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FAMILY WILDLIFE ADVENTURES |
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Southern BelizeThe least visited region, it holds the majority of the Garifuna and Maya populations of Belize, as well many Mayan sites, large tracts of forest, pretty offshore cays, the wildlife-rich Monkey River and the popular seaside peninsula of Placencia. DangrigaDangriga, the largest town in southern Belize, is the centre of the Garifuna culture – people of mixed Carib and African descent. It is ideal as a base for visits to Cockscomb Reserve with its good walking trails, and offshore islands and atolls including South Water Cay, and Lighthouse Reef and Glovers Reef – both offering superb diving. PlacenciaThe long, thin peninsula, 40 km south of Dangriga, is Belize’s most popular holiday location after Ambergris Cay, with the best beaches on the mainland. From there it is easy to explore Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, the Monkey River, inland Maya ruins such as Nimli Punit, and the myriad islands dotting the southern reaches of the Belize barrier reef system, including Laughing Bird Cay. |
A wonderfully relaxing programme suitable for families with younger children who wish to experience the beauty of inland and coastal Belize yet with minimal time spent travelling. After staying in our lovely spa lodge in the Maya Mountains, where you might have ridden bikes and horses and paddled Canadian canoes, spend a full week by the sea for coral reef snorkelling or perhaps diving, and certainly swimming. Wonderful winter sunshine in a friendly Caribbean country – what could be better? Find out more... Perfect for families with children in the older age range (say, 7 to 11), this exciting natural history adventure offers plenty of enjoyable activities in the pine-clad Maya mountains and the lush lowland rainforests of the interior before taking you out to a Caribbean island at the outer edge of the Belize Barrier Reef for snorkelling, diving, boating and beachcombing. This is a vibrant mix of ancient cultures, highland scenery, lush jungle and coral islands in a small, friendly English-speaking country. Find out more... We have combined our pick of the best wildlife lodges and seaside resorts in Belize to produce a family itinerary of great scope and quality which works very well logistically. Begin with a charming lodge by the country’s largest freshwater lagoon overlooked by the mighty Lamanai Maya ruins, then progress to an exemplary jungle lodge in the heart of the lowland rainforests. Finally, hop on a private charter flight direct to Placencia and Francis Ford Coppola’s Turtle Inn by the Caribbean Sea. Three marvellously different locations served by three first-rate lodges and resorts. Find out more... |
It exceeded our expectations. Belize is stunningly beautiful, the contrast of the cultures and landscapes is fascinating and the people are very friendly. Your company has been very helpful and made us feel at ease the whole time – everything ran smoothly – thank you very much. Miss S M, Hertfordshire. |
