Compare Overnight Canoeing by Project Expedition vs Rainforest & Reef Explorer by Island Expeditions
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| Duration | 2 days | 6 days |
| Price From | $ 250 | $ 1,249 |
| Price Per Day | $ 125 | $ 208 |
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| Trip Style | Retreats | Group tour |
| Lodging Level | Basic | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | Internal airfare and ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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| Description |
Canoe down the Belize River and enjoy the wildlife that calls the riverbank home. You will also learn about the history of the river, which used to be a major trading route in historical times. At the end of each day of paddling, enjoy the sunset from our campsite while our cook prepares you a local meal by the campfire. And if you are adventurous, our guides will take you on a night expedition to see crocodiles while paddling your canoe on the river. The Belize River was once used as a major trade route, shuttling goods between the Mayan ancient cities both in ancient times and colonial times. The British loggers even used it to transport mahogany tree trunks to the Caribbean Sea. The Belize River is 180-miles (290km) long, making it the longest river in Belize. It drains more than one-quarter of the country. Also known as the Old River, the river is navigable up to the Guatemalan border. |
Enjoy comfortable lodging and first class service at Bocawina Rainforest Resort in the middle of a pristine National Park, and then off to Tobacco Caye Paradise Lodge with 6 private cabins each with their own deck over the crystal clear waters of the South Water Caye Marine Reserve. |
Day 1 - San Ignacio - Canoeing at Belize River
Canoeing at Belize River. We will be paddling for a 2 ½ to 3 hours to reach at our campsite. The camp site is located on a high river bank overlooking the Belize River.Camping. We would set up our tents and relax the rest of the day or have refreshing swim in the Belize Old River. For dinner the cook is going to prepare chicken Bar B Q. After our delicious dinner you can decide if you want to sit around camp fire, tell stories, sing, drink local rum, or go for a canoe ride to spot crocodile or other nocturnal animals.Swimming. Refreshing swim in the Belize Old River. Accommodation provided.
Day 2 - San Ignacio - Hiking
Hiking. On the second Day we could do a morning hour and a half jungle hike through the forest with a knowledgeable guide interpreting the usage of the plants and pointing out the wildlife within the area. After the hike you enjoy your traditional lunch on the banks of the Belize River.Canoeing. The canoeing adventures continue down stream for another 3 to 3 ½ hours as the river winds through farm land areas and riverine forest to Banana bank campsite. For the night activity you can do a Night canoeing to spot crocodiles depending on the water level or just relax at the campsite and enjoy the stars by telling stories sitting around the camp fire. On this canoeing guests can encounter many species of birds and wildlife that inhabit this area. There are many species of water birds like King fishers, Night Heron, Boat billed Heron, Bare Throated Tiger Herons, Black Bellied Whistling Ducks, American Coot and many species of Raptors just to mention a few. Wildlife like the Black Howler Monkeys can be spotted on the branches of the Ficus trees over hanging the water and on the banks Coati Mundi foraged for food, while Green Iguanas and Morlet Crocodiles bask under the bright sun light. After the canoeing guests get change into their dry cloths and enjoy some fresh fruits, chips and salsa before an hour drive back to San Ignacio.
Days: 1-3
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Stay: Bocawina Rainforest Resort
You will be met in Dangriga and transported to your eco-resort in the Southern Maya Mountains. Once you arrive, you'll get a welcome drink, meet your fellow guests and then choose your guided activities for your next two days of adventure in the rainforest.
Bocawina Rainforest Resort combines all the amenities of a rainforest eco-resort with bright comfortable rooms and private bathrooms, yet still off the grid. This unique resort is located in the Southern Maya Mountains within a 7000 acre Mayflower Bocawina National Park adjacent to the world famous 100,000 acre Cockscomb Jaguar Reserve. Bocawina offers you everything right at your doorstep. Experience Belize’s longest zip line adventure plus the only waterfall rappelling in the country. Explore on your own and hike to five different waterfalls and unexcavated Mayan ruins
Included In The Rainforest
- 3 nights in a Mayan room
- Welcome drink & meal plan (3 days)
- Free wi-fi access
- Choice of 2 guided activities/excursions – select from a list which includes ziplining, waterfall rappelling, bird watching, hiking & more!
- Unlimited trail and rainforest hiking
- Round trip ground transfer from Dangriga to Bocawina Rainforest Resort
Days: 4-6
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Stay: Tobacco Caye Paradise Lodge
Enjoy your last morning in the rainforest, then travel by van/boat to your next destination – Tobacco Caye! Settle into your over-the-water cabana…and let the next few days unfold as you wish. Snorkel, SUP or kayak along the reef. Relax with a refreshing drink in the hammock on your deck.
Ready to live on the water's edge? Tobacco Caye is a refreshing yet rustic experience unlike any other in Belize. Perched right on the Barrier Reef you'll find a 6 cabin lodge with everything you need, where you can relax in a hammock right on your own private deck overlooking the warm turquoise tropical seas. Simple living surrounded by tropical fish and exotic birdlife, Tobacco Caye is a gorgeous island covered with palm trees and white coral sand. This five acre caye, is one of the most popular destinations in the South Water Caye Marine Reserve. A wonderland for snorkelers and paddlers.
Included On The Reef:
- 3 nights in an over-the-water cabana
- All meals
- World class walk-in snorkeling from the beach
- Unlimited use of sea kayaks, snorkel sets & SUPs
- Round trip boat transfer from Dangriga to Tobacco Caye Paradise
- Fishing, scuba diving & other guided activities can be arranged for an additional fee
