A sea kayaking and snorkeling journey along Belize's Southern Barrier Reef, including Southwater Caye Marine Reserve and Glover's Reef Atoll.
Trip Highlights
Spend one memorable night in the jungle at Bocawina Rainforest Resort and then experience Belize from two unique perspectives, Glover's Reef Adventure Basecamp on Southwest Caye and the vibrant over-the-water Cabanas at Tobacco Caye Paradise. These idyllic settings showcase the untouched beauty of Belize’s most pristine coral reefs. Experience the authentic island culture of Belize in an area that remains unspoiled. No previous paddling experience required.
"Basecamping" involves sleeping in wall-tented cabanas. These spacious safari-style tents have ample headroom to walk around, are on raised wooden floors, and have real wood-framed beds (6-inch foam mattresses). Tents can be configured with either double or single beds. All bed linen is provided.
Package Includes:
- 1-Night standard accommodations in the jungle
- 3-night “basecamping” accommodations
- 2-night accommodation in beach cabana
- Meals (as per itinerary)
- Land and boat transfers between locations
- 1 domestic flight Belize City to Dangriga
- Guided activities and equipment (as per itinerary)
- Park fees and taxes
Trip Itinerary
Meals: Dinner
Upon arrival at the Belize City International airport you’ll check in at the Maya Island Air desk and board a plane for a short scenic flight to Dangriga. Upon arrival meet your driver and take the 30 minute journey to Bocawina Rainforest Resort in the foothills of the Maya Mountains where you can explore on your own. Tonight, we dine in the rainforest at the Wild Fig restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We rise early for breakfast and transfer to Dangriga for an 8:00AM boat departure. We travel 36 miles by boat to our private basecamp on Southwest Caye. Expect the ride to take 1-2 hours. Upon arrival, we give you an island orientation and allow you to settle into your accommodations. Before lunch you will review snorkelling or kayaking fundamentals then test out your gear. After lunch, we get out on the water for a kayak tour or to snorkel one of our local house reefs.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Start your day with an early swim or grab a mat and practice sunrise yoga by the water. We keep our itinerary flexible to respond to the interests and abilities of the group and weather conditions. Most days will have 2 guided activities. Some options are paddling, snorkeling, sailing, hand-line fishing, spearfishing, and SUP. Evenings at Glover’s Reef are filled with happy hour gatherings, games, star gazing, cold beverages, cultural presentations, and incredible Caribbean sunsets.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Take-in your final morning at Glover’s Reef and enjoy an early lunch before a 45 minute boat charter to Tobacco Caye Paradise. The next stage of your adventure continues from here. The 17,000-acre South Water Caye Marine Reserve on the southern Barrier Reef is your playground for the next two days. This is a fairy-tale setting with palm trees, coral islands, mangrove forests, and abundant coral reefs. Experience Belize's colorful, laid-back 'Island Culture' at this unique location and toast the sunset from your private beach cabana.
Meals: Breafast
After breakfast we return to the town of Dangriga via boat charter, where our trip finishes in time to make domestic or international flight connections.
Travel Notes: Travellers leaving Belize after this trip (day 7) require a short domestic flight from Dangriga to Belize International Airport (BZE). International connections require a departure after 1:30 p.m.
Contact our Trip Planners for hotel reservations in Belize City, Flight & Hotel Packages or to extend your Belize itinerary by combining this trip with another Island Expeditions adventure or extension.
The Places We Stay
On the water's edge, with dramatic views over the main reef wall and the open Caribbean Sea, is our dining area, with large raised verandah, lounge and resource library. The enclosed outdoor verandah is where your island guides give their fun and informative talks on the surrounding ecology each morning.
The camp is powered by solar generated electricity with freshwater showers, modern compost toilets and solar powered refrigeration. Guests sleep in comfortable wall-tent cabanas with beds, wooden floors, a night stand, lighting and can be outfitted for singles, doubles and family sizes.
Delicious meals featuring Creole and international cuisine are prepared and served buffet style in our open air dining area by our much beloved cooks.
Looking over the Belize Barrier Reef, Paradise Lodge has private "over the water" beach cabanas on beautiful Tobacco Caye. The small, locally owned lodge is a perfect staging point to explore the many islands, mangrove ranges, and spectacular snorkeling in "Tobacco Cut" just south of the island.
This boutique lodge in the midst of a 7000 acre Bocawina National Park offers guests a quintessential tropical rainforest experience. Over 150 species of birds, howler monkey, wild peccary, jaguars and ocelots have been recorded in close proximity to the lodge. Enjoy the beautiful tropical landscaping on the property and dine in style at the acclaimed Wild Fig restaurant.
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