Belize

The group leader on this Belize trip will be one of our U.S. based group leaders. He/she will fly down to Belize several days before the trip and be waiting there to greet you when you arrive at the airport. His/her job is to ensure the safety and well being of everyone on the trip and, of course, to show everyone the most amazing time ever! While he/she will have a basic knowledge of the history, culture and customs of Belize he/she is not an expert in the matter.

A passport is required for this Belize trip. It is strongly recommended that your passport have at least 6 months validity (from the time you leave Belize) to avoid any problems. If you hold a U.S. passport you will not need a visa for entry to Belize as long as you are not staying more than 30 days.

You will be staying in a very nice 2 star hotel for the duration of this trip. The hotel has modern upgrades with spacious rooms, comfortable double sized beds and kitchenettes, and is in an excellent location being just a 5 minute walk from The Split – the beach hangout area on the island of Caye Caulker. Daily room cleaning service is provided and breakfast is served across the road at a waterfront food stand. The hotel is very safe and clean!

In order to budget properly please consider the following items which are not included in this Belize group trip:

• Meals:  You are responsible for 2 lunches and 3 dinners. Budget around $100 for meals not included.
• Tipping
  • Local guides and restaurant staff: Tipping is not compulsory but can make a big difference to individuals in the local hospitality industry in Belize. Therefore, we recommend budgeting around $25 for these services.
  • Group leader: Tipping your group leader is completely discretionary. For outstanding service you may consider tipping your group leader ~$10/day.
  • Travel insurance: Travel insurance covering our minimum requirements ($100k+ in medical coverage including emergency evacuation) is compulsory for all participants. Budget anywhere from $50 to $130 for travel insurance (from a 3rd party) depending on your specific coverage inclusions.

The single room supplement on this Belize group travel tour is $299. You will be able to select your preference for a single room supplement when filling out the application. If you are applying for this trip within 3 months of the departure please contact us for single room availability before applying.

You group leader will be waiting for you upon your arrival in Belize City airport!  After meeting your group leader he/she will get you set up to travel (via taxi and ferry) to our hotel on Caye Caulker. After getting checked-in you will have free time until around 6pm upon which you will meet the group in the lobby of the hotel. Then you will walk to a nearby spot for drinks/dinner as you begin to get to know one another! While you will not physically meet your group mates until the evening of the first day you will be in contact with everyone well ahead of time in the group WhatsApp chat and, in addition, we will provide you with everyone’s traveler bios so you’ll already know each other a little before physically meeting!

On day 3 you will have the opportunity to tailor the trip to your style by selecting an optional excursion. You will be able to select the optional excursion during the application process.

• Cave Tubing: $84
• Scuba diving in the Blue Hole: $310 (scuba certification is required)
• Windsurfing: $85 (for 2 hours)

We recommend bringing cash for this trip. The USD is accepted everywhere on Caye Caulker and, in fact, the Belizean dollar (BZE) is fixed to the USD at 2 to 1 so it’s very easy to pay for everything using just USD!

You may bring any size luggage that you wish!

Yes, you will have WiFi access at the hotel and most restaurants.

We stay on the island of Caye Caulker for all 4 nights which is home to about 2300 people and, as you can imagine, doesn’t have a vast selection of nightlife venues. That said, there are indeed bars (rum punch anyone?) and a couple of places to dance (if that’s your thing) which makes it the perfect place for a chill 5 day getaway. The decision to go out at night or not is completely up to you!

A lot of time is spent on boats during this Belize trip: a ferry to/from the island (of Caye Caulker), the snorkeling day (on day 2), and the sunset cruise (on day 4). While the sea is generally calm it’s impossible to guarantee it. Therefore, if you get seasick easily this might not be the best trip for you. However, if you only get mildly sea sick we recommend consulting with your doctor to discuss possible seasick remedies such as medication or patches.