Itinerary
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Day 1
Orange Walk In the past, Orange Walk district was a refuge for mestizos seeking to escape from Spanish purges in the Yucatan. This is a wild area, dominated by deep forest (much being preserved by Programme for Belize), Mayan ruins, and the largest population of birds in the country. Orange Walk Town, the principal town of the area, is 55 miles or a 75 minute drive north of Belize City. The town is a mix of Spanish, Maya, East Indians, visiting Mennonites (who originally emigrated from the deep south at the end of the US civil war), and Chinese. Mexican influences remain strong, and you will hear both Spanish, English and creole spoken. Passing through the town is the New River, once an active Mayan trading waterway, and leading to the stunning Mayan ruins of Lamanai, on the edge of the New River Lagoon. The trip to visit these ruins is a marvelous journey by boat along a river teeming with life, including anhingas, snail-kites, crocodiles and iguanas sunning themselves, cormorants, bats and jacanas, and passes communities of denim-dressed Mennonites. Upon arrival you will be met by our local representative who will help you locating your vehicle. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to the Lamanai Outpost Lodge. Duration 3 hours by car and boat transfer. Menu of Tours: Crocodile Encounter, Birding Expeditions, Native Fishing, Lamanai Maya Ruins, Breakfast on the River Howler Trek, Airboat Safari, Maya Medicine Trail, Sunrise Canoe Excursion, Cultural Immersion: The Mennonites, Snook and Tarpon Fishing, Jungle Dawn, Starlight Canoeing, Spotlight Safari, Cultural Immersion: The Milpa, Sunrise at Crab Catcher Lagoon, Sunset Cocktail Cruise, Crocodile Nest Search, Night Walk, Irish Creek 2 Nights = 4 Tours 3 Nights = 6 Tours Lamanai Outpost Lodge is situated on the banks of a 28 mile long spring fed lagoon amid the remnants of a major Maya city. It is surrounded by an incredible variety of habitats that facilitate unsurpassed nature-based and soft-adventure activities that depart right from your cabaña’s doorstep without the need for day-trips. Enjoy 2 standard activities per each night of stay. All meals are included and guests can pick from a selection of tours each day which are operated on a collective basis. Overnight at Lamanai Outpost Lodge . |
Lamanai |
Lamanai Mayan Ruins |
Lamanai Outpost Lodge |
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Day 2
Orange Walk Menu of Tours: Crocodile Encounter, Birding Expeditions, Native Fishing, Lamanai Maya Ruins, Breakfast on the River Howler Trek, Airboat Safari, Maya Medicine Trail, Sunrise Canoe Excursion, Cultural Immersion: The Mennonites, Snook and Tarpon Fishing, Jungle Dawn, Starlight Canoeing, Spotlight Safari, Cultural Immersion: The Milpa, Sunrise at Crab Catcher Lagoon, Sunset Cocktail Cruise, Crocodile Nest Search, Night Walk, Irish Creek 2 Nights = 4 Tours 3 Nights = 6 Tours Overnight at Lamanai Outpost Lodge . |
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Day 3
Orange Walk Menu of Tours: Crocodile Encounter, Birding Expeditions, Native Fishing, Lamanai Maya Ruins, Breakfast on the River Howler Trek, Airboat Safari, Maya Medicine Trail, Sunrise Canoe Excursion, Cultural Immersion: The Mennonites, Snook and Tarpon Fishing, Jungle Dawn, Starlight Canoeing, Spotlight Safari, Cultural Immersion: The Milpa, Sunrise at Crab Catcher Lagoon, Sunset Cocktail Cruise, Crocodile Nest Search, Night Walk, Irish Creek 2 Nights = 4 Tours 3 Nights = 6 Tours Overnight at Lamanai Outpost Lodge . |
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Day 4
Ambergris Caye Ambergris Caye, with its many beaches and the fishing village of San Pedro, is the most popular tourist destination. Along with the other Cayes, it is a paradise for divers with access to one of the most unspoilt coral reefs in the world; Hoi Chan Marine Reserve is a popular dive site where southern stingray and nurse sharks can be observed in shark ray alley. Situated 58km (36 miles) north of Belize City, it is accessible by daily scheduled air flights and boat transfers. A direct flight from Belize City International airport will take you to San Pedro, Amergris Caye. Depart the lodge today and transfer to Beize City, drop off can be at Belize International Airport or a Belize City Hotel. Duration 3 hours, car and boat transfer Enjoy some leisure time on the tranquil shores of Ambergris Caye. Optional activities are available at your resort (scuba diving, watersports, snorkelling, kayaking). Lose yourself in the island accommodations at Ramon's Village Resort–the best of Belize resorts. An exotic beachside island paradise awaits you. Marvel at our stunning, authentic thatched roof cabanas, tropical lagoon-style pool, fabulous restaurant and the world-famous Purple Parrot all the while being pampered by our renowned staff. They offer sixty-one thatched roof cabanas hidden beneath coconut palms and lush tropical foliage. Honeymoon Suites, Presidential and International Suites, Beachfront, Seaside and Gardenview rooms–air conditioned and fan-cooled for idyllic comfort–are among our Belize accommodations. Overnight at Ramon`s Village. |
Air Leaving Belize |
Ambergris Caye |
Ramon's Village |
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Day 5
Ambergris Caye Hol Chan means Little Channel in Mayan and is a natural break on the barrier reef where ocean depth ranges from 3 to 30 feet. Here guests will enjoy seeing the breath taking myriad of marine life and huge coral garden, among which are flourishing stag horn corals and sea fans. Shark Ray Alley is a shallow water snorkel where guests will enjoy swimming with harmless nurse sharks and southern stingrays - this trip is a famous snorkel trip and a "must do" for Belize. Note: This is a shared tour, not private. Park fee of $10 per person not included. Enjoy some leisure time on the tranquil shores of Ambergris Caye. Optional activities are available at your resort (scuba diving, watersports, snorkelling, kayaking). Overnight at Ramon`s Village. |
Snorkeling at Hol Chan Reserve |
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Day 6
Ambergris Caye Enjoy some leisure time on the tranquil shores of Ambergris Caye. Optional activities are available at your resort (scuba diving, watersports, snorkelling, kayaking). Overnight at Ramon`s Village. |
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Day 7
Belize City Enjoy a direct flight from Pan Pedro, Ambergris Caye to the Belize City International Airport. Kensington Tours donates a portion of proceeds to our charitable initiative www.kensingtoncares.com which supports education-based initiatives in disadvantaged communities. Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary. Overnight at Depart (Int`l Airport) (standard). |
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Trip Includes
Guaranteed departure – Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services
Trip Excludes
Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $250). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure. We accept payment via credit card, certified check, wire transfer or money order.
- Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
- Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of deposit. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to 100% of program price.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
- Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.
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