Belize Ride & Explore Expedition

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Belize Ride & Explore Expedition
9 days/8 nights – Biking, Hiking ,Ruins, Jungle Trails and Coral Reef

This nine day adventure will begin in the Beautiful village of Placencia over the Lobster Fest weekend, June 23-25 which marks the official opening of the Lobster Season.

After two days of relaxing and enjoying the endless array of activities offered in Placencia, we embark on our riding expedition through the hills and valleys of the Hummingbird and Western Highways. The next four days will take us from the scenic vistas of the Hummingbird filled with fragrant citrus orchards and spectacular views of the Maya Mountains to the rolling hills of the Cayo district and then the flats of Belize City. Each day, on our ride, we will explore one of Belize’s many national treasures such as the famed Blue Hole National Park with it’s 25-foot deep pool, the ancient Maya site of Xunantunich, The Belize Zoo and the Unique Howler Monkey Sanctuary . Each night we stay at a Jungle Lodge or resort in the area. We will have an expert naturalist guide as well as an experienced Belizean cyclist, who is a past champion of the grueling Belize Cross Country Cycle Classic to accompany us on our expedition.

After our exhilarating riding adventure, we park our bikes and cool off in the quiet paradise of Caye Caulker. The last two days of our trip are spent on optional activities such as swimming at the famous split , snorkeling, scuba diving the barrier reef or just lounging on the beach .

On our last day we take a water taxi to Belize City and head back home.

Detailed itinerary
Day 1 Saturday- June 24
Arrive at Goldson Int’l Airport. We are met by local host and transferred to Placencia by road. The trip Welcome dinner . Meet with local cycle escort. Overview of itinerary etc., Overnight at hotel in Placencia-, D

Day 2 –Sunday-June 25
Day free for optional activities, visit Lobster Fest, snorkel trips to reef etc.,Overnight Placencia . B
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Day 3 Monday-June 26
We load our bikes in the vehicle and drive from Placencia to Gales Point. From this point on the Hummingbird Highway, we ride from the Gales Point junction to Blue Hole National Park .After winding through the hills (our highest level is 700ft .we stop at the Blue Hole for a swim and relaxation. Our guide will lead us through the trails and give us of tour of nearby St Herman’s Cave. We overnight at the comfortable Bull Frog Inn in the capital , Belmopan. BLD

Day 4 Tuesday-June 27
Today’s ride take us from Belmopan to Western Border with Guatemala .On our return trip we stop at the Mayan Site of Xunantunich . O/N San Ignacio Resort Hotel. BLD

Day 5-Wednesday-June 28
Ride from San Ignacio to Belize Zoo Tour of Belize Zoo. Drive to Belize City. Overnight Belize City Hotel. BL

Day 6-Thursday-June 29
Ride from Belize City to Baboon Sanctuary Overnight Belize City Hotel.B

Day 7- Friday-June 30
Water Taxi from Belize City to Caye Caulker. Day free for optional activities such as snorkeling, diving .Overnight Caye Caulker B

Day 8- Saturday –July 1
At Caye Caulker . B.

Day 9 – July 2 Departure
Water Taxi to Belize City. Belize City to Phillip Goldson Airport. B

Pricing:
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Included:
All lodging (8 nights), all land and water transportation within Belize. Group airport transfers; meals B- breakfast, L- Lunch D- Dinner; tours as specified in the itinerary, entrances to all parks and reserves, services of a licenced naturalist guide, guides and driver’s expense.

Not Included:
International airfare, airport departure taxes, individual airport transfers, meals not specified in the itinerary, extras in hotels (laundry phone calls) and gratuities.

Payment Procedures:
Payment can be made by credit card or wire transfer (banking details will be provided upon request) we accept Visa and Mastercard. Once the quote is accepted, confirmation of all arrangements will be guaranteed upon the receipt of a deposit of 25% total tour cost. In some cases a further deposit will be requested based upon individual hotel and supplier policies. Final payment is due 45 days prior to departure.
Cancellation and Refunds
All cancellations must be in writing. Cancellations received up to 45 days prior to scheduled tour departure will receive a full refund, less $100 per person handling fee plus any costs or penalties incurred with hotels. . Cancellations received between 14-45 days before departure, will receive a refund less 25% of tour cost plus handling fee. There will be no refunds for cancellation received within 14 days of departure. No refunds for unused services, accommodation, transportation, no-shows once the tour has commenced.

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These are samples of trips that we can arrange for you. . If you like any of the following itineraries ,we would gladly book it for you. Please contact us with your specific requests and for other exciting options that are available. We would be happy to prepare a customized itinerary just for you.

ONE DAY EXPEDITIONS:

Belize Zoo
Located only 29 1/2 miles west of Belize City on the Western Highway, The Belize Zoo provides an opportunity to learn about the Birds, Mammals and Reptiles of Belize. They are maintained in a natural setting at the Zoo which will provide great photo opportunities. This is a wonderful introduction to the Natural History of Belize.

Belize Zoo & Community Baboon Sanctuary
Visit the Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center in the morning. After lunch, we will have the opportunity to observe rare Black Howler Monkeys, or Baboons as they called locally. We drive to Bermudian Landing where local farmers and conservation groups established the unique Community Baboon Sanctuary. We will hear about the community's conservation efforts and get to see the animals which are often quite accessible. This tour will provide exciting photographic opportunities.

Lamanai River and Ruins
Depart Belize City for Orange Walk. We will stop at the toll bridge and then board a boat for a leisurely cruise up the New River and into the New River Lagoon to the Ancient Maya City of Lamanai . The day will be spent exploring the area and learning about this ancient world. We will return in the late afternoon with a transfer by boat and then road to Belize City.

Crooked Tree Lagoon Birding
Head north to the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary. We will venture by boat through the waterways of the sanctuary, providing us with excellent opportunities to sight the diverse and abundant bird life. We will also explore Crooked Tree's Pine Savannah in search of parrots, Woodpeckers and the Yucatan Jay. Crooked Tree is truly a birder's paradise.

Blue Hole National Park
We depart from Belize City at 9:00 a.m and head west to the Blue Hole National Park., located 12 miles southeast of Belmopan on the Hummingbird Highway. Enroute we will stop at the Belize Zoo. The Belize Zoo provides an opportunity to learn about the Birds, Mammals and Reptiles of Belize. They are maintained in a natural setting at the Zoo which will provide great photo opportunities. This is a wonderful introduction to the Natural History of Belize.

We continue to Blue Hole National Park, named after a collapsed karst sinkhole. The pool that emerges from the collapsed karst sinkhole is a beautiful sapphire blue and is surrounded by lush riparian forests. We will hike the trails and take a dip in this 25 foot deep pool of sparkling sapphire water. We will also stop at the visitors' center and visit St Herman's cave with it's spectacular entrance crowned with stalactites. Return to Belize City.

Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve
In this 300 square miles of forest reserve you can view Thousand Foot Falls, swim in the Rio On Pools and explore the Rio Frio Cave. We pick you up at 7:30 a.m for the 2 hr drive into the reserve. Enroute we pass the Belize Zoo, Guanacaste Park and many scenic villages .

We visit the famous 1000 ft falls in the Hidden Valley Area . At the lookout platform we get a panoramic view providing great photo opportunities. We also visit one of most ancient Mayan Places of worship " The Rio Frio Cave" where stalagmites and stalactites form an eerie backdrop to this ancient place. After lunch and a refreshing swim in the Rio On Pools, we head back to Belize City in the late afternoon arriving around 4:30 p.m

All full day tours include:-
Transportation in an airconditioned vehicle, bottled water, lunch, entrance fees and the services of an expert naturalist guide.

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MULTI DAY EXPEDITIONS

NORTHERN BIRDING EXPEDITION
CROOKED TREE-RIO BRAVO
6 days/5 nights

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Ancient Maya Cites & Coral Islands -
8 days/ 7nights

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Southern Expedition
Lush Tropical Forests, Culture, Sandy Beaches-
9 days/8 nights

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Educational Expeditions

We understand what goes into putting together a field trip for a group of High School or University students. It takes special expertise to successfully organize trips such as these. We have over ten years experience in this area and can put together itineraries that cover topics such as Terrestrial and Marine Ecology , Protected Areas Management ,and Maya Civilization.

Our trips would include stays in protected areas and reserves , visits to local communities, cultural presentations and presentations by visiting researchers (when available). The activities are designed to keep participants in the field and not locked up in a classroom, so there are visits to Maya sites, hiking on forest trails , canoeing and boat rides included in the itineraries. Depending on the location, groups are accompanied by a Naturalist Guide and a Belizean Teacher/ Instructor.

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BOOKING INFORMATION

Included in multi day tours:

All lodging, all land and water transportation within Belize. Group airport transfers; meals as specified in the itinerary, the services as specified in the itinerary of a Naturalist Guide; entrances to all parks and reserves and guides and driver’s expense.

Not Included:

International airfare, airport departure taxes, individual airport transfers, meals not specified in the itinerary, extras in hotels ( laundry phone calls) and gratuities.

Payment Procedures:

Payment can be made by credit card or wire transfer (banking details will be provided upon request) We accept Visa and Mastercard. Once the quote is accepted, confirmation of all arrangements will be guaranteed upon the receipt of US $200 per person.

For group bookings, 25% of total tour cost will be due at least 90 days prior to the scheduled group arrival. In some cases,a further deposit may be requested based on individual hotel and supplier policies. Final payment is due 45 days prior to arrival.

Cancellation and Refunds

All cancellations must be in writing. Cancellations received 45 days prior to scheduled tour departure will receive a full refund, less $100 per person handling fee. Cancellations received between 14-45 days before departure, will receive a refund less 25% of tour cost plus handling fee. There will be no refunds for cancellation received within 14 days of departure. No refunds for unused services, accommodation, transportation, no-shows once the tour has commenced.

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