All Trips > Belize > Belize Jungle & Island Glamping Adventure Tour Belize Jungle & Island Glamping Adventure Tour Book Your Belize Trip AT A GLANCE Belize 13 Explorer Chicks Locally Unique, Glamping Bucket List, Caving, Glamping, Multisport, Paddling, Rappelling, Tropical, Water Sports, Wildlife, Zip Lining 8 Days 2 - Moderately Active Physical demand level for this trip UnBELIZEable Photos Itinerary Logistics Activity Level What's Included Book Your Belize Trip Share UnBELIZEable Trade endless staff meetings for a heart-thumping collision of mainland jungle exploration and tropical island glamping on a UNESCO-designated Marine Preserve?! Forgive us, but you aren’t going to BELIZE this trip. Your adventure in Belize will encompass the best adrenaline-pumping jungle activities on the mainland and the serene, remote island experience in the middle of the Caribbean Sea on a UNESCO-designated Marine Preserve. The first half of your adventure takes you back 3,000 years, as you explore Mayan artifacts and ceremonial altars by headlamp deep within sacred caves. Swim into the mouth of a stunning cave and follow tunnels and winding passageways to discover a spiritual site that was sacred to the ancient Maya. Place your own two feet where a civilization of over 200,000 people thrived until mysteriously disappearing 1,000 years ago. #whoa Learn to rappel and descend 250 feet from the top of a jungle waterfall, feeling ancient and brand new above the turquoise Caribbean sea. Emboldened by your sisters, zip-line 2.5 miles through Bocawina National Park over the jungle canopy. Tired and happy, retreat to a Rainforest Eco-Lodge powered completely by hydroelectricity, solar, and gal pal giggles. The second half of your adventure whisks you away by boat – 36 miles to a remote island Glamping base camp, where you’ll set your clock to Ocean Time. The site, Glover’s Reef Marine Preserve, is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is 1 of only 4 atolls in the western hemisphere. The turquoise waters are host to over 700 patch reefs and are among the richest, clearest tropical marine environments in the Caribbean. Grab snorkel gear and head out on a SUP to swim with sea turtles and colorful fish. Learn to work the wind to kayak sail to coral destinations. Master line fishing from a local Belizean guide and cook up your catch for dinner. OR just kick it in a hammock with a good book as the wind rocks you gently. There WILL be dance parties as you learn Garifuna moves. Fall sleep each night to the sound of the sea lapping the shore (but not before snapping an entire photo roll of your tent-walled cabana, equipped with real beds, wooden floors, a porch, and that essential ocean view right outside your screened door). Photos Itinerary Expand All Days Day 1 - Welcome to Belize Welcome to Belize! Arrive anytime prior to 3pm today. You will be greeted at the airport and transported to our rendezvous staging hotel where you will be able to relax and freshen up before meeting the rest of your group at 4pm. Your Explorer Chick Leader will go through an official orientation while you meet your group of gal pals for the next 8 days. We’ll then load up our van and drive 1.5 hours through the jungle to San Ignacio where we will check in to our eco-lodge for the night. Transfer: 1.5 hours Accommodation: Eco-Lodge, San Ignacio Meals: Welcome Dinner Day 2 - The Mysterious Mayans: The Cave of the Crystal Sepulcher Choose your explorer––Dora, Indiana Jane, or Lara Croft. Because we’re clicking those headlamps ON to venture into the impeccably preserved tunnels and glittering waters of Mayan caves. After we fill our bellies with breakfast, we’ll venture to the edge of the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve to explore a cave that’s renowned for its mind-boggling trove of untouched artifacts. We will look like freaking action figures as we suit up in PFDs, helmets, and headlamps to SWIM in the cool waters through the cave’s tall, hourglass-shaped entrance. There’s nothing lurky about these depths. We’ll swim 50 yards through crystal clear water into the cave, then follow a sparkling subterranean creek bed. Water levels range from ankle-deep to shallow swimming areas. Once we reach the dry chamber where we’ll follow an intricate trail of artifacts to the final “crystal maiden,” a skeleton that has been calcified into sandstone as part of the cave wall. Dang. After the most cinematic day ever, we’ll hop an evening transfer to our Eco-Lodge in Bocawina National Park where we’ll stay for the next 2 nights. Anyone else need a stiff marg? Hike Distance to Cave: 2 miles, flat terrain Caving Time: 3 hours Elevation Gain: 101’ Transfer Time: 4.5 hours Accommodation: Eco-Lodge, Bocawina National Park Meals: B, L, D Day 3 - Zip-line and Rappel in Bocawina National Park Wake up to the sounds of the rainforest and enjoy a delicious breakfast with ingredients sourced from local farmers. We’ve got a day full of adrenaline planned for you today! We’ll lace up our hiking boots, shoulder our day packs, and head off into the jungle. Our naturalist guides will point out the local flora and fauna of the jungle as we leave our Eco-Lodge behind. We’ll begin ascending 1,000 feet to the top of a nearby waterfall. As we reach the top, we’ll enjoy views across the jungle all the way to the Caribbean Sea! From our highpoint, we’ll learn how to rappel safely. Over the course of 2 separate rappels, we’ll descend 250 feet next to the waterfall. Don’t worry, your Explorer Chick Leader will be poised in the perfect spot to snap your glamour shot from the side of a waterfall! After rappelling, we’ll head back to our Eco-Lodge for a local lunch and get ready for our next adventure! Soar across the jungle canopy on the longest zip-line in Belize! You’ll fly through the air on 9 different runs enjoying a bird’s eye view of the rainforest. Your longest zip will be over 2,300 feet! Speed through the air over 2.5 miles in Bocawina National park. A well-deserved dinner awaits us back at our Eco-Lodge. Enjoy the nocturnal sounds of the jungle for one more night. Elevation Gain: 643’ Distance: 2 miles Hiking Time: 1 hour Accommodation: Eco-Lodge, Bocawina National Park Meals: B, L, D Day 4 - Welcome to our Glamping Island Paradise Wake up to one more morning in the Belizean Rainforest. We’ll say goodbye to the luscious forested canopy and hello to our island paradise! To get to our Island Basecamp, we’ll first drive a short 30 minutes to a boat launch on the shores of the Caribbean Sea. After packing up everything we’ll need for our days on the island, we’ll hop into a boat and transfer 36 miles to Glover’s Reef Marine Preserve. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Glover’s Reef Marine Preserve hosts over 700 patch reefs and is considered one of the richest tropical marine environments in the Caribbean. Our Basecamp is perfectly situated on the edge of a 13 acre island with epic sunrise and sunset views every day. We’ll enjoy our first lunch on the shores of Glover’s Reef as we settle in to our new home. During the afternoon we’ll have a thorough orientation on off-grid living, open water safety, and head out to explore a nearby patch of coral! Boat Transfer: 2 hours Accommodation: Tent-walled Cabana Meals: B, L, D Day 5-7 - Kayak, Snorkel, Fish, SUP and Relax from our Island Basecamp During the next 3 days, your guides will plan each day according to water currents and wind patterns. You can expect to spend your days in and on the clear waters of the Caribbean. Each day will have a morning and afternoon activity separated by lunch on the island. You can expect to do all of the following during your days on your island paradise! Snorkel and explore many of the 700 colorful coral patch reefs. Paddle through the clear waters of the Caribbean with colorful marine life. Learn to sail your own kayak. SUP along the shorelines and through the nearby turquoise lagoons. Grab a waterproof flashlight and snorkel at nighttime to gain a whole new experience in the Sea! Learn to line fish from local Belizean guides and cook up your catch for dinner. Learn the local Garifuna dance moves from your guides and cooks during evening dance parties. Sit back and relax in one of the many hammocks on the edge of the Caribbean Sea. Your home on the island is a comfortable tent-walled cabana with a raised wooden floor. Each cabana has two beds, a nightstand, kerosene lamp, and shared bathroom facilities. We’ll be glamping with basic, modern amenities in a tropical backcountry setting! Accommodation: Tent-walled Cabana Meals: B, L, D Day 8 - Back to Belize City and Good-Byes All too soon, we’ll say goodbye to our Island Basecamp and hop into the boat taking us back to the Belize mainland. During our 1.5 hour boat ride across the Caribbean Sea, we’ll share our unforgettable memories and bad jokes from our island paradise. Upon reaching the mainland, we’ll board a 20 minute domestic flight that will take us back to the airport in Belize City. Plan to depart Belize City after 3:30pm Boat Transfer: 1.5 hours Accommodation: Tent-walled Cabana Meals: B, Packed Lunch *Explorer Chick reserves the option to modify trip itineraries at the discretion of your tour director as necessary due to weather, conditions, illness, injury, group dynamics, availability, or other unforeseen incidents Logistics What to Pack Check out our recommended hiking gear for all trips. You’ll receive a complete packing list in your Travel Guide upon booking; note that trips may require additional specialized items. Arrival Airport City: Belize City, Belize (BZE) Pick Up Location: Airport with transfer to Hotel. Arrive before 3pm Meeting Time: 4pm at the Rendezvous Hotel on Day 1 Departure Airport City: Belize City, Belize (BZE) Drop Off Location: Airport or Rendezvous Hotel Return Time: Fly out after 3:30 pm on Day 8 Optional Add-ons: Pre and Post tour rooms at our Rendezvous Hotel in Belize are available at booking Optional SCUBA Diving: If you are SCUBA Certified and would like to dive while we are at our Island Basecamp or Pre/Post tour, we can arrange this for you with one of our partners. Email hello@explorerchick.com to set this up! Please note that you can not fly within 24 hours following your dive. A passport that is valid for at least 6 months past your arrival date is required. You will receive a Travel Guide with all the rendezvous hotel, packing, and additional information you’ll need to prepare for your epic trip. We require a minimum of 4 Explorer Chicks for this trip. Please confirm your trip is guaranteed before booking airfare. Activity Level Rated 2 – MODERATELY ACTIVE Your tropical adventure in Belize will be a mix of fun multisport activities with plenty of time to challenge yourself further or sit back in a hammock with a good book. While on the mainland, each day will be filled with activity. Expect to spend the majority of the day on your feet hiking and rappelling waterfalls, exploring on foot, zip lining, and scrambling through a cave. Although we rate this trip as easy-to-moderate, each day will be spent doing a fun, new activity! Daily Activities: Day 2: Hike to cave, 2 miles, no elevation gain. Caving, 3 hours, involves swimming, walking and scrambling. Easy + Day 3: Hiking, 2 miles, 643′ elevation gain. Waterfall rappel. Zip line. Moderate Days 5-7: During our time at the Island Basecamp, our mode of transportation will be a kayak or SUP. Train your upper body and you will be rewarded with more reef patches than you could ever imagine! Please consider your ability to meet the physical demands very seriously. It is for the safety and enjoyment of both you and your group. All Explorer Chicks will be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Physical Demands as part of their waiver upon booking. Read more about our Activity Levels. What's Included Lodging 3 nights in a rainforest eco-lodge on Belize mainland. Shared – 2 per room. En-suite bathrooms in each room, limited Wi-Fi. Completely off the grid and powered solely by eco-friendly Hydroelectric station and solar. 4 nights in an ocean-view, tent-walled Cabana on Glover’s Reef. Shared – 2 per Cabana. The Island Basecamp is off-grid powered by solar. YAY! There will be generated power for a few hours each evening to charge your camera battery. If you are traveling with a CPAP machine, we can provide you with a portable generator each night. Gear Included: Kayak, SUP, snorkel, mask, fins, all necessary water safety equipment. Community spaces include: hammocks, open air dining area, and library featuring books on Belize. Shared compost toilets and freshwater showers. Alcohol is not available for purchase, but you will have the opportunity to purchase provisions prior to our arrival. Activities All activities and entrance fees as outlined in the itinerary Gratuities for all excursions Meals All meals as indicated in itinerary: B-7, L-7, D-7 Gratuities for included meals Practical Professional leadership team with local guides and an Explorer Chick Guide Gratuities for all local guides Domestic flight from Dangriga back to Belize City on Day 8 A detailed Travel Guide with everything you need to know for your trip The freedom to enjoy your vacation and mindlessly wander! Not Included Rendezvous or Departure hotels Airfare Alcoholic beverages Travel Insurance Meals exclusive of itineraries Costs for additional activities Gratuity for your Explorer Chick Guide (read our tipping guidelines here) Explorer Chick reserves the option to modify trip itineraries at the discretion of your tour director as necessary due to weather, conditions, illness, injury, group dynamics, or other unforeseen incidents. More from Belize 🙋♀️Are you suffering from vitamin sea deficiency?🌊Luckily, there’s a cure: a tropical escape to Belize. 2025 trips drop on July 2nd.Comment “Waitlist” to get first dibs at Belize for 2025.#ExplorerChickBelize #Explorerchick #travelmeme #vitimansea #belize 49 2 Open 49 2 “I cannot say enough wonderful things about my trip to Belize with Explorer Chick!! 💪Wonderful activities that make you push your limits, the sense of pride in yourself is so strong. Our wonderful fearless leader Guide Jayme had our back throughout the trip & was so well organized & flexible with details.😊And last, but definitely not least the group of fearless women that I met, adore & continue to keep in contact with!💗 If your thinking of booking with EC, don’t wait, GO FOR IT!” -Explorer Chick Amanda☀️This life-changing trip to Belize is the perfect blend of relaxation and exhilarating adventure! 🧗♀️Rappelling down majestic waterfalls, feeling the rush of adrenaline ziplining through the jungle and snorkeling alongside vibrant coral reefs.🌴You’ll unwind in a hammock, a refreshing drink in hand, on a pristine island paradise, watching the sunset together with your new lifelong friends. We have a few spots left:🗓️Nov 24 - Dec 1 (Peace out, Thanksgiving drama!)🗓️Dec 1 - 8🗓️Dec 8 - 16💬Comment Belize and I’ll send you the trip deets!#ExplorerChickBelize #ExplorerChick #Belize #hikingtrip #girlstrip #solotravel #beachvibes 69 5 Open 69 5 ☀️From early morning spent scoping for toucans to nights of conga lines at the only bar on the island… these 13 Explorer Chicks had a week FULL of adventure & SHE-nanigans in Belize!🥾In true fearless fashion, they started their adventure swimming, scrambling, & walking barefoot through a sacred Mayan cave site - Actun Tunichil Muknal cave! With over 100’s of pottery remains & 18 known human sacrifices - we walked through history with headlamps, appreciating this special moment together.💦But wait - adventure never sleeps… the very next day, this Kakaw Krew geared up with harnesses, helmets, knee pads, & grit to rappel 250ft down Antelope Falls. Many of these women pushed through their fears to conquer their first rappel EVER in the middle of a Belizean jungle.🧘♀️Rest and relaxation began halfway through the trip when we switched to sleeping at our private base camp on Glover’s Reef Island! 🤿These Chicks didn’t let a little rain slow them down, practicing wet exits, snorkeling patch reefs, and using the prevailing winds to sail… then when the sunshine came, they were lucky enough to explore “the aquarium” & spot an iguana or 5!💃After a week together - inseparable bonds were formed, endless laughs were had, & many new memories were created. Dance parties, bun happy hours, rainy games, & much more. 💗While our time in Belize has come to an end we will always remember this amazing group of humans.” -Guide KirstieJoin us in Belize this fall! Comment “Belize” and I’ll DM you the deets.🗓Nov 24 - Dec 1🗓Dec 1 - 8🗓Dec 8 - 15#Explorerchickbelize #Explorerchick #Easydoesntchangeyou #unbelizable #belizetravel #belizevacation 65 0 Open 65 0 Load More Let's Do This Starting from $4,199 Book Now Save $300 with our Early Bird Discounts! Just book at least 6 Months in Advance! Discount is automatically applied. Non-Refundable Deposit: $300 due at booking to secure your spot Questions About Belize? Book a call with our Destination + Guest Experience Manager, Amy, or fill out the form below. Name(Required) First Name Last Name Email(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email Send us your Belize questions!(Required)NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. In Her Words Katy S.This was my 4th trip with EC! I booked it with some of my besties I met on the Belize trip. The entire trip was incredible! I had zero expectations for the whale watching trip, and I was BLOWN AWAY!! Can't even put into words how magical it was. The 8 mile paddle was easy peasy. The hike was stunning (shocking, I know). Savannah was our guide and two women from REI. They all went above and beyond for us. The food they prepared was fantastic, not a bad meal! The knowledge, professionalism, compassion, and care are the things that sell me the most. We just show up, and they do everything else. I actually ended up sick at the tail end of the trip, and the guides and fellow chicks were caring and very kind. If you're on the fence, my only suggestion: Book the trip!!! ✌️💜Carrie W.I've been to Belize and Iceland with EC. My favorite part of Belize was rappelling down a waterfall. Iceland was definitely ice climbing up a glacier. What a memorable experience. The ladies on these trips are amazing and so supportive. I can't say enough wonderful things about our guide, Kurstie. She was my guide for Belize, and I knew I just had to have her again for Iceland. She does not disappoint. Can't wait to have her as a guide on my next adventure with EC.AmandaCannot say enough wonderful things about my trip to Belize with Explorer Chick!! Wonderful activities that make you push your limits, the sense of pride in yourself is so strong. Our wonderful fearless leader Guide Jayme had our back throughout the trip & was so well organized & flexible with details. And last but definitely not least the group of fearless women that I met, adore & continue to keep in contact with! If your thinking of booking with EC, don’t wait, go for it!Meagan S.I went on my first Explorer Chick's trip (Belize Jungle & Island Glamping) Dec. 2nd - 10th, 2023 & it was AWESOME. We had the best guide, Kirstie. She was extremely down to earth & very personable. You can tell she is genuinely cares about Explorer Chicks & you can just tell how much love & passion she has for traveling & adventure. This trip was filled with so many activities & I'm blessed that I got to check so many things off of my bucket list. We hiked up to the top & rappel down a waterfall in the jungle (this was a a time I had to push through & challenge myself. It was worth it). We also ziplined through the jungle as well & it was so much fun. Probably one of my favorite things we did. We also explored the ATM cave, which was really interesting & a unique experience all on it's own. We spent the remainder of the week at the Southwest Caye in the Glover Reef. The island was beautiful & the staff at the basecamp were amazing. Kirstie, Wilson & the other guides were such a great team. Just like Kirstie, you can tell that the staff really genuinely cared about each one of us & went out of their way to get to know us & went above & beyond to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. I will forever be grateful for the other ladies that I was so fortunate to experience these adventures with. I'm also beyond grateful for Kirstie to being such a wonderful guide & so thankful for her encouragement & inspiration. I haven't even been home for a week since taking the trip & I'm already looking into booking my next adventure! XOXOChristie O.Back for another review! Belize with Kirstie was hands down the best trip I’ve ever taken. The entire experience set the bar crazy high for any future travel. And after taking two trips with Kirstie, I will never travel with a different guide. Explorer chicks hit the lottery when they found her.Backpacked the Grand Canyon with guide Kirstie and I can’t say enough good things. If you’re on the fence, just do it.Victoria S.Went on the trip to Belize! Incredible isn’t even a strong enough word. Amazing activities, incredible people and and adventure I never imagined myself having!Elizabeth F.BEST TRIP EVER! I am so impressed with Explorer Chick! I just returned from Belize and wow was it incredible. Everything was coordinated seamlessly, from accommodations, transportations, activities and meals. With everything being organized for you, you really get to focus on the experience and be present. Anya was the best EC guide!!Can't wait for the next adventure 🙂 Book with Confidence Your wanderlust doesn’t have to wait. Our payment plans make booking your dream trip easier than ever. The best part? Zero additional fees. Payment Plans We want nothing more than for you join us. However, we understand emergencies do occur that may cause you to cancel your reservation. Cancellation Policy To protect your travel investment and your hide, we recommend purchasing travel insurance. Receive a no-hassle, online quote in less than 2 minutes. 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