Compare Belize Family Adventure by Adventure Smith vs Belize: Research & Conservation Experience by Discover Corps
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| Duration | 8 days | 8 days |
| Price From | Check price | $ 3,295 |
| Price Per Day | Check price | $ 412 |
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| Trip Style | Group tour | Small group tour |
| Lodging Level | Premium | Standard |
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| Cities and Attractions | N/A |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 7 Dinners |
7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 7 Dinners |
| Description |
Enjoy Belize with kids, parents and grandparents on an active and educational Belize Family Adventure. Family travelers will hike to ancient Mayan ruins, canoe among pristine rain forest on the Macal River and snorkel the world's second largest barrier reef. Explore the rain forest from a family friendly wilderness lodge in Belize's Cayo District and access the reef from a beach resort on the authentic Placencia Peninsula. The Belize Family Adventure is perfect for active families seeking great guides, upscale lodging and worry free Belize family travel. |
Coral fringed islands, the world’s second largest barrier reef and some of the most pristine rainforests in the world – this is Belize. Under this natural beauty lies a growing problem. A combination of habitat loss and human impact have affected Belize’s endangered manatee population. Spend part of the time monitoring the health of the manatee population, taking measurements of the environment and counting the population of the West Indian Manatee. This information is crucial for the people you’ll work with who track these gentle creatures. You’ll also have a chance to explore the reefs and jungles, meet with the friendly locals, uncover the ancient Mayan past and take in Belize’s laidback Caribbean rhythms. |
Day 1: Arrive Belize
Meals: Dinner
Accommodations: Chaa Creek Jungle Lodge
Upon arrival your family is greeted at the Belize City international airport by our local representative and transferred in an air conditioned vehicle to Belize’s Cayo district. If time allows (flights arriving by noon) the perfect family introduction to Belize is to visit the Belize Zoo (at extra cost). Your base of exploration is Chaa Creek, a 365 acre private rain forest reserve and jungle lodge on the banks of the Macal River in the foothills of the Maya Mountains. The Lodge at Chaa Creek provides a unique rainforest experience while maintaining an unspoiled ambiance and is comprised of comfortable palm-thatched cottage rooms and suites nestled along the riverside in a setting of unmatched beauty and tranquility. Guests can interact with nature by exploring the river and miles of well-maintained trails, Mayan temple sites, and through a myriad of adventure activities. Wildlife abounds, and some 250 species of birds have been sighted within the reserve.
Day 2: Natural History at Chaa Creek
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodations: Chaa Creek Jungle Lodge
Mac Morpho will be their fluttering guide, as young visitors to Chaa Creek join our naturalist guides on a stimulating journey of discovery. During the course children will have the opportunity to undertake a wide-range of activities including a "Nature Rules" treasure hunt along jungle trails. This is a fun-filled family activity where kids will learn about tropical animals and plants, about insects and life cycles, and about the importance of conserving and protecting the fragile environments that we all share.
Day 3: Kids Canoe Trip
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodations: Chaa Creek Jungle Lodge
Families and children will experience the cultures and people of Belize during a canoeing adventure downstream on the Macal River to meet a local Belize family in Cristo Rey village. After a walk-about the the children will share a meal and perhaps even help prepare corn tortillas for a traditional meal.
Day 4: Horseback Ride to Xunantunich
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodations: Chaa Creek Jungle Lodge
As part of the archaeological component of the program, the children will travel back in time on horse back to on-site ancient Maya temples and become junior archaeologists learning about the mystery of a lost civilization. This will also include a guided tour of the ceremonial Mayan temple of Xunantunich.
Day 5: Placencia
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodations: Robert's Grove
A morning transfer brings you to the Placencia Peninsula and Robert's Grove; a luxurious beach side paradise. Familes may consider upgraded ocean view accommodations. The afternoon is yours to relax on the beach or book tours locally.
Day 6: Barrier Reef
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodations: Robert's Grove
Families will enjoy a day of snorkeling together. Explore the colorful coral reef system. Watch hundreds of tropical fish that live amidst the lively barrier reef. Enjoy the crystal clear blue waters of the Caribbean while you are sunbathing, snorkeling and beach combing. Lunch will be served and drinks will be available. This day will be an unforgettable experience.
Day 7: Caribbean Beach
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodations: Robert's Grove
Today enjoy beautiful Placencia as you relax on the beach, have some Spa Treatments or we can help to arrange another trip, to inland or sea destinations.
Day 8: Transfer Out
Meals: Breakfast
Transfer to Placencia airport for the 40min flight to Belize International Airport in plenty of time for your flight out. This concludes your Belize Family Adventure vacation.
Day 1
Arrive in Belize City and drive to Hopkins, stopping at a baboon sanctuary along the way
Punta Gorda
Day 2
Explore Mayan ruins at Nim Li Punit, visit with a local family, and tour the city
Payne’s Creek
Day 3
Meet conservationists monitoring manatees in Payne’s Creek National Park
Day 4
Help to monitor manatee populations, visit the small town of Punta Negra for a coconut oil making class, and experience a night lagoon ride
Punta Gorda
Day 5
Snorkel and visit West Snake Caye beach, free afternoon
Day 6
Early morning kayak before a free day or the optional zip-lining. Creole drum lesson by night Drive to Belize City
Drive to Belize City
Day 7
Explore the natural beauty of Rio Blanco National Park
Day 8
Travel back to Belize City for your flight home
