At Hamanasi, discover reefs, rainforests and romance!
Do you want to rekindle romance on your anniversary? Do you have an important occasion to celebrate with that special someone? Hamanasi is a great place to enjoy a romantic, adventurous honeymoon with your new spouse.
Escape to Hamanasi's secluded, casual elegance in Southern Belize. Choose from our romantic honeymoon suites, private treehouses or beachfront rooms with stunning views. After a playful and adventurous day relax in a hammock or cool off in the 50-foot freshwater pool. At night awaken your tropical seaside romance. Enjoy fine dining on the veranda with a bottle from our extensive wine list. Sip champagne while stargazing. Hold hands while strolling down the beach. Pulse to rhythmic African drumbeats.
Hamanasi is your perfect romantic getaway!
Highlights
8 days/7 nights in a Honeymoon Suite or Tree House Room
Hamanasi is located on a 12-mile stretch of beautiful beach from which you can explore more reef and more inland
Enjoy your choice of five adventures per person, including diving the barrier reef, Mayan ruins, and Wildlife and Waterfall hike
Private dinner set up in location of your choice---beachside, poolside, in room--on one night or your stay
All inclusive package including taxes and gratuities.
Why should I choose this trip? What makes it better (different) than other trips?
From scuba diving and snorkeling Belize's Great Barrier Reef and Belize's three atolls to climbing Mayan pyramids, hiking through rainforests in search of hidden caves, to spotting elusive birds and wildlife, Hamanasi resort offers Belize's best from one comfortable, convenient location!
Hamanasi is located on a 12-mile stretch of beautiful beach near the village of Hopkins from which you can explore more reef and more inland attractions than any other place in Belize. There is no better place in Belize to experience the culture and access more of the country from one location! ...view more details
What kind of person will enjoy this trip?
This is the perfect honeymoon escape! Perfect for any couple wanting that honeymoon magic.
Hamanasi caters to adventuresome nature lovers that desire seclusion but are casually discerning. Any trip to Belize will be best enjoyed by someone who is flexible and adaptable, and who is eco-frlreindly. ...view more details
Day 1 Description
Depart the USA for Belize. On arrival in Belize City you will transfer to your flight to your short flight to Dangriga. We will meet you at the Dangriga airport to transfer you to Hamanasi in our private van
Day 2 Description
Your option of adventures. You might choose: SOUTHERN BARRIER REEF TRIPS
These trips will explore areas from just north of Tobacco Caye to a cut five miles south of South Water Caye called Grand Channel. The trip out to the Barrier Reef is ten miles and it takes 30-40 minutes to get to the first dive site. The pristine southern section of the Barrier Reef sees few divers and is typically a wall dive that is interspersed with sand channels and spur and groove sections. With literally dozens of dive sites Hamanasi Divemasters will show you a wide variety of this area. You will rarely dive the same site twice. We often see turtles, moray eels, barracuda, king mackerel, eagle rays and southern stingrays, as well as the little things like Pedersen shrimp, colorful gobies cleaning stations, and Spotted Drums. Hamanasi divers have seen manta rays, hammerhead sharks, jew fish and dolphins up close. Some of our common dive sites include Jason's Wall, Elsie's Aquarium, Carrie Bow, South Water Wall, Trick Ridge, Hell Hole and The Abyss. On these trips we often stop by a "postcard" coral isle, such as South Water Caye, perched right on the Barrier Reef.
Day3 Description
Belize's marine activities are so extensive and varied you could easily occupy your entire vacation on - or under - the water. But there is much to do onshore, as well! Mayan Ruins, virgin rainforests, caves with ancient artefacts, exotic plants and animals -- there is so much to explore on mainland Belize! Take a look at our inland trips to see what onshore adventures await you!
Your option of adventures. You might choose:
MONDAYS: MAYFLOWER JUNGLE & WATERFALL HIKE *
Just a short drive from Hamanasi are two thrilling hikes through the rainforest leading to waterfalls. The Antelope Falls hike is a rigorous, steep trek to a 100-foot waterfall with an incredible top view all the way to the ocean. The Three Sisters Falls hike is less difficult. These falls hurtle down the dense jungle mountain face into cool pools perfect for dipping. You can almost hear Mayan ancestors whispering in the mist! Nearby are the remains of the ancient Mayan city of Mayflower. Archaeologists are still excavating and piecing together the history of this modest Mayan ruin, which is over grown by the jungle. Orchids, birds and lush vegetation abound!
Day 4 Description
Your option of adventures. You might choose:
TUESDAYS: CAVE & JUNGLE ADVENTURE
Attention cave lovers, hikers and birders! You won't want to miss this adventure! Travelling past citrus orchards on the gorgeous Hummingbird Highway you will reach Blue Hole National Park. The Blue Hole Park is in one of Belize's oldest jungles dense with large, hardwood trees. The park's namesake is a large, sapphire blue, 30-foot wide sinkhole fed by crystal clear underground streams. Also featured is St. Herman's Cave, a mile long cave into which visitors may hike. A hike around a mountain lake while birding leads to a scenic overlook. The park hosts many plant, animal and bird species. You'll have fun seeing how many you can identify!
Day 5 Description
Your option of adventures. You might choose:
WEDNESDAYS: COCKSCOMB BASIN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY & JAGUAR PRESERVE
Near Hamanasi is the world's only jaguar preserve, the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary. Ringed on three sides by the Maya Mountains and towering Victoria's Peak, the Basin's 120,000 acres is also home to jaguarundi, margays, ocelots, pumas, deer, howler monkeys and tapirs. This trip begins with a stop at the traditional village of Maya Center where Mayan arts and crafts are for sale. The park offers a wide variety of hikes, including to Ben's Bluff, which has a spectacular view of the entire Basin, and to a waterfall where you can dip in the refreshing waters. Our knowledgeable guides identify the numerous plants, birds and fauna of the pristine rainforest. With over 290 recorded species of birds this park is ideal for birders. As jaguars and other cats are nocturnal, it is unlikely that you will see them, but you can spot fresh tracks. Bring your binoculars -- as you trek through this rainforest you'll see a plethora of birds and perhaps an elusive jaguar!
Day 6 Description
Your option of adventures. You might choose:
GLOVER'S REEF ATOLL
Due east of our dock this remote island group is a UNESCO world heritage site and probably best represents the incredible diversity and pure diving potential that Belize has to offer. We motor out sixteen miles past the barrier reef which takes us just over one hour to the first dive site. If visibility is good we like to dive a site called "The Pinnacles", which has big coral heads rising up 40 feet or more from the bottom. Our second and third dives are on the East side of the Atoll where the water depth quickly drops off to more than 2000 feet and visibility is usually over 100 feet. We dive several sites on this side of the Atoll and usually dive Long Caye Wall; a world class dive that is always memorable. We drop onto a big field of bright white sand at 40 feet, home to southern stingrays and garden eels. While descending you can spot garden eels slowly dropping into their holes. As you approach the wall running the length of the sandy area it looks like the coral is growing out of the sand bottom in big chunks. Just as you crest the wall the sand appears to be running like small rivers down through the coral into mini canyons. With the usual 100+ feet visibility, the view down the wall gives the impression of limitless space. In reality, the wall is a 2000+ foot drop-off into the deep blue. We follow the top of the wall and explore the sand channels exploding with fish and marine life.
Day 7 Description
Your option of adventures. You might choose:
Relax on the beach or by the pool, or ride a bicycle into Hopkins Village to explore on your own! Spend the afternoon with a good book in a hammock on our spacious, comfortable property.
Day 8 Description
Depart Hamanasi for your journey back to Belize City. We will shuttle you to the airport in Dangriga to meet your airplane for the short hop back to the city on Maya Island Air.
This provider can help with your other additional needs
local flights
transfers
additional accomodations
trip extensions
... and other requirements.
Request these additional services when you check availability above
What's Included
Continental breakfast, lunch entree, and 3 course dinner daily. 8 Days/7 Nights in a Honeymoon Suite or Tree House. Round trip air transfers from Belize City to Dangriga via Maya Island Air.
Round trip air transfers from Dangriga to Hamanasi. Private Dinner set up in location of your choice on one night of your stay with your own server, locations include:
Beachside
Poolside
In Room, Patio or Terrace
Continental breakfast, lunch entree, and 3 course dinner daily. 8 Days/7 Nights in a Honeymoon Suite or Tree House. Round trip air transfers from Belize City to Dangriga via Maya Island Air.
Round trip air transfers from Dangriga to Hamanasi. Private Dinner set up in location of your choice on one night of your stay with your own server, locations include:
Beachside
Poolside
In Room, Patio or Terrace
Also included are all taxes and gratuities
Not Included
Not Included
Alcohol, airport departure tax of $USD 35.
Transportation On Trip
Transportation Description
Our location is ideal as we can easily reach the best diving in Belize, as we are only 10 miles from the Barrier Reef and 24 miles to both Turneffe and Glovers Atolls with some of the best diving in the world. We own three boats and several comfortable vans. We use the boats for trips to on the Ocean.
Our boats:
Hamanasi 43':
Two Yamaha 200 HP outboard engines
14 ft spray hood
Toilet
First Aid kit and Oxygen
Marine Radio and Cellular phone
Dive ladder
Comfortable for 10 to 18 divers (licensed for 30 passengers)
Hamanasi 38':
Two Yamaha 200 HP outboard engines
Spray hood
Toilet
First Aid kit and Oxygen
Marine Radio and Cellular phone
Dive ladder
Comfortable for 8 to 11 divers or 15 snorkelers (licensed for 20 passengers)
Hamanasi 25':
Yamaha 115 HP outboard engine
First Aid kit and Oxygen
Cellular phone
Dive ladder
Comfortable for 4 to 6 divers or 9 snorkelers. Mainly used for training and snorkeling.
By land we are only 10 miles from the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary (Jaguar Preserve, rainforest, birding, hiking, waterfall), 15 miles to the Mayflower Bocawina National Park (rainforest, hiking, birding, waterfalls, Maya sites), and 70 miles to Xunantunich and Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins.
Transportation Types
Private Van Motor Boat Small airplane
Average hours/day travel
This varies depending on the activities you choose---anywhere from 0-3 hours.
Lodging - Accommodations
What are the accommodations like?
Honeymoon Suite or Tree House room featuring:
Luxurious king bed outfitted with plush cotton linens
Sitting area with couch and chairs
His and Her cotton robes
Complimentary coffee and tea
Private terrace with hammock
Bottle of Champagne on night of arrival
Floral turn down service nightly
Lodging Types
7 Nights Lodge
Average number of rooms in boat/lodge/hotel average
16-20
Lodging capacity (Average)
31-50
Toilet Facilities
Details
Provider Social and Environmental Responsibility
Hamanasi believes in responsible, nature and cultural based eco-tourism. We understand the importance of preserving our environment and indigenous communities. Hamanasi is committed to protecting our ecosystems and their biodiversity by taking continual steps to be more environmentally friendly and aware. We actively encourage all employees and visitors to participate in these endeavors. Together, we can make a difference!
Hamanasi believes in responsible nature and cultural based eco-tourism. So what? Sadly, each day our world becomes a little less green. At Hamanasi, we are taking steps to minimize our negative impact on our environment while increasing awareness and appreciation for nature and diverse cultures. Our policy is to reduce, reuse and recycle! We have a long way to go, but we are implementing our first steps. And yes! We welcome any ideas and feedback that you have. This is a process that we all must do together!
Hamanasi recently was selected to participate in a pilot Environmental Walk-through project! Supported by Conservation International and the Belize Tourism Board and using the Caribbean Association of Sustainable Tourism (CAST) methodology this project is the first step towards educating ways to reduce negative impacts on the environment. Upon completion of this initial stage will be a more comprehensive second stage involving Rainforest Alliance. We are excited and honored to participate!
When building Hamanasi we kept as many trees as possible. Trees are nature's air conditioners, as well as beautifiers and homes to countless birds, bats, lizards and orchids. They are critical in minimizing erosion and nourishing the soil. We are fortunate to have on property a coastal littoral forest - one of the most threatened types of forests in the world. Usually, these forests are cleared for coastal development. Many birds rely upon these forests for food and rest during migration. Rather than cutting down the forest when we needed to add more rooms we built amidst the trees. You can commune with nature in your very own treehouse!
On the beach we have kept a strip of vegetation roughly 6 feet wide after the high tide point. This greatly reduces erosion and minimizes silting, which chokes the reef. Left alone, Belize's beaches would be covered with vines, a variety of fruit, sea grape and coconut trees and various flowers. We have kept many of these items in tact and minimized clearing. Don't worry, there is still plenty of space to enjoy the beach!
Furthermore, we have set aside over 10 acres as a nature preserve. This area is diverse in terrain from ridge to swamp. It is teeming with life - birds, land turtles, Morelets crocodiles, orchids, lily pads and many types of trees. This area adjoins the swampland savannah that overlooks the Maya Mountains.
We compost all of our vegetable and fruit scraps. The resulting rich soil is then used in our gardens. Most of the plants come from cuttings here on property. After they are used in vases around the resort, many of the cuttings are replanted! We collect seeds from our papayas and replant them throughout the gardens. And the top of our pineapples? Yes, those, too, are replanted. They not only are beautiful, but delicious! We minimize our use of pesticides and chemical based fertilizers.
In our rooms we change linens every third day, unless otherwise requested. Old linens are reused as cleaning rags. Louvered windows and ceiling fans minimize the use of air conditioners. Large windows flood our rooms with natural light reducing our energy usage. Most of our vehicles are powered by diesel. Leftover soap is used by staff, given to the community or made into a solution to spray on plants affected by aphids. Jars and containers are reused. Cans are crushed to save space and reduce trips to the landfill. Paper is reused.
The travel industry must benefit and empower local communities. Traditional cultures should strengthen and play a part in tourism. At Hamanasi the vast majority of our employees come from the surrounding communities. We believe in training our staff and promoting from within. The income they earn and the skills they learn help their families and villages. Hamanasi and its guests assist Hopkin's Village in many ways. Garifuna dancers and drummers perform at Hamanasi. We have helped support a teacher's aid. We have donated items to the health clinic and provided funding to help various projects, including building a playground. Furthermore, we have assisted a number of locals in learning to dive, many of whom now are employed as divemasters throughout the country. Our Education Fund helps finance the education of some students in need.
During our adventures we aim to educate and appreciate while minimizing our negative footprints. Our guides stay on trails to reduce damage to vegetation. We do not allow guests to touch animal life, especially while diving or snorkeling. We strongly discourage taking souvenirs from nature. All trash is disposed of properly. We want you -- and others -- to be able enjoy nature in as pristine a condition as possible!
A long way to go--
Despite steps we have taken already there is much more to do. Some of the things we are doing include:
Establishing a Green Team comprised of interested staff to implement change.
Changing from single use shampoos and conditions to dispensers to allow for bulk purchasing thereby reducing packaging waste.
Collecting rainwater and installing a system to treat and reuse gray water for watering gardens.
Converting to fluorescent bulbs whose life spans are much longer than incandescent bulbs.
Switching to more environmentally friendly cleansers.
Phasing out disposable plates and cups.
We welcome your suggestions!
What can you do?
Refill your water bottle for excursions to cut down on waste.
Reuse your towels to help reduce water and chemical use.
Have respect for local cultures and customs. Don't judge. Listen and learn.
Dispose of all trash responsibly.
Ensure people's enjoyment of nature in solitude by traveling quietly.
When diving and snorkeling never touch plant and animal life. Minimize fin movement, which stirs sand that can choke the reef.
Never chase an animal -- while hiking, diving or snorkeling.
Stay on trails.
Do not take souvenirs from nature or archeological sites.
Turn off lights, water and air conditioners when you leave your room.
Minimize water use. Turn off taps when shaving or brushing teeth.
Join environmental groups and support environmental causes.
Contribute to the local community by donating time, talent or treasure.
Learn more and teach others about ways to reduce negative impacts on the environment!
Together we can preserve our world for future generations!
Thank you for helping us protect our environment. Again, we welcome your ideas feedback and suggestions. Together we can make a difference!
What special equipment will we use on this trip? Tell me about it.
Dive and snorkeling equipment:
Regulators: Sherwood
BCD's: Sherwood and Genesis
Masks: Sherwood
Fins: Akona
Wetsuits: Akona 3mm shorties
Dive Computers: Uwatec Pro Ultra
Lights: Underwater Kinetics
Compressor:
Hamanasi believes in clean air. We have a Max Air 180 Twin 18cfm compressor. We carefully monitor the cleanliness of our air and check and change our filters as recommended by the compressor manufacturer. To comply with PADI Standards we quarterly send air samples to be laboratory tested in the USA.
Tell me about the guides on this trip
With Hamanasi, a PADI 5 Star Gold Palm Resort, you will experience Belize's best diving combined with our personal service touch. Our professional, PADI certified staff will help you explore miles of the pristine Southern Barrier Reef, and three of the Caribbean's four atolls.
All of our land excursions are led by professional, courteous, Licensed Belizean guides.
Maximum Age
None
Travel Provider
Provider Name
Hamanasi Adventure and Dive Resort
Why should I choose this provider?
Escape to a tropical paradise where the azure Caribbean laps against golden sandy shores backdropped by the mysterious Maya Mountains. Discover Hamanasi, a secluded, casually elegant adventure and dive resort where friendly, attentive staff will greet you with warm smiles and exceptional service. Enjoy Caribbean inspired architecture surrounded by lush foliage and fragrant flowers.
Hamanasi is a secluded, casually elegant dive and adventure resort where guests can experience the best of Belize from one comfortable home base.
Convenient location -- Reef and Rainforest excursions
Access to pristine, natural surroundings
Romantic
Beautiful setting & comfortable facilities
Appeals to divers and non divers
Great service & friendly staff
Provider Policies
Pricing Policies
Payment Policies:
Payments must be made in US Dollars. Sender must pay for any and all bank transfer fees. We also accept MasterCard and Visa.
Upon arrival a MasterCard or Visa credit card is needed as a deposit against incidental charges incurred during the stay. If a guest does not have a credit card then a deposit of US $150 (BZ $300) per person will be required. No personal checks or American Express cards will be accepted in Belize.
Please note: Charges to credit cards processed in Belize will be in Belize dollars. Hamanasi is not responsible for any currency rate of exchange variances applied by banks.
Insurance:
Hamanasi strongly encourages all guests to purchase medical, accident, luggage, emergency trip cancellation and dive insurance.
Cancellation Policies
Deposit Policy:
US $150 per person is required to confirm a reservation. Final balance due 45 days prior to arrival date (60 days if travel is during high season). Reservations are not confirmed until proper payment is received.
Cancellation Policies:
All cancellations must be made in writing and acknowledged as received by the resort.
• No shows or premature departures – no refund.
• Cancellation fees will be deducted from all refunds.
• 45 days (60 days for high season) or more before arrival - full refund
• 30-44 days full refund minus one night’s fee at rack rates. (45-59 days for high season)
• 29 days or less (44 days or less for high season) before arrival: No refund.
Changes in Reservations:
The unused portion of hotel and/or any part of the package plans and trips not taken by customer’s choice are non-transferable and not refundable. Trips cancelled as a result of inclement weather and/or acts of God are non-transferable and not refundable. Hamanasi is not responsible for missed or delayed flights!
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TESTIMONIALS
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-- Mary Ann, B., Multi-Activity Peru
We had a great time on the Galapagos Cruise. Our guides were very engaging and informative and everything was timed just right. We had the right amount of activity, food and leisure time every day. We are not \"cruising\" people and were apprehensive at first about being stuck on a boat for 7 days but we didn\'t feel \"stuck\" given the number of excursions we had each day and the fact that we snorkeled at least once or twice a day. We also extended our trip on the Islands and stayed at a hotel but definitely would recommend a cruise over staying on the islands. The islands gets very hot and there are lots of mosquitos but on the boat there is shade, wind and no bugs! Great amount of variety of animals and geography we saw. Sad to leave!
-- Wendy K., Galapagos Islands on the Eric, Letty, and Flamingo
I want to say I LOVED the trip. ECOCAMP was divine. Really amazing setting. The mix of people in the group was healthy. We all liked each other enough to dine every meal together.
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