Reefs & Cayes

6 days starting and ending in Placencia, Belize. Sun-Fri
$1460

Glide silently among the cayes and coral reef while sea kayaking Belize's crystal Caribbean waters. 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. Eat from the bounty of the sea, and pitch your tent each night under the clear starry sky. Most of all, enjoy the relaxed rhythm of this Caribbean escape - you’re sure to come to back to Belize again and again.

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Reefs & Cayes - Full Itinerary

Travel Highlights
  • 3N island camping
  • Sea kayaking
  • Snorkeling
  • Placencia
    Additional Tour Options
  • $1945 - Interested in rainforest hikes and sea kayaking?

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Day 1 Arrive Placencia lodge

(D)

Arrive Belize City and take a connecting flight to Placencia. We’ll meet you at Placencia’s little airport to take you to your beachfront hotel to begin your Belize vacation. Enjoy your first taste of seafood at our welcome dinner, and spend some time exploring this charming seaside town. Overnight.

Days 2-4 Sea Kayaking camp

(B,L,D)

The second largest coral reef in the world lies a short distance from the Belize mainland. The reef is alive with hundreds of species of fish, corals, and sponges, and over 200 sandy islands rise above this natural wonder. We spend 4 days exploring a half dozen of these tiny islands by kayak. We start from Little Water Caye, then visit the Silk Cayes, Pumpkin Caye, Hatchet Caye, and Ranguana Caye.

Stronger paddlers can go to Laughing Bird Caye. Each of these islands has its unique character. Little Water is the largest island we visit. Sitting atop its own reef system, it offers great snorkeling right off the beach, and some of the best mangrove snorkeling in Belize. Silk Cayes, sometimes called Queen Cayes, may be the most beautiful islands in all of Belize. The white sand beaches and breezy palm trees of Silk Cayes create an idyllic Caribbean escape. The waters off of Ranguana Caye are filled with bonefish, making for excellent fishing opportunities. This is also one of the best places to see eagle rays, sea turtles, and dolphins.

With dozens of islands within easy paddling distance, the exact cayes we visit can vary depending on local conditions. Our guides are expert naturalists and they know the very best places to snorkel and camp depending on the season.

Day 5 Sea Kayaking and Return Placencia lodge

(B,L)

Enjoy a morning of sea kayaking. We return to Placencia in the afternoon for hot showers and a chance to swap adventure stories at a local pub.

Day 6 Return Home

Transfer to the Placencia airport for your flight to Belize City and onward

Accommodations:

2 nights simple beachfront hotel, 3 nights camping

Single Supplement: $175

Meals Included:

All meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner); most of our hotels offer free continental breakfast.

Transportation:

kayaks, motor boat Group & Staff: Maximum 10; local naturalist/kayaking guide

Notes:

Internal flight Belize City-Placencia-Belize City not included. Flight cost is approximately US$185 (flight cost subject to change). You may buy this with your international ticket or we can bill you for this when you book.

Group & Staff:

Min 2, bilingual naturalist, local guides

Personal Budgeting:

Allow US$40 for meals/snacks not included, US$40 international departure tax

Pre & Post Tour Accommodations:

Share US$90, Single US$180

Is it for Me?

A great trip for ocean lovers that is fairly active, yet with plenty of time for snorkeling and relaxing. No prior kayaking experience is required, and the support boat allows you paddle as little or as much as you like.

Arrival / Departure Transfers:

1 person US$50 each
2 or more people US$25 /person

Please note that because of inclement weather and the risk of hurricanes, we do not offer this trip from June through the end of October. Ask about our other great trips during these months!
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We had a GREAT time!! Everything worked out perfectly... all the accommodations were the best and our guides were top notch. The students loved the itinerary - just long enough at each place without ...
- Mike Rischbieter - Presbyterian College Group
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