By Jennica Peterson  November 3rd, 2009 5:30 am  |  Comments (1)

Step 2: Process the cocoa beans with the help of Belizean locals.

Step 1: Pick cocoa pods.

If you really love chocolate, why not travel to its source and make it yourself? On Elevate Destinations’ Belize Chocolate Tour, you’ll visit an organic cocoa farm, pick cocoa pods, then grind, roast, temper, and mold the beans into chocolate bars with the help of locals.

Based in Punta Gorda, the trip includes a tour of Mayan ruins, a day volunteering with Sustainable Harvest International, and a sunset boat cruise on the Moho River–chocolate rum cocktails served onboard.

Step 3: Enjoy ooey gooey chocolatey goodness.

$3700 per person. From February 13 to 20, 2010, in time for Valentine’s Day.

Photos courtesy of Elevate Destinations.