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The Naturalist

This is the perfect trip for travelers who enjoy bird watching, animal spotting and active encounters with the natural world.

Day 1, Saturday
Arrive Belize City and transfer to Blackbird Caye Resort or Isla Marisol.
O/N Blackbird Caye Resort or Isla Marisol. D

Days 2-3, Sunday-Monday
Two full days of snorkeling/diving, kayaking and enjoying life on a tropical island.
O/N Blackbird Caye Resort or Isla Marisol. B,L,D

Day 4, Tuesday
For those staying at Blackbird Caye Resort, depart the resort early for the world-famous Blue Hole for snorkeling and diving. Enjoy a stop at Half Moon Caye Natural Monument where you will see the island’s most famous inhabitants, a colony of red-footed boobies. Guests at Isla Marisol will spend the day diving or snorkeling the extensive reef system surrounding the resort.
O/N Blackbird Caye Resort or Isla Marisol. B,L,D

Day 5, Wednesday
Depart for Belize City after breakfast and transfer to Lamanai Outpost Lodge. Your adventure is by van and then camouflaged boat driven by one of Lamanai Outpost’s experienced naturalist guides. Visitors are often treated to up-close views of orchids, white-lined sac-winged bats and numerous herons. After a relaxing afternoon choose from one of the evening tour options.
O/N Lamanai Outpost Lodge. B, D

Day 6, Thursday
Choose from one of the eight daily activities including a guided canoe trip, herbal medicine walk or night spotlight safari. Also take a special excursion to observe troops of howler monkeys as they forage high in the jungle canopy.
O/N Lamanai.B,L,D

Day 7, Friday
Take your pick of two activities such as a tour of the Lamanai Maya ruins or an evening jungle walk. You will also have the opportunity to participate in the Crocodile Encounter for an understanding of the endangered Morelet's crocodile.
Overnight at Lamanai. B,L,D

Day 8, Saturday
Breakfast and morning departure from Lamanai to Belize International Airport. B

The above itinerary is intended as an example only. Actual itinerary may vary depending upon weather, contract service providers, and forces beyond our control.

Tour Details

Price includes: all meals as indicated on itinerary, accomodations, in-country transfers, and all activities as described in the itinerary.

Price does not include: $40 Blue Hole marine reserve fee & hotel tax (Blackbird only), snorkel or dive equipment rental, airport departure tax, tips, beverages and items of a personal nature.

Single supplement is 50% of the regular tour cost.

*Upgrade to a superior cabana for $100 per person or deluxe cabana at Blackbird Caye Resort for an additional $300/person.

Prices are subject to change.

Terms and Conditions

Rates are subject to change and may vary for events beyond our control, such as changes in taxes. Please make checks payable to Caye Resorts in US dollars. A 20% deposit per person is due within 10 days of reservation. We accept Visa & Mastercard for deposit only. Balance payable by check 60 days prior to arrival.

Reservations made and confirmed less than 60 days prior to arrival are to be paid in full upon receipt of confirmation.

Cancellations made up to 90 days prior to arrival receive a full refund less a $200.00pp cancellation fee. 89 to 60 days prior will forfeit deposit. 59 - 31 days forfeit 50% of total & 30 days or less no monies will be refunded. During peak seasons or holidays, other conditions may apply.

Unused portions of accommodations, meals and/or activities are non-refundable.

All boat itineraries are weather and conditions permitting at Captainís discretion.

All dives are at Divemasterís discretion.

Blackbird Caye Resort will not be responsible for any loss of or damage to personal equipment or property Blackbird Caye Resort, or its agent Caye Resorts, will not accept responsibility for any delay, additional expense or inconvenience which may be caused directly or indirectly by events outside our control such as late arrival of flights, severe weather, acts of God, acts of government, or the failure of any machinery or equipment.

Because many advance logistical arrangements have been made prior to the running of our tours, we must adhere to our cancellation policy (above). Travel insurance will reimburse your tour fees and airfare if you cannot travel due to personal illness, or if an immediate family member becomes ill, preventing your planned travel. Travel insurance can also cover any delays and interruptions due to weather or air schedule disruptions.

In addition, please be aware that many insurance policies do not cover illness and accident expenses outside of the U.S., and Medicare does NOT cover any such expenses at all. In light of this, we strongly recommend trip cancellation and supplemental insurance.