Compare Belize: Research & Conservation Experience by Discover Corps vs Belize Honeymoon by Audley Travel
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5 | Excellent
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5 | Excellent
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| Duration | 8 days | 13 days |
| Price From | $ 3,295 | $ 5,214 |
| Price Per Day | $ 412 | $ 401 |
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| Trip Style | Small group tour | Private guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Standard |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Internal airfare and ground transport included |
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| Description |
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. |
Belize is a place of two halves (subtropical and sylvan inland and a caye-strewn coastline) and many tongues. English is the official language, which makes travel a breeze, but you might also hear Kriol, Spanish, Garifuna and Maya — perhaps even the German dialect of remote Mennonite farming communities. Our specialists love planning Belize holidays that take in all this rich miscellany. For your travels, they might suggest the lagoons and jungle of the Orange Walk District — where Maya temples still sit half-submerged by forest — or visits to enigmatic lowland caves and the organic cacao producers of the undeveloped Toledo District. |
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
Day 1 : International outbound flight
Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Belize City.
Day 2 : Placencia
Arrive in Belize today and take the short flight to Placencia on the coast. Private transfer to your beachfront hotel.
Day 3 : Placencia
Relax on the beach in Placencia and explore the shops and cafes in the town.
Day 4 : Placencia
Free day in Placencia to further relax or perhaps arrange a snorkelling or manatee tour.
Day 5 : Punta Gorda
Take the short flight to the laidback district of Toledo - Belize's last frontier is much less visited than other areas and is home to lush rainforest, plantations and exceptionally friendly people.
Day 6 : Punta Gorda
At leisure in Toledo - the lodge can arrange boat trips, chocolate making, plantation tours and a variety of other activities (all bookable locally).
Day 7 : Punta Gorda
At leisure to arrange further activities in Toledo or enjoy the facilities at the lodge.
Day 8 : Ambergris Caye
Transfer to the nearby airstrip for your scenic flight to the beach island of Ambergris Caye.
Day 9 : Ambergris Caye
At leisure on Ambergris Caye to snorkel, dive, take boat tours or just relax.
Day 10 : Ambergris Caye
At leisure on Ambergris Caye.
Day 11 : Ambergris Caye
At leisure on Ambergris Caye.
Day 12 : International return flight
Fly back to Belize City in time for your onward international connection.
Day 13 : International return flight
Arrive home today to complete your journey.
