Belize, Rain Forests, Ruins and Reefs

A 9-Day Thomson Adventures tour starting from $3,690

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Starting Price:	$3,690
Tour Length:	9 Days
Countries Visited:	Belize

Triple Discount for Children
Groups of 6 or more traveling together save money

More Information About This Tour:

Tour Type:

Family Tours

Tour Category:

Latin America Family Travel

Tour Operator:

Thomson Adventures

Tour Code:

THBELIZE

Cities Visited:
Belize City, Cayo, Mountain Pine Ridge,

It’s a tiny country with a small population, but Belize is packed with an endless array of activities that surprise, delight, entertain and educate visitors of all ages. Thomson’s exhilarating family vacation in Belize showcases the country’s geographical diversity, its cultural wealth, and its amazing eco-systems—from high mountain forests to the longest reef system in the Western hemisphere.

Your adventure begins in Cayo, in the Mountain Pine Ridge region, the largest protected area in Belize. We’ll explore its network of underground caves by canoe, zipline through the rainforest canopy, tube down the Mopan River, learn about iguana conservation, and make new friends in a local community. Did you know that Belize was the center of the vast Mayan Civilization, founded about 2,000 B.C.? We’ll explore the mysterious Xunantunich ruins, once an important Mayan ceremonial center. Race to the top of the 130-foot El Castillo temple and take a panorama shot of the entire archaeological site from the top!

Spend four days in Placencia on Belize’s famous Caribbean beaches. Its 185-mile long Southern Barrier Reef is home to more than 250 species of fish and 60 species of kaleidoscopic corals. We’ll take you snorkeling in two idyllic spots—perfect for snorkel newcomers or veteran free-divers. Beautiful offshore cayes invite barefoot investigation and the relaxed lifestyle here will keep you in vacation mode long after you return home. Whether you’re traveling with youngsters or teens, or decide to introduce the grandkids to a new culture, Belize truly does have something tantalizing for everyone.

• All entrance fees

• Accommodations based on double and triple occupancy at comfortable and distinctive tourist level hotels

• Most meals; we leave off a couple so your family can explore on your own.

• Travel in groups of 15 to 25 people
• Services of a bilingual guide who will accompany you throughout your trip

• Land transportation, airport transfers and internal air

• All excursions

• Bottled water and snacks

• Travel insurance – Travel Insured International policy

• Groups of 8 or more will be accompanied by a mentor whose primary jobs will be to provide kid-friendly enrichment activities for up to an hour each day that enhance the overall trip experience; to provide organized fun for kids that helps them get to know each other; to provide things for kids to do during delays, flights and long bus trips (our teen trips don’t include mentors)

• Ages 6 to 16 will be matched with pen pals with whom they can correspond and then meet in country (our cruises of Inside Passage of Alaska and our teen trips don’t include penpals)

• There may be slight variations to this listing for certain adventures

DAY 1 – DEPART U.S. / ARRIVE BELIZE CITY
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel, where your Belize family vacation begins.

DAYS 2 TO 4 – CAYO DISTRICT AND MOUNTAIN PINE RIDGE
Most Belizeans would agree that although each district has its own charms, Cayo stands out above the others – rich in history, culture and especially nature. You’ll explore waterfalls, lush jungles and huge cave systems. Caracol, located in Mountain Pine Ridge, is the largest Maya archeological site in Belize. Spanning almost thirty square miles of high-canopy jungle, this site is home to over 35,000 buildings!

Maya Ruins of Caracol

Rio on Pools

Canoe Barton Creek Cave

San Ignacio

Friends Across Borders meeting (pen pals)

DAYS 5 TO 8 – BELIZE REEFS AND BEACHES
The underwater world of Belize's coral reefs is the greatest stretch of coral in the western hemisphere. It is home to hundreds of species of fish and over sixty species of coral – the most diverse marine ecosystem in the world. It doesn’t get more impressive than that! As you can well imagine, the snorkeling here is second to none.

Snorkel the Southern Barrier Reef

Free Day

DAY 9 – DEPART BELIZE CITY / ARRIVE U.S.



Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
2/18/2012 - 2/26/2012	$3,990
3/10/2012 - 3/18/2012	$3,990
3/17/2012 - 3/25/2012	$3,990
3/24/2012 - 4/1/2012	$4,090
4/14/2012 - 4/22/2012	$3,990
6/23/2012 - 7/1/2012	$3,690
7/7/2012 - 7/15/2012	$3,690
7/21/2012 - 7/29/2012	$3,690
8/4/2012 - 8/12/2012	$3,690
12/15/2012 - 12/23/2012	$4,790
12/22/2012 - 12/30/2012	$4,790
12/24/2012 - 1/1/2013	$4,790
Note: Departures appearing above in green are guaranteed to operate by the tour operator.

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Second largest barrier reef in the world. Imagine you and your family exploring the mysteries of the underwater world in Belize’s Southern Barrier Reef, second in size only to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. One of the most diverse marine ecosystems in the world, the reef has over 250 species of tropical fish and over 60 species of coral. Snorkeling through gorgeous blue waters and over brightly colored coral, you may see a magnificent array of marine life — anything from eagle rays to dolphins, turtles to barracudas and more!

A fun-filled vacation exploring Belize’s rich history and culture is like no other experience. Belize is home to numerous ancient Maya cities, some dating back to 2000 BC. Your family will get to go off the beaten path and explore some of these magnificent ruins – without the crowds you often encounter at more well-known sites.

Belize’s unique, diverse nature and history are complemented by its unique, diverse people. From its indigenous native culture to its Latin and Creole cultures, Belize’s friendly, laid-back population adds to the unique experience that is Belize. Our warm and welcoming guides will make your stay a wonderful, magical adventure for you and your family.

RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 8+

All tour prices are per person, in US dollars, based on double occupancy.

2012 Rates
Teen Tour Price = $3,590 - $4,690
Child Tour Price = $3,490 - $4,590
Internal Air = $100

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