Paddle Belize’s pristine marine world on this 7-day Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) expedition through Glover’s Reef and the Southern Barrier Reef. Stay first at Bocawina Rainforest Resort before heading offshore to explore coral atolls and vibrant reefs. Paddleboard over shallow, clear waters alongside rays, nurse sharks, and tropical fish. Refine technique with expert guides trained by Norm Hann Expeditions. Spend three nights at a remote Basecamp on Glover’s Reef, then two nights in an over-the-water cabana at Tobacco Caye Paradise. Designed for travelers seeking sea, sun, and snorkeling, this itinerary reaches lesser-known cayes of the Southern Barrier Reef. Navigating these paradise islands by SUP offers a flexible pace and an adventurous way to explore Belize’s most scenic waters.
Highlights
Snorkel and Paddle through the shallow waters over the reef
View marine wildlife including stingrays, eagle rays, grouper and sharks
Visit a local Garifuna fishing camp on Billy Hawk Caye
Spend a night inland at the Tropical Education Center viewing wildlife
Activities that provide a reasonable level of physical challenge and elevate the heart rate. Focused on more active pursuits including multisport tours. Travelers may be active 5-7 hours total each day. Recommended for travelers with active lifestyles.
On arrival in Belize, you connect for a scenic 20-minute flight south to the coastal town of Dangriga. Here you are met and driven to Bocawina Rainforest Resort. Your guides and group gather for a cocktail, followed by a pre-trip welcome meeting and dinner in the rainforest at the acclaimed Wild Fig restaurant. (Domestic Flight included)
After breakfast, travel by boat charter 38 miles off the mainland to Glover’s Reef Basecamp. Upon arrival, your trip leader will review essential paddleboarding skills and provide personalized coaching throughout the trip. Focus areas include efficient forward stroke technique, downwind paddling, and open-water touring.
Each day, set out to explore the pristine waters of Glover’s Reef Atoll. Paddle through shallow, crystal-clear lagoons teeming with marine life, including southern stingrays, eagle rays, groupers, nurse sharks, and more. Enjoy three days of skill-building and adventure in this remote marine paradise.
Spend the next two days exploring the 17,000-acre South Water Caye Marine Reserve, a protected area on Belize’s Southern Barrier Reef. Settle into Tobacco Caye Paradise Lodge, your base for the next two nights. Spend your days kayaking along mangrove-lined channels, snorkeling vibrant coral reefs, and exploring tropical cayes teeming with marine life. In the evenings, unwind at the lodge and experience the relaxed rhythm of Belize’s island culture.
Day 7: Depart Belize
1 Breakfast
In the morning, board a water taxi back to the mainland. Arrive with enough time to connect to domestic or international flights.
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Initial deposit is $400, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 70 days (10 weeks) prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
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Included
6 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 5 Dinners
6 Nights Accommodations
Accommodations as listed
Ground transportation as listed
Activities as listed
Meals as listed
Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
Gear Rental
Airport Departure Tax - Normally included in the price of your airline ticket.
Snorkeling gear (mask, fins, snorkel) is provided on your trip free of charge. Occasionally the snorkeling gear that is supplied is worn, and there may not be enough sizes available to fit every traveler. Therefore, you may want to bring your own snorkeling gear (particularly a mask and snorkel).
Excluded
Gratuities
Travel Insurance
Personal Expenses
Flight costs (please request a quote)
Additional excursions during free time
Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
Scuba Diving
Departure Transfer - Please contact us to arrange your international departure transfer.
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When to Go
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Good to ideal period to travel, and many people choose to visit at this time.
Chance for unpredictable weather but with fewer visitors.
Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
