Wind-aided paddling on Belize's barrier reef. (Courtesy of Island Expeditions) |
BELIZE
KILLER VALUE
Kayak Lodge to Lodge
6 DAYS, $1,590
Some 450 sun-bleached cays dot Belize's 180-mile-long barrier reef. The best way to explore them? Take this new, lodge-to-lodge sea-kayak trip with Belize City–based Island Expeditions. The six-day journey is divided between traveling with the currents over coral structures teeming with marine life and unwinding at three rustic lodges (think seaside cabanas and conch-fritter dinners). Expect to cover up to six miles of turquoise per day in IE's unique, mast-and-sail-equipped sea kayaks. "There's nothing like sailing your kayak at six knots, two feet above the reef flats," says owner Tim Boys. Trips depart weekly from November to April; islandexpeditions.com.
CASH TIP: Book late—IE offers $100 discounts on unfilled trips within a month of departure. |
