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If you’re looking for the adventure and excitement of a sea kayak journey with the comforts of a lodge, our Paradise Islands Journey is a great choice.

This trip is for the sea, sun and snorkeling enthusiast looking for an active and adventurous trip. We’ll travel with top-of-the-line expedition sea kayaks, paddling between small cays in the newly formed Southwater Caye Marine Park. Each day we’ll kayak and snorkel (scuba divers can also dive at select locations on our route), explore uninhabited islands, pristine coral reefs, rich fishing grounds and labyrinth like mangrove channels. Imagine a day of amazing adventures and then checking into your lodge by kayak, as we land on one of the little-known cayes that dot the southern barrier reef. While your guides and our Belizean hosts are preparing a delicious dinner, you can check into your comfortable seaside room and with a cold drink in hand enjoy the friendliness and warmth that are the hallmark of these small, yet-to-be-discovered lodges. Each trip begins with a thorough introduction to sea kayaking and snorkeling, so no previous kayak experience is required.

Begin from: Belize City
End in: Dangriga
Duration: 5 Days / 6 Nights
Trip Departures & Prices: See Trip Schedule at bottom of this page
Group Size: 6-12
Guides: 2-3 North American & Belizean Leaders.

Accommodations:
Tropical Education Center, Rustic Lodges on the Cayes

Trip Route

"We had an absolutely fabulous trip! From our first night feeding the leopards and ocelots, to the shores of coca plum, tobacco and water caye, we were surrounded by warm and friendly people, who were committed to helping us have a great time. I will continue to practice my punta-dancing with the hopes of eventually returning to this island paradise!"
Marc Jensen
Los Gatos, CA
Paradise Islands
Mar 4, 2007

  The Barrier Reef, which runs the full length of the Belizean coastline, is considered one of the richest marine ecosystems on earth. The 185 mile long reef runs from 10 to 25 miles offshore, and is the longest continuous reef in Caribbean; the second longest in the world. Along the Barrier Reef are over 225 cayes, ranging from small sand-fringed islands perched along the reef's edge, to larger islands of partially submerged mangroves.

Historically, ships avoided this area of the Caribbean because of inaccurate charts and the difficulty of navigating the shallow reef-strewn waters. Teeming with brilliantly-colored fish, sea grass beds, and patch reefs, the reef systems have not seen nearly the level of human impact as witnessed in Mexico to the north and Honduras to the south. We travel in the less-developed southern regions of Belize's Barrier Reef which remains a near-pristine marine ecosystem and is unparalleled in the Caribbean. It is in this region that we find the best sea kayaking and snorkeling. Our base of operation, in the southern coastal community of Dangriga, is the ideal launching point for us to explore this spectacular region.

"Trip was fantastic, everything was run so smoothly. Food was great. Hotel Lodges were perfect, the tour guides (Dave & Omar) were so helpful and really made me feel like my safety & happiness were the most important thing on their agenda."
Reena Shah
Norwalk, CT
Paradise Islands
Apr 15, 2007

Day 4 : We have plenty of time to kayak snorkel, fish and enjoy the scenery and marine life of Belize. We explore different regions of the reef including the inner and outer walls, patch and fringing reefs, mangrove ranges and protected lagoons. For divers we can arrange dives as requested and for those who’d like to try out diving we can arrange discover Scuba courses with prior notice. As we explore by kayak, our routes often cross those of the fishermen who make their living from the sea and with this inter-action we gain good company and an insight into a way of life that is very different from our own.
Accommodations: (Lodge)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: This morning, we turn west towards the inner islands of the Belize Barrier Reef system. Weaving north west through the Twin Cayes and the inner channel, with a lunch stop enroute, we make our way to the Coco Plum Range where we stay at lovely new lodge on the sandy shores of Coco Plum Cay. Here, with a backdrop of the sun setting over the sea and the Maya Mountains on the mainland we celebrate our final night together with a seafood feast and island festivities.
Accommodations: (Lodge)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 (fly-home day):
After an early breakfast our water taxi carries us back to the mainland and the town of Dangriga where the trip finishes. Any extra luggage that you have stored at our operations base, will be made available to you to repack and taxis can be arranged to your connecting flight to the Belize International Airport, or local bus stations to continue exploring Belize.
Meals: Breakfast

"What a great place to experience a barrier reef that is pristine and full of life. The magazines and videos do not do justice to the wondrous colors of the water, the coral, and the fish. We had a very relaxing and enjoyable holiday filled with new experiences. There is so much to see and do in Belize, even though we feel we learned so much, we must return to continue the adventure. Keep up the great service from office staff they are friendly, knowledgeable, accessible and helpful.

This was our first trip to Belize, but not our last. Paradise Islands was a great introduction to the beautiful waters of Belize and the peaceful lifestyle on the cayes. We learned about the underwater treasures of Belize and truly enjoyed the hospitality and culture of the Belizean people. The guides were great, after 5 days, they feel like family. Thanks for a fun Adventure Holiday."
Gerald & Fredyne Phillips
Eureka, CA
Paradise Islands
Mar 4, 2007

Fauna...
While traveling along the Barrier Reef, we have the opportunity to view a diverse range of sea-life and tropical birds. Paddling from cay to cay in areas rich with patch reefs and sea grass beds we have many opportunities to view bonefish, angel and parrot fish, stingrays, eagle rays,conger, moray eels, goatfish, just to name a few. Trailing a fishing line from our kayaks, we also may get a strike from a barracuda, or grouper or snapper. Over our heads, we will see bird-life, such as osprey (the Billy hawk), sea gulls, brown-footed & white-footed boobies, frigate birds, hawks, mangrove warblers, and white-crowned pigeons. Also, throughout the Barrier Reef and along the coast, there are nesting sites for loggerhead, green and hawksbill turtles. If we're lucky, we may see them while out snorkeling. We will definitely sample one of the main staples for Belizean fishermen, the queen conch and spiny lobster(in season)

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