Maya Reef Explorer
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Overview
Highlights
- Exploration as you travel overland and by river to the Mayan ruins of Lamanai
- Enjoy the sounds and sights of the awakening wilderness.
- Explore Belize City, and board a chartered water taxi to Lighthouse Reef Atoll
- Experience Snorkeling at the ‘Aquarium’ is a favorite guest activity
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- Accommodations
- Meals
- Transfers
- Guided activities and equipment (as per itinerary).
- All government taxes and park fees
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Itinerary
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Bird’s Eye View Lodge
You’ll arrive at the Belize International Airport where an Island Expeditions’ representative Meals: Dinner will meet you and welcome you to the country. You’ll be taken to Bird’s Eye View Lodge in the C...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Bird’s Eye View Lodge
You will have a full day of exploration as you travel overland and by river to the Mayan ruins of Lamanai. With the very best guides you explore the many temples, plazas, palaces, an...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Bird’s Eye View Lodge
Coffee is served at sunrise. With your binoculars in hand, you’ll enjoy the sounds and sights of the awakening wilderness. You’ll also have the opportunity to see hundreds of birds f...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Half Moon Basecamp
This morning you’ll travel to Belize City, and board a chartered water taxi to Lighthouse Reef Atoll. Our route takes you along numerous white sand, partially submerged, mangrove cayes ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Half Moon Basecamp
Early risers may want to go for a swim, do some yoga - or just grab a cup of coffee and watch the tropical sunrise. After a healthy Belizean breakfast everyone gathers to plan the day’s...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Biltmore Hotel
For your last day on Lighthouse Reef, choose from a variety of activities. Don a mask, snorkel, and fins and swim to a favorite patch reef. Circumnavigate Half Moon Caye by kayak or explore by Stan...
This last day is yours to enjoy at your leisure before you fly home or continue on your travels. Relax by the pool or investigate the optional tours offered by the hotel activity desk.
Travel Notes: Dinner on day 8, and breakfast and transportation to the airpo...
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
Island Expeditions Reviews & Ratings
I really enjoyed this trip to Belize
I really enjoyed this trip to Belize - it was my first time. I loved the culture, the people are friendly, the weather was good, a little windy for a few days on th...
The guides were all excellent !!
The guides were all excellent and very friendly, funny and mixed well with everyone in the group. I just wish we could have spent longer at Lighthouse Reef. Why di...
Lighthouse Reef was fabulous
Lighthouse Reef was fabulous - away from the crowds and worry-free. From the moment we awakened, opened our tent and looked at the ocean yards in front of us the exp...
Beyond expectation!
Crooked Tree Lodge was simple, not fancy - but clean and great staff. Our food on Lighthouse Caye was beyond expectation! It was outstanding. So much variety, so f...
Birds Eye View Lodge: amazing location!
Birds Eye View Lodge: amazing location, liked to stroll in crooked tree village in addition to birds' views. The bathroom was a bit small. Lighthouse camp was wonde...
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Thanks for a great trip!
Our group had such an amazing time at Half Moon Caye Feb 4-10! So thankful to have had a wonderful trip before coronavirus shut things down. The guides were incredib...
We had an absolutely amazing experience
We had an absolutely amazing experience with Island Expeditions on Half Moon Caye and the Rain Forest Extension. We snorkeled (including in the Blue Hole), kayaked, ...
Everything was great
We did the 6 night island paradise kayak trip and it was outstanding. Everythi...
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Operating the country’s widest selection of adventure, educational and cultural travel programs since 1987. We provide unique travel experiences with a conversation, community or volunteer focus – actively supporting the Belize Zoo, the Belize Audubon Society, several local schools and other local conversation initiatives.
Our trips visit stunning locations, from jungle lodges in national parks to Adventure Basecamps on Lighthouse and Glover’s Reef Atolls. On the reef, we go snorkeling, diving, kayaking, and Paddleboarding. Inland we offer zip-lining, rappelling, caving, Mayan ruins exploration and white water rafting.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- International airfare
- Gratuities
- Medical/travel insurance
- Snorkel/Fishing/Scuba gear
- Additional activities, costs incurred by flight delays
Cancellations and Refunds
Of course we regret any cancellations and our cancellation policy is as flexible and understanding as possible. Many of our trip costs are incurred well in advance of trip departures and other travelers may have been turned away because the trip is full. All cancellations must be received at our office in writing and refunds will be issued according to the following schedule:
Holiday Season Departures: (Dec 15 - Jan 1 Each Year)
90 days + prior to departure will be Deposit retained as an administration fee.
60-89 days prior to departure is 70% refund
30-59 days prior to departure will be 35% refund
0-29 days prior to departure will be the full amount retained
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