Tour Paradise Islands | Visit Belize

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Comprehensive pre-trip information package All meals, accommodation, and transfers described in the itinerary Unlimited use of our Equipment and facilities Use of waterproof dry bags Accommodation the day before the trip (’Day 0’)

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TROPICAL EDUCATION CENTER & BELIZE ZOO FOREST CABANAS The Tropical Education Center is situated on 89 acres in a beautiful tropical savannah adjacent to the renowned Belize Zoo (see Conservation and Adventure Travel ). Throughout the property are nature trails with raised boardwalks and wildlife observation platforms. The center is equipped with showers, flush toilets, a meeting room, dining area and kitchen. Accommodations are simple yet comfortable with true Belizean character. Your stay at TEC also includes a special night with the wildlife of Belize at the renowned Belize Zoo. Visit the Belize Zoo online here: www.belizezoo.org TOBACCO CAYE PARADISE Looking north over the Belize Barrier Reef, Paradise Lodge has small private "over the water" beach cabanas on beautiful Tobacco Caye. The small, locally owned lodge is a perfect staging point to explore the many islands, mangrove ranges, and spectacular snorkeling in "Tobacco Cut" just south of the island. Check out www.tobaccocaye.com IZE BELIZE Located on South Water Caye, a 12 acre private island perched on the barrier reef. Covered in white coral sand, coconut palms, and tropical flowers, it s a beautiful base to explore the surrounding islands reefs, mangrove ranges, and "Southwater Caye Cut" just south of the island. IZE Belize consists of a main lodge, marine biology lab, and dining area with two open-air verandahs, a full-service bar, gift shop and internet accesss. Nestled in the mangroves on the eastern shoreline of the island are private cottages, ideal for singles, families, and couples looking to get away from it all.

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Professional Guiding Services

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All Meals As per the itinerary - Dinner from the arrival night, through to breakfast on the final day of the trip included in the trip price

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Transfer back to Belize City Gratuities Fishing Licenses Scuba Diving International Flights and Airport Departure Tax Extra costs due to late Arrivals, lost baggage and other circumstances beyond our control Trip Price does not include Government Fees & Taxes

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

Day 1

You arrive at the Belize International Airport where an Island Expeditions’ representative will meet you and welcome you to the country. You will be taken to the Tropical Education Centre which is adjacent to the Belize Zoo. The accommodations are forest cabanas situated in the midst of idyllic tropical pine forest. There is a network of interpretative trails and wildlife viewing platforms at your doorstep. The Tropical Education Centre has an Interpretive Center where you can explore the diverse ecology of Belize, and is the ideal starting point for the adventure that awaits you. After checking into your accommodations you will enjoy a ‘Welcome to Belize Dinner’ with your fellow travelers and our Belizean guide team. As the evening unfolds, you can participate in the optional nocturnal tour of the Belize Zoo. This is a great introduction to the jaguars, ocelots, tapirs, and other animals native to Belize.
Day 2 Day 2
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2

Waking up to the sounds of the tropics is a pure delight with the chatter of parrots and parakeets flying overhead. The fresh morning air scented with tropical blossoms adds to the expectation of an exciting adventure filled day. After breakfast we travel the Hummingbird Route through the Maya Mountains to meet with a boat charter waiting to take you to your first island, Tobacco Caye, on the Southern Barrier Reef. We’ll introduce you to safety in a tropical marine environment and begin teaching the fundamentals of sea kayaking. Safety procedures, group and self-rescues, and touring techniques will be reviewed. You can enjoy a swim or explore the island shoreline. After a tasty Belizean lunch you will paddle over submerged coral reefs, turtle grass beds, and through narrow mangrove channels.
Day 3 Day 3
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3

Situated on the Barrier Reef in the heart of the Southwater Caye Marine Reserve you will be ideally positioned to explore the surrounding reefs and cayes. Starting with a steaming mug of coffee and fresh tropical fruits you can enjoy an early morning swim or paddle before breakfast. The focus for the morning will be snorkeling and kayaking. Your first snorkeling session begins with a thorough demonstration as well as beginner to advanced instruction on the Tobacco Caye cut and at the outer reef walls. While we are based at Tobacco Caye you also have the option to use Stand Up Paddle Boards (SUPS) instead of kayaks. In the afternoon you’ll paddle to nearby cayes to explore the sheltered lagoons and mangrove channels. After an exciting day of exploration and learning, you’ll return for an evening on Tobacco Caye.
Day 4 Day 4
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4

Start your morning quietly kayaking or Stand Up Paddleboarding. Gazing south (following the line of breaking waves along the Barrier Reef crest), you will be able to see the next island you’ll be traveling to today – Southwater Caye. After packing the kayaks with your personal gear bag and wishing fond farewells to your hosts you’ll start your day on the water with an introduction to kayak sailing. You’ll paddle and sail your kayaks along one of the most beautiful sections of the Belizean reef system. The waters are shallow and clear and you’ll see a tremendous variety of marine life, including southern stingrays, eagle rays, grouper, nurse sharks, and more. As you make your way to Southwater Caye, and its swaying coconut palms, this is a day you’ll wish would never end. You’ll land your kayaks on the beach, check into your accommodations, enjoy an ice cold drink, and explore the island before a delicious dinner. Later, you can maybe try a little bone fishing on a fly rod or even a night time snorkel session on Southwater cut.
Day 5 Day 5
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5

You’ll have plenty of time to kayak, snorkel, fish, and enjoy the scenery and marine life of Belize. You’ll explore different regions of the Barrier reef including the inner and outer walls, patch and fringing reefs, mangrove ranges, and protected lagoons. For diving enthusiasts or those who’d like to try diving for a first time, we can arrange Discover Scuba courses or diving sessions with advance notice. As you explore by kayak, it is not uncommon for the routes to cross those of the fishermen who make their living from the sea. These candid interactions with the locals can be fun and provide us with extraordinary insight into a way of life very different from our own.
Day 6 Day 6
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6

Your last day on the cayes will be spent paddling to Billy Hawk Caye (in the Blue Ground Range). This is a Garifuna fishing camp where you will have lunch and enjoy an afternoon of snorkeling.
Day 7 Day 7: (Fly-Home Day)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: (Fly-Home Day)

After an early breakfast your water taxi will carry you back to the mainland town of Dangriga where the trip finishes. Any extra luggage that you have stored at our Operations Base will be returned to you. Taxis can be arranged to the Dangriga airport for your connecting flight to the Belize International Airport, or to local bus stations to continue exploring Belize on your own.
Travel note: For travelers who will be leaving Belize on Day 6, international connections out of the country require a departure after 11:30am. To connect with Friday afternoon departures from Belize a short domestic flight is required. This flight is from Dangriga to the Belize International Airport - our office can confirm pricing and book your domestic flight.
Please note all itineraries are subject to change depending on weather or safety considerations. Flexibility as our guest and as an international traveler is the key to an awesome experience.

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