Our leaders - far and away the most experienced in Belize - are consummate professionals who take great pride in sharing and creating incredible travel experiences with you. With backgrounds as naturalists and teachers, photographers, fishermen and explorers, they provide invaluable insights into the areas and cultures we travel.






You are venturing into the wilds with our team of guides and support stat who are trained to North American standards in First Aid, food safety, Swiftwater Rescue and sea kayak or paddleboard instruction. Perhaps most important, IE guides' consideration for your safety, their enthusiasm, fun nature and complete dedication to you're experience set the tone for each trip.
Omar Gillet -sea kayak guide
A fisherman and sea kayak guide , Omar hails from the coastal town of Dangriga.
Oliver 'Bol' Flores - Chef & Basecamp Manager
Has an enduring passion for preparing beautiful, nutritious food, Bol loves having his guests join him in the kitchen.
Wasani Miranda - Operations Manager
Your Belize trip is in capable hands with Wasani. Her role is to ensure that everything needed for your trip is exactly where it needs to be at the right time.
Pedro Chub - Jungle & River Guide
Pedro, a Kekchi Maya from southern Belize is our lead river and jungle guide.
Jack Wilde - Resident Biologist
You can usually find Jack at Lighthouse Reef Atoll, Jack never tires of sharing his passion for the abundance of life found in tropical seas.
Rio Palacio - Logistics Manager
Rio provides invaluable support making sure supplies and equipment reaches the most remote locations we travel.
Mario Chub - River & Sea Kayak Guide
If you're hanging with super Mario you're likely to be having the time of your life! Super capable and super fun jungle and sea guide.
Jacqui Sabal - Island Chef
When she is not in the kitchen baking delicious breads and deserts Jacqui loves to spend time sharing stories and getting to know her guests.
Steve Barnes - Glover's Reef Basecamp Manager
Steve is the consumate host and is always on hand to ensure that you have everything you need for your vacation of a lifetime!
Venancio Ack - Sea kayak and River Guide
At a young age Venancio began working with IE as a porter on our remote river trips, he has developed into an exceptional leader on both the sea and in the rainforest.
Miss Ann - Island Chef
You're in for a special treat when Miss Ann is creating her magic in the kitchen. She especially loves to prepare traditional Garifuna and Belizean dishes for her guests.
Wilson Del Santo - Jungle and Sea Guide
Wilson began working with us in Bocawina National Park as a high ropes guide. He now guides sea kayak and jungle tours and we're privileged to have such a talented and caring young man on our team..