Belize Rainforest & Reef Explorer Adventure Itinerary

Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Starts and Ends In: Dangriga
Activity Level: No experience required
Habitats: Barrier Reef, Tropical Rainforest
Activities: Sea Kayaking, Snorkelling, Stand-Up Paddleboarding, Scuba Diving, Zip Line, Waterfall Rappelling, Birding, HikingFishing, scuba diving and other guided activities can be arranged for an additional fee.
Accommodation: Bocawina Rainforest Resort, Tobacco Caye Paradise
Recommended For: Couples, Families, Girls trip, International backpackers, LGBTQ travellers, Off-grid adventurers, Scuba divers, Solo travellers

Trip dates do sell out — please book early to get the dates you want.

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

Enjoy the best of both worlds! Start your journey in the untouched beauty of Mayflower Bocawina National parks tropical rainforest for 3 Days of all-inclusive guided adventures at Bocawina Rainforest Resort. Then escape for 3 nights to Tobacco Caye Paradise on the Belize Barrier Reef, for your own flex time. TWO of our favourite spots in Belize!

Daily Itinerary

Day 1: Make Your Way to Dangriga and Transfer to Bocawina Rainforest Resort

Meals: Dinner Stay: Bocawina Rainforest Resort

Your adventure starts with a pickup in the coastal town of Dangriga and a short 30-minute drive into the southern Maya Mountains. Situated in the middle of Mayflower Bocawina National Park, Bocawina Rainforest Resort is the perfect location to experience the broadleaf tropical rainforest and the amazing flora and fauna. You’ll start your trip by settling in and learning about the property and the experiences that lie ahead in the surrounding mountains and rainforest. You may want to sign up for the optional afternoon activities or a nocturnal hike.

Days 2-3: Explore the Jungle and National Park!

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Stay: Bocawina Rainforest Resort

Rise with the first light of day and experience the sounds of the jungle. Finding a quiet spot to sip a coffee is a sure way to soak in the morning and watch the resident Toucans.

After a hearty breakfast, the choice is yours. You can make a stop at the adventure center and get outfitted with a harness for an exhilarating adventure to rappel Antelope Falls, or you can enjoy Belize’s longest zip-line as you soar across 9 different runs, the longest being over 2300 feet!

For the thrill seekers who experienced zip-lining during the day – we suggest the AfterDark zip-line adventure. It’s exhilarating and a bit spooky but immensely enjoyable.

Please book this adventure at least 24 hours in advance; a small fee applies as this is not an adventure on the regular schedule.

Note: Antelope Falls is a 2-pitch, 250-foot drop. A minimum of 100lb per participant.

An alternative for families with children and those looking for a less strenuous experience: we recommend Bocawina Falls hike and rappel.

Extra rainforest day: $250 USD per person, based on double occupancy.

Days 4-6: Explore Tobacco Caye and the South Water Caye Marine Reserve

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Stay: Tobacco Caye Paradise

Enjoy your last morning in the rainforest, then transfer to Dangriga where you’ll catch a boat charter to Tobacco Caye! Settle into your over-the-water cabana…and let the next few days unfold as you wish.

Snorkel, SUP or kayak along the reef or relax with a refreshing drink in the hammock on your deck.

Ready to live on the water’s edge? Tobacco Caye is a refreshing yet rustic experience unlike any other in Belize. Perched right on the Barrier Reef, you’ll find a 6-cabin lodge with everything you need, where you can relax in a hammock right on your own private deck overlooking the warm turquoise tropical seas.

Simple living surrounded by tropical fish and exotic birdlife, Tobacco Caye is a gorgeous island covered with palm trees and white coral sand. This five-acre caye is one of the most popular destinations in the South Water Caye Marine Reserve. A wonderland for snorkelers and paddlers.

Extra reef day: $125 USD per person, based on double occupancy.

Day 7: Return to the Mainland to Travel Home or Continue Your Travels

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast we return to the town of Dangriga via boat charter, where our trip finishes in time to make domestic or international flight connections.

Departing International flight reservations should be made for after 1:30 pm on the final day. ^‡

Where You Stay

Bocawina Rainforest Resort

A picturesque lodge and the only lodge situated within a 7000 acre National Park. The rainforests of the Maya Mountains are a stunning backdrop for incomparable adventure.

Tobacco Caye Paradise

A laid-back island escape offering rustic over-the-water cabanas, this off-the-grid eco-lodge is located on a five-acre coral island inside the South Water Caye Marine Reserve along the Belize Barrier Reef.

What's Included

(Items that are covered in the cost of tour price)

Comprehensive pre-trip information package
All meals, accommodation, and transfers described in the itinerary
Professional Guiding Services
Unlimited use of our Equipment and facilities
Government Fees & Taxes

What's Not Included

(Items that are NOT covered in the cost of tour price)

Post-trip transfer to Belize International Airport
Gratuities
Fishing Licences
Scuba Diving
International Flights and Airport Departure Tax
Extra costs due to late Arrivals, lost baggage and other circumstances beyond our control

Good to Know

Prices and Itineraries are subject to change with notice on the main trip page. Once a booking is in place no price increases will be applied.

We recommend you purchase flight cancellation insurance. Almost all flights purchased these days are considered non-changeable/non-cancellable so please consider coverage.

Still have questions? Please give us a call toll free in North America at: 1-866-383-9453 or email us at wildernessadventures1@gmail.com

Single Traveller Policy

Many of our guests travel on their own. Our style of trip is ideal for single travellers, combining the benefits of group camaraderie and group security with lots of individual flexibility in what you want to do each day. Single supplement options vary by trip style.

Our standard trip pricing is based on double occupancy. Solo guests will be charged a Single Supplement fee and get private accommodations for the entire trip.

Private Room: Rainforest & Reef Explorer – $400 USD

NOTE: The number of single rooms available on most departures is limited and may not be available at each location. If we are not able to provide your own room throughout the trip, we will pro-rate the supplement fee.

Scuba Diving

There are some great opportunities to scuba dive on this trip. Optional diving is available for certified divers on certain days of the trip.

The Belize Barrier Reef offers great wall dives, as well as gentle slopes. Surrounding our island basecamps are wall dives, channel dives, wrecks and stunning marine life waiting to be discovered. Diving is available at Glover’s Reef, Lighthouse Reef, and at Tobacco Caye but is not operated by us and thus not always guaranteed on every departure. We work with different dive operators for each of our individual trips.

Please let us know in advance. The fee will depend on the number of divers and how many dives they wish to do. Tell your guide if you are interested in diving on this trip, and they’ll take it from there.

Diving equipment is available for rent through the operator or you can bring your own BC and regulator.

Scuba Divers, Please Come Prepared…

Dive cards are required by the operator; please bring them with you along with a credit card for payment.
BCD sizes need to be submitted to us ahead of time.
If a wetsuit rental is needed, sizes will need to be submitted ahead of time.
Guests should have their own snorkel & mask ready for the dive.
Diving costs will be paid directly to the dive operator. Our guides will facilitate this activity by connecting guests with the operator on arrival.

Getting There

^‡ Travel Notes:

For those making connections home on this last day, international connections departing Belize should be booked after 1:30 pm.

You will require a 20 minute flight from Dangriga to the International Airport and we are happy to make this reservation for you in advance. We will have a vehicle waiting to take you to the Dangriga airstrip. If you are unable to find a return flight after that time on the departure day, we have Flight & Hotel Packages available.

To connect with afternoon departures from Belize a short domestic flight is required. This flight is from Dangriga to the Belize International Airport.

For guests who would like to spend an extra night in Belize, we offer a Flight & Hotel Package. Please note all itineraries are subject to change depending on weather or safety considerations. Flexibility as our guest and as an international traveller is the key to an awesome experience.

For those departing Belize the following day

We offer a Dangriga to Belize City Flight & Biltmore Hotel Package. Package Cost: Single – $260 USD, Double – $190 USD per person, Triple – $170 USD per person, Quad – $155 USD per person.

Belize Biltmore Plaza

A comfortable hotel on the Northern Highway in Belize City. The rooms are clean, the showers are hot, and the restaurant on site is very good.

Getting to Belize

Direct Flights from Canada to Belize

Direct non-stop flights to Belize are available with Air Canada from Toronto and seasonally from Montreal. WestJet offers direct flights from Toronto, Calgary, and seasonally from Winnipeg.

Direct Flights from USA to Belize

Direct non-stop flights to Belize are available year-round or seasonally with United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Alaska Airlines.
Direct non-stop seasonal flights to Belize are also available with Sun Country Airlines and BermudAir.

Direct Flights from Mexico & Central America to Belize

Tropic Air has daily flights from Cancun to Belize International that offer good connecting opportunities, as well as routes from Merida, Flores, Roatan, and San Pedro Sula.
TAG Airlines offers direct flights from Guatemala City.
Connecting flights through major Central American hubs are available via Copa Airlines (Panama City) and Avianca (San Salvador).

Seamless Flight Connections from the UK and Europe to Belize

American Airlines offers a flight that does not require an overnight connection. This flight departs London Heathrow and has a short connection in Miami before landing in Belize City.

Tips on Searching for the Best Flight Deals to Belize

Be sure of your flight dates. Call or email us to check trip availability and to confirm your arrival and departure dates. Being flexible within one to two days each way is often a good way to find the best prices.

The internet is the main place to find the best prices and routes for airfare. Google Flights is a great place to start; it is unbiased and produces all available routes and prices. Online Travel Agents (OTAs) such as Expedia and Orbitz are also popular.

Search Airline Websites Directly: We find that searching the airline websites directly will give you the best possible fare. Here are links to the major airlines that fly directly into Belize City (airport code BZE). All other cities route through these gateways:

Air Canada – via Toronto and Montreal
WestJet – via Toronto, Calgary, and Winnipeg
American Airlines – via Miami, Dallas, and Charlotte
United Airlines – via Houston, Newark, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, and San Francisco
Delta Airlines – via Atlanta and Minneapolis
Southwest Airlines – via Houston, Denver, and Baltimore
Alaska Airlines – via Los Angeles and Seattle
Sun Country Airlines – via Minneapolis-St. Paul
BermudAir – via Fort Lauderdale, Boston, St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Raleigh-Durham, and Orlando Sanford
Avianca Airlines – via San Salvador, El Salvador
Copa Airlines – via Panama City, Panama
TAG Airlines – via Guatemala City, Guatemala
Tropic Air – via Cancun, Merida, Roatan, San Pedro Sula, Flores, and Belize In-Country Flights
Maya Island Air – Belize In-Country Flights