Upon arriving at the International Airport, connect for a scenic 20 minute flight or a drive down the coastal highway to the coastal town of Dangriga and then by road to Bocawina Rainforest Lodge, the only lodge situated within a 7000 acre National Park. Tonight, we dine in the rainforest at the acclaimed Wild Fig restaurant. Accommodation: Bocawina Rainforest Lodge

Meals:  D

We rise early to hit the beautiful Hummingbird Highway westward through the town of San Ignacio to the Mayan Ruins of Xunantunich. We tour the various plazas, ball courts and structures, ending with a climb to the top of El Castillo, overlooking the Guatemalan border. After a lunch in town, we return southward with a stop at St. Herman's Cave and inland Blue Hole National Park. After a guided hike into the cave and the jungle trail, we take a refreshing dip into the crystal clear swimming hole of Belize's inland Blue Hole. We return to the lodge for dinner. Accommodation: Bocawina Rainforest Lodge

Meals:  B,L,D

Today, we rise to the sounds of birds and a guided bird walk on the property. After a nourishing breakfast, we take off for the day to see the chocolate maker in the village of Maya Center. We tour the cacao farm and learn the fascinating process to create chocolate from these tropical pods. We have a lunch in the village, and then drive down the winding roads of the village of Sittee. Here we find the village of Hopkins at the edge of the Caribbean sea. We stop to swim in the ocean and a chance to shop in some of the local shops of this beautiful Garifuna fishing village. We then return back to the lodge for dinner and orientation regarding the next day. Accommodation: Bocawina Rainforest Lodge

Meals:  B,L,D

Bid farewell to the rainforest and welcome the turquoise waters of the Caribbean. Our motorboat charter takes us 58 km (36 mi) offshore to the sun-drenched cayes of Glovers Reef Atoll. We settle into our tent cabanas, then after lunch, guides provide professional instruction - teaching sea kayaking, snorkeling, and safety in tropical seas before heading out on the water. Accommodation: Glover's Reef Basecamp

Meals:  B,L,D

Today, we rise with sounds of the crashing Caribbean Sea and seabirds overhead. We start the day with a hearty breakfast, and the first paddle to the local patch reef and dive into the crystal waters of Glover's Reef. As the guides swim us around the patch reef, we explore the kaleidoscope of fish and coral. We return to the camp for lunch. This afternoon, we paddle around the corner to the southern end of the island and snorkel the elkhorn coral patches on the edge of the reef crest. Returning to camp for a well deserved dinner. Accommodation: Glover's Reef Basecamp

Meals:  B,L,D

This morning, we rise with a full day of adventure ahead. We pack a lunch and start in the morning to paddle north along the western reef crest to Middle Caye, our neighbouring island and headquarters for numerous scientists and the Fisheries Department. We tour the island and facilities. After lunch on the end of their dock, we swim out to a patch reef. Upon returning to the dock, we rig the kayaks for sailing. We ride the wind all the way back down along the reef to camp. Returning to have some free time and a hearty dinner. Accommodation: Glover's Reef Basecamp

Meals:  B,L,D

Today, if the weather conditions dictate gives us a change to snorkel the fore reef in front of camp. Return to camp for lunch and head out in the motor boat in the afternoon for motor boat fishing for tonight's dinner. First a dive for conch, and then jigging for bait fish, we then troll for larger species. We end the trip with a freshly caught dinner, a presentation on the Garifuna culture and dancing by the campfire. Accommodation: Glover's Reef Basecamp

Meals:  B,L,D

Our boat charter departs mid morning to take you back to the mainland. Your trip finishes in the Garifuna town of Dangriga, where our logistics and support staff will coordinate your air connections. A short flight back to Belize City will be coordinated with your international flight arrangements.

Meals:  B