A safari-style Basecamp adventure exploring the rich coral reefs and white sand cayes of Lighthouse Atoll.
Overview
Trip Highlights
All abilities welcome!
- Stay at and renowned Half Moon Caye with this condensed version of our signature Lighthouse Reef Adventure.
- Snorkel ‘the Aquarium,’ as well as Jacques Cousteau’s legendary ‘Blue Hole’.
- Outstanding walk-in snorkeling from the beaches of Half Moon Caye.
- Contribute in a meaningful way to the conservation and protection of tropical coral reefs.
- An overnight at Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary, with early morning boat tour and birding
- Includes airport pickup, accommodation and dinner with your group, plus lodging in Belize City at the end of your trip
Trip Itinerary
Meals: Dinner is included on this night
Arrive at the Belize International Airport where an Island Expeditions’ representative welcomes you to the country. You’ll be taken to the Bird’s Eye View Lodge in the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary harbors tens of thousands of birds and is one of the most important protected wetlands in Central America.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
In the morning, from the lodge one can see hundreds of birds feeding along the shores of Crooked Tree lagoon. After a sunrise boat tour on the lagoons we embark on a journey that takes us beyond the main Barrier Reef to Lighthouse Reef Atoll and our basecamp on Halfmoon Caye. Before venturing on the water your guides provide professional instruction - teaching sea kayaking, snorkeling, and safety in tropical waters..
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
“If there’s a heaven on earth, then this must be it” one guest wrote of Halfmoon Caye. You’ll find empty beaches, a rare bird colony, untouched coral reefs and sleep with breathtaking views of a billion stars stretching over the ocean. Over these 3 perfect days we snorkel the Blue Hole and Aquarium, paddleboard, sail our kayaks and venture outside of the reserve for Belizean style fishing expeditions.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
For your last morning at Lighthouse Reef Atoll, the choice is yours. Snorkel your favorite patch reefs, walk the island trails, or swing in a hammock and watch the frigate birds patrol in the sky. After lunch a motor charter takes us back to the mainland.
Meals: n/a
This 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.
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Extensions
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