Belize Jungle & Island Glamping Adventure Tour

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).

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.

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.

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.