Belize: Essentials Tour
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Overview
Highlights
- Wade through the water to explore this the giant cave system of Actun Tunichil Muknal, Mayan sacred spot where it was believed gods lived.
- Snorkel in crystal-clear waters of Placencia, a charming, low-key fishing village at the southern tip of the same-named peninsula.
- Get acquainted with Garifuna culture in Hopkins, a friendly coastal village on Belizean coast.
- Do your piece of outdoor adventures in San Ignacio, a vibrant traveler center that is a great base for exploring Maya ruins and cave systems in the Western part of the country.
- Relax, swim and party in Caye Caulker, a long thin limestone caye famous for its car-free policy, sensational seafood as well as snorkeling and boating along the nearby Belize Barrier Reef.
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Trip includes
- Transport: private vehicle/mini-couch
- Accommodation: 7x nights in conveniently located, locally-owned hotels/B&Bs/guest houses; 1x night in eco-logde
- Meals: 1x Market Food Tour (San Ignacio)
- Service of a Tour Leader
- Walking tours/orientation walks: Belize City, Placencia, Hopkins, San Ignacio, Caye Caulker
- Guided visits/activities: Lamania Maya Ruins, Xunantunich Maya Ruins, Garifuna Drumming Lesson & Performance (Hopkins), Tortilla-Making Lesson (San Ignacio), Spicy Sauce Factory Tour (Dangriga), St. Herman’s Blue Hole National Park, Community Baboon Sanctuary (San Ignacio), Island Bike Tour (Caye Caulker)
Itinerary
Belize City Port
Arrive at any time & transfer to our accommodation at eco-lodge near Community Baboon Sanctuary, just 30 minutes from the airport. Enjoy the peacefulness of surrounding nature before meeting your group and Tour Leader in the evening: welcom...
Altun Ha Maya Ruins, Belize
In the morning, after a black howler monkey tour in nearby Community Baboon Sanctuary, go to visit Lamanai – one of the oldest continuously occupied Maya sites in Belize. After that, follow to Placencia, a charming, low-key fishing v...
Crystal waters in Placencia, Belize
Free program, therefore decide by yourself whether to chill on the beach, explore the area by yourself or join some of the local tours: snorkeling in Silk Cayes and Turtle Alley, cave tubing in the Inland Blue Hole, open-sea ...
Kayaking on Setee River, Hopkins, Belize
Kayaking on Setee River, Hopkins, Belize
From Placencia, we will move to Hopkins – a friendly coastal village that attracts travelers looking to soak up sea breezes and Garifuna culture. Upon arrival and orientati...
Belize Essentials tour
St. Herman’s Blue Hole National Park, Belize
In the morning, after checkout from our accommodation in Placencia, join a Spicy Sauce Factory Tour in Dangriga before arriving at St. Herman’s Blue Hole National Park. There you will fi...
Meals: San Ignacio Market Food Tour
Belize Essentials tour
Xunantunich Mayan Ruins, Belize
In the morning, follow your Tour Leader for a Market Food Tour & Tortilla-Making Lesson in San Ignacio, then go to visit Xunantunich ruins, before leavi...
Belize Essentials tour
Sunset from the Split – Caye Caulker, Belize
In the morning join a walking tour to explore Belize City – the historical capital of the nation with its handsome colonial houses and porticos, seaside parks, bustling shopping areas, a...
Belize Essentials tour
Underwater life near Caye Caulker, Belize
After a morning bike tour, enjoy the day on the beach or join some sailing and snorkeling tours to nearby UNESCO-protected Hol Chan Marine Reserve and the Belize Barrier Reef. There you can...
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Tour Operator
Stunning off-the-beaten-track routes. 2. Maximum immersion into local nature, culture & traditions 3. Small groups, personal approach & richer traveling experience 4. Travel with same-minded young (by both age & spirit) & active people.
Vibe Adventures is a small-group adventure tour operator with a goal to help young people by age & spirit discover our beautiful planet in the most interactive, authentic & socially responsible way. We organize multi-day tours that combine visits in nature with cultural experiences and entertainment. We do our best to make our trips educative & fulfilling, in which travelers can interact with local populations, learn about their traditions, culture & connect with their core values.
Our mission & values:
Mission (“Why we exist”): (1) to provide authentic & interactive experiences to travelers and (2) support the welfare of local communities.
Strategy (“How we go to our mission”): developing off-the-beaten-track tours to-non-touristic areas, choosing local service providers, and thus contributing to the development of responsible tourism.
Tactics (“What we offer”): small-group informal adventure tours that connect travelers with local communities, their nature, culture, history & values."
Post-COVID health & safety
Understanding continuously present risks associated with COVID-19 pandemics and willing to keep both travelers & our team healthy, Vibe Adventures introduced internal health & safety guidelines that are enforced on all our tours until such measures are lifted by authorities of each destination and/or pandemic situation gets completely resolved worldwide. Those guidelines are based on official recommendations & protocols from the World Health Organization (WHO) and World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and among others include the following measures:
Education & Training:
- Regular training & education of the staff (Tour Leaders, drivers, crew) and suppliers (accommodations, restaurants, experience providers, etc.) on the importance of COVID-related health & safety measures;
- Promotion of the importance of hand hygiene & other COVID-related health & safety measures to travelers through signage, oral instructions and online materials;
- Contracting only suppliers that responsibly implement COVID-related health & safety protocols recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and local authorities.
Hand Hygiene:
- Mandatory application of antibacterial gel (70% alcohol) by everyone entering the vehicle that is used for transportation during the tour;
- Implementing mandatory hand-hygiene policy that requires regular scheduled use of hand sanitizer and washing hands with soap by the staff during the tour, especially after touching objects in public areas (e.g. handrails, doors, money, mobile phones, etc.).
Masks:
- Mandatory use of a face masks or other protecting items (e.g. scarfs, kerchiefs or bandanas) covering nose, chin & mouth by both travelers & staff in all public areas (especially in confined environments such as public transport, shops, markets, museums, lobbies of hotels etc.);
- The use of the mask is not mandatory in private areas (e.g. hotel rooms) and while having meals & drinks.
Sanitation:
- Mandatory daily sanitation of the vehicles used for transportation of travelers by the staff especially of handles, doors, seats, and other frequently-touched surfaces;
- Use of cleaning and disinfecting products that are approved by local & international health authorities;
- Regular audit of our suppliers on their cleanliness & sanitation protocols.
Physical distancing:
- Mandatory social distance of at least 1.5 m (~5 feet) by both travelers & staff throughout the tour.
Health assessments:
- Mandatory daily health assessments of all travellers & staff (measuring the body temperature & oral questionnaire on COVID-related symptoms).
Please remember: only mutual assistance & support can put an end to this borderless pandemic and help us protect the health of ourselves, our families & colleagues. Thanks in advance for your understanding & cooperation.
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What's excluded
- Flights; airport pick-up & drop-off; other activities & meals; travel insurance; personal expenses & tips
Accommodation
- 1x Market Food Tour
- ACCOMMODATIONS: An exact list of accommodations is sent together with trip notes 2 weeks before the departure date. All accommodations are centrally located, tourist-class, locally-owned properties with private facilities in each room. We can arrange pre- & post-tour accommodations but not earlier than 2 weeks before the departure when we send you final trip notes.
- TRANSPORT: The type of vehicle depends on the size of the group and may include car, 7-seater, minivan.
- PHYSICAL CONDITION: This tour involves a decent amount of walking & hiking. Therefore, travelers should have moderate physical fitness condition.
- ACTIVITIES: Participation in all activities is optional – just be sure to be in time for daily departures.
- WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU: Comfortable clothes & shoes; swimming suit & slippers; a smaller backpack for daily tours; hat/cap, sunglasses & sunscreen; travel insurance; good mood & curiosity.
- OTHER NOTES: * The price of the tour/person depends on the number of travelers & room option you choose.
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