Altun
Ha & The Olde Belize River Safari, Full Day
An enjoyable
boat ride takes you several miles inland by way of scenic Olde Belize
River. En route you may see iguanas, several varieties of birds,
crocodiles and troops of Howler Monkeys. At Burrell Boom, a quaint
settlement on the river bank, you will be served a tasty local lunch
with refreshments. You then drive to Altun Ha (Maya for "Rock Stone
Water"), where the famous Jade Head "Kinich Ahau" was uncovered
by Dr. David Pendergast of the Royal Ontario Museum. Altun Ha was
once a major trading center linking the Maya on the Caribbean with
the Central American mainland Maya.
Departures: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday
Prices
available upon request
Includes: Lunch, refreshments, and entrance fee to site
Lamanai
& The New River Safari, Full Day
This is
one of the most interesting tours in Belize. A 45-minute drive up
the Northern Highway brings you to Tower Hill, where you board a
riverboat and head up the New River. While traversing the many little
creeks and lagoons, it is easy to encounter hawks, kites and falcons.
Dainty Jacanas lightly walk on the lily pads while the crocodiles
bask in the morning sunlight. At the entrance to the New River Lagoon,
the ruins of Lamanai (Maya for submerged crocodile) rise into view.
While touring this site, huge masks depicting dead rulers and gods
seem to materialize out of the rainforest, amid the chatter of bird-life
and the haunting call of the Howler Monkeys. Your guide will point
out the Copal and Ramon trees, which were of great importance in
ancient times.
Departures: Daily
Prices
available upon request
Includes: Lunch,
refreshments, and entrance fee to site
Mountain
Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, Full Day
Bring
along your walking shoes, your swim-wear and an adventurous mind
for a full day of activity. The reserve is teeming with hills and
valleys, rivers and waterfalls and swimming holes and caves all
surrounded by the majestic beauty of the tropical pine forest. Our
three main stops are the Rio Frio Cave, the Rio On Rapids and Pools,
and the 1000ft. Hidden Valley Waterfalls (road condition permitting).
Bring along your binoculars, as there is much exotic flora and fauna
to see, these species are endemic to this extremely rough, but beautiful
part of the country.
Departures: Monday, Thursday
Prices available upon request
Includes: Lunch,
refreshments, and entrance fee to site.
Xunantunich
& The Belize Zoo, Full Day
Depart Belize
City traveling on the scenic Western Highway, en route to the Cayo
(pronounced Ky-o) District and 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 hand-cranked ferry. "El
Castillo" (the castle), is the largest temple at Xunantunich and
shows it's dominance by its towering height. From the top of "El
Castillo" view the panoramic vistas of the surrounding rain forests
in the Cayo District as well as the bordering towns between Belize
and Guatemala. This segment of the tour is followed by a hot lunch
at a Cayo area restaurant. En route to Belize City you will make
a stop at the Wildlife Habitat known as The Belize Zoo created as
a sanctuary for the country's indigenous species. The Belize Zoo
was first intended for animals which were injured or donated to
the facility and could not be returned to the wild. This is home
for an impressive array of Large Cats, Primates, Reptiles and Birds,
which gives you the opportunity of viewing Belize's prolific wildlife
in one location.
Departures: Sunday, Wednesday
Prices available upon request
Includes: Lunch, refreshments, and entrance fee to site
Panti
Medicinal Trail & Cahal Pech, Full Day
After a scenic drive through the Farms and Villages of the Western
Highway, you board your motorized canoe that will take you up the
river to the Panti Maya Medicinal Trail. Along the high limestone
cliffs of the Macal Branch of the Belize River, you look for parrots,
toucans and iguanas, as they perch from trees along the river banks.
At the Panti Trail, your guide will point out plants and herbs still
used by Belizeans for medicinal purposes. After lunch, you start
your return to Belize City, with a stop at Cahal Pech Maya ruins.
There you can see a small archaeological site with corbel arch rooms
dating back to 1000 BC.
Departures: Tuesday, Friday
Prices available upon request
Includes: Lunch, refreshments, and entrance fee to sites.
Manatee
Watch & Goff's Caye, Full Day
You will be picked
up by a fast speedboat in Belize City and first taken to the nearby
Manatee breeding grounds. You are almost certain to see one or several
of these docile and protected sea mammals. Goff's Caye is another
seven miles to the east and this small island is perched right on
Belize's Great Barrier Reef, a true picture postcard tropical paradise.
Snorkel off the pristine sandy beach with your instructors for that
wonderful "Cousteau Experience", or just swim in cool waters, or
relax under a palm tree. A beach picnic lunch and refreshments are
served. Snorkel equipment included.
Departures: Daily
Prices available upon request
Includes: Lunch, refreshments, and snorkel equipment.
Cave
Tubing, Full Day
A transfer from Belize City on the Western Highway brings you to
the Caves Branch River and its winding path through the Maya Mountains
and numerous ancient caves once inhabited by the Maya. On arriving
at Jaguar Paw, 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
hands out flashlights, 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. Come dressed
in bathing suits, T-shirts, shorts, tennis shoes or water shoes.
A change of clothes, shoes and a towel is recommended. After lunch
you will have an opportunity for swimming and relaxing before boarding
the tour bus for return drive to Belize City.
Departures: Upon Request (4 pax minimum)
Prices available upon request
Includes: Lunch, refreshments, and entrance fee to sites.
Tikal
by Air, Full Day
Morning
air departure from the Belize International Airport to Flores, Peten
(Guatemala). Welcome upon arrival at the airport. Immediate departure
to Tikal on a 50 minute ride. Passengers are provided with box lunches.
Upon arrival at Tikal National Park we begin our 3 hour tour of
the site, visiting the most important monuments, like Complex Q,
R, Temple IV, Temple III and the Main Plaza, where you will find
Temples I and II, the North Acropolis and the Central Acropolis.
Tour includes, transportation to and from Tikal, entrance fee, guide
and box lunch. Does not include departure tax in Belize nor arrival
and departure taxes in Flores (approximately US$50.00 pp), and beverages
on tour.
Note: Guests from San Pedro are booked on a flight directly
to the Belize International Airport.
Departures: Daily
Prices available
upon request
Includes: Lunch, refreshments, and entrance fee to site.
Historic Belize City, Half Day
The old
British colonial capital of Belize City is the country's only genuine
urban area and is the commercial and cultural center of the country.
The city contains both the main seaport and a colorful mix of about
one-third of the country's 250,000 residents. Take this opportunity
for a fully guided tour around historic Belize City. You will see
many places of interest such as the ancient swing bridge over the
Haulover Creek, which is swung open by manpower. Visit the oldest
Anglican Cathedral in Central America, St. John's Cathedral, built
from bricks used as ballast in sailing ships of old. Directly across
the street you will visit Government House, once home to the colonial
Governors and now a museum known as the House of Culture.
Departures: Upon Request
Prices available upon request
Includes: Refreshment and entrance fee to site.
Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary, Half Day
Located
only 30 miles up the Northern Highway is a Mecca for nature enthusiasts,
especially bird lovers. Crooked Tree provides habitat for over 360
species of birds. The majestic Jabiru Stork, largest bird in the
western hemisphere with a wingspan of over 8 feet, can be found
nesting in these wetlands. Once you have crossed the causeway that
divides the large lagoon, your guide will take you through the rustic
village of Crooked Tree, famous for it's abundance of "cashew nut"
fruit trees. Local legend has it that the cashew was the only fruit
created by the devil.
Departures: Upon Request
Prices available
upon request
Includes: Refreshment and entrance fee to site.
Community Baboon Sanctuary, Half Day
The Community
Baboon Sanctuary on the banks of the Olde Belize River is located
30 miles west of Belize City off the Northern Highway. Consisting
of some 18 square miles of subsistence farms, the sanctuary exhibits
the spirit of coexistence that Belizeans have with nature. Though
a grassroots effort, the villagers and landowners have committed
to preserving the habitat necessary to ensure a healthy population
of Black Howler Monkeys. With assistance from the World Wildlife
Fund and the Zoological Society of Milwaukee County, a small natural
history museum and visitors' center has been erected in Bermudian
Landing, which is the most central location in the sanctuary.
Departures: Upon Request
Prices available upon request
Includes: Refreshment and entrance fee to site.
A Tale of Two Cities, Half Day
This fascinating
half-day tour will focus on the contrast between the ancient Maya
city of Altun Ha and modern day Belize City, highlighting 1000 years
of development to this former British Colony. Altun Ha (Maya for
Rock Stone Water) thrived as a trading post to the Maya World during
the Post Classic and Classic periods. Belize City today is home
to about 35% of the country's population and remains the commercial
capital of the country - the official capital was moved in 1971
to Belmopan in the interior. Your tour will include historical sites
such as the Redbrick St. John's Cathedral and the colonial mansion
once occupied by British Governors. You will note the colonial wooden
architecture of many of the houses throughout your tour.
Departures: Upon Request
Prices available upon request
Includes: Refreshment and entrance fee to site.
The City & The Sanctuary, Half Day
Just 40
minutes up the Western Highway is a wonderful natural wildlife habitat
(The Belize Zoo). This is home for an impressive array of Large
Cats, Primates, Reptiles and Birds, giving you the opportunity of
viewing Belize's prolific wildlife in one location. Belize City
today remains the commercial capital of the country and is home
to about 75,000 people. View the Colonial Governor's Mansion, Redbrick
St. John's Cathedral, and the Supreme Court buildings, flanked by
cannons used in the "Battle of St. George's Caye" in 1798. Note
the Colonial wooden architecture that is evident throughout many
of the city's buildings. Your guide will provide an interesting
reflection of the city's history.
Departures: Upon Request
Prices available upon request
Includes: Refreshment and entrance fee to site.
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