Rise and shine: Awake to the sound of howler monkeys and birds, and realize that you are indeed waking up in the jungle. Walk to breakfast on the raised boardwalk - enjoy the lush gardens on the way. Breakfast includes farm-fresh eggs, bacon, vegetables and fresh fruit, and other treats such as fresh handmade tortillas or pancakes. Coffee, hot chocolate, tea and fresh-squeezed juice are flowing.
Head out for our day's adventure: Join our group for a van ride to our day's destination. The bumpy road is a long drive (30+ minutes) but you'll be entertained by the scenery and conversation with our guides.
Learn and experience:Spend the morning learning about cacao and Belizean culture. We'll enjoy a lunch packed by Cotton Tree Lodge, then explore a bit more before heading back to the lodge. If there's a swimming hole on the way, you can bet we'll make a stop on the way back.
Relax: Upon return to the lodge, enjoy a dip in the river or a kayak paddle, rest in a hammock, or walk deeper into the jungle to see if you can spot the resident howler monkeys.
Dinner: Treat yourself to a cocktail (with or without alcholol), and catch up with your fellow guests at the lodge. At 5 pm the kitchen staff will provide appetizers, and it's always a fun surprise to see what they've made. Dinner is served at 5:30. The lodge maintains a large garden which produces leafy greens, coco yam, cabbage, callaloo, tomato, cucumber, sweet potatoes, and much more. Wild harvested edible plants from the rainforest such as jippi jappa, cohune cabbage (heart of palm), fresh fish, and many other interesting foods will be incorporated into our meals.
Rest up for the next day:You'll probably find that you are ready for bed by the time night falls: our days are busy! The open screened walls and windows of your room allow you to go to sleep (or be woken by) the sounds of the jungle.