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Lighthouse Getaway Pre-Trip Guide
Pre-trip guide for – Lighthouse Getaway
Everything you need.
All in one place.
A little preparation goes a long way. Please review your pre-trip guide and complete the necessary information.
Essential Items
Medical & Evacuation Insurance
Required
Traveller Details & Waiver
Due 30 days before departure
Review Itinerary
Belize Contact Numbers & Emergency
Contact Info
Things To Consider
Extra Time in Belize?
Explore options to extend your trip
Trip Cancellation Insurance?
A little peace of mind goes a long way
Where Does the Trip Start/End?
Where do we meet? Where will we be at the end?
Communicating Once You've Arrived In Belize
Useful Information
If you’d like to view the full trip preparation guide in PDF form
Please check-in with our Dangriga office the day before your Island Expeditions Itinerary begins.
+501-522-3328
Questions?
Arrival & Departure Information
IMPORTANT:
Although we follow a set schedule, the times given are our best estimates. We recommend having some time flexibility in your post trip plans.
IMPORTANT:
Although we follow a set schedule, the times given are our best estimates. We recommend having some time flexibility in your post trip plans.
Lighthouse Getaway 3 Night
Start Location: Belize City
Start Day: Sunday
Start Time: 9:00AM (please arrive a minimum 30 minutes prior to departure)
Departure Location: Belize Biltmore Plaza, Front Lobby — SEE LOCATION
Distance to Lighthouse Reef: 50 Miles (80KM)
Boat Travel Time: 2 hours (fair weather conditions)
End Day: Wednesday
End Time: 3:30PM
End Location: Belize Biltmore Plaza, Belize City
Lighthouse Getaway 4 Night
Start Location: Belize City
Start Day: Wednesday
Start Time: 9:00AM (please arrive a minimum 30 minutes prior to departure)
Departure Location: Belize Biltmore Plaza, Front Lobby — SEE LOCATION
Distance to Lighthouse Reef: 50 Miles (80KM)
Boat Travel Time: 2 hours (fair weather conditions)
End Day: Sunday
End Time: 3:30PM
End Location: Belize Biltmore Plaza, Belize City
Note: International flights leaving Belize must be booked for the following day.
Important– Shuttle to the ferry terminal from the Belize Biltmore Plaza Hotel
The private shuttle that leaves from the lobby of the Belize Biltmore Plaza is for all Island Expeditions guests regardless of whether you’re staying at the hotel or not. For those taking taking the shuttle, a stop will be made at a large grocery/home store en route to the ferry terminal.
Important– Guests who are meeting us directly at the ferry terminal
The boat charter to Lighthouse Reef departs from the dock directly beside the main ferry terminal (Belize San Pedro Express Water Taxi Terminal). Inside the main terminal there are snack shops and coffee.
Departure Time: 10:00AM (please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure)
Departure Location: SEE LOCATION
Communicating Once You've Arrived in Belize
Once you have arrived in the country, all communication transfers to our local team in Belize. If you need anything at all you can call our Dangriga office during regular business hours.
8:00AM-5:00PM: +501-522-3328
After Hours: Wasani Morgan (Operations Manager) +501 630-2815 (WhatsApp)
Landing In Belize
Access the digital Belize Immigration Entry Form
(You can fill this out prior to arrival in Belize)
Accommodation: Dive/Eco Lodge
Address / Hotel Name in Belize: Island Expeditions, Half Moon Caye
Town/Village: Lighthouse Reef Atoll
District in Belize: Belize
NOTE: The Belize International Airport (BZE) is easy to navigate. Expect the arrival process to take about an hour. Please be advised that the porters in the arrivals area are not employed by the Airport Authority. They charge for their services and can be pushy—you are not obligated to use their services!
Airport Sequence: Land in Belize > Go Through Immigration > Claim Your Luggage > Clear Customs > Follow your own pre-arranged travel plans. Taxi’s are readily available outside the airport.