Belize shares a rich Maya heritage with neighboring countries like Guatemala, Mexico and Honduras and is considered to have been the heart of Maya civilization during the classic period.

Although Belize's Maya occupation began as early as 1500 BC, during the classic period of 250 AD to 900 AD the population is said to have exceeded one million people.

Archaeological remains of the ancient Maya include pottery, skeletons, stellae and tall palaces and temples with ceremonial centers.

Belize is a great place for a family vacation regardless of the ages of family members.

With diverse activities available on one vacation, it is usually possible to satisfy the individual needs of most members of a group.

For the outdoor enthusiast and adventure traveler, Belize presents unlimited opportunities.

You might say that Belize is the outdoors, and its barrier reef has been named one of the Seven Underwater Wonders of the World.

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.

You may not find a lot of big nightclubs, expensive shopping, or fancy restaurants.

You will find diving, snorkeling, fishing, hiking, bird-watching and exploring nature at its best.

Belize Page

 Revised: 11 Oct 2005

 

  Tours
REEF & RAINFOREST: CLASSIC BELIZE  -  7 day/6 night itinerary  Classic Discovery
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. ACTUN CAVE – CARACOL – CAVE TUBING - SNORKELLING – BEACH RELAXATION. From 880.00 US $ per person sharing. Departs DAILY, with 2 pax minimum year round

BELIZE OFF THE BEATEN PATH  -  8 day/7 night itinerary  Classic Active Discovery
A great combination of activities and relaxation from the more off the beaten track, southern area of Belize known as the Toldeo District to the beach at Placencia. TOLEDO – PUNTA GORDA – GARIFUNA – RIVER CANOE – JUNGLE HIKING – REEF SNORKEL – MAYA SITES - BEACH RELAXATION. From 1270.00 US $ per person sharing. Departs DAILY, with 2 pax minimum year round

ACTIVE BELIZE WITH TIKAL  -  8 day/7 night itinerary  Classic Active Discovery
An active discovery combining cave expedition, jungle hikes, Biking to Xunantunich, canoeing the Mopan river, visiting Tikal and snorkeling Shark Ray Alley and Hol Chan Marine park. ACTUN CAVE – BIKING – XUNANTUNICH – CANOEING – TIKAL – CHECHEM HA – HIKING - SNORKELLING – BEACH RELAXATION. From 1780.00 US $ per person sharing. Departs DAILY, with 2 pax minimum year round

BEACHY BELIZE  -  8 day/7 night itinerary  Classic Active Discovery
A discovery of Belize' southern region with miles of natural sandy beach, virgin mangrove-fringed lagoons and coral-studded cayes plus a discovery of Ambergris Caye, a narrow strip of paradise surrounded by the azure Caribbean and the Belize Barrier Reef. PLACENCIA – MONKEY RIVER – SNORKEL – SAN PEDRO – AMBERGRIS CAYE – BEACH RELAXATION. From 950.00 US $ per person sharing. Departs DAILY, with 2 pax minimum year round

BELIZE CAVES, REEFS & RUINS  -  9 day/8 night itinerary  Classic Active Discovery
An itinerary combining some of the attractions of Belize. from aboundant caves, most with archaeological significance to the barrier reef, named one of the Seven Underwater Wonders of the World and its rich Maya heritage, considered to have been the heart of Maya civilization during the classic period. From 2400.00 US $ per person sharing. Departs both on PRIVATE and SET DEPARTURE basis with 2 pax minimum year round

BELIZE MULTI-ACTIVITY WITH TOLEDO  -  9 day/8 night itinerary  Classic Active Discovery
For those wanting an active program while visiting: hike through the rainforest, horsehide through the jungle and open savanna, cave in Chechem Ha, mountain bike to Xunantunich, cave-tube at Jaguar Paw, snorkel at Snakes Caye and kayak from River to Sea through the coastal mangroves. From 3500.00 US $ per person sharing. Departs both on PRIVATE and SET DEPARTURE basis with 2 pax minimum year round

BELIZE DISCOVERY  -  12 day/11 night itinerary  Classic Active Discovery
A discovery of the less known beauties of Belize. Visit Mountain Pine Ridge area with Caracol Maya site and Barton Creek wet caves, then to Southern Belize and the Toledo District with its Marine Reserve and Maya site of Lubaantun. Finally to Ambergris island to snorkel Hol Chan and the famous Shark Ray Alley. From 2060.00 US $ per person sharing. Departs DAILY, with 2 pax minimum year round

BELIZE SAFARI & BIRD-WATCHING  -  10 day/9 night itinerary  Classic Active Discovery
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. From 1780.00 US $ per person sharing. Departs DAILY, with 2 pax minimum year round

BELIZE FAMILY VACATION  -  8 day/7 night itinerary  Classic Active Discovery
An active visit to Belize for the whole family! Whether horseback riding, snorkeling, trekking Maya ruins, hiking the rainforest, wandering around town, visiting the famous Belize Zoo, everyone can join in. BELIZE ZOO – RAINFOREST WILDLIFE – JUNGLE TREKKING – HORSE RIDING – CAVES – TUBING – GARIFUNA & MAYA CULTURE – SNORKELLING - BEACH. From 900.00 US $ per person sharing. Departs DAILY, with 2 pax minimum year round

BELIZE CLASSIC FAMILY FUN  -  9 day/8 night itinerary  Classic Active Discovery
A great family vacation, regardless of the ages of family members, concentrated on two different locations: Lamanai Lodge where you can choose from a variety of activities and Dangriga where, as well, a number of inland or sea based adventures is available. Try  Snook and Tarpon Fishing or join a Sunrise Canoe Excursion or a Spotlight Safari. From 520.00 US $ per person sharing. Departs DAILY, with 2 pax minimum year round

BELIZE CAVES, REEF AND RUINS  -  9 day/8 night itinerary  Seat-in-Bus Services
BELIZE CAVES, REEF AND RUINS  -  9 day/8 night itinerary  Private Services
Discover Belize's magic along the banks of the Macal River in the foothills of the Maya Mountains where we visit the major Maya sites to to learn about their culture. Then travel to Ambergris Key and the barrier reef that stretches down to Honduran waters to start exploring its underwater world at Shark Ray Alley and Hol Chan Marine park From 1910.00 US $ per person sharing. Departs SET DATES on seat-in-bus basis or DAILY on private service basis with a minimum of 2 passengers.

LUXURIOUS RETREAT HONEYMOON  -  10 day/9 night itinerary  Classic Honeymoon Discovery
Honeymoons are clearly a very personal choice and we can tailor make any combination to fit client tastes. Here is one idea of a honeymoon taking in both beach relaxation and a little inland adventure with some gifts, tours and pampering. LUXURIOUS JUNGLE LODGES & BEACH CABANAS •  SUNSET SAIL WITH CHAMPAGNE • SPA TREATMENTS • SNORKEL or DIVE THE REEF • MAYA RUINS • FISHING • RAINFOREST & PINEFOREST • SPA TREATMENTS. From 2640.00 US $ per person sharing. Departs DAILY, with 2 pax minimum year round

BELIZE MULTI-SPORT ADVENTURE  -  16 day/15 night itinerary  Seat-in-Bus Services
 BELIZE MULTI-SPORT ADVENTURE  -  16 day/15 night itinerary  Private Services
The tour begins along the banks of the Macal River in the foothills of the Maya Mountains where we bike. horseback ride and hike to hidden waterfalls learning about the Maya culture. Then travel to the pristine area of Toledo and the Garifuna fishing town of Punta Gorda, where dolphins play, manatees laze and the snorkeling is world-class. From 4150.00 US $ per person sharing. Departs SET DATES on seat-in-bus basis or DAILY on private service basis with a minimum of 2 passengers.

BELIZE SPORT & BEACH  -  16 day/15 night itinerary  Seat-in-Bus Services
 BELIZE SPORT & BEACH  -  16 day/15 night itinerary  Private Services
This exhilarating multi-sport itinerary takes you off the beaten path to explore Belize like few can! First along the banks of the Macal River in the Maya Mountains to hike, canoe and tube to hidden waterfalls and caves. Then to Ambergris Key and the barrier reef stretching down to Honduran waters, a good place to explore the underwater world at Shark Ray Alley and Hol Chan Marine park. From 3270.00 US $ per person sharing. Departs SET DATES on seat-in-bus basis or DAILY on private service basis with a minimum of 2 passengers.

GUATEMALA/BELIZE MULTI-SPORT ADVENTURE  -  16 day/15 night itinerary  Seat-in-Bus Services
 GUATEMALA/BELIZE MULTI-SPORT ADVENTURE  -  16 day/15 night itinerary  Private Services
This exhilarating multi-sport itinerary takes you off the beaten path to explore Guatemala and Belize like few can! The tour begins by climbing an active volcano, then deep into the remote Mayan highlands to bike through spectacular scenery on local trade routes to see colorful local markets. Stay in a Mayan homestay, kayak on Lake Atitlan, climb temples in the jungle at Tikal then into Belize along the banks of the Macal River in the foothills of the Maya Mountains where we bike. horseback ride and hike to hidden waterfalls learning about the Maya culture. Then travel to the pristine area of Toledo and the Garifuna fishing town of Punta Gorda, where dolphins play, manatees laze and the snorkeling is world-class. From 4150.00 US $ per person sharing. Departs SET DATES on seat-in-bus basis or DAILY on private service basis with a minimum of 2 passengers.

GUATEMALA/BELIZE SPORT & BEACH  -  16 day/15 night itinerary  Seat-in-Bus Services
 GUATEMALA/BELIZE SPORT & BEACH  -  16 day/15 night itinerary  Private Services
This exhilarating multi-sport itinerary takes you off the beaten path to explore Guatemala and Belize like few can! Begin by climbing an active volcano, then deep into the traditional Mayan highlands to bike through spectacular scenery on local trade routes to see colorful local markets. Stay in a Mayan homestay, kayak on Lake Atitlan, climb temples in the jungle at the world famous site of Tikal then into Belize along the banks of the Macal River in the foothills of the Maya Mountains where we hike, canoe and tube to hidden waterfalls and caves learning about the Maya culture. Then travel to Ambergris Key and the barrier reef that stretches down to Honduran waters, the Caribbean's equivalent of Australia's Great Barrier Reef. It makes for incredible relaxing, diving, sailing, kayaking, and fishing, and a good place to start exploring its underwater world at Shark Ray Alley and Hol Chan Marine park. From 3270.00 US $ per person sharing. Departs SET DATES on seat-in-bus basis or DAILY on private service basis with a minimum of 2 passengers.

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CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMS
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