10 Packing Tips for Your Belize Adventure
Looking for tips on how to pack efficiently for your adventure in Belize? Here are our Top 10 Packing Tips, compiled with input from our guests and guides – and from over thirty seasons leading trips into Belize. 1. Don’t Bring More Than You Can Carry Packing lightly and efficiently will help ensure smooth and […]
Exploring the Belize Barrier Reef System
We wanted to share some highlights and interesting facts about the Belize Barrier Reef System. Many of our reef adventures spend time exploring this very special part of Belize. The Belize Barrier Reef System is best experienced close to the water whilst paddling a sea kayak, SUP or snorkeling. As you glide along the surface you may encounter […]
Which Belize Adventure Basecamp Should I Choose? Lighthouse Reef or Glover’s Reef Basecamp?
Glovers Versus Lighthouse? How to choose between our two Belize Adventure Basecamps is a frequently asked question of our guests. In this blog, we discuss the differences between our Glover’s Reef and Lighthouse Reef Basecamps – and the highlights of both! Regardless of which you choose, a Basecamp trip is a great option if […]
Jacques Cousteau and the Great Blue Hole at Lighthouse Reef Atoll, Belize
One of the highlights for guests staying at our Lighthouse Reef Basecamp on Half Moon Caye is snorkeling and kayaking around the rim of the legendary Blue Hole. The Great Blue Hole was made famous by French ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau. He brought his renowned research ship, the Calypso, to investigate the depths of the sinkhole in […]
Lonely Planet.com – Mara Vorhees. ‘Discovering the Great Blue Hole’, Belize
We are delighted to share this article by Lonely Planet travel writer Mara Vorhees on “Discovering the Blue Hole“. Posted on lonelyplanet.com, this article gives a fascinating insight into what it is like to snorkel and dive the world famous Blue Hole in Belize. We snorkel the legendary Blue Hole and nearby ‘Aquarium” from our Lighthouse […]
Visiting the Carrie Bow Cay Field Station, Belize
An essential part of our Paradise Islands and Coral Islands SUP trips is visiting a marine research station in the area and to show our guests some of the important conservation work that is carried out. The Carrie Bow Cay Field Station is located 15 miles (24 km) southeast of Dangriga on top of the Meso-American Belize Barrier Reef. The field […]
Belize Flight Deals
Flights to Belize at the lowest we have seen, this is a great time to book. Below we have provided a chart with sample flights prices on dates to coincide with our Ultimate Adventure and Paradise Islands last minute deals . (Sample prices are round-trip and exclude taxes and fees.) US Departures Departure City Mar 3-13, 2016 Mar 12-18, 2016 Apr […]
Visiting Santa Teresa Village on the Ultimate Adventure Trip, Belize
We visit the remote Mayan village of Santa Teresa on our Ultimate Adventure and Wild South trips. Santa Teresa Village is located in the Toledo District of Belize and has a population of approximately 330. This is a region of isolated villages lying amongst an unspoiled tropical wilderness. Guests on these trips are hosted for lunch at the […]
Preparing for your Paddling Adventure in Belize. ‘Yoga for Paddling: Shoulder Care’ – Anna Levesque
We wanted to share this blog by Anna Levesque, a former member of the Canadian Freestyle Whitewater Kayak Team and Bronze medalist. Anna shares some yoga poses, props and techniques that will help you maintain shoulder health. This is a great post to read whether you are preparing for an upcoming paddling adventure in Belize, or looking for […]
Jankunu and Charikanari – Celebrating the Holidays in Dangriga, Belize
During the Christmas and New Year holidays the local Garifuna community of Dangriga, Belize takes to the streets to enjoy the Jankunu and Charikanari dancers. The celebrations, dancing and drumming at this time of the year is one of those undiscovered secrets of Belize. The Wanaragua Jankunu Festival (also known as the John Canoe) sees masked […]