Descend remote rainforest Moho river through the Maya heartland.
Trip Highlights
The Maya Moho River Expedition is our most adventurous trip yet. It takes you off-grid and into the wilderness, far from the usual tourist path. Start at BocaWina Rainforest Resort, next travel to the south of Belize and visit the Maya village of Santa Teresa. Enjoy an authentic lunch in the village before beginning your journey down the Moho River. This itinerary explores one of Belize’s most remote Maya villages, tropical rainforests, and a wild meandering jungle river. This trip is an experience like no other.
Package includes:
- 1-night standard accommodations in the jungle
- 2-night riverside camping
- Meals (as per itinerary)
- Guided activities and equipment (as per itinerary)
- Park fees and taxes
Trip Itinerary
Meals: Dinner
We meet in the seaside town of Dangriga before travelling overland to Bocawina Rainforest Resort in the foothills of the Maya Mountains. Meet your guide and fellow travellers to go over the plan for the following day. Tonight we dine at the acclaimed Wild Fig restaurant,
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy an early breakfast before heading to the south of Belize. This is an area of rich indigenous culture and stunning scenery. We have lunch in the village of Santa Teresa, and learn how the modern Maya people live in this area of the country. Next, we head westward towards the Guatemala boarder to the river starting point where we gather our gear, and pump up our boats. Your guides will teach the skills you need to confidently paddle your inflatable kayak in moving water before starting our journey down Belize's most beautiful rainforest river. We reach the first camp before dark, and set up for a spectacular night at the river's edge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake to a tropical rainforest setting in the Moho River valley that feels straight out of a storybook. After packing up camp, we follow the Moho River through canyons and lush rainforest. Each bend reveals the dynamic nature of the river with calm meandering sections and stretches of exciting rapids and chutes. Stop for lunch at a scenic waterfall before continuing on to your second nights camping site. Our evenings along the river include storytelling, hand cooked meals over the fire, and optional exploring.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
In the morning, as we descend out of the Maya Mountains the river widens and begins to meander into the coastal plains. We paddle through forests of fig trees laden with Iguana, as we slowly reach farm lands of the local Maya People. Upon reaching the main bridge of the Moho River, our vehicle awaits and we shuttle to the village of Jordan for our final meal with the indigenous people of Belize. After lunch, we return northward on the Southern Highway, reaching Dangriga by 3pm to connect with a flight or alternative arrangements.
Travel Notes: For travellers leaving Belize after this trip, International connections out of the country require a departure the next day.
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
For two nights, we set camp along the Moho River - the camp locations are sublime and there's always time for swimming, exploring or just soaking in the beauty of the rainforest before dinner is served. At night, river guides turn into riverside chefs preparing their favorite meals,including fresh tortillas and savory fire roasted chicken. Using their bush skills and sharing their intimate relationship with the rainforest your Mayan guides make camping along the Moho River a high point of any trip.
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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