Belize Adventure
$1995 single supplement US$320
Due to unpredictable weather, during the months of May - November, we can only offer our shorter Belize Adventure version, Days 4-8 of this itinerary
Starting and ending in Belize City, Belize
- J
- F
- M
- A
- M
- J
- J
- A
- S
- O
- N
- D
Travel Highlights
- Glovers Reef Atoll
- Zip-line
- Cave Tubing
- Black Hole Drop
- Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave
Glover's Reef Atoll is one of only 3 coral atolls in the Western Hemisphere. We'll begin our Belize tour by spending two nights there, exploring by day the reef and its colorful array of undersea life. Snorkel with blue parrot fish, neon blowfish, six foot eagle rays and harmless nurse sharks, and study delicate purple plume coral, brain coral and sea fans. We'll learn the finer points of sea kayaking and windsurfing, or maybe spend the time relaxing in a hammock shaded by stately palm trees. Next we head inland to the thatched-roof cabanas of our jungle lodge. From here we'll take a leisurely float through a cave, fly through the jungle on a zip-line, journey through cathedral shaped caves, explore winding trails along the Roaring River, and rappel into the incredible black hole drop.
Short on time? Click here to find out more information on our shorter Rainforest and Ruins itinerary.
- Day 1 Arrive Belize
- Days 2-3 Glover's Reef Atoll
- Day 4 Maya Mountains
- Day 5 Rainforest Zip-Line and Cave Tubing
- Day 6 Black Hole Drop
- Day 7 Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave
- Day 8 Return Home
- Additional Tour Options
- $1410 - Traveling with your family? Save up to $585 per person on our family itinerary!
PaddlingIncludes paddling activity such as sea kayaking or rafting.
Nature ViewingIncludes intentional opportunity to observe flora or fauna with an experienced guide.
Cultural ActivitiesIncludes cultural activities such as a visit to a traditional village or a local market to give a unique perspective.
HistoryVisit ancient ruins and historical sites.
SnorkelingIncludes opportunity for snorkeling or possibly SCUBA.
HikingIncludes guided hiking excursions. Hikes may vary from easy and optional three hour hikes to more difficult multi-day treks.
ActiveOur most active trips for travelers who are fit and looking for vigorous adventures. Tours include multisport activities and multi-day treks.
Zip LineExplore the forest canopy by zip line or rappel down cliffs or waterfalls.
Day 1 Arrive Belize 
Catch a connecting flight to Dangriga, and spend the night in this small town along the southern coast.
Days 2-3 Glover's Reef Atoll (2B,2L,2D)
This morning you will need to transfer yourself to the marina to meet up with the rest of the group for the kayaking portion. You travel by motor launch 20 miles east of the main Barrier Reef to our private island base-camp at Glover Reef Marine Reserve. This is an active excursion that includes many hours of kayaking each day. Travelers should be prepared for vigorous -- and rewarding -- activities. Surrounded by rich coral reefs and beautiful turquoise waters, we begin by rigging our kayaks with main-sails and sailing along the shallow reef flats to a superb snorkeling site. Tonight we enjoy an island feast with a mixed grill of seafood, fresh fish and vegetables topped with Belizean coconut baking and tropical fruits.
Glover's is one of only three atolls in the Caribbean Sea and is truly the most spectacular marine environment in Belize. Due to its isolation from the mainland the waters are exceptionally clear with an incredibly rich reef system that offers the best kayaking, snorkeling and diving in the Caribbean. Day 3 is flexible in order to respond to both group and individual desires and abilities. Activities include: sea kayaking, snorkeling the inner and outer walls of the reef, kayak sailing and windsurfing for both novices and experienced boarders. For those of you who are certified divers, we can also arrange dives on the outer walls. If all this sounds a little too busy, you always have the choice of just kicking back in a hammock and enjoying your Belize vacation with a good book and a cold drink.
Day 4 Maya Mountains (B,L,D)
Enjoy our last morning on the reef before saying good-bye to the group and journeying into the country's interior. We travel by boat to the mainland, where a van awaits to take us along the Hummingbird Highway to our home for the next three nights. Along the way stop at the Belmopan Market, stretch your legs, and find a snack among the stalls piled high with fruits and housewares. Your jungle lodge is tucked next to the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve and Roaring River. Surrounded by pristine forest, your days at the lodge are filled with natural discoveries exploring the lush vegetation of the Maya Mountains and the mysteries beneath.
Day 5 Rainforest Zip-Line and Cave Tubing (B,L,D)
This morning, you will have the thrilling opportunity to soar through the jungle treetops high above the forest floor. A short hike up into the rainforest leads you to the first of five platforms where you begin your exciting trip back down through the jungle canopy on a series of cables. In the afternoon, you will take a leisurely float through the caves and majestic jungle on inner tubes. You will hike to the put-in to the Cave's Branch River with your inner tubes. From there, enjoy a float through a series of caves with glipses of the towering rainforest in between.
Day 6 Black Hole Drop (B,L,D)
Today we'll continue our adventures with the exciting Black Hole Drop. This highly adventurous tour has been described as a rush like no other! The tour begins with a steep hike over clad limestone hills that lead up, up and up to the edge of a collapsed cave system with high forest growing out of the center and massive caverns on either end. Here your skilled team of guides will prepare you to ease your way over the lip of the cave and rappel the 300 feet down into the collapsed cavern's floor. You control the pace as your descent which allows you the choice to savor the view as you pass through the layers of the canopy on your way to the ground or zip down in one thrilling rush! This tour is not recommended for the faint of heart.
Day 7 Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave (B,L,D)
We wake early for our unforgettable adventure into the Maya underworld. We begin our journey from our lodge doors, crossing creeks and journeying deep into the Belizean jungle to the opening of the sacred Actun Tunichil Muknal - the Cave of the Stone Sepulcher. At the entrance we gear up with helmets and waterproof headlamps, then wade into the emerald colored water flowing from the cave's gaping mouth. Our journey follows the river's flow through wet and dry caves encased in hanging stalactites and towering stalagmites. Our final destination is the spectacular primary chamber where ancient kings and priests made blood sacrifices to appease the Maya gods. Our lights illuminate the ghostly outlines of skeletal ritual victims and scattered ceramic shards of ancient rituals. Tunichil is an active archeological site, so we're careful not to disturb the sleeping skeletons and ceramic pieces before returning to the light above ground. This is a fairly rigorous trip and travelers should be in good shape. For those looking for an alternative trip, a visit the the Barton Creek Cave is an excellent choice for any age. There are also other activities available for those who prefer life above ground.
Day 8 Return Home (B)
After breakfast, transfer to Belize City and catch your international flight home.
| $1995 | Tour Cost per person |
| $65 | Internal Flights (Belize City-Dangriga) |
| Flight costs subject to change | |
| $2060 | Total per person cost |
Includes
Excludes |
Recommended Budgeting |
