Island Expeditions

Island Expeditions has grown deep roots over its 30 years in Belize, drawing inspiration from the communities it engages with to focus its efforts on helping the people of Belize.

Their endeavors are not grand charities but rather numerous small initiatives that make a meaningful difference in the communities visited. A key part of their mission is finding ways to direct tourism dollars into smaller communities that may not typically attract travelers.

Several trips are operated in partnership with the Belize Audubon Society and the Belize Zoo. By collaborating with local conservation organizations, everyone benefits—travelers gain special access to Belize's most incredible places and have the opportunity to interact with scientists, artists, and community leaders.

To learn more about the range of projects supported when traveling with Island Expeditions, visitors are encouraged to explore further.

For over 40 years, the Belize Audubon Society (BAS) has served as the environmental conscience of Belize and is now involved in all aspects of nature conservation and education across the country. Visitors to protected areas in Belize are likely to be welcomed by friendly BAS park wardens, who manage some of the nation’s most famous attractions, including the world-renowned Cockscomb Jaguar Reserve, Blue Hole National Park, and Half Moon Cay. Island Expeditions’ trips to the remarkable Lighthouse Reef Marine Reserve are operated in partnership with the BAS, and these trips help fund the annual budget of the ranger station on this remote atoll.

Island Expeditions' programs are designed to provide grassroots assistance in the regions where they operate. While Belize has an excellent school system with extraordinarily dedicated teachers, many families, particularly in more remote communities, cannot afford to provide their children with basic school supplies.

Make Space in Your Case 

Belize has an excellent school system with extraordinarily dedicated teachers, but many families, especially in remote communities, struggle to afford basic school supplies.

Island Expeditions' "Make Space in Your Case" initiative offers an opportunity for travelers to donate school supplies to students in Belize. By sharing just a pound or two of space in their suitcase, participants can help provide essential materials. Island Expeditions handles the collection, packing, and distribution to ensure the supplies reach the students and teachers who need them most.