Banana Bank Lodge and Jungle Horesback Adventure, P.O. Box 48, Belmopan, Belmopan, Cayo, Belize
Banana Bank Lodge and Jungle Horesback Adventure 


P.O. Box 48, Belmopan, Belmopan, Cayo, Belize
+501 820 2020
http://www.bananabank.com
General and in-room facilities and services available at Banana Bank Lodge and Jungle Horesback Adventure
lobby bar
restaurant
summer garden
summer terrace/patio
conference room
fax services
outdoor swimming pool
fitness center
rooms for non-smokers
baby cots
playground for children
dry cleaning
laundry/washing services
luggage storage
phone at the reception
24-hour reception desk
garage places on site
located in the center
quiet surroundings
credit/debit cards accepted
checks accepted
internet connection in room
air conditioner in room
ironing facilities in room
tea and coffee making facilities
refrigerator in room
kitchenette in room
en-suite/private bathroom
mixed dorms
Some excerpts from the website of Banana Bank Lodge and Jungle Horesback Adventure that might be useful
At Banana Bank Lodge Jungle Equestrian Center, there is always something great and exciting to do. Your complete stay with us will be an adventurous and fun filled one. Come join us and experience Belize tours on the way. The following rates are effective starting November 1, 2007. BELIZE TOURS / OPTIONS. All these tours are available at our Lodge. Some tours include a transfer to another center for the activity. Transfer prices are included in the package. 1 - Jungle Horseback Adventures. Horseback Ride through the Lush Jungle. Miles of trails. We are experts at matching horses rider. Trails suitable for all levels of riders. 2 hours - $60.00 pp - All day ride $90.00 pp (4 hours) (Horses are trained at Banana Bank per Horse Whispering methods). 2 - Tubing, Kayaking or River Boat Trip. Meander down the Belize River with our Tour Guide pointing out Plants and Wildlife in their natural habitat. Birds, Iguanas, Otters, Howler Monkeys may be sited. Up to 1 hrs - $25.00 per person. 3 - Blue Hole Horseback Adventures Mountain Rainforest Adventure. Experience the inland Blue Hole National Park area horseback. Optional 1 - 2 - 3 hour ride in the morning. A picnic lunch is provided. Spend the afternoon swimming and exploring the pristine Inland Blue Hole. (Change area available) Full Day - $100.00 per.person - min 2. See more info and slide show. 4 - Blue Hole St Hermans Cave. Beautiful Jungle Walk to St. Herman's cave. Flash/head light provided. Great trip for Birders and Naturalists. Finish the tour with a swim in the pristine limestone aqua Blue Hole. Picnic lunch Half Day $60.00 per.person - min 2. Early Breakfast prepares you for a must see trip to visit the Temples at Tikal in Guatemala. Your English speaking guide will lead you through the 5 major temples built around 700AD. Tour lasts 4-5 hours. Lunch and all border fees included. Full Day. $145.00 p.p min 3 (note : tour for 2 persons may be arranged at 3 persons rate). 6 - Crystal Cave Tubing. Tubing along underground waterways, cave walls glistening, showing off their crystal formations. The Mayans used these caves a thousand years ago and fascinating artifacts remain. You will be in awe at stalactites, stalagmites, the very immensity of the cave itself. Full Day tour (4 to 5 hours in cave) $125.00 pp including lunch. Day (2 - 3 hours in cave / no lunch) $75.00 pp - min 2 More on the. Aerial Trek Canopy Tour offers the adventurous spirit an exhilarating opportunity to soar through the jungle, high above the broadleaf forest floor. The canopy tour involves traversing from one platform to another along a steel cable suspended up to 80 feet above the ground. Half day - $75.00 per person - min 2. 8 - Zip - Lining / day Cave Tubing Combo. This is a combination of tours #6 (half day caving) and #7. This is a fun-packed day and great way to experience the jungle and caves if your time is short on the mainland. Lunch is included. Full day. $125.00 per person - min 2. See Kinkajous, Tapirs, Jabiru Stork, and many other exotic native animals of Belize. Half day - $50.00 pp - min 2. The day starts with a visit to either Xunantunich, Cahal Pech or Che Chem Ha. Each of these are unique sites and it will be hard to choose but all are equally impressive. Your guide then takes you to have a wonderful lunch and then an opportunity for shopping or you may wish to visit the. Full Day $105.00 per person Optional Half day $75.00 pp (1 Maya site / lunch not included) - min 2. 11 - Actun Tunichil Mucknal. The cave of the Stone Sepulchre, displays some of the most spectacular limestone solution dripstone formations. We will walk for 45 minutes through the jungle before reaching the cave. At the entrance of the cave there's a short swim. (life jackets are available). Lunch provided. Full Day $125 per person - min 2. 12 - Black Hole Drop The Mother of all Caves at the foothills of the Maya Mountains. The edge of the Actun Loch Tunich sink hole sits over 300 feet above the basin below, 200 feet above the rainforest canopy that grows out from the sink hole basin. Our fully trained caving guides rig a system of rappelling ropes for your decent to the basin below. Then a return hike out of the foothills and back to the camp. Lunch, Water Equipment included. Full Day - $140.00 per.person - min 2 More on the. 13 - Barton Creek The trip starts with a drive through the picturesque Mennonite farm community to the Caves. Board a canoe and your guide will row you deep inside Barton Creek Cave. Sit back, relax and direct your candle lamp at the amazing formations inside the huge cave believed by the Maya to be the Underworld. Great Swimming spot. Lunch and then on to Green Hills Butterfly Ranch - Full Day - $105.00 per person - min 2. Join your guide into the incredible history of the Maya in Belize. Caracol is embedded in the lush jungles of the Mountain Pine Ridge. You will learn of CAANA (Sky House) and the important role of it's king - Lord Can ll. Caracol is credited with the conquest of Tikal and Naranjo in AD562. Tour includes lunch, guide, entry fee Full day - $120.00 per person - min 2. Our guide will take you for a beautiful night walk through Banana Bank grounds and Jungle. Immerse yourself in the sounds and smells of a Jungle night. See night insects and small mammals. Flash/head lamps provided - $25.00 pp. 16 - Local Cultural Capital Tour. Belize is a cultural melting pot. You will visit Spanish Lookout, (the home of the German decent Mennonites), Creole villages on the Western Highway and Valley of Peace Your guide will also take you to Belmopan - the smallest Capital in the world! A locally cooked lunch provided. Half Day - $60.00 per.person min 2. All Prices in US. currency. Add 10% Sales Tax to All Tours. Ask for children prices for Day Trips/Acivities.
Equestrian Express Package. These three exciting Belize horseback riding vacation inclusive package options were compiled with horse lovers in mind. Your jungle ride horseback adventure starts here! If lots and lots of riding is not your thing, we have more family inclusive vacations. Please check out these. Many budget options and various types of accommodations such as cabanas with thatch roofs, standard rooms, or luxury suites are available. All of our packages include your lodging, all meals and tours and are somewhat flexible. The only exceptions are alcoholic beverages and gratuities. Below is a review of a Trail Blazer ride participant. You can read. EQUESTRIAN EXPRESS PACKAGE. 4 days and 3 nights. Day 1:You'll be met at the Airport for your transfer to Banana Bank Jungle Lodge. If you arrive on an early flight you might want to visit the Belize Zoo or Old Belize. When you get to your horseback adventure spot at Banana Bank, you can tour the grounds and get aquainted with our local wildlife. Soon dinner will be served family style, providing perfect time and setting to meet your hosts and the other guests. Day 2:After breakfast you select and get to know your new friend (your horse). We'll start our with some pointers in the round pen and arena and after lunch we'll take you to a challenging ride to Tiger Creek. Then we'll wind down at dusk with a relaxing stop at the Birding Tower by the lagoon. Take your binoculars to see some of the 210 species of birds identified. Day 3:By now you've probably bonded with your horse and have honed your skills and horsemanship. Our wrangler will provide tips and pointers as you ride. Your afternoon trail experience will take you through more jungle along the river and through teak trees and fields of corn or beans. If you like we'll stop for a river swim before heading back for an evening of relaxation, chats about the day and another great meal. Day 4:In case you didn't get enough riding in, you may choose to do a short aloha ride (we hate to say goodbye). If there's time you can stop for a tour on the way back to the airport or wherever you wish to go within our transfer range. 8 days / 7 nights Saturday to Saturday-All Inclusive (Starting day other than Saturday can be arranged). DAY 1 (Saturday)You'll be met at the Airport for your transfer to Banana Bank Jungle Lodge. If you arrive on an early flight you might want to visit the Belize Zoo or Old Belize. When you get to your horseback adventure spot at Banana Bank, you can tour the grounds and get aquainted with our own local wildlife. (It's a jungle out there!) Soon dinner will be served family style, providing perfect time and setting to meet your hosts and the other guests. DAY 2 (Sunday)After breakfast you select and get to know your new friend (your horse). We'll start our with some pointers in the round pen and arena and after lunch we'll take you to a challenging ride to Tiger Creek. Then we'll wind down at dusk with a relaxing stop at the Birding Tower by the lagoon. Take your binoculars to see some of the 210 species of birds identified. DAY 3 (Monday)By now you've probably bonded with your horse and have honed your skills and horsemanship. Our wrangler will provide tips and pointers as you ride. Your afternoon trail experience will take you through more jungle along the river and through teak trees and fields of corn or beans. If you like we'll stop for a river swim before heading back for an evening of relaxation, chats about the day and another great meal. DAY 4 (Tuesday)With the new skills you've learned, you may want to try out a more challenging horse, but if you want to stick with your buddy, that's okay too. Today we'll do the Maya Trail and Colorado Lagoon stopping for a picnic lunch on the way. This trail will test your endurance a bit but it's worth it for the true jungle experience. The staff is preparing you a hearty meal back at the lodge and a good night's sleep will refresh you for the day ahead. DAY 5 (Wednesday)Today we're off to Roaring River Cave. We'll ride through the village of Roaring Creek and explore a seldom visited cave where you'll see ancient artifacts and feel an exquisite Mayan presence. We'll break for lunch at wonderful swimming hole so be sure to take your swimming suit. The water's quite clear and you might want to bring along a snorkel mask too. Chill back at the ranch with dinner and conversation. DAY 6 (Thursday)For a change in pace, we'll take you down the Belize River in the skiff where you'll be guided through Guanacaste Park.The part is famous for it's 10 foot diameter tree and multitude of birds). Iguanas dart along the paths and scamper up the trees while you observe hundreds of botanic wonders. After lunch back at the dinning room, and an afternoon of relaxing we'll saddle up for a sunset ride. DAY 7 (Friday)This is gonna be fun! This morning you'll test your skills and speed on the obstacle course, and we'll have a little barrel race competition. You will be awarded with a certificate of achievement, and an opportunity to win a prize. Lunch will be either at the ranch or in town depending on time and weather. The afternoon will be spent driving down the Western Highway to historic town of San Ignacio. We'll stop at the Butterfly Farm and Belize's most visited and best restored Maya ruin, Xunantunich which is Mayan for 'Maiden of the Rocks'. DAY 8 (Saturday)In case you didn't get enough riding in, you may choose to do a short aloha ride (we hate to say goodbye). If there's time you can stop for a tour on the way back to the airport or wherever you wish to go within our transfer range. Price is per person in one cabana. 8 days and 7 nights (Starting day other than Saturday can be arranged). Day 1 (Saturday)You'll be met at the Airport for your transfer to Banana Bank Jungle Lodge. If you arrive on an early flight you might want to visit the Belize Zoo or Old Belize. When you get to your horseback adventure spot at Banana Bank, you can tour the grounds and get aquainted with our local wildlife. Soon dinner will be served family style, providing perfect time and setting to meet your hosts and the other guests. Day 2 (Sunday)After breakfast you select and get to know your new friend (your horse). We'll start our with some pointers in the round pen and arena and after lunch we'll take you to a challenging ride to Tiger Creek. Then we'll wind down at dusk with a relaxing stop at the Birding Tower by the lagoon. Take your binoculars to see some of the 210 species of birds identified. Day 3 (Monday)Today we're off to Roaring River Cave. We'll ride through the village of Roaring Creek and explore a seldom visited cave where you'll see ancient artifacts and feel an exquisite Mayan presence. We'll break for lunch at wonderful swimming hole so be sure to take your swimming suit. The water's quite clear and you might want to bring along a snorkel mask too. Chill back at the ranch with dinner and conversation. Day 4 (Tuesday)For a change in pace, we'll take you down the Belize River in the skiff where you'll be guided through Guanacaste Park.The part is famous for it's 10 foot diameter tree and multitude of birds). Iguanas dart along the paths and scamper up the trees while you observe hundreds of botanic wonders. After lunch back at the dinning room, and an afternoon of relaxing we'll saddle up for a sunset ride. Day 5 (Wednesday)This morning we'll head out to the Butterfly Farm for breakfast and tour of the facility. Next we'll visit Belize's most visited and best restored Maya ruin, Xunantunich which is Mayan for 'Maiden of the Rocks.' After lunch we offer the option of an exciting tube ride down the Mopan River, or if you prefer, we'll go to the Mayan site and museum of Cahal Pech. Time permitting, we can stop and shop in San Ignacio on the way back. Day 6 (Thursday)This is gonna be fun! This morning you'll test your skills and speed on the obstacle course, and we'll have a little barrel race competitio...
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