Belize & Guatemala adventure holiday

COUNTRY:
Belize, Guatemala
HOLIDAY TYPE:
A small group adventure
DEPARTURES:
CHECK AVAILABILITY2013: 8 Jun, 3 Aug, 7 Sep, 5 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 21 Dec
2014: 4 Jan, 18 Jan, 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 8 Mar, 22 Mar, 5 Apr, 3 May, 7 Jun, 5 Jul, 2 Aug, 6 Sep, 4 Oct, 8 Nov, 22 Nov, 6 Dec, 20 Dec
2015: 3 Jan, 17 Jan, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar
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From £949 (15 days) excluding flights
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Belize & Guatemala adventure holiday
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Belize & Guatemala adventure holiday

Small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places.

How Belize & Guatemala adventure holiday makes a difference

Through our commitment to responsible tourism, we ensure minimal social and environmental impact in the places we visit by travelling in small groups, using local transportation and staying in locally owned hotels. We also work with experienced local guides who are knowledgeable of local culture, history, flora and fauna.

This tour offers a visit to Escuela Bio Itzá, a community-owned Spanish language school. This unique program combines language instruction with environmental education and cultural enrichment. In addition to receiving a Spanish lesson, our groups also have the opportunity to visit their local community and conservation projects.

Through our non-profit organization, the Planeterra Foundation, we support the Cornerstone Foundation, a local NGO that offers social, educational and environmental programs in San Ignacio, Belize. Donations to this project support their literacy programs, developed to education illiterate and non-English speaking Belizeans. Time permitting, travellers may ask their tour leader to organize an optional visit to this project.

Belize & Guatemala adventure holiday

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The story of the provider of Belize & Guatemala adventure holiday

When Bruce went travelling after University in 1989 he realised he had limited options: he could either go backpacking or stay on a resort. Returning to Canada, he set up a company that bridged the gap and offered young professionals an affordable way to immerse themselves in the culture of different countries. Bruce gave some of the profits back to the communities he passed through. Today he has offices in 38 countries and runs a travel foundation that builds projects all over the world; he is adamant that all staff adhere to his original business model of sustainability and happiness.

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Belize & Guatemala adventure holiday

Reviewed 06 Jan 2013 by Fran McQuail4 star rating

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?


Sitting on Temple 4 in Tikal watching the sun rise. (Tony)(sunrise was optional - Tikal was part of the tour)
The ATM cave trip - (which was optional) (Fran)


2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?


If you have a small inflatable sleeping mat take it for the canoe trip - the little sleeping bags provided were fine but the inflatable sleeping mats didn't stay inflated. An inflatable pillow is also a good idea. Be prepared that some hotels do not seem to have hot water - weather was warm - not a big issue.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?


Yes

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?


It was excellent - well informed and enjoyable tour leader/guide - connected us with interesting and knowledgeable local guides and provided good orientation to the different localities and activities. Good mix of activities - we were fortunate to have a very experienced and personable guide. Reasonable pace. The mix of people also worked well together.

Reviewed 03 Apr 2011 by Louise Sherwell4 star rating

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?


It was probably visiting ATM cave in Belize which was a great experience, and also snorkelling with nurse sharks and sting rays in Caye Caulker was incredible too.

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?


I would say be prepared for 3 days of canoeing - its quite hard work, especially on hot sunny days! Bring plenty of sun cream and a good hat!

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?


Yes, we did support the local people somewhat, such as the local guides and using accommodation run by local people.

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?


It was excellent, the tour leader was great and we were busy all the time with little time off from amazing activities such as hiking, snorkelling, caving and canoeing! Highly recommended for nature lovers for the amazing Belizian forests and reef.

Reviewed 27 Mar 2008 by Michelle Conway4 star rating

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?


The people in the group (all 15 of them), the city, the jungle and the beach! Bit vague but I just loved it all.

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?


Don't expect 5 star, and be prepared to accept other people as they are - warts'n'all.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?


I felt that I was putting my holiday money into small business rather than multinationals, which I prefer.

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?


5 star experience! But I missed my kids and would probably take them with me next time as the tour operator and the guide made me feel confident and secure.

Reviewed 26 Aug 2007 by Tim James4 star rating

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?


Visiting the rainforests and seeing all the wildlife which was fantastic. In particular seeing the giant sea turtles laying their eggs at Tortuguero

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?


Not to take travellers cheques - no one wants to cash them and if they do they put heavy charges for doing so. Debit cards are probably the best. The banking system is a complete nightmare - the local use it like a social networking opportunity - you can easily stand in line for an hour. Also be prepared for the roads - they are in a really poor state - our minivan broke an axle one day

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?


Yes, the operator seemed genuinely committed to both causes. We used local rather than chain hotels which were charming and well presented, as well as being good value

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?


A fantastic experience with lots of variety. The locals are very friendly and enthusiastic about their country.

Reviewed 02 Jan 2006 by Petra Ribbens4 star rating

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?


Probably the visits to the Maya ruins in Guatemala - and, more in general, the meeting our interesting co-travellers!

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?


Difficult to add anything to the great tips the operator had given us on forehand already. Maybe: don't hesitate to take plenty of USD cash with you from home as opposed to having to run to the local banks all the time.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?


Yes, though even more efforts could be done to that extent.

4. Any other comments?


Great choice of holidays, a bit of everything, not too active but even for physical activity-junkies like ourselves still very enjoyable. Thank you for your outstanding services.
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