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Belize Belise and Guatemala Academic Group Student Travel,
cheap flights.
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Group:
Ten-day Belize-Guatemala Rainforest/River/Reef Expedition
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for more details)
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Exploring the Majestic Mayan Ruins and Rainforests of Belize and Tikal |
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Experience a Thrilling Riverboat Trek of the Jungle River "Rio
Dulce" of Guatemala |
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| Enjoy a Hands-on Learning Experience,
while enjoying the Diversities of the Living Coral Reef, on Some of the
Most Pristine Islands on the Coast of Belize!
(B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner) |
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| For Every Ten Paying Students, One Chaperone Travels Free, Including
All International and Domestic Transport,
Accommodations and meals! |
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Trip Details:
| Day 1: Arrive at Belize Int'l Airport via our Discount
Airfare .
After clearing immigrations and customs you will be met by a Group Travel representative who will assist
you to the charted bus for the ride to our Cayo Facility
in San
Ignacio. Overnight Cayo facility, various cabins. D |
| Day 2: After breakfast, a charted bus will pick up at
about 8:30 AM for a visit to Xunantunich. This ancient city sits in
the heart of San Ignacio high on the hilltop. To get there you are
hand cranked across the Mopan River by a nineteen-century ferry. From
atop, you will have a magnificent panoramic view of the Cayo District
as well as nearby Guatemala. After lunch, you will board the bus
again to go across the Guatemalan Border and on to the Group
Travel Peten Itza Lakeside Hotel. This is a comfortable inn with excellent rooms that sleep
four to six people each, and a large lounge area for lectures and
discussions. This facility is located on the Peten Itza, a deep,
oligotrophic lake 26 miles long by 4-6 miles wide. Overnight at Peten Itza
Lakeside. B, L,
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| Day 3: After breakfast you will be taken to the National
Park of Tikal. We recommend that you get there as early as possible as
this will allow observing a greater amount of the teeming wildlife.
You will explore the high temples of the Great Plaza rising out above
the misty forest canopy and the miles and miles of wide paths and
slender trails through highly protected tropical forest. (Admission fee
$7 per person, and there is a guide available at the park; both to be paid
directly by guests, at the time of service.) Lunch box provided by Peten
Itza Lakeside. Overnight at Peten Itza Lakeside. B,
L, D |
| Day 4: The group will have the option of traveling to
the town of Flores. Possible activities here include: Sightseeing,
Shopping for handmade crafts. Some will instead choose to explore the
Cerro Cahui National Rainforest Preserve, a pristine reserve about
1 mile from the lodge. This wonderful nearby resource is a core-protected
prime rainforest, set aside for absolute protection of
biodiversity. There are no human settlements within, and only research and
eco-tourism/education are permitted. Overnight at Peten Itza Lakeside. B,
L, D |
| Day 5: After a quick breakfast you will board the bus
again for your 3.5 hour ride over newly paved road to the river "Rio
Dulce". Here you will stay the afternoon and night at
Group TravelIsland Hotel, a
beautiful hotel set on an island on the Rio Dulce. The
island is 5 minutes boat-ride from the shoreline of this breathtaking river.
During the day you may arrange any of several activities from sailing to
hiking, horseback riding, fishing, snorkeling the
river, and more! Overnight at Rio Dulce Island Hotel. B,
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| Day 6: You're going to cover a lot of ground and water
today. After a quick breakfast begins your spectacular Rainforest
River Ride down The Rio Dulce. You will witness spectacular, steep
walled canyons lined with jungle vegetation and wildlife...
shores lined with Mayan settlements... a breathtaking waterfall...
and a even manatee reserve! The people of the region are among
the friendliest you will ever encounter, with a strong sense of community
spirit, pride and service.
Your boat will arrive at the Southern-Eastern Garifuna town of Livingston,
at "bahia de Amatique", for lunch and brief exploration. Then
you will complete your boat trek with your two-hour excursion glancing the
Caribbean across to Punta Gorda in Belize. Once in Punta Gorda, a
chartered bus will take your group to Dangriga, (Stann Creek Town),
Belize. Upon arrival in Dangriga, Chartered boats will
provide transportation over the azure, crystal clear waters of the Caribbean
to the Group Travel South Water Caye Facility (SWC), to begin your
Coral Reef Adventure! After settling
in and orientation the evening will include an introductory workshop focusing on tropical marine
ecology. Overnights on SWC in group accommodations. B,
L, D |
| Day 7, 8, 9: During these 3 days you will be experiencing and enjoying the largest
barrier reef on the western hemisphere. South Water Caye, is a beautiful 15-acre island
resting atop Belize's Living Barrier Reef. SWC lies within the National
Heritage Site which is now known as "South Water Cayes Marine
Reserve". The opportunity to snorkel
and explore the reefs will be plentiful, or a 5-minute boat ride to nearby patch reefs, mangrove
habitats or the spectacular drop off! Snorkeling gear is always
available for rent at the resort. .
You
will also visit numerous inhabited islands for snorkeling, swimming fishing
and sightseeing. Scuba diving optional. Overnights on SWC in group
accommodations. B,
L, D |
| Day 10: After breakfast you will leave the South Water
Caye for your Grand Finale--Your "Tropic Air" flight to
Belize International Airport. This is a magnificent 30-minute flight
along Belizean/Caribbean Coast, giving you an opportunity to view and
photograph from the air, much of the splendid land you have enjoyed
so intimately!
At Belize International Airport you will be assisted by
Group Travel
Associate staff, onto your flight home. If you need to fly out international
early in the morning, you may have to overnight in Belize City— a nice
opportunity to consider a trip to the Belize City Zoo
(neither overnight hotel in Belize City nor the zoo are included in this
quotation.) B
What's Included?
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| All Accommodations and Transportation, from the Time you Land at
Belize International Airport, until the Time You Leave for Home. |
| Almost all meals (please refer to B,
L, D
indicators above) |
| Belize Government Lodging and Meal Taxes |
| The only items which aren't covered:
 | International flights |
| Service gratuities (drivers, guides, porters, wait staff) |
| Entrance fees to parks or border crossing fees |
| Exit fee ($15.00 paid at the airport at your time of departure) |
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Cost
for the above itinerary will be only $17.00
per adult.
If you would like to confirm the above
reservation, a deposit of $250.00 per person within 40 days will be
necessary. |
| FREE BONUS-- You will receive our comprehensive
"Trip Organization Kit", to simplify every aspect of your trip
preparation, and allow you and your group to better enjoy your awesome travel
to the Rainforest, Ruins, River and Reef! |
| Rates: 10-Day Student Expedition Package
Fare |
| Student Fare: $1117.00 |
Chaperone Fee: For Every Ten Students, One Chaperone
Travels Free!
This Also Applies Complementary International Airfare!! WOW!) |
| Trip Capacity: 33 Total Travelers! |
Package price does not include
international flights.
For Discount International Flight info, please click here. |
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