Who?
Island
Expeditions Company is a Vancouver-based adventure travel
outfitter that has been specializing in Belize reef and rainforest
adventures since 1987.
CONTACTS:
Tim
Boys - Expedition Director
Denver Willson-Rymer - Managing Director
Leif Sverre - General Manager
Paul Kamon - Sales & Marketing Manager
Melissa Fotsch - Sales & Educational Programs Coordinator
What?
Island
Expeditions Co. specializes in natural history expeditions
in Belize. They offer fully catered tropical sea kayak adventures,
rainforest river descents and Mayan ruin and cave excursions.
Tours range from 2 to 10 days in duration, are lodge-based,
camping, or a combination of lodges and camping. Guests are
met at the International Airport on arrival; tours are all
inclusive from Belize City with meals, accommodation, transportation,
professional guiding services, equipment and all activities
included. IEC’s professional N. American and Belizean
leaders are the best in the country.
ACTIVITIES
OFFERED
Sea Kayaking, Kayak Sailing, Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Fishing,
Windsurfing, White-water Paddling, Rainforest River Descents,
Hiking, Camping, Caving, Photography, Coral Reef & Rainforest
Ecology, Wildlife Viewing, Bird Watching, Cultural History,
Archaeology, and
Hammock Surfing!
Where?
Island Expeditions have offices in both Belize
and in Canada.
Belize, Central America.
From mid November through mid May, Island Expeditions has
an operations base in central Belize, from which they operate
all of their tours. From this facility, they organize people's
local arrangements, pack food, organize gear, and have a locked
storage facilities for people's extra luggage.
Contact:
Belize
Expedition Base: PO Box 106, Magoon Street, Dangriga, Belize
Central America
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Year round, Island Expeditions has a Sales and Administration
office open to answer questions about Belize, and the different
opportunities for exploring its natural wonders.
Contact:
Sales
& Administration: 368-916 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC
Canada V5Z1K7
International Expedition Office: Box 69, D'arcy BC, Canada
V0N1L0
When?
Island Expeditions operates its tours in Belize
from December through to the end of April each year. Because
of the outdoor nature of their programs, all of the trips
are scheduled to take advantage of the Dry Season (which traditionally
is December through April each year).
Why?
When
traveling with Island Expeditions Co., you’re a part
of the action—both tourism and conservation working
together so that the wild places we visit remain for future
generations to enjoy. As we explore our world entering the
21st century, we are more mindful of the need to financially
support wildlife habitat conservation, cultural education,
and sustainable development in the communities we visit. Generally,
Island Expeditions visits areas outside of the normal tourist
tracks, which rarely see tourism dollars, hence bringing much
needed income to smaller towns and villages.
In
addition to this support, a selection of our trips are directly
operated in partnership with the Belize Zoo and Belize Audubon
Society, utilizing their facilities and with full access to
their renowned leaders, scientists and educators. Listed below
are some of the important organizations we are proud to support,
whose tireless efforts and hard work have led to the creation
of many parks, wildlife sanctuaries and marine reserves throughout
the country of Belize.
AFFILIATIONS
Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA)
Belize Audubon Society (BAS)
International Eco-Tourism Society
BELIZE
AUDUBON SOCIETY
For thirty years, the Belize Audubon Society (BAS) has served
as Belize’s environmental conscience and teacher. Today,
the BAS is involved in all aspects of nature conservation
in the country. When you visit protected areas in Belize,
you’re likely to be greeted by friendly BAS park wardens
or volunteers. They are responsible for managing the nation’s
best known attractions, including the world renowned Cockscomb
Jaguar Reserve, Blue Hole National Park, and Half Moon Caye.
www.belizeaudubon.org
BELIZE
ZOO & TROPICAL EDUCATION CENTER
The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center was started in
1983 as a last ditch effort to provide a home for a collection
of semi-tame wildlife which had been used in making documentary
films about tropical forests. Early in the process of establishing
the zoo the founders came to realize that many Belizeans were
unaware of the great diversity of wildlife in their own land.
From this recognition grew a commitment to create a place
where Belizeans could experience first-hand the magnificent
bounty nature has bestowed upon their small country. Today,
the Belize Zoo is internationally acclaimed as a phenomenally
successful conservation and education organization.
www.belizezoo.org
INTERNATIONAL
ECOTOURISM SOCIETY
The International Ecotourism Society, founded in 1990, is
a non-profit
membership organization committed to fostering the growth
of the ecotourism industry which is dedicated to the responsible
principles of conservation and sustainable development around
the world. Their cutting edge research and conferences continue
to lead the way toward a sustainable future.
www.ecotourism.org
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