Belize:  Jewel of the Caribbean 

February 11-21 and February 21 - March 3, 2009

With its largely undisturbed tropical forests, abundance of rivers, tremendous diversity of flora and fauna, outstanding birding, rich human history and location in the southern Yucatan, Belize is one of the finest natural destinations in the world.  Within the borders of this sparsely populated Central American country lie a great variety of habitats, including mangroves, beaches, rivers, lagoons, coastal savanna, mountain pine ridge, and broadleaf tropical forest.  

Our birding and natural history adventure includes stays in some of Belize's finest accommodations - Bird's Eye View Lodge, Lamanai Outpost Lodge, Pook's Hill Lodge, and Hidden Valley Inn. From the spoiled comfort of these homes away from home, we'll visit the Mayan ruins of Lamanai and Caracol, see spectacular waterfalls, enjoy a night safari boat ride and a sunset lagoon trip, and marvel at the myriad wildlife just outside our doors.

While seeing and learning about some of Belize's 570+ species of birds – including toucans, woodcreepers, tanagers, antbirds, hummingbirds, raptors, waders, and more – we’ll likely encounter howler monkeys, iguanas, crocodiles, dazzling butterflies, and other tropical treats.

Detailed itinerary and references available upon request.

Custom trips can also be arranged.

Blue-crowned motmot by Dwight Long

Last updated: March 18, 2008.