Belize
Embrace this tiny country on the western coast of the Caribbean Sea. Avid scuba divers and snorkelers will want to discover the wonders of the spectacular offshore barrier reef, Belize's #1 attraction. Choose from moderate to upscale hotels.
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Belize
Spectacular natural attractions define Belize, which has been called one of the few remaining unspoiled places on earth. Nestled between Mexico and Guatemala on the Caribbean coast of Central America, Belize draws visitors who come to explore some of its hundreds of ancient Mayan sites, its tropical rainforest teeming with exotic flora and fauna, and the longest barrier reef in the western hemisphere—which is home to some of the best snorkeling and scuba diving sites in the world. In Belize City, visitors will enjoy a pulsating mix of old world charm and modern comforts, with numerous historical sights, and diverse shopping and dining. Ambergris Caye and its main city of San Pedro are renowned for their barefoot lifestyle, where visitors can explore an eclectic blend of restaurants, shops, and funky bars. The Cayo District is known for its archaeological sites and great adventures. Belize's compact size makes it easy to sample a wide range of experiences in a short time. Wherever you go and whatever you do in Belize, the warm and friendly welcome you'll receive together with the one-of-a-kind adventures you'll experience —will make your stay truly unforgettable. Package Includes:- Choice of accommodations
- Ambergris Caye hotels include flight between Belize City and San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, and roundtrip transfers between the airport and selected hotel
- Hotel taxes
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should go?
Divers & Snorkelers
Even the most avid diver will be endlessly thrilled by all Belize offers. It's no surprise that its famous barrier reef, which stretches all along its coastline, attracts so many to its stunning array of underwater wonders. Whether you spend the day scuba diving into the abyss of the famed Blue Hole—a 412-foot deep, 1,000-foot wide collapsed cave that's visible from outer space—or choose a more laid-back experience at Caye Caulker, or join the crowds at the popular dive sites of Shark-Ray Alley and Hol Chan Marine Reserve, you're sure to be in awe.
Adventure Seekers
You can experience breathtaking adventures in Belize, from cave-tubing in the eerie Caves Branch River Cave System to bird-watching treks, river kayaking, snorkeling in coral gardens, night diving, horseback riding in the Cayo District, and some truly spectacular stargazing.
Culture Enthusiasts
On Belize, you'll discover a vast number of fascinating Mayan ruins. Caracol, located deep in the Chiquibil Forest Reserve in the Cayo District on the west side of the country, is the largest known ruin in Belize. Nearby ruins of Xunantunich and Lamanai are also must-sees. Plus, cross the border into Guatemala to view Tikal, the most impressive of ancient Mayan cities; with its temples and surrounding jungle and wildlife, as well as its stunning architecture, it's a place you won't want to leave Belize without seeing.
Golfers
Caye Chapel Golf Course, one of the most exquisite courses in the Caribbean, entices golfers with its championship caliber of play.
Beach Bums
If you prefer to relax, there are plenty of spots to rest undisturbed in a hammock under a palm tree, watching the waves break in the distance.
What's the climate like?
| Average High |
80° F |
85° F |
86° F |
84° F |
| Average Low |
71° F |
76° F |
79° F |
75° F |
| Average Precipitaion |
4.3" |
2.5" |
7.9" |
8.8" |
Water temperature averages a sublime 82° F year round.
How do I get around town?
Transfers
Transfers from airport to your hotel are included with your hotel package.
Taxi
Taxis in Belize have no meters, so make sure to agree on a price before you get in. Authorized taxis are the ones with the green license plates.
What kinds of dining and nightlife are available?
Belize offers a range of eating establishments, from thatch-roofed eateries right on the sand to oceanfront patios and breezy, open-windowed restaurants. Plus, there's always the restaurant at your hotel if you're looking for something close and convenient. As for nightlife, there are a number of beachfront bars with live music or DJs; most are concentrated in Ambergris Caye in San Pedro.
Check out a few of these exciting restaurants:
Blue Water Grill
San Pedro. Choose from a range of deliciously prepared seafood, wood-fire-baked pizza, plus pasta dishes and even sushi on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Upbeat, bustling atmosphere and top-of-the-line service. This is a great place to bring the whole family.
Fido's
San Pedro. One of the most popular places to eat in the area, this restaurant is set under a giant palapa and features live music at night. It is a central pick-up and drop-off point for the boat ferries.
Harbor View
Belize City. This upscale restaurant is romantically set overlooking the Belize City harbor and serves a delightful selection of seafood. Expect live music, reasonable prices, and excellent desserts.
Riverside Tavern
Belize City. Try the burgers; they're some of the best in Belize. Also enjoy prime rib, steak, and other popular dishes. Riverside is one of Belize City's more well-known places to eat, and one of only a couple with a nighttime dress code: no shorts.
Smokey Mermaid
Belize City. Enjoy the fountain in the middle of the courtyard, eat some fresh fish just off the grill, and if you're lucky, you can even listen to the music of a live reggae band.
Tutti-Frutti
Placencia. With its cheap prices and incredible flavors, you'll keep coming back again and again to try something new at this delicious, authentic Italian gelato shop.
Wendy's
Placencia. Local restaurant owned and operated by Wendy herself. Its specialties include burritos, grilled fish, rice and beans, Creole shrimp, and fresh, homemade flour tortillas.
Wild Mango's
Ambergris Caye/San Pedro. Enjoy an eclectic mix of Latin and Mexican foods, from the hearty fish taco big enough to feed 2 people, to the hard-to-beat pulled pork taquitos, bacon-wrapped shrimp with rum glaze, and other delectable dishes. Plus, you'll want to save room for smoothies and flourless chocolate cake or key lime cheesecake for dessert.
There are a couple places, like Barefoot Iguana in Ambergris Caye, with mud wrestling, giant TVs, and DJs; or Sugar Reef Lounge in Placencia, a karaoke hotspot on Wednesday nights. Plus, you'll find a selection of fantastic beach bars in San Pedro. Otherwise, you'll want to opt for the mellower, but no less exciting, nighttime activities of stargazing or night diving.
Where should I go shopping?
Shopping in Belize ranges from tourist shopping malls catering to cruise ship passengers in Belize City to intriguing markets and small shops located a bit further from the pier. In Ambergris Caye, San Pedro, and Caye Caulker, you'll find smaller, quainter shops filled with local knickknacks, clothing, woodcarvings, jewelry, art, and more.
When are the local events?
San Pedro Carnival
February. A unique Belizean event where street dancers and people crowd the roads of San Pedro in Ambergris Caye. There is a cultural celebration on the opening day, and on the last day of the carnival, the goal is to "paint" as many others as possible…you'll either want to join or get out of the way quickly as hundreds of Belizeans attempt to mark each other with paints, lipstick, and anything colorful.
Baron Bliss Day
March. Enjoy horse, canoe, and bike races on this public holiday to celebrate Belize's patron Baron Bliss.
Lobsterfest
June. San Pedro hosts this annual week-long festival in celebration of the start of the lobster season. It is one of the most well-known and largest events in Belize and is also held in the towns of Placencia and Caye Caulker. Festivities include a fishing tournament, bike race, and music. Expect a lobster feeding frenzy with plenty of different dishes to choose from, including lobster fritters, lobster salad, barbecued lobster, ceviche, lobster pizza, stew, kabobs, and more.
International Costa Maya Festival
August. This annual festival is held in San Pedro every year to celebrate the reuniting of the ancient Mayan Empire. It promotes goodwill between the countries of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and Belize. Each country participates, and the celebration features an array of dancing, music, pageants, nightly entertainment, crafts and food stalls. The crowning of the Reina de la Costa Maya is a highlight of the event.
St. George's Caye Day
September 10. This day marks the start of the Belizeans' celebration of independence. The whole country enjoys festivals, dancing, listening to local bands and concerts, parades, and more until September 21, the official day of independence.
Belize Independence Day
September 21. Watch flags being raised and carnivals and music celebrating Belize's independence. Enjoy great dancing, enticing food, and of course, the crowning of Miss San Pedro.
What are my sports and recreation options?
Snorkeling & Diving
It is a well-known fact that Belize has long been a diving and snorkeling hotspot, with the 2nd largest barrier reef in the word and abounding with lovely lagoons and dive sites teeming with sea life. You'll want to visit Glover's Reef, where you'll discover masses of coral and stunning drop offs. Make a point to experience the dramatic Blue Hole sinkhole, 1,000 feet wide and 410 feet deep, which leads you through a coral tunnel that drops steeply through a reef, and chances are you'll get to see some hammerhead sharks up close, too.
Hiking
Hiking is quite popular in the 126,000-acre Mountain Pine Ridge nature preserve area, where there are many hills, gorges, pools, waterfalls, and caves to explore. Plus, enjoy multiple hiking and biking paths, as well as yoga platforms with picturesque lookouts, great for picnics or relaxing. Head to Guanacaste National Park in the Cayo District to view the towering Guanacaste tree, some reaching as high as 130 feet tall, or check out the hiking trails in the Blue Hole National Park. In the north, enjoy hiking through the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary, and in the south, hike up Victoria Peak, Belize's tallest mountain.
Bird Watching
Avid bird watchers will love the Half Moon Caye National Monument. Here you'll spot the red-footed booby en masse. Check out the Cockscomb Basin Forest Reserve for scarlet macaws, and head to the Shipstern Nature Reserve, Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary, Río Bravo Conservation Area, Bacalar Chico National Park & Marine Reserve, and many more places for a range of sea, shore, wading, and migratory birds.
Fishing
Fishermen come here to Belize for some spectacular fishing of all kinds. Fly-fishing is incredibly popular…you'll most likely snag a tarpon, bonefish, or permit. Head out into deeper waters and fish for snapper, grouper, barracuda, and even sailfish or marlin.
Spelunking
Explore Belize's underground maze of caves, in which some of the ancient Mayan people lived. Go caving in the popular Caves Branch region, and marvel at the gorgeous Crystal Cave. The more adventurous should gear up to explore Actun Tunichil Muknal, and there are a couple other fascinating places to cave in Belize's Cayo District.
Travel tidbits
Black Howler Monkeys
If you want to see these endangered monkeys, take a trip out to the Community Baboon Sanctuary and let a local guide take you on a tour along the Belize River to view the monkeys' nests, then head on into the forest to try and catch sight of them moving through the trees.
Belize Zoo
While the zoo is great in the daytime when you'll be able to see its fascinating wildlife—jaguars and pumas, spider monkeys and harpy eagles, and more—it's thrilling at night. You can take a personally guided night tour throughout the zoo's trails, led via flashlight and torch by your personal zoo guide. See the glowing eyes of a crocodile as he gazes at you—it's a whole other world at the zoo after dark.
Hummingbird Highway
If you want to see scenic Belize, take a drive on the Hummingbird Highway. Enjoy gorgeous green rolling panoramas as you pass through the majestic Maya Mountains. If you're looking for picturesque views of some of Belize's best vegetation and terrain, this is the way to go.
Caracol
A must-see for any visitor, this is one of the largest known Mayan cities and one of Belize's biggest attractions. Touch the ancient stones, hear the howler monkeys calling from the trees, and feel the distant past come to life as you scale the awesome, towering Sky Palace for an incredible view of the surrounding jungle. In total, Belize offers 9 public Maya sites where you can marvel at larger-than-life stelae, jade artifacts, and carvings of gods and rulers in museums and visitor centers.
Tikal
Actually located in Guatemala, this great city of one of the most excavated of all Mayan ruins and is a fabulous example of ancient Mayan architecture. For history buffs and architecture enthusiasts, this is a must. It is a very short trip from the Cayo District in Belize (it's closer to get there from the Cayo District, Belize, than from Guatemala City, Guatemala) and well worth it.
Mountain Pine Ridge
Explore untouched ecological paradise at Mountain Pine Ridge, a 126,000 acre nature preserve. This is a great place for hiking and bird watching. Some of its attractions include its Rio Frio Cave, with huge 65-foot arches on both sides and massive boulders, a stream, bridge, and small beach area inside. Plus, here you can view Hidden Valley Falls, said to be the tallest waterfall in Central America.
Good to Know:
Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport
BZE |
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| Belize dollar (BZ$). U.S. Dollar (USD$) is also widely accepted. |
| English |
| Central Standard Time. Belize does not follow Daylight Savings. |
| Government legislation requires all people traveling via air to and from the United States and Canada to have a valid passport. For details on passports, visas, and health requirements, see Entry Requirements. |
| Many restaurants add a 10% service charge. Tipping is appropriate if the service charge isn't included or if the service is exceptional. |
| Light and casual, except for business, where a suit or dressy women's clothing is appropriate. |
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Belize
The following options are available when you book your vacation package to Belize:
Ambergris Caye Transfers
If an Ambergris Caye hotel is selected, roundtrip transfers from Belize City International and San Pedro, Ambergris Caye will be included via Maya Island Air. A local representative in the destination will meet you upon arrival and provide your boarding pass for onward travel to Ambergris Caye, where a local representative will meet you and coordinate your hotel-provided transfer.
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Private Car Transfers
Optional one-way shared ride transfers between airport/hotel and hotel/airport are available by contacting our reservation sales agents. Private one-way transfers are also available between the Belize City International Airport and the Hidden Valley Inn, located in the Mountain Pine Ridge area. No transfers are available between the Belize City International Airport and Placencia at this time. However, a car rental is recommended for traveling within mainland Belize.
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Transfer - Belize Airport/Placencia Airport/Hotel
This convenient transfer option provides air transportation from the Belize City International Airport to the Placencia Airport via Maya Island Air, with onward transportation to your Placencia area hotel. This transfer option is designed for customers flying into Belize City, but staying in a hotel in Placencia. Maya Island Air flights depart at various times throughout the day and your flight times from Belize City International Airport to Placencia Airport will be coordinated to match arrival and departure flight times in and out of Belize. Upon arrival at the Placencia Airport, a hotel transfer vehicle will take you to your Placencia area hotel. Return transportation from Placencia to the Belize City International Airport includes a transfer from your Placencia area hotel to the Placencia Airport. You will then board your Maya Island Air flight for return to the Belize City International Airport to connect with your scheduled departure flight. Note: If you want to book a flight that does not align with your arrival and departure in and out of Belize City, or you would like to book a one-way flight transfer, you may do so by calling one of our Reservations Specialists.
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Transfer - Roundtrip between Aiport and Hotels
Save time and money by pre-purchasing roundtrip, shared-ride transportation between the Belize City International Airport and your hotel (available to Belize City and San Ignacio area hotels.) Our local representative in the destination will meet you upon arrival and direct you to your transfer vehicle. Departure transportation will be coordinated with our local representative based on your flight departure schedule. Our representative will advise you of your return pick-up time and location. If an Ambergris Caye hotel is selected, roundtrip transfers from Belize City International and San Pedro, Ambergris Caye will be included via Maya Island Air. A local representative in the destination will meet you upon arrival and provide your boarding pass for onward travel to Ambergris Caye, where a local representative will meet you and coordinate your hotel-provided transfer. Optional one-way shared ride transfers between airport/hotel and hotel/airport are available by contacting our reservation sales agents. Private one-way transfers are also available between the Belize City International Airport and the Hidden Valley Inn, located in the Mountain Pine Ridge area. No transfers are available between the Belize City International Airport and Placencia at this time. However, a car rental is recommended for traveling within mainland Belize. Roundtrip Shared-ride Transfer - Belize City International Airport - Cayo District/San Ignacio Hotel Save money by pre-purchasing roundtrip, shared-ride transportation between the Belize City International Airport and your Cayo District/San Ignacio area hotel. Our local representative in the destination will meet you upon arrival and direct you to your transfer vehicle. IMPORTANT NOTE: The shared-ride transfers depart Belize City International Airport at 3:30pm. If your flight does not arrive in time to make the 3:30pm transfer, either due to scheduling or a flight delay, you will need to purchase a private transfer or wait until the following day for the next shared-ride transfer. The purchase price of your shared-ride transfer may be applied toward the purchase of a private transfer if booked directly through Discovery Expeditions, Ltd. upon arrival at Belize City International Airport. Departure transportation from Cayo District/San Ignacio area hotels is scheduled between approximately 9:30am - 10:30am. The arrival time at the Belize City International Airport is approximately 12:30pm. Onward or return flights out of Belize City International Airport should not be scheduled before 2:00pm. Optional one-way transfers between the Belize City International Airport and Cayo District/San Ignacio hotels are available by contacting one of our Reservation Specialists.
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Dive - 2-Tank Barrier Reef Dive
Belize is renowned as one of the best dive destinations in the world. Multiple local dive sites lie just beyond the reef's crest, a short 5-10 minute boat ride from the dock. The average dive depths range from 60-80 feet. Dive into a vivid terrain of boulder and pillar coral formations, among waving sea fans and sponges. A variety of colorful fish, including large groupers, nurse sharks, gliding eagle rays, and turtles swim alongside as you explore their world. - Departs daily from San Pedro, Ambergris Caye.
- Pick up time is 9am for morning dive or 2pm for afternoon dive
- Duration is approximately 4 hours
Tour Includes:- Roundtrip transfers from hotel
- Services of a professional bilingual PADI dive master.
- Use of air tanks, weights, and belts. Other dive equipment and wet suits are available for rent.
- Bottled water
What to Bring:- Your Scuba Certification Card (C Card) and log book are REQUIRED
- Bathing suit (wear your bathing suit, as there are no changing facilities), towel, sunscreen, hat, extra t-shirt, camera, and comfortable boat shoes, plus money for tips.
Requirements and General Information:
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Dive - Blue Hole 3-Tank Dive
The Blue Hole is a 1000-foot circular coral reef that drops 400 feet into an incredible cavern filled with stalactites and awe-inspiring natural formations in Lighthouse Reef Atoll. The following wall dives are the most pristine and exotic dives of Belize. Half Moon Caye and the Aquarium/Eagle Ray are teaming with marine life, numerous varieties of colorful corals like sponges, fans, gorgonians, and more. Enjoy a leisurely picnic on the palm-fringed beach of Half Moon Caye, followed by a visit to the Boobie Bird Sanctuary. - Departs daily from San Pedro, Ambergris Caye.
- Pick up time is 5:30am with return at 5:30pm
- Duration of tour is 12 hours
Note: This tour is only for certified Open Water Scuba divers, 12 years of age and older. Tour Includes:- Roundtrip transfers from hotel
- Services of a professional bilingual PADI dive master.
- Use of air tanks, weights, and belts.
- Other dive equipment and wet suits are available for rent.
- Continental breakfast, lunch, snacks, and drinks
What to Bring:- Your Scuba Certification Card (C Card) and log book are REQUIRED
- Bathing suit (wear your bathing suit, as there are no changing facilities), towel, sunscreen, hat, extra t-shirt, camera, and comfortable boat shoes, plus money for tips and incidentals (small gift shop on Half Moon Caye or donation can be made to Belize Audubon Society.)
- $40 US per person fee to Lighthouse Reef Reserve (Blue Hole Park).
Requirements and General Information:- This tour is only for certified Open Water Scuba divers, 12 years of age and older
- You must present your C Card on day of your scheduled dive.
- Good health is required. You will be required to sign a liability disclaimer at check-in.
- Tour operates rain or shine, 365 days a year
- Gratuities are not included
- The dive boats hold 30 divers each and are staffed by 1 boat captain and 1 dive master. The boat has a shade cover and both camera and mask rinse buckets. A fresh water shower is available on board.
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Dive - Discover Scuba Diving Resort Course
Experience your first breath underwater. You'll watch a short video, learn a few skills in the pool, and then dive at Hol Chan Marine Reserve accompanied by your instructor to a maximum of 30 feet. A personalized certificate is given at the end of the 4-hour course. Tour Includes:- Roundtrip transfers from hotel, pick-up time is at 9:00am from your San Pedro, Ambergris Caye hotel.
- Services of a professional bilingual PADI dive master.
- Use of all necessary scuba diving gear. Wet suits are available for rent.
- Bottled water
What to Bring:- Bathing suit (wear your bathing suit, as there are no changing facilities) towel, sunscreen, hat, extra t-shirt, camera, and comfortable boat shoes, plus money for tips or incidentals.
- Your Scuba Certification Card (C Card) and dive log book are REQUIRED
Requirements and General Information:- Good health is required. You will be required to sign a liability disclaimer at check-in.
- Tour operates rain or shine, 365 days a year.
- Gratuities are not included.
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Tour - 6-Night Belize Adventure Tour
Experience all that Belize has to offer, traveling to Mayan ruins, underground caves and rainforests, as well as zip lining, cave tubing, and snorkeling the incredibly clear waters. Day 1 – Belize City – Teakettle Village, Cayo District Begin with a meet-and-greet in Belize City then transfer to the pier and board a customized speedboat and cruise via inland waterways to Northern Lagoon. En route you may spot crocodiles, observe nestling birds on "Bird Caye," and glimpse the gentle Manatee in their natural breeding grounds. Upon arrival at Northern Lagoon, enjoy a picnic lunch and leisure time on the beaches of Northern Lagoon. After lunch you will don kayaks for 20 minutes of paddling on the Fresh Water Creek before boarding a safari vehicle to take an hour drive through a pine savanna ecosystem en route to Peccary Park Adventure Center in Gracie Rock Village. Upon arrival your experienced guides will brief you on safety procedures, outline the route to be taken and issue protective helmets. It is now time to explore the jungles of Belize on trails laid out over 100 years ago by loggers in search of precious Mahogany trees. The trails will lead to your first stop of the day – the Maya Caves. Here you explore caves once used by the Maya thousands of years ago. After this stop, it is time to loop back to home base via jungle trails. You will then board your tour bus for onward transfer to Pook's Hill Lodge for overnight accommodations, located at foothills of the Maya Mountains in the Cayo District. Includes lunch. Day 2 – Teakettle Village, Cayo District Actun Tunichil Muknal, "Cave of the Stone Sepulcher," is one of the most impressive caves in the Maya lowland. Located in the heart of the Belizean rainforest, this cave was a sacred place to the prehistoric Maya of Belize. The cave system consists of a series of chambers, ending in a 900 x 150 foot cathedral where sacrificial ceremonies once took place. Overnight accommodations at Pook's Hill Lodge in the Cayo District. Includes breakfast and lunch.
Day 3 – Teakettle Village, Cayo District – San Ignacio, Cayo District
Enjoy some leisure time in the morning to do some complimentary morning birding, guided walks in old-growth forest and flood-plain jungle habitats, tubing on the Roaring River, or swimming in natural swimming pools. In the afternoon, depart and drive via the Western Highway en route to the impressive Maya site of Xunantunich. Before reaching the entrance of this ancient city, you are taken across the Mopan River by a 19th- century ferry. El Castillo (the Castle), is the largest temple at Xunantunich and shows its dominance by its towering height. From the top of El Castillo, view the panoramic vistas of the surrounding rainforests in the Cayo District, as well as the bordering towns between Belize and Guatemala. Overnight accommodations at San Ignacio Resort Hotel, in San Ignacio. Includes breakfast and lunch. Day 4 – At Leisure Today, enjoy a day at leisure or choose from optional activities such as excursions to Caracol, Barton Creek Caves, Tikal, horseback riding, and river canoeing. Overnight accommodations at San Ignacio Resort Hotel, in San Ignacio. Includes breakfast. Day 5 – San Ignacio, Cayo District – Ambergis Caye Return drive via the Western Highway to Caves Branch National Park for Rainforest Ziplining (Aerial Trek). The zipline tour features an intricate harness system of pulleys on horizontal traverse cables, supervised by experienced guides, which lets participants swing 100 - 240 feet between platforms 70 feet high in the trees at leaf level. Next, be prepared for a 45-minute jungle trail hike. Your guide will point out various plants, roots, and herbs once used by the ancient Maya. The entrance tunnel that heads into the underground cave system is the start of an eye opening adventure. Your guide will hand out headlamps, and you are ready to float in inner tubes assisted by gentle currents taking you through the cave system. After lunch, continue to Belize City where, upon arrival, you will take a short commuter flight to the quaint seaside village of Ambergris Caye. Overnight accommodations at Royal Caribbean Resort in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. Includes breakfast and lunch. Day 6 – Ambergis Caye Enjoy a morning at leisure. Depart in the afternoon for a snorkel tour to Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley. You will snorkel in incredibly clear waters and have a personal encounter with nurse sharks and graceful stingrays. Evening at leisure. Overnight accommodations at Royal Caribbean Resort in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. Includes breakfast.
Day 7 – Ambergis Caye - Belize City
Morning at leisure. Transfer to airport and connect with commuter flight via Mayan Island Air to the Belize International Airport. Includes breakfast. Important Note: This tour departs from The Great House in Belize City. The purchase of at least one night hotel stay in Belize City prior to the start of the tour is highly recommended. Customers, who select the Radisson Fort George Hotel and Marina, can walk across the street to The Great House on the morning of the tour departure. For those who select the Best Western Belize Biltmore Plaza, a pick-up time will be scheduled for transfer to The Great House, which will be reconfirmed upon arrival in the destination. For those who choose not to select a hotel in Belize City for the night prior to the tour departure, it will be the responsibility of the customer to get to The Great House in Belize City prior to 8am. Tour includes:- Hotel accommodations for 6 nights, as indicated on itinerary
- All land transportation in Belize and 2 domestic flights via Mayan Island Air (Belize City to Ambergris Caye roundtrip)
- Hotel taxes and service charges
- Daily breakfast and 4 lunches as indicated on itinerary
- Local English-speaking guides, services, and expenses
- Complete program of sightseeing, as indicated on itinerary (does not include optional activities on Day 4)
- Entrance fees
Not Included:- Belize City pre-night hotel
- Optional activities on Day 4
- Meals not listed on itinerary
- Gratuities/extras in hotels
- Items of a personal nature
Other information:- Tour Duration is 7 days / 6 nights
- Tour departs from Belize City on Fridays, Sundays, and Mondays
- Black-out period from Dec 19, 2009 – Jan 2, 2010 and Mar 31 – Apr 4, 2010
- Physical requirements: Good health is required for participation. This is an active tour, which requires extensive walking through trails with some uneven terrain.
- Bring additional money for shopping, preferably cash in small denominations for purchasing handicrafts
- It is recommended that you bring or wear light casual clothing, rain gear, comfortable walking shoes, camera, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellant, binoculars, and a hat
- Be prepared to tip your guides
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Tour - Caracol and Mountain Pine Ridge
Travel to the Chiquibul Forest Reserve for a visit to the famous Mayan site of Caracol (Mayan for "Snail"), the largest Mayan city in Belize. This site rivals, in size, of neighboring Tikal. Caana, the largest and most impressive temple at this site, is still the highest structure in the country. From here one has a panoramic view of a vast empire that once was. On the return drive through the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, you will visit the Rio Frio Cave, with its 65-foot arched entrance, and you will have an opportunity to cool off in the cool waters of the Rio On Pools. This reserve is teaming with hills, valleys, rivers, waterfalls, and swimming holes, all surrounded by the majestic beauty of the tropical pine forest; your trip today includes visits to 2 of these natural attractions. Tour Includes:- Pickup at your hotel and transportation to/from Caracol and Mountain Pine Ridge
- Entrance fee
- Box lunch and refreshments included
Other information:- 8-hour tour
- Pickup time is 7:30 – 8:00am from San Ignacio hotels and 8:30am from Mountain Pine Ridge hotels
- Operates Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
- Plan to wear sturdy footwear and lightweight clothing
- Bring sunscreen, bug repellent, and a hat
- Book for date you choose. Reservations are made ahead of time for passengers. Upon arrival in Belize, passengers confirm their tour and hotel pick-up/drop-off times with the Discovery Expeditions Belize representative, or by calling Discovery Expeditions at the number provided in documents.
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Tour - Cave Tubing and Aerial Trek Zipline
Embark on an adventure to Caves Branch Outpost, the "Adventure Capital of Belize". Your first activity is Aerial Trek, which is a zipline tour through broadleaf rainforest. The tour features an intricate harness system of pulleys on horizontal traverse cables which lets you "zip" 100 – 124 feet between treetop platforms secured 70 feet high at canopy level. This level literally gives you a bird's eye view of all the tropical palms and trees. A truly unforgettable experience! Next you will experience an underground cave system. First you will hike on a jungle trail where your guide will point out various plants, roots, and herbs once used by the ancient Maya. Upon arrival at the entrance tunnel that heads into the underground cave system your guide hands out individual headlamps and you are ready to float in inflated inner tubes assisted by gentle currents taking you through the cave system. Intricate crystalline formations line the caves and stalagmites and stalactites add to the serene opulence of nature. At the end of these tours you will receive a Belizean Buffet Lunch at Canopy Café. Tour Includes:- Pickup at your hotel and transportation to/from Cave Tubing and Aerial Trek.
- Entrance fees
- Buffet lunch
Other information:- 7-hour tour
- Pick-up time is 8:30 am
- Operates daily
- Minimum age requirement is 12 years of age
- Bring a swimsuit, change of clothes, and shoes. This is a wet tour and not recommended for non-swimmers. Must be 4'10" or taller.
- Book for date you choose. Reservations are made ahead of time for passengers. Upon arrival in Belize, passengers confirm their tour and hotel pick-up/drop-off times with the Discovery Expeditions Belize representative, or by calling Discovery Expeditions at the number provided in documents.
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Tour - Lamanai and The New River Safari
Begin the morning with a drive up the Northern Highway. Once you reach Tower Hill, you will board a riverboat and head up the New River through lagoons and winding creeks. Lots of wildlife can be seen along the way, including native birds and peaceful crocodiles. At the entrance to the New River Lagoon, the ruins of Lamanai (Mayan for "submerged crocodile") begin to come into view. Huge stone masks representing former rulers and Gods rise up out the thick rainforest. You will hear the haunting calls of howler monkeys and the chatter of wild birds as your guide points out different varieties of ancient trees. At the end of this full-day tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Belize City. Includes:- Pickup at your hotel and transportation
- Entrance fees
- Boxed lunch and refreshments
Other information:- 8.5-hour tour
- Pick-up time is 8:00am
- Operates daily
- Wear lightweight clothing, sturdy shoes, a hat or cap
- Bring sunscreen and insect repellent
- Book for date you choose. Reservations are made ahead of time for passengers. Upon arrival in Belize, passengers confirm their tour and hotel pick-up/drop-off times with the Discovery Expeditions Belize representative, or by calling Discovery Expeditions at the number provided in documents.
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Tour - SNUBA at Mexico Rocks
If you want an underwater adventure without the hassle of becoming a certified diver; then SNUBA is for you. SNUBA diving is the safest and easiest way possible to experience the fascination of Scuba diving with the simplicity of snorkeling. You can SNUBA down to 20 feet with no prior experience. This is a great activity for families too. SNUBA awaits you at Mexico Rocks. Depart from your hotel pier by boat and head north east for a scenic cruise en route to Mexico Rocks. Explore the abundant marine life in shallow crystal clear waters. This site is well known for excellent sightings of grouper, lobster, barracuda, sand sharks, and tiny blue tropical fish. Tour Includes:- Pickup at your hotel pier and boat transportation to/from Mexico Rocks
- All SNUBA gear and fins
- Purified water on board
Other information:- 3-hour guided tour
- Pick up time is 9:00am or 2:00pm
- Operates daily
- Minimum age requirement is 8 years of age
- Book the tour as an open voucher. Reservations can be made upon arrival in the destination, with the Discovery Expeditions Belize local representative, or by calling the phone number provided in documents.
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Tour - Snorkel at Hol Chan Marine Reserve & Shark Ray Alley
A snorkel adventure awaits you at Hol Chan Marine Reserve. Depart from hotel pier by boat and head south east to Hol Chan (Mayan for "Little Channel"), the first marine reserve established in Central America. Explore the coral reefs as you swim amongst the abundant marine life. Then head to your second snorkel stop, Shark Ray Alley. Friendly reef fish including snappers and jacks dart in and about graceful stingrays, along with inquisitive brown nurse sharks. After your personal encounter with the "friendly critters" you will be transferred back to your hotel pier. Tour Includes:- Pickup at your hotel pier and boat transportation to/from Hol Chan Marine Reserve & Shark Ray Alley.
- All snorkeling gear and fins
- Purified water on board
Tour Does Not Include:- Gratuities, park fees and items of personal nature
- Park fee to Hol Chan Marine Reserve is $10.00 US per person
Other information:- 3-hour guided tour
- Pick up time is 9:00am or 2:00pm
- Operates daily
- Minimum age requirement is 8 years of age
- Book the tour as an open voucher. Reservations can be made upon arrival in the destination, with the Discovery Expeditions Belize local representative, or by calling the phone number provided in documents.
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Tour - Tikal by Land
Embark on a journey to see some of the most impressive and amazing Mayan ruins in existence, Tikal (Mayan for Place of Voices). These majestic ruins are nestled in the dense jungles of the Peten region of Guatemala. This site has been extensively excavated and restored and is probably the most recognized and impressive of all the Maya ruins in the Central America region. Tour Includes:- Pickup at your hotel and transportation to/from Tikal
- Entrance fee
- Lunch and refreshments included
Other information:- 10.5 hour tour from San Ignacio area hotels, with pick-up time between 7:00am and– 7:30am
- 12.5 hour tour from Mountain Pine Ridge area hotels, with pick-up time at 6:00am
- Operates daily
- Plan to wear sturdy footwear and lightweight clothing
- Bring sunscreen, bug repellent, and a hat
- Book for date you choose. Reservations are made ahead of time for passengers. Upon arrival in Belize, passengers confirm their tour and hotel pick-up/drop-off times with the Discovery Expeditions Belize representative, or by calling Discovery Expeditions at the number provided in documents.
- Does not include Belize border crossing fee of $18.75 US per person
- If participant requires a Visa for entry to Belize they will need to purchase a double-entry Visa for return entry to Belize after tour.
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