Vantage World Travel

Belize Rainforest & Wildlife Highlights 11D/10N

Because of Belize’s small population and lack of industry, much of Belize has remained virtually undisturbed. Birders in particular will have the opportunity to observe hundreds of different species of birds. It is not uncommon to view 50 in a single outing. Belize has recorded over 500 species of birds within its borders. This tour has something for everyone, lush rainforest, Mayan ruins, rivers & pine forests, white sand beaches on paradise islands and a myriad of wildlife from birds to sharks and rays! A wonderful mix of adventure and luxurious relaxation.

Cayo - Located in the western interior of Belize, Cayo is a 1500 square mile district that encompasses a good portion of the Maya Mountains and has more than its fair share of ancient Maya sites to visit and explore. To the east is the capital city of Belmopan and to the far west, visitor friendly San Ignacio, the main city of the district. Between the two lie a world of forests teeming with wildlife and immaculately beautiful tropical watersheds catered to by a variety of jungle and river lodges to suit any style, budget and adventure.

Ambergris Caye - The largest of all the cayes, Ambergris Caye is renowned for its beaches and proximity to the coral reef. From here you can indulge any wet adventure you can dream up; Sport fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling and manatee watching are among the most popular. San Pedro, the caye’s hub, offers any variety of accommodations, restaurants, bars and nightlife. For a change of pace and scenery, the bay side of the caye is a great place to get acquainted with Belizean bird life.

Please note: Rates apply all year EXCEPT Easter Week,Thanksgiving & the Christmas / New Year Period - Tailor-made itineraries are necessary for the Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year periods due to minimum nights necessary in a number of the hotels and significant raise in rates.

Accommodation and Services:

• Superior Hotels: • Chaa Creek - Cottage Rooms in Cayo District • Chan Chich in Orange Walk District • Lodge at Big Falls – Standard Room in Punta Gorda Area • Turtle Inn - Seafront Cottage in Placencia • Victoria House – Plantation Room – Ambergris Caye • Kanantik - Standard Cabana - South Coast Meals: • American breakfast throughout Guides & Tours: • Private minibus transfers at all times - Tours might not be private
• Mid-Range Hotels: • Pooks Hill – Standard Cabana in Cayo District • Lamanai Outpost Lodge – Superior Gardenview room in Orange Walk District • Lodge at Big Falls – Standard Room in Punta Gorda Area • Roberts Grove – 1st Floor Standard Beachview Room in Placencia • Ramons Village – Beachfront – Ambergris Caye Meals: • Continental breakfast throughout Guides & Tours: • Private minibus transfers at all times. Tours might not be private
• Economy Hotels: • Black Rock River Lodge – Standard Cabana in Cayo District • Lamanai Outpost Lodge – Superior Gardenview room in Orange Walk District • Lodge at Big Falls – Standard Room in Punta Gorda Area • Westwind - Standard Room in Palencia • Sunbreeze – Standard Room – Ambergris Caye Meals: • Continental breakfast throughout Guides & Tours: • Private minibus transfers at all times. Tours might not be private.

Included: Services as specified in the selected level
Not Included: Any airfare, passport and visa expenses, Government arrival and departure taxes, cancellation and personal insurance (strongly recommended), excess baggage charges, all items of a personal nature and any services not specifically indicated as included.

Daily Itinerary

• Day 1 Transfer to Jungle Lodge (B) (Unguided transfer) - Transfered to their Jungle Lodge. For Lamanai (Mid-range) the transfer is by land and boat. For Chan Chich (High-end) the transfer is by private charter flight. Lamanai / Chan Chinch 3N.
• Day 2 & 3 Lamanai / Chan Chich (B,L,D) (SIB Activities) - Enjoy two full days of wildlife activities and a visit to the impressive Lamanai Site on the shore of the lagoon. All meals are included and guests can pick from a selection of tours each day which are operated on a collective basis: Crocodile Encounter, Birding Expeditions, Native Fishing, Lamanai Maya Ruins, Breakfast on the River Howler Trek, Airboat Safari, Maya Medicine Trail Sunrise Canoe Excursion, Cultural Immersion: The Mennonites, Snook and Tarpon Fishing, Jungle Dawn Starlight Canoeing, Spotlight Safari, Cultural Immersion: The Milpa, Sunrise at Crab Catcher Lagoon Sunset Cocktail Cruise, Crocodile Nest Search Night Walk, Irish Creek at Dawn
• Day 4 Transfer to Cayo Nature Hike Options (B) (Guided Transfer) - Guests from Lamanai transfer by land to their lodge in the Cayo area. Guest from Chan Chich take a private air charter flight to Central Farm airstrip and then transfer by land to their Cayo Lodge. Option to add Belize Zoo for Lamanai guests. Option to add Medicinal Plant Tour for Chan Chich guests when they arrive at Chaa Creek. Option to add late afternoon birdwatching at Pooks Hill. Option to add “Creatures of the Night” evening rainforest nature hike at Chaa Creek. Cayo 3N
• Day 5 Xunantunich & Belize Botanical Gardens(B,L) (Guided) - Guest transferred to Xunantunich Maya archaeology site to enjoy guided tour of site. Transfer into rainforest to enjoy lunch at lodge before beginning a guided exploration of Belize Botanical Gardens. Gardens are made up of 45 acres of native and exotic plants growing in the Cayo district of western Belize.
• Day 6 Caracol & Mountain Pine Ridge (B,L) (Guided) - Travel through the scenic Mountain Pine Ridge National Park on your way to the famous Mayan Site at Caracol. At Caracol enjoy a private guided tour of this impressive site which is the largest Maya site in Belize. On the way back to the hotel stop to visit the Rio Frio Caves and Pools.
• Day 7 South Coast(B,D) (Unguided) - From the lodge in the Cayo area, guest transfer down the famous Hummingbird Highway to the South Coast area to their beachfront lodge. Kanantik / Hamanasi 4N
• Day 8 Cockscrob Jaguar Reserve (B,L,D) (SIB Tour) - Guests transferred to Cockscromb Nature Reserve where tour begins with hike looking for wildlife, discovering medicinal plants, and learning about the park’s history and efforts to save jaguar. After a picnic lunch, guests can enjoy a refreshing tube-float downriver and then hike to the waterfall.
• Day 9 Snorkel the Reef (B,L,D) (SIB Tour) - Guests are transferred out to South Water Caye on the barrier reef. This is a marine protected area offering fabulous snorkeling opportunities. Guests will snorkel at different locations and have lunch on an island.
• Day 10 Free Day (B,L,D) - Guests will have a free day to relax at the hotel or explore some more.
• Day 11 Transfer Out (Unguided Transfer) - Fly back to Belize International Airport in plenty of time for your flight out.

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