For you, the ideal getaway is all about adventure—the heart-pumping, adrenaline-raising kind that takes you to places few others do. Belize is just the place to find it; the Central American country offers a perfect mix of immersive nature experiences and varying rush levels. Read on for four summer itinerary ideas that’ll allow you to tap into your intrepid side, including bucket-list items that will take you high above lush forests and deep into crystal-clear waters.

Hike a jaguar preserve

Sounds pretty exhilarating, right? Truth is, it’s not likely you’ll spot one of these big cats (they’re stealthy creatures who prefer to see rather than be seen—eep!), but there will be thrilling signs, like paw prints, that they’ve been prowling the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary. Take in the scenery alongside howler monkeys, snakes and over 300 species of birds, and finish your trek with a refreshing dip in a waterfall.

Snorkelling at Southwater Caye

Get up close and personal with sea life by having a snorkelling session in one of the planet’s richest oceanscapes. The Belize Barrier Reef—a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996, and the second largest barrier reef in the world—is home to scores of cool sea creatures, including manatees, various turtles and over 500 types of fish. Considering the singularity of this marine wonderland, this experience is unquestionably a once-in-a-lifetime one.

Zip-line through the treetops

You’d be hard-pressed to find an activity more thrilling than soaring through the canopies of Belize’s famed jungles. Travelling at exhilarating speeds, you’ll fly through the treetops, seeing the gorgeous greenery as a bird would. As a bonus, cave-tubing—an otherworldly adventure in itself—can often be added to this kind of excursion for a two-in-one experience.

Go horseback riding at sunrise

Animal lovers will be drawn to this one. In western Belize, some accommodations offer guided horseback tours through the rainforest. It’s a stunning way to see the landscape from a different vantage point, especially when the rising sun finds its way around the broadleaf trees.