Gaia River Lodge, Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve

You’re sitting on a rock, beside a pool surrounded by dense green jungle. A waterfall catches the sun. Exotic birds flitter through the branches of the trees.  These are just a few glimpses of the paradise known as Gaia River Lodge – it has tropical gardens that stretch off to a picturesque river and a wonderful, waterfall-fed jungle pool.

Plan to stay at Gaia on your luxury, tailor-made holiday to Belize and you can experience an idyll that is picture perfect, as well as offering a range of involving activities. So you could find yourself riding a horse along a quiet trail through natural wilderness, or taking a hydro-tram through the depths of the rainforest. Or exploring the ancient civilisation of the Mayans, or simply relaxing in a hammock.

Gaia River Lodge, at a glance

• One of the most celebrated eco-tourist lodges in Belize
• Nestling in landscaped grounds in the scenic Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve
• Choice of just 16 beautifully-appointed cabanas perched on the edge of a valley overlooking the Five Sisters Waterfall
• Traditional thatched roofs and Belizean hardwoods
• Private verandas with comfy hammocks
• En suites with hand-painted Mexican tiling
• Riverside villa on the secluded banks of Privassion Creek 
• Lamp-lit dining room with spectacular views over the waterfall
• On site Mayan organic garden 

For leisure and pleasure

• Nature walks along the Gaia River to discover the cascading Five Sisters Waterfall
• Swimming in crystal pools surrounded by forest
• Gardens full of flowering shrubs, established trees, indigenous plants and exotic orchids
• Trips through the rainforest on a hydro-powered tram
• Day trips to the ancient ruins of the Mayan civilisation
• On site spa offering a range of restorative treatments
• Complimentary bikes  
• Zip-lining and cave exploration
• Horse riding along wilderness trails
• Boating and wildlife watching on the nearby river