Birding Package: 7 days / 6 Nights Birding in Belize Tour
Come join us in beautiful Belize!!!
Day1: AIRPORT/CRYSTAL PARADISE – You will be met at the airport by your Belize bird guide and transferred to your Belize jungle lodge. There will be opportunities for birding along the way as we drive through a number of great birding habitats such as mangrove swamps, pine savannahs, and later jungle. We check into our Belize resort at Crystal Paradise after a short orientation. O/N Crystal Paradise. L/D
Day 2: MACAL RIVER CANOEING – Pre-breakfast bird-walk on the grounds at Crystal Paradise. Some of the birds we hope to see include a number of Tanagers, Tityras, Woodcreepers, and Parrots. Lesson’s Motmot, Golden-olive woodpecker, and the Ferruginous Pygmy-Owls, Aracaris, and band-backed Wrens are also common. Leisurely morning to hang out and explore on your own after a late breakfast.
Leisurely canoeing on the Macal River. While canoeing we have the chance to see Neotropic Cormorants, Sungrebe, Mangrove Swallows, Russet-naped Wood-rails, Amazon Kingfisher, Green Kingfisher, Squirrel Cuckoos, Keel-billed Toucans. Other wildlife may include Howler Monkeys and a number of iguanas that frequent the riverbanks sunning themselves on the rocks and trees. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and overnight Crystal Paradise.
Day 3: MOUNTAIN PINE RIDGE – Early departure to the Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve. Here we have the opportunity to see yellow-faced Grassquits, Rufous-capped Warblers, Swallow-tailed Kite, Yellow-bellied Elaenia, Acorn Woodpeckers, Yellow-backed Orioles, and Golden-hooded Tanagers. Black-headed Siskins can often be seen flying in flocks. There is a strong possibility of seeing the orange-breasted falcons and king vultures by The 1,000 Ft. Falls (Hidden Valley). We have seen the Lovely Cotinga 8 out of 10 trips other birds include Ornate hawk-eagle, Black-and-white Hawk-eagle, and the Stygian Owl. Breakfast, packed lunches, Dinner and overnight Crystal Paradise
Day 4: Laguna Aguacate -After an early breakfast we drive to Laguna Aguacate near the Mennonite community of Spanish Lookout. We encounter many different habitats on this trip, such as savannah, open farmland, and subtropical forest around the lake. In the open land and pastures, it is easy to find vermillion flycatchers, fork-tailed flycatchers, yellow-rumped warblers, Crested Caracara, White-tailed kites, Laughing Falcons, Aplomado falcon. A number of herons, Teals, sandpipers, Black-necked Stilts, Jabiru stork, An array of woodcreepers such as the northern barred, Strong billed, Ivory-billed, You can easily see the Gartered Trogon, Black-headed Trogon, Slaty-tailed Trogon, and the occasional Collared Trogon. White-whiskered and the White-necked Puffbirds, Rufous-tailed Jacamars, Chestnut-collared woodpecker, Plain Xenops, and much more. Breakfast, packed lunches, Dinner and overnight Crystal Paradise.
Day 5: BLUE HOLE/ BELIZE CITY/ CAYE CAULKER – We will depart in the morning for birding at the Blue Hole National Park.
The Blue Hole has a number of trails to hike within the park. Some of the unusual birds known to this area include White Hawks, Spotted-Wood Quails, Northern Emerald-Toucanet, Crested Guans, Keel-billed Toucans, Great Antshrike, Northern Royal Flycatcher, Black-cheeked Woodpecker, Cinnamon and Rose-throated Becards, Great Antshrike, Orange-billed Sparrow just to name a few. Drive to Belize city and board a water taxi for a 45 minutes boat ride to Caye Caulker. breakfast & Overnight at Seaside cabanas or Pura Vida Inn in Caye Caulker.
Day 6: CAYE- CAULKER-CORAL GARDENS MARINE RESERVE – Pre-breakfast bird walk on the reserve there as we look for the Cinnamon Hummingbird, Whimbrels, Black Catbird, Bananaquit, Yucatan Vireos, Rufous-necked Wood-rail and more. Magnificent Frigatebirds and Brown Pelicans are commonly seen flying over the sea. Belize snorkeling tour departs at 10:30 to the Belize Marine Reserve. Belize is home to the second-largest barrier reef and is teeming with marine life. We can swim in crystal clear waters with the sharks and Rays as we enjoy the many colorful fishes, turtles, and other marine life. Overnight Seaside cabanas or Pura Vida Inn in Caye Caulker.
DAY 7: CAYE TO BZE VIA WATER TAXI – Boat transfer to Belize City Marine terminal for a short drive to BZE Int’l airport for your flight home after a fun-filled birding vacation in Belize.
Things to pack for your Birding in Belize trip.
- Personal medication & Basic first-aid
- Insect repellent and sunscreen
- Binoculars, sunglasses, Camera and batteries
- Back pack for day trips
- Water bottles (as we have 5 gals purified water you can refill from creating less garbage)
- Rain poncho, long sleeve shirts, long pants
- Casual clothing, hat, Comfortable shoes or hiking boots
- Sandals or water shoes
- Flashlights, and Underwater disposable camera
Additional information
| Occupancy | Double Occupancy, Single Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Duration | 7 days / 6 nights |
DURATION
7 days / 6 Nights Birding in Belize Tour Package
PRICES
Double occupancy US$1,995.00 each
Single supplement US$2,495.00 each
INCLUDED
- Local transportation
- Park Fees
- Accommodations
- 3 Meals
- Professional guide
Please note: meals not included in Caye Caulker as there are many restaurant to choose from.
Tour starts every Tuesday and Saturday all yr long.
