North, Central, South & Caye Caulker Belize Birding Tour

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12 days / 11 Nights Birding in Belize Tour Itinerary

Come join us in beautiful Belize!!!

We can  easily see between 250 to 275 species of birds on this tour

Come join us in beautiful Belize!!!   

We are offering a 5% DISCOUNT on packages paid in full by Xmas 2024 for birding between Feb and Dec 2025

Belize birding package Includes: All transportation, tours, guides, park fees, lodging and meals as stated B,L,D. Breakfast lunch and dinners.

Day 1: ARRIVAL – BELIZE INT’L AIRPORT / CROOKED TREE – After clearing immigration and customs you are met by your Belizean guide birding starts then keep your binoculars handy as we can see the occasional bat falcon by the airport tower. We then travel on the Northern Highway to Crooked tree village inside the wildlife sanctuary with stops along the way to view Savannah vultures, a number of flycatchers, herons and hawks. We then check into your accommodations in time for dinner. We will make stops along the way for birding. We check into our accommodation and do some birding till dark if clients aren’t tired from their travels. Dinner & Overnight Bird’s Eye View Lodge

Day 2: CROOKED TREE – We will spend most of the day birding in Crooked Tree Reserve trails and along the lagoon side. Some of the birds we may see include white ibis, , and array of Kingfishers, Snail kites, Savannah Vultures, Spotted Sandpipers, Solitary Sandpipers, Vermillion Flycatchers, , Kingbirds, Yucatan Jay, Rufous browed Peppershrike, Bobwhites, Yucatan Woodpeckers, yellow-headed parrots and more. Night tour in search of Yucatan poorwill, Northern Potoos, Owls and more. Breakfast Lunch, Dinner & Overnight Bird’s Eye View Lodge.

Day 3 BIRIDNG BY BOAT/ CRYSTAL PARADISE – We will do early morning birding by boat on the Crooked Tree lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary. Water birds will be the main target with special emphasis on finding the Jabiru, Sungrebe, Boat-billed herons and Agami herons. Depart for Crystal Paradise after a late breakfast with stops along the way for birding and for lunch at one of the local restaurants. We check into our accommodations at Crystal Paradise and are free to explore the grounds one of the few birds we can easily see as we arrive may include the lesson’s motmot band-backed wren and an array of Tanagers. Lunch on the drive, Dinner and Overnight Crystal Paradise.

Day 4: CRYSTAL PARADISE – Morning bird-walk on the grounds at Crystal Paradise. Some of the birds we hope to see include an array of Tanagers, Tityras, and Parrots.  a number of woodcreepers, Flycatchers, Lesson’s Motmots, Ferruginous Pygmy-Owls, Bat falcon, Green-backed sparrow, a number of wrens and warblers and the Occasional Tody Motmot just to name a few. Easy day to hang out explore on your own. Breakfast, packed lunches, Dinner and overnight Crystal Paradise

Day 5: MOUNTAIN PINE RIDGE – Early departure to the Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve. Here we have the opportunity to see yellow-faced Grassquits, Rufous-capped Warblers, 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 Falcon 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 6: El PILAR – We will make an early morning visit to El Pilar, a Maya site in Belize offering some of the best flora and fauna in the area. It is excellent for Belize birding, hiking, and provides an insight to Belize’s sub-tropical forests. We will make stops along the way to view birds such as the Collared Manakins and Honeycreepers, Rufous-tailed Jacamars, Tody Motmots, Euphonias, Olive-backed Euphonias, Yellow Tyranulet, Northern-barred Woodcreeper, White-whiskered Puffbirds, White-necked Puff-birds, Rufous-tailed Jacamars, Stub-tailed Spadebill, a Number of Trogons, an array of flycatchers etc. Breakfast, packed lunches, Dinner and overnight Crystal Paradise.

Day 7: MACAL RIVER CANOEING – Morning: Pre-breakfast bird-walk on the grounds at Crystal Paradise. Some of the birds we hope to see include  Collared Aracaris, Keel-billed toucans an array of Tanagers, Tityras, and Parrots. Lesson’s Motmot and the Ferruginous Pygmy-Owls are also a common sight. Easy morning to hang out 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, and other wildlife such as the black Howler monkeys up on the tree tops, and iguanas sunning themselves on the rocks and trees. Breakfast, lunch, Dinner and overnight Crystal Paradise.

Day 8 BLUE HOLE NATIONAL PARK – We will depart in the morning for a stop at the Blue Hole National Park. The St Hermans 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, Crested Guans, Lovely Cotingas, Keel-Billed Toucans, Red-Legged Honey Creepers, and Slaty-tailed Trogons, Cinnamon and Rose-throated Becards, Dot-winged Antwrens,  Orange-billed Sparrows, Sulphur-rump flycatcher, Rufous tailed Jacamar just to name a few. Breakfast, Overnight Bocawina lodge or a lodge in Hopkins village.

Day 9: COCKSCOMB BELIZE JAGUAR RESERVE – We will spend the morning birding in the Jaguar reserve, some of the birds we hope to see include crested Guans, Great Curassow, White-collared Manakins, Passerinis Tanagers, Rufous-breasted Spinetail Chestnut headed Oropendola the occasional Scarlet Macaw a number of Ant-wrens etc. Overnight Bocawina lodge or a lodge in Hopkins village

Day 10: MAYFLOWER BOCAWINA NATIONAL PARK – After an early breakfast we go on a short drive to the Mayflower Bocawina National Park consisting of over 7,000 acres. It is home to waterfalls, lush vegetation and a wide variety of interesting birds such as the Keel-billed and Tody Motmots, Black faced Ant-thrush, Pygmy kingfishers just to name a few. Almost 200 species of birds have been recorded here. We then depart for the Belize city for a short boat ride to Caye Caulker. Overnight Seaside cabanas in Caye Caulker.  

Day 11: CAYE CAULKER BIRDING- SNORKEL AT CORAL GARDENS – Pre-breakfast bird walk on the reserve there as we look for the Cinnamon Hummingbird, Whimbrels, Black Catbird, Bananaquit, Yucatan Vireos, Rufous-necked Woodrail and more. Magnificent Frigate-birds and Brown Pelicans are commonly seen flying over the sea. Snorkeling tour departs at 10:30 to the Coral Gardens 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 12: CAYE CAULKER TO BELIZE INT’L AIRPORT – Boat transfer Caye Caulker to Belize City Marine terminal and a short drive to BZE Int’l airport. Getting you there two hrs prior to your flight home after a fun filled Belize birding vacation.

Things to pack for your Birding in Belize trip.

• Face masks & personal medications
• Insect repellent and sunscreen
• Binoculars, sunglasses, Camera & batteries
• Back pack for day trips
• Water bottles (as we have 5 gals purified water you can refill for 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

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