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  Discover Belize
A total Belize experience including exotic wildlife, jungle rivers, tropical rainforests,
idyllic caves, perfect sandy beaches with sloping coconut trees, a coral caye with a
spectacular off-shore coral reef, plus little-known archaeological wonders of the Maya
civilisation..
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Prices from £20910 15 days including flights.
Departure Dates:
Weekly departures beginning Oct 09- trough to April 2010 Places Available
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Lamanai & Crooked Tree Sanctuary
Driving northwards from Belize City our first stop is the marshy lagoons and wetlands of Crooked Tree Bird Sanctuary - a birdwatcher's paradise and habitat of the Jabiru stork (with its phenomenal 3-metre wingspan!) From here we explore the ancient ruins of Lamanai - reached by river boat through dense rainforest. Generally uncleared and with only rough approach trails, rediscovering this remote site is a real adventure.
Maya Mountains
Heading down to the coast, we reach one of Belize's best beach spots, situated on a sandy peninsula, Placencia. It is an ideal place to relax or explore fishing villages and thatch-roofed stilt houses. We then travel inland to walk forest trails in Cockscomb Jaguar Reserve and swim in the deep waters of the 'Blue Hole'. Two full days are spent exploring the area around San Ignacio where there's time to walk, canoe or even go caving! We include a visit to Xunantunich, where the 40-metre pyramidal 'El Castillo' affords spectacular views across the mountains and lowlands of Guatemala.
Tikal & Coral Reefs
We enter Guatemala and spend a night at Tikal - without a doubt the most magnificent Maya ceremonial centre of all. Heading back to the old capital, Belize City, we take a skiff across the clear Caribbean seas to the tropical island of Caye Caulker. Lying inside the greatest living reef in the Western Hemisphere, it is an idyllic spot for underwater explorers. Reef trips, snorkelling or scuba diving trips are all available.
The Trip
Belize has a unique and colourful Afro-Caribbean, English and Spanish population. It's also a naturalist's paradise, with over 500 bird species and much wildlife.
Top Tips
Bring lightweight, informal clothing. A sweater or fleece is advisable for cool evenings and you’ll need a good waterproof jacket all year round. Long sleeved shirts and long trousers give protection against thick forest growth and insects on jungle walks. Swimming costume and sun hat essential. Lightweight trail boots are preferable for jungle paths, and you’ll want to bring sandals. Bring shoes you don’t mind getting wet for exploring caves.
Accommodation
You will have: 11nts hotel; standard hotels used throughout, 2nts more rustic and simple lodge at Crooked Tree
Meals included - 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 3 dinners
Transport
Your transport will include Bus/Motor launches/On foot.
Your Itinerary

Day 1 - Fly London/Miami (USA)...

Day 2 - Fly Belize City; drive via Community Baboon Sanctuary to Crooked Tree.

Day 3 - In Crooked Tree; river trip to visit Lamanai ruins..

Day 4 - Drive to Placencia via Altun Ha.

Day 5 - In Placencia; optional excursions.

Day 6 - Drive Cockscomb Jaguar Sanctuary and Blue Hole to San Ignacio..

Day 7- 8 In San Ignacio; visit Xunantunich; optional walking and canoeing.

Day 9 - Drive Tikal (Guatemala); visit Tikal site. .

Day 10 - Drive Belize City.

Day 11 - Launch to Caye Caulker.

Day 12 - 13 On Caye Caulker; swimming; optional snorkelling..

Day 14 - Launch to Belize City; fly London.

Day 15 - Arrive London.
SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS
  • CROOKED TREE BIRD SANCTUARY
  • Boat through lagoon and marshes.
  • LAMANAI Riverboat & trail walk to Maya site.
  • ALTUN HA Visit Maya Temple of the Sun.
  • BABOON SANCTUARY Home of the Black Howler monkey.
  • PLACENCIA Laid back beachside
    community.
  • COCKSCOMB BASIN WILDLIFE
    SANCTUARY Hiking trails in a jaguar reserve.
  • SAN IGNACIO Relaxed town on the edge of the Maya Mountains.
  • XUNANTUNICH Maya Ceremonial Centre.
  • TIKAL Greatest Mayan site in the
    Americas.
  • CAYE CAULKER Relaxing on a coral caye.
 
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