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Belize Belise and Guatemala Academic Group Student Travel,
cheap flights.
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Academic / Student Group:
Fourteen-day Belize-Guatemala Rainforest/River/Reef Expedition
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for more details)
 | For Every Ten Paying
Students, One Chaperone Travels Free, Including All International
and Domestic Transport, Accommodations and meals! |
| Exploring the Majestic Mayan Ruins and Rainforests of Belize and Tikal |
| Experience a Thrilling Riverboat Trek of the Jungle River "Rio
Dulce" of Guatemala |
| 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! |
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 whom will assist you to the charted bus for the ride to
Group Travel Cayo Facility
in San Ignacio. Overnight in various cabins, Cayo Facility. 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 panorama view of the Cayo District as well as
nearby Guatemala. In the afternoon the group will make a visit to the
town of San Ignacio and return to Cayo Facility to dinner and overnight. B, D |
| Day 3: After breakfast, a charted bus will pick up at
about 8:30 AM 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,
D |
| Days 4,5,6,7: During these 4 days you will
explore the unspoiled beauty of Guatemala. We would suggest 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 Group Travel Peten Itza
Lakeside Facility. Another possibility is to travel to the town of Flores.
Possible activities here include: Sightseeing, Shopping for
handmade craft.
 | Another exciting attraction during your stay at Peten Itza
Lakeside Facility is 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. Overnights at Group Travel Peten Itza Lakeside. B, L,
D |
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| Day 8: 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 Travel Rio Dulce
Island Hotel, a
wonderful hotel set on the beautiful 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 Group Travel Rio Dulce Island Hotel. B, D |
| Day 9: 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 even a 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 10,11,12,13: During these 4 you will explore
the unspoiled waters of Belize's Living Coral Barrier Reef, on the
South Water Cayes Marine Reserve. You
will visit numerous inhabited islands for snorkeling, swimming fishing
and sightseeing. Scuba diving optional. Overnights SWC. B,
L, D |
| Day 14: 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 |
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B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
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What's Included?
| 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! |
| Pricing: 14-Day Student
Expedition Package Fare |
| Student Fare: $1270.00 |
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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