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BELIZE: Rainforest to Reef You'd expect world-class snorkeling and paddling adventures in Belize (after all, it's home to the largest barrier reef in the western hemisphere!). But add in explorations of the country's most pristine environments and a glimpse of ancient history at pivotal Maya sites and you'll understand what we've known all along: Belize is one of Mother Nature's best kept secrets! Start with a tour of the ceremonial Maya site of Lubaantun, followed by a float trip down the Río Grande with indigenous Maya guides. Next, you'll kayak and snorkel the marine ecosystem of the southern barrier reef, the least toured in Belize. The grand finale is an eye-opening visit to the inspiring temples of Tikal, arguably Mesoamerica's finest archaeological site. More than just an "adventure" trip, our itinerary is designed to educate and stimulate you in the history, culture, ecosystems, and conservation issues of Belize. TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
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 Itinerary: Rainforest to Reef
Day 1 - Meet in Belize City, Belize, and fly to Punta Gorda. Transfer to The Lodge at Big Falls, set along a bend of the Río Grande. Day 2 - Visit the ruins of Lubaantun, where the mysterious "crystal skull" was discovered in 1926. Day 3 - Float trip down the Río Grande, with a chance to see a wide variety of bird life, including keel-billed toucan, collared aracari, and a variety of parrot species. You'll also explore caves at either Blue Creek or Deep River. Day 4 - Drive to Punta Gorda and transfer to Hunting Cay in the Sapodilla Cays, right on the Belize barrier reef. Day 5 - Paddle between cays, snorkel, bird-watch, and learn about this fascinating ecosystem. Day 6 - Tour the Port Honduras Marine Reserve and Payne Creek National Park by boat, habitat of the endangered West Indian manatee, then return to Punta Gorda. Day 7 - Fly to Flores, Guatemala, transfer to La Lancha, an intimate lodge set high above Lake Peten Itza. Afternoon to relax, swim in the pool, canoe on the lake, or hike jungle trails. Day 8 - Visit the splendid ruins of Tikal, a World Heritage Site. Day 9 - Fly to Belize City and depart.  Detailed Itinerary - BELIZE: Rainforest to Reef 1. Download detailed itinerary in a PDF format 2007 Detailed Itinerary (PDF files require that you have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. This program can be downloaded for free from the Adobe Website.) 2. Or email us your itinerary request at sales@mtsobek.com 3. Or call us at 1-888-831-7526 (USA and Canada) or (510) 594-6000 We’ll email you a copy (Word or Acrobat document), fax, or mail you the itinerary as you prefer. For more information and reservations, please contact: Mountain Travel Sobek 1266 66th Street, Suite 4 Emeryville, CA 94608 1-510-594-6000 or Toll Free 1-888-831-7526 (USA & Canada) Additional International Toll Free Numbers Fax: 1-510-594-6001 Email: info@mtsobek.com |