This Belize kayak adventure trip gives you the comfort of Belizean lodges at Tobacco Caye along the barrier reef (with hot and cold running water and fully serviced bathrooms) and at Glover’s Reef Atoll basecamp on a beautiful island in the atoll.

The Paradise Islands stay at a unique atoll basecamp at Glover’s Reef Atoll and then at over-the-water cabanas at Tobacco Caye Paradise.

Paddle, sail, and snorkel Glover’s Reef Marine Reserve and the Southern Barrier Reef by sea kayak or SUP where you’ll snorkel Belize’s most pristine reefs.

You will experience the true island culture of Belize in an area that remains unspoiled. No previous paddling experience is required.

“Selected as one of the top adventure trips by Outside Magazine.”

Glover’s Reef and Mayan Mountains combine an inland expedition of Mayan ruins and rainforest mountains with the opportunity to explore and stay on a remote coral atoll.

Glover’s Reef is part of the world-famous Belize Barrier Reef, a protected marine park and designated world heritage site thirty-six miles off the shore of mainland Belize. Perfect for active families and couples of mixed abilities, this adventure basecamp offers flexibility and choices in daily guided activities, so traveling companions can do things together or separately.

Thirty-six miles offshore of the Belize mainland lie a group of tropical islands cradled within a turquoise lagoon and surrounded by a living coral reef. Glover’s Reef Atoll is considered to be one of the richest tropical marine environments in the entire Caribbean. Our private island base of over 13 acres is perched on the southern edge of the atoll with a dramatic view facing east over the main reef crest and the open Caribbean. Based from our comfortable field camp we are fully equipped to spend our days sea kayaking and kayak sailing, snorkeling, diving, and fishing. After our adventures each day, we like to reward ourselves with a bounty of fresh seafood, island baking, tropical fruits, and yes, even rich, decadent desserts! Glover’s is ideal for those who wish to enjoy the comforts of a well-appointed field camp yet want an active and flexible day-to-day schedule.

Lighthouse Reef, made famous by legendary underwater explorer Jacques Cousteau, has become known amongst divers as the ‘Aquarium’, renowned for its sheer abundance of marine life, crystal clear waters, and thriving coral reefs.

From the Air, Lighthouse Reef Atoll is a Dazzling island necklace of white sand Cays encircling a sapphire blue lagoon. On the extreme edge of the Belize reef system, miles beyond the main barrier reef, these isolated atolls support the greatest diversity of reef types and marine life.

Formed over millennia, the coral reefs grew on top of the inundated Maya Mountains as sea levels rose (some 10,000 years ago as the last ice age retreated) and eventually formed an oval-shaped wall of corals around a shallow sand and coral lagoon. Stunningly beautiful islands, a sheltered lagoon brimming with life, and the dynamic interaction between the outer reef, open seas, and inner lagoons are the prime attractions of our atoll basecamp on Half Moon Caye.

To get to Lighthouse, we travel by boat beyond the main barrier reef, past Turneffe Atoll – some fifty-five miles east of the mainland where the underwater walls of Lighthouse atoll rise 3000 feet from the surrounding depths of the sea. The inner protected lagoon provides a rare underwater habitat for snorkelers with miles upon miles of shallow, warm waters studded with corals, and where the lagoon drops off to the open sea, precipitous walls, undersea ridges, canyons, tunnels, and valleys brimming with life are the deeper realm of scuba divers.

Long difficult to access and out of reach for kayakers and snorkelers, we have the first-ever basecamp at Lighthouse Reef where we sleep in spacious walk-in tents, each with an ocean view. You may begin your day with a morning yoga class, and after each day’s activities, our open-air dining pavilion and lounge is the perfect place to relax in comfort with fine meals, splendid company, and conversation charged with the excitement of the day’s adventures.

Explore the Wonders of Two UNESCO World Sites, Combining Glover’s Reef and Lighthouse Reef for an Unforgettable Belize Experience!

A unique opportunity to visit two of Belize’s coral atolls in one visit. Start with three nights at our Glover’s Reef basecamp on Southwest Caye – located in a protected marine park and UNESCO world heritage site, thirty-six miles off the shore of mainland Belize. Spend three nights at Bocawina Rainforest Resort in Mayflower Bocawina National Park for a mix of inland adventure. Then, travel to Belize’s most remote island group at Lighthouse Reef Atoll – also a marine protected area and UNESCO world heritage site, located fifty-six miles off the shore of the Belize coast. Stay on Half Moon Caye, where you will spend three memorable nights sea kayaking and unparalleled walk in snorkel gardens or quietly observe the nesting colony of red-footed boobies and magnificent frigate birds.

“Basecamping” involves sleeping in wall-tented cabanas. These spacious safari-style tents have ample headroom to walk around, are on raised wooden floors, and have real wood-framed beds (6-inch foam mattresses). Tents can be configured with either double or single beds. All bed linen is provided.

Journey west to explore the Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) sacred caves and a full-day expedition into the Chiquibul Forest Reserve to swim the Rio On pools and to explore the ancient Mayan city of Caracol. Over three nights, we enjoy the intimate hospitality of the Tut family at their Crystal Paradise Resort near San Ignacio overlooking the Macal River in the beautiful Cayo District. Next, travel to Belize’s most remote island group at Lighthouse Reef Atoll – a marine protected area and UNESCO World Heritage Site, located fifty-six miles off the shore of the Belize coast. Stay on Half Moon Caye, where you will spend three memorable nights. Managed by the Belize Audubon Society, Half Moon Caye is the perfect base to go out and explore the wonders of the coral reef system.

“Basecamping” involves sleeping in wall-tented cabanas. These spacious safari-style tents have ample headroom to walk around, are on raised wooden floors, and have real wood-framed beds (6-inch foam mattresses). Tents can be configured with either double or single beds. All bed linen is provided.

Enjoy the best of both worlds! Embark on a journey that takes you from the pristine tropical rainforest to a secluded island on the Belize Barrier Reef

Start your journey in the untouched beauty of Mayflower Bocawina National Park tropical rainforest for 3 Days of all-inclusive guided adventures at Bocawina Rainforest Resort. Journey through the rainforest canopy on Belize’s longest zip-line, with 14 platforms and 9 different runs (the longest single run being 2,300 feet). Hike along lush rainforest trails to waterfalls and unexcavated Mayan ruin sites and descend an exhilarating 250ft waterfall rappel down Antelope Falls (optional). Next, escape for 3 dreamy nights to Belize’s “Best Kept Secret” at Tobacco Caye. Located on the Belize Barrier Reef, our Tobacco Caye Paradise Lodge is the perfect place to enjoy a tropical island setting like no other. The private cabins have their own deck over the crystal-clear waters of the South Water Caye Marine Reserve.