Tours

Deb's Hummingbird Highway

Please call Deb Avery at 565-1151 for more information.

Itinerary

March 3: Arrive Belize City

Welcome to Belize City. There have been no activities planned for today so arrive at anytime. Enjoy a transfer to the hotel and the remainder of the day is at leisure.

March 4-6: Caye Caulker

Welcome to Belize! It's time to slow things down for some serious R & R. Sun, sand, fantastic snorkeling and diving opportunities are now the focus. Enjoy a full-day snorkel trip out to the barrier reef where you may have the chance to swim with nurse sharks, stingrays and barracudas. The last night may be in Belize City or on the island. Should our last night be on Caye Caulker, a transfer by boat back to Belize City is provided.

March 7-10: Belize River Canoeing

Our local crew will expertly guide you on the many twists and turns of the local rivers. Canoe experience is not required, as our guides know the rivers well and are happy to share their knowledge of the local wildlife with you.

March 11-12: San Ignacio

The forest of Mountain Pine Ridge, the Mayan cave of Actun Tunichil Muknal, tubing down a lazy river or visiting local Mayan sites, including the famous Xunantunich, are all options here. Pick your choice and enjoy your stay; did we mention there is also some great food and wildlife?

March 13-15: Flores & Tikal, Guatemala

As you cross the border into Guatemala, you'll immediately notice a different culture, punctuated by a heavy Mayan influence and Spanish language. We make an excursion to San José, on the shores of Lake Petén Itzá, where you have the opportunity to take a Spanish lesson or visit some local conservation and community development projects. The mysterious lost city of Tikal, buried deep in the rainforest, consists of huge, sprawling Mayan ruins. It's a jungle oasis, boasting a dense concentration of wildlife and the some of the highest pyramids of the Mayan Civilization.

March 16: Tikal to Belize City

Rise this morning and transfer back to Belize City. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure to explore on your own or simply to relax at the hotel.

March 17: Depart Belize City

There have been no activities planned for today so depart at anytime. Enjoy a transfer to the airport today to catch your international flight home. Services end.

 

Price includes:

- International air from Albuquerque, NM

- All airport transfers

- All Domestic flights listed in itinerary

- English speaking local guides throughout

- All tours and excursions as mentioned in the above itinerary

- Visit to a local conservation project in San Jose and optional Spanish lesson

- Guided tour of Tikal archaeological site

- 3-day fully guided jungle canoe trip

- Full day snorkelling on the Belize Barrier Reef

Price does not include:

- Incidentals

- Insurance

- Airport taxes

- Tips or gratuities

- Beverages

- Meals not mentioned above

- Optional Tours or optional admissions

 

Final Payment

Remainder of payment will then be due at 60 days prior to departure by credit card provided on booking form.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

NOTE: All Passengers aged 70 and older OR passengers with a pre-existing medical condition, are required to fill out the medical form and have it signed by their Doctor.

Documentation/Entry Requirements

IT'S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO HAVE THE CORRECT TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION. All countries require a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity). Contact your local embassy, or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent.

Please refer to the following websites for information:

Canadians: http://www.voyage.gc.ca

Americans: http://travel.state.gov

International: Please contact your local consulate or embassy

Assistance in obtaining your tourist visas is available through Visa Connections, a service that provides tourist visas to over 150 countries. Contact them at: www.visaconnection.com or 1.866.566.VISA (8472)

Travel Insurance

Travel medical insurance including emergency evacuation coverage (and repatriation up to US $75,000) is compulsory. You will not be permitted to participate in the trip until your group leader/local representative has seen evidence of travel insurance coverage. You can purchase insurance through your GAP representative - All Inclusive including cancellation Insurance must be purchased at time of deposit.

Health

We recommend you contact your family physician, or your local travel clinic for the most up-to-date health information. Travelers should also carry a basic first-aid kit. It is your responsibility to know if you require any vaccinations or precautions for the Country that you are visiting. More information can be found at: http://www.istm.org. Or contact your country's Health or Foreign Affairs department.

Fitness & Mobility

It is very important you are aware that, as a minimum, an 'average level of fitness and mobility' is required to undertake our easiest programs. Passengers must be able to walk without the aid of another person, climb 3-4 flights of stairs, step on and off small boats, and carry their own luggage. Travellers over the age of 70 or travellers with a pre-existing medical condition are required to complete a short medical questionnaire, which must be signed by their physician. This is to ensure that senior travelers have the necessary fitness and mobility to comfortably complete their chosen program. Please note that it is not the local guide's responsibility to help individuals who cannot complete the day's activities unaided.

Safety and Security

Travelers must exercise common sense and caution at all times. Tourists should stick to set travel arrangements and avoid unknown areas. Always keep a photocopy of your passport, airline tickets and a record of your travelers' checks and credit card numbers separate from where you keep the originals.

Inherent Dangers

It is important that you understand that G.A.P Adventures operates adventure tours where the accommodation, transport, safety, hygiene, medical facilities and other factors may not be of the standard that you are accustomed to at home, or would find on a conventional holiday. By booking with G.A.P Adventures you are accepting these conditions.

 

A Word on Sustainable Travel...

We hope that one of the joys of travelling with the Great Adventure People will be in meeting the local people and travelling to more remote areas. Unfortunately, tourism can radically alter what it was that inspired the industry in the first place. It is for this reason that we as travellers have a responsibility to minimize our impact on the people and environments we enjoy. Through our examples and attitudes we can ensure that our visits have minimal impact on the environment and that we foster positive cultural exchanges between ourselves and our local hosts. Please see the Responsible Travel section of our website for guidelines you can follow to help us in our efforts to conserve the places and cultures we love to visit, and to ensure similar experiences for future travellers. We thank you for your efforts in helping us act responsibly in our travels and hope that these guidelines assist you in having a wonderful trip! Should you require more information on minimizing your impact while travelling, feel free to contact us at adventure@gap.ca The Planeterra Foundation is a non-profit organization that was developed by G.A.P Adventures as a way to give back to the people and places visited on our tours. For more information about the projects that you can help to support please visit www.planeterra.org

 

Final Note

The information compiled in this proposal is provided in good faith. Due to the nature of travel, this information can and will change. The information supplied therefore must be taken as an indication only and not as a contractual obligation on the part of the company.