the butterfly along with viewing several species from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis and finally as butterflies. You will also see many species of hummingbirds.
In the evening we will conclude with a goodbye ceremony featuring s'mores and stargazing!
After your last Belizean breakfast buffet you will be taken to the airport for your departing flight.
Enjoy the trip home and share your new memories with your loved ones.
