10 days tour

Epic Belize

Epic Belize

This tour includes:

Transport

All Vehicle and Motor Boat Transport described in the itinerary are included in the trip cost.

Guide

Professional Guiding Services are all included in the trip price

Flights

2 Domestic Flights included in itinerary. Belize City to Dangriga on the arrival day, and Danriga to Belize City on the final day.

Accommodation

BELIZE MARINE BASECAMP - SOUTHWEST CAYE, GLOVERโ€™S REEF On the waterโ€™s edge, with dramatic views over the main reef wall and the open Caribbean Sea, is our dining area, with large raised verandah, lounge and resource library. The enclosed outdoor stoop is where your island guides give their fun and informative talks on the surrounding ecology each morning. The camp is powered by solar generated electricity with freshwater showers, modern compost toilets and solar powered refrigeration. Guests sleep in comfortable wall-tent cabanas with wooden floors, a wooden night stand with a kerosene lamp, and outfitted with either single or double beds. Delicious meals featuring Creole and international cuisine are prepared and served buffet style in our open air dining area by our much beloved cooks. EXPEDITION CAMPING - ON THE RIVER In the jungle, our riverside camps are chosen for their spectacular setting, access to trails and access to further waters-sheds. Often from these field camps we often will travel up stream on a new branch of the river, hike into unexcavated Mayan Ruins, or travel with our Mayan guides for wildlife viewing. Our expedition camps are designed to be carried with us on the river, and pack down to fit in our boats. Each group travels with a fully outfitted field kitchen, and each site is pre-determined to minimize the impact on the forest floor. Also, comfortable, private bush toilets are setup by the Mayan guides at each camp. Although simpler fare is generally served on the river, the guides fully cater each meal, to rave reviews (Mayan Fire Roasted Chicken is a guest favourite).

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner as per the itinerary. From Dinner on the arrival day, through to lunch on the last day, all meals are included in the trip price.

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Itinerary of your trip Epic Belize

  • Day 1 Day 1
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1

      Upon arrival into the Belize International Airport you connect for a scenic 20 minute flight to the town of Dangriga and then travel overland to Bocawina Rainforest Resort in Mayflower Bocawina National Park in the foothills of the Maya Mountains.  Tonight we dine in the rainforest at the Lodgeโ€™s acclaimed restaurant โ€™The Wild Fig

  • Day 2 Day 2
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2

      We wake up to the sounds of the tropical rainforest, enjoy an early breakfast and then continue to the Wild South of Belize. We travel overland through the countryside to the remote Maya village of Santa Theresa.  We enjoy a traditional meal prepared at the home of a local family before continuing another 30 minutes to our put-in on the Moho River.  Our guides teach you the fundamentals of handling the inflatable kayaks in moving water before starting our journey down one of Belizeโ€™s most beautiful rainforest rivers to our first river camp.

  • Day 3 Day 3
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3

      Today we break contact completely with the outside world as we follow the Moho River through canyons and lush rainforest.  Each bend reveals the dynamic nature of the river from calm meandering water that reflects the intense green of the jungle, to stretches of rapids, pour-overs and spectacular waterfalls.  During the trip our Mayan guides assist us with improving our moving water paddle skills, and also provide an understanding to the ecology of the rainforest, learning about the habits of the wildlife, and gaining an appreciation for the rich Mayan folklore which adds so much to our experience in the jungle.

  • Day 4 Day 4
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4

      As we continue our river journey, we leave the Maya Mountains and enter the coastal plains where the river slows and meanders through the jungle. Our vehicle is waiting to take us overland to The Lodge at Big Falls, our home for the next 2 nights. We settle into beautiful jungle cabanas with time to enjoy a hot shower and take in the grounds before dinner.

  • Day 5 Day 5
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5

      The Lodge at Big Falls is situated on the banks of the Rio Grande river in Belizeโ€™s southern Toledo District, a region of isolated villages.  The lodge property is located on a โ€˜meanderโ€™ of the Columbia River with almost a mile of river frontage. From your cabana there are striking views of the jungle covered Maya Mountains. After a leisurely breakfast we head out for our exploration of the region. Highlights include the ancient Maya ruins of Lubaantun last active in the 8th and 9th centuries, and then we immerse ourselves in an inspiring, cultural and culinary experience with a visit to a unique spice farm and a tasty โ€˜bean to barโ€™ Mayan chocolate makers experience. We return in time to relax and enjoy the pool on the lodge property.

  • Day 6 Day 6-9
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6-9

      Today we drive north to the coastal town of Dangriga. Here we board a charter boat to our private Basecamp on Southwest Caye, Gloverโ€™s Reef Marine Reserve a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arrival, we receive an introduction to your new tropical marine environment and then settle into our ocean view tent cabanas. Our guides will then conduct professional instruction to teach you the fundamentals of sea kayaking, snorkeling, and tropical water safety. After the workshop, enjoy a paddle to a nearby patch reef and start exploring some of the 700 snorkel sites Gloverโ€™s Reef Atoll has to offer.


      Over our 4 days here our itinerary is flexible in order to accommodate individual and group preferences. Activities include paddling sea kayaks, snorkeling the inner and outer walls of the reef, stand-up paddle boarding, traditional Belizean handline fishing and learning to sail a kayak. In the mornings and evenings our guides share their knowledge of Belize, its unique marine environments and cultures of the Caribbean with a focus on the Garifuna people of Belize. There are many different activities that you can choose from and always for those looking to add down time into their adventure there is no better place in Belize to kick back in a hammock and relax with a good book! 

  • Day 7 Day 10
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10

      Choose to wake early on our final morning, grab your coffee and watch the sunrise over the atoll. Our boat charter departs mid-morning to take you back to the mainland, arriving at approximately noon.  Your trip finishes in the Garifuna town of Dangriga, and our staff will assist you with connecting to the next leg of your journey. 


      For travelers who will be leaving Belize on Sunday Day 10, international connections out of the country require a departure after 3:00 pm.  To make this connection, a short domestic flight is required.  This flight is from Dangriga direct to the Belize International Airport.  Our office can confirm pricing and book your flight.  For guests who choose to spend an additional night in Belize we offer Flight & Hotel Packages.


      Note: This is one of our more adventurous trips. It takes place in remote wilderness regions of Belize. Weather conditions can affect water levels and may increase the level of difficulty or require itinerary changes. We also believe that the remoteness and variability of conditions are what make this trip the best of its kind in Belize.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. Youโ€™ll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.

Age range

Age range

Min: 15 / Max: 85

Age range allowed for this experience.

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