The Keyes of Belize - Kayaking Central America

For those seeking a nature focused winter vacation, perhaps this is the trip for you. Discovery Expeditions offers Sea Kayaking vacations to Belize through the months of January to April. The democratic English speaking country of Belize lies west of the Caribbean Sea on the Central American isthmus. Belize hosts a variety of protected areas, including coral reefs and tropical rainforests alive with thousands of bird species, colorful fish, exotic plants and animals. You can dive the second largest barrier reef in the world, kayak along wild rivers, snorkel the pristine waters of the Caribbean Sea, climb Maya ancient archaeological sites, fly-fish, hike rainforest trails, and bird watch.

Belize has become one of the world's most biologically diverse nations with the integrity of its natural resources still very much intact. It boasts 93% of its land under forest covers, the largest coral reef in the western hemisphere (second only to Australia's), the largest cave system in Central America, over 500 species of birds, and the only jaguar reserve in the world.

For years, the people of Belize monitored its rate of economic development, agricultural expansion and tourism growth. A conservation consciousness has emerged that challenges the government, private sector, investors and the public at large to balance development with conservation of its natural resources. Consequently, to date Belize has 42% of its land under some form of legal protected status.

The population density is the lowest in the Central American region and one of the lowest in the world. It is the only country in Central America with English as its official language, and it also boasts a rich mix of ethnicities including Creole, Maya, Mestizo, East Indian, Chinese, Garifuna and Mennonite.

Belize Itinerary

Day 1:

• Accommodation: Lodge Stay
• Activities: Explore seaside village
• Destinations: Placencia 
• Description: Land at Belize City; go through customs to Maya Island Air. The Maya flight takes 30-40 minutes to Placencia. A SeaKunga Adventures representative will be waiting for you and will show you to your hotel. The afternoon is yours to settle in and explore. At dinner we’ll get to know our fellow travelers and go over plans for the week ahead

Day 2:

• Accommodation: Camping 
• Activities: Transport by powerboat, familiarization with equipment, snorkel
• Destinations: Round Caye, Buttonwood Caye
• Description: After breakfast, we will head out to the Cayes in a local powerboat. This first day will allow us plenty of time to prepare our kayaks and to cool off in the Caribbean with our first snorkel

Day 3 to 6:

• Accommodation: Camping
• Activities: Island hop by kayak, snorkel, fish, swim, hammock lounge, fresh seafood dinners, windsurfing, scuba diving, bird watching
• Destinations: Buttonwood Caye, The Silks, Pompion, Little Water
• Description: We will travel amongst some of the most beautiful small islands in the world. There will be ample opportunities to snorkel, fish and swim in addition to kayaking. Alternatively, you can just relax in your hammock and watch the sun go down on the Caribbean Sea

Day 7: 

• Accommodation: Lodge Stay
• Activities: Morning kayak paddle or snorkel, transport by power boat evening dinner and celebration in Placencia
• Destinations: Scipio Caye, Placencia
• Description: This will be our last day in this peaceful world. We will kayak in the morning and then take a powerboat back to Placencia. After a refreshing shower and a hearty meal, enjoy an evening of music and dancing with our Belizean friends

Day 8:

• Accommodation: N/A
• Activities: Breakfast, transport to airport
• Destinations: Airport
• Description: After an incredible week of kayaking, we bid farewell. An early or mid-morning flight will take you back to the Belize City airport
• Optional scuba rental available
• If you join us for our 3-day Jungle Explorer extension, we leave this morning for the mysterious Jaguar Preserve

Trip Cost: $1450 inclusive per person (USD)
Deposit Required: $250 (USD) per person

Start/End: Belize City/Placencia
Group Size: Min 2 ~ Max 8

Included: Seven days of explorations, internal flights, airport, boat and van transport. Accommodations include 2 nights lodge/ 5 nights beach camping in comfy dome tents. Dinner Day One to Breakfast Day Seven. Note: Accommodations the night before and after trip is not included.

2011 Departure Dates:

Jan 03, Jan 10, Jan 17, Jan 24, Feb 07, Feb 14, Feb 21, Feb 28, Mar 07, Mar 14, Mar 21