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Day 1 Arrive Placencia (D)

Arrive Belize City and take a connecting flight to Placencia. We’ll meet you at Placencia’s little airport to take you to your beachfront hotel. Enjoy your first taste of seafood at our welcome dinner, and spend some time exploring this charming seaside town. Overnight.

Days 2-5 Sea Kayaking (3B,4L,3D)

Day 6 Monkey River Tour (L)

This trip departs about 8 a.m. in a powerboat for a 30 minute trip to Monkey River. Boat upriver searching the banks for howler monkeys, crocodiles, turtle, birds, etc. Coming back down the river we stop at a nature trail for a short hike to get a closer look at the monkeys. Returning to Monkey River Village, we have lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch and a tour of the village, we head back to Placencia. On the way, weather permitting, we will stop at a location to spot manatees. Returns to Placencia around 3:00 p.m.

Day 7 Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary (L)

This tour departs at 7:30 a.m. for a little over an hours drive to the park. This park has great hiking trails throughout the beautiful jungle. The morning will be spent hiking trails, learning the natural history of the forest and birding. On rare occasion one might spot howler monkeys, tapir, peccary or other mammals. After lunch, there is the opportunity to hike up to the waterfall and take a cooling swim in the pool. Return to Placencia about 5:00 p.m.

Day 8 Return Home

This tour starts and ends in Placencia, Belize. It’s up to each traveler to get to and from Placencia. We are happy, however, to arrange flights between Belize City and Placencia and to arrange hotels in either place before or after your trip.

Two-person sea kayaks are used, which means even novices will be paddling like pros in no time. A limited number of one-person kayaks are available too. We visit various islands each day, yet the distances are short enough to give you ample time to snorkel, fish, or lie in a hammock reading a book. Expect a total of 3-4 hours of paddling each day. Energetic kayakers can paddle along the reef to nearby islands to explore secluded coves. A support boat is at hand to carry our gear and even carry you if don’t feel like paddling. At night we sleep in tents, hammocks or under the clear Caribbean stars. Most meals come straight from the bounty of the sea, but vegetarians are easily accommodated too. After your trip, you’re invited to stay extra days in Placencia – spend a day exploring some of Belize’s magnificent caves or go on a jungle adventure to the Cockscomb Wildlife Sanctuary. Inquire when booking about these options.

US$ 1945
8 days starting and ending in Placencia, Belize. Sun-Sun
Tour Code: RC8
Single Supplement: US$355

US$1460 - RC6
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Accommodations: 4 nights simple beachfront hotel, 3 nights camping

Food Includes: All meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner); most of our hotels offer free continental breakfast.

Transportation: kayaks, motor boat Group & Staff: Min 2 Max 10; local naturalist/kayaking guide

Note: Internal flight Belize City-Placencia-Belize City not included. Flight cost is approximately US$185 (flight cost subject to change). You may buy this with your international ticket or we can bill you for this when you book.

Group & Staff: Min 2, bilingual naturalist, local guides

Personal Budgeting: Allow US$95 for meals, US$38 international departure tax

Pre & Post Tour Accommodations: Share US$90, Single US$180

Is it for Me? A great trip for ocean lovers that is fairly active, yet with plenty of time for snorkeling and relaxing. No prior kayaking experience is required, and the support boat allows you paddle as little or as much as you like.

Arrival / Departure Transfers: 1 person US$50 each
2 or more people US$25 /person

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