Belize Reef & Jungle

With one foot in the Central American jungles and the other in the Caribbean Sea, Belize may be small but it’s packed with adventure and culture. Just as the name implies, our adventure starts off with a glorious exploration of either Glovers Reef or Lighthouse Reef atolls. Lying like a string of pearls in a blue sea, each reef consists of half a dozen small cays of white sand and palm trees. A veritable glamping paradise, Glover’s and Lighthouse are the finest example of tropical coral reef ecosystems in the Western Hemisphere.

At either beach camp, you are accommodated in deluxe platform tents with comfy beds and treated to stunning views over the open Caribbean Sea. Ideally located for snorkeling, SUP, sea kayaking and kayak sailing, diving and fishing, participants enjoy daily outings led by expert guides who are skilled naturalists and fishermen, marine biologists and kayakers making your experience a blend of adventure, island culture, tropical vacation and learning. The remarkable abundance of life and the complex, simple beauty of this richest of tropical marine environments leaves its mark on all those who are fortunate enough to visit.

Our jungle adventure explores Belize’s incredibly diverse rainforest, national parks and the mysterious civilizations of the ancient Maya while staying in total luxury at Francis Ford Coppola’s Blancaneaux Lodge. A 20 room luxury hideaway, where waterfalls tumble into turquoise pools above the jungle canopy, it’s a remote setting that allows guests to explore by day and return to their own decadent thatched roof dwelling each night.  Perched high in the mountains near the Guatemala border, in the heart of the Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve, this elegant facility offers hiking, horseback riding, guided mountain biking and wildlife tours as well as excursions into Mayan ruins and local villages.

Itinerary at a Glance

On this remote Reef & Jungle adventure you will enjoy flexibility in your choice of daily guided activities. You and your traveling companions can do things together or separately, making it ideal for families and couples of mixed abilities.

• Paddle, kayak sail, fish or SUP as you explore a pristine group of tropical islands set within a turquoise lagoon
• Snorkel some of the 700 patch reefs in this thriving coral reef system
• Relax at your beach camp within a marine reserve
• Sleep in comfortable, safari style tent cabanas and dine on fresh seafood, tropical fruit, and local favorites
• Enjoy an amazing sunrise yoga session
• Hike to waterfalls, explore the jungle canopy
• Horseback ride, go for a mountain bike excursion
• Visit Mayan ruins, visit local villages, do a night-time jungle tour looking for the elusive jaguar
• Relax and unwind in your luxury accommodations at Blancaneaux Lodge

What to Expect on the Belize – Reef & Jungle Trip

Day Zero:

Arrive in Belize City and transfer to your hotel.

Day One:

Today we’ll transfer to one of our beach “glamping” camps out in the atolls. Glovers is accessed via Dangriga while Lighthouse departs from Belize City proper. The speedboat transfer to the reef is part of your adventure. Upon arrival you’ll be shown to your cabana, have lunch and get an orientation to sea kayaking, paddle boarding or snorkeling for the afternoon activities.

Days Two, Three & Four:

In our private tropical paradise, we’ll enjoy daily outings  – paddle, snorkel, SUP and explore its turquoise lagoons and thriving coral reefs with some of the most experienced guides in the country. You will sleep in comfortable, ocean view cabanas and dine on fresh fish and local cuisine. Enjoy a flexible daily schedule on the reef, with activity choices geared to all abilities.

Day Five:

After a morning paddle or snorkel, we’ll board our boat back to the mainland and transfer to Blancaneaux Lodge, with a possible visit to a Mayan ruin along the way. Upon arrival, you’ll check into your decadent accommodations and get ready for the first of many delightful meals.

Days Six & Seven:

Hike to a waterfall, swim and tube a lazy river, go for a horseback ride or guided mountain bike tour. Schedule a massage or spa treatment. Visit a village or enjoy a night-time jungle tour –  the choices are yours for the next two days. Each night returning to your gorgeous accommodations and delicious meals.

Day Eight:

After an early breakfast, we’ll be transferred by private car to Belize City for outbound flights. Charter flights are also available from Blancaneaux but at additional cost.

Extension – Tobacco Paradise Caye (4 days/3 nights)

We return to Dangriga around noon for flights back to Belize City.

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