BELIZE ADVENTURE!
RAINFOREST~RUINS~REEF

SCHOOL GROUP SPECIAL

9 days, 8 nights $800.00US Per Person

Tropical Wings Nature Center is proud to offer our Belize Adventure! tour. Designed especially for students, the itinerary below offers a great introduction to the rich natural history of Belize, as well as to the ancient Maya civilization that once thrived here. And since Belize’s coast lies along the largest barrier reef in the western hemisphere, no trip would be complete without a look at this fascinating ecosystem. Finally, because one major goal of student travel is to learn about other cultures, we have included opportunities to interact with local families.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Pickup at Belize international airport; drive to Tropical Wings/The Trek Stop, your base for 6 days. Evening orientation to the natural history of Belize and the week’s activities.

Day 2: Tour the ancient Maya site Xunantunich and Tropical Wings in the morning. Tube down the Mopan River in the afternoon.

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Tubing the Mopan

 Day 3: Jungle hiking, caving, and swimming at Mountain Pine Ridge. In the evening listen to Maya story-telling---legends, traditions, and beliefs.

Day 4: Canoe the Macal River, with a stop at Chaa Creek Natural History Centre. Spend the late afternoon in San Ignacio town shopping and sight-seeing.
Day 5: Hike in pristine forest to tour Che Chem Ha Pottery Cave. Return for a lesson in traditional Maya cooking, frisbee golf, soccer, and barbeque with kids from Succotz village, followed by punta dance lessons in the evening.


Day 6: Visit the magnificent ancient Maya ceremonial site Tikal, nearby in Guatemala. Shop for Guatemalan handicrafts on return trip.

Vaca Falls
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Day 7: Drive to Belize City with stop at Belize Zoo; catch water taxi to Caye Caulker, where you will spend 2 nights.

Day 8: All-day snorkeling trip to Hol Chan Marine Reserve andShark /Ray Alley with lunch on Ambergris Caye.

Day 9: Return to mainland and drive to airport for departure.

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The above itinerary can be modified at no additional cost to include:

  • Evening lectures or videos about archaeology or tropical natural history
  • Early morning birding and night hikes
  • Community service
  • Church attendance

Substitutions can be made for some of the day trips if you have other preferences; trip cost may then vary, depending on the cost of the substitution(s).

Quoted price includes all lodging, meals (except on Caye Caulker), private ground transport, tours, admission fees, lectures, and guides, and applicable taxes. It does not include airfare to/from Belize, departure taxes at the airport or crossing into Tikal, tipping (optional), or personal purchases. You will be accompanied by a Tropical Wings guide throughout the trip, from your airport arrival until your final departure.

This price is offered only to groups of 10 or more. Tropical Wings/The Trek Stop has cabin space for 25-30 people; additional students can be accommodated in tents if needed.

$1,000US down payment reserves a time-slot for your group; the balance is due 1 month prior to your arrival. Get your reservation in early to ensure your choice of dates.

Price guaranteed through Nov. 2008.

For more information or to make reservations, contact Judy Yaeger at:

Tropical Wings Nature Center
San José Succotz
Cayo District, Belize
email: susa@btl.net   phone: 011-501-823-2265