Glover’s Reef 5 Day / 4 Night Getaway or Extension Itinerary
- Duration
- 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Starts and Ends In
- Dangriga
- Group Size
- 6-22
- Guides
- 2-6
- Activities
- Sea Kayaking, Kayak Sailing, Snorkelling, Stand-Up Paddleboarding, Scuba Diving, YogaScuba diving is optional and not included in the trip fee.
- Accommodation
- Glover’s Reef Basecamp
Trip dates do sell out — please book early to get the dates you want.
“Selected as one of the top adventure trips by Outside Magazine “
An excellent-value short trip that lets you experience Belize’s spectacular outer atolls. Stay at our Adventure Basecamp on Southwest Caye, a 13-acre island within Glover’s Reef Marine Reserve. Paddle, kayak sail and snorkel as you explore this pristine group of tropical islands, including some of the 700 patch reefs in a thriving coral reef system. It is our favourite SUP destination, with excellent fishing for bonefish, tarpon and permit, as well as family-style Belizean handline fishing. Each day offers lots of flexibility, with a choice of guided and unguided activities.
Daily Itinerary
Day 1
The trip starts at our Dangriga office at 9 am. Here you will check in with our team and meet your fellow travellers before heading out to the reef. Due to the early morning check in time (this is when we load luggage and gear into the boat), we suggest that you arrive in Dangriga the night prior, or coordinate with our office to make sure you don’t miss the boat! We can assist with domestic flights from Belize International Airport or other parts of Belize, as well as accommodation suggestions for the night prior to your trip.
We depart by charter boat to our private Basecamp on Southwest Caye, located on the Glover’s Reef Marine Reserve. Upon arrival, you’ll receive a camp orientation before settling into your ocean view tent cabana. Our guides will begin by showing you the fundamentals of sea kayaking, snorkelling, and tropical water safety. Once that’s done, you and your group will go paddling to a nearby patch reef and start exploring some of the 700 sites Glover’s Reef Atoll has to offer.
Days 2-4
Our itinerary is flexible in order to accommodate individual and group preferences, as well as weather conditions. Activities include paddling, snorkelling the inner and outer walls of the reef, Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP), learning to sail a kayak and fishing. In the mornings we host informative sessions on the history of Belize, its unique marine ecosystem and the local culture. Just a stone’s throw from shore are excellent fishing waters, where guests can fly fish for bonefish or tarpon. Guests who prefer a more leisurely pace can always take time to kick back in a hammock and relax with a good book!
Day 5
Many guests choose to wake up early on this final morning and have a leisurely coffee on the dock. You may want to watch the sun rise over the atoll, then enjoy a hearty breakfast and get out on a paddleboard one last time. The boat charter departs around mid-morning to take you back to the mainland, arriving at approximately noon. Your trip finishes in Dangriga at our Operations Base. Our helpful staff will assist you with connecting to the next leg of your journey.
Departing International flight reservations should be made for after 3:00 pm on the final day. ‡
Where You Stay
Glover’s Reef Basecamp
A low-impact, off-grid eco-camp located on Southwest Caye within the Glover’s Reef Atoll.
Basecamping
Here we are “Basecamping”, sleeping in tent-walled cabanas. These spacious safari-style tents have ample headroom to walk around and are on raised wooden floors with double or single beds, with all linen provided. On the island, we have a fully equipped kitchen, a fresh-water collection system for drinking water, fresh-water showers, and modern composting toilets. We also have a large dining area and resource library lounge.
While at our base-camp, guests have unrestricted use of the following equipment: Double Kayaks (outfitted with special sails), Single Kayaks, Stand Up Paddle Boards.
On the island, we are in communication with the mainland via satellite phone and VHF Marine radio.
Good to Know
Single Traveller Policy
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 Cabana Tent: Glover’s Reef Extension 5 Days – $150 USD
Flight & Hotel Package – Bocawina
This amazing eco-resort is located in the Stann Creek District, completely surrounded by the lush tropical rainforest of the Mayflower Bocawina National Park.
Flight & Hotel Package Includes the following:
- transfer from Dangriga to Bocawina Rainforest Resort & back to Dangriga Airstrip
- accommodation & taxes for one night in a standard room (Mayan House)
- flight from Dangriga to Belize City International Airport
- Single Occupancy – $295 US/person
- Double Occupancy – $215 US/person
- Triple Occupancy – $210 US/person
- Upgrade to Casita – $40 US per night
- Upgrade to Suite – $70 US per night
Package Does NOT Include the following:
- meals, activities
- Park Fee $5 US per person payable upon entering park gate
- BZE to Dangriga is $120 US per person; one way
- Dangriga to Belize City Municipal Airport (TZA) is $75 US per person; one way
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.
‡ Travel Notes:
For those making connections home on this last day, international connections departing Belize should be booked after 3pm.
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.
Booking and Payment: The booking requires a 30% deposit by Visa or Master Card with the balance due 60 days prior to trip departure