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Belize Barrier Reef & CaysExtending more than 185 miles north to south, the Belize Barrier Reef, a World Heritage Site, is second only to Australia’s in length. The cays (pronounced "keys") are coral islands which stud the entire length of the reef. Three of the five coral atolls in the Caribbean Sea are located off the coast of Belize: Lighthouse Reef, Glovers Reef and Turneffe Islands. Ambergris CayLocated just off the tip of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, it is Belize’s largest island at 25 miles long and just over a mile wide. The barrier reef is only a quarter of a mile from the beach, making diving and snorkelling easy and accessible. The only town is San Pedro, home to the majority of the island’s population, as well as bars, restaurants and hotels. Just offshore lie the popular diving/snorkelling sites of Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark and Ray Alley - over 160 species of fish have been identified in the reserve, along with nearly 40 species of coral.
South Water CayApproximately 14 miles east of Dangriga and forming part of a marine reserve, the 15-acre island is one of the most beautiful on the reef. One can snorkel right from the beach, visit other cays or fin to the edge of the shelf where the deep ocean begins. There are just three properties on the island, which is very quiet and peaceful – don’t go if you want nightlife or jet skis.
Glovers ReefConsisting of five coral islands lying 36 miles off the coast in mid-ocean, Glovers Reef is the smallest and most southerly of the three coral atolls in Belize. It has been declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO and a National Protected area by the government. The waters around the islands provide superb diving and ample opportunity to see turtles, dolphins and schools of flying fish as well as many seabirds including pelicans and frigatebirds. |
Designed for those desiring a high degree of comfort and a relaxed, leisurely pace, this Belize natural history holiday takes in three of the best establishments and locations to be found there. The enthralling combination of Maya ruins, rainforest, rivers, lagoons, barrier reef and coral islands gives a profound insight into the many facets which can make Belize one of the world’s most rewarding destinations. Find out more... Deepest jungle, varied wildlife, mountain pine forests, waterfalls, mystic Mayan caves, jewel-like islands, coral reefs: all flavoursome ingredients which combine to produce this tour of great contrast and diversity. With the addition of the amazing Tikal Maya ruins in Guatemala, this is truly a recipe for a wonderfully memorable holiday in Belize. Find out more... Ideal for first or second honeymooners and those simply looking for a romantic element to their Belize wildlife holiday, the tour marries several attractive locations with three very well-appointed accommodation options to produce plenty of scope for a stimulating yet relaxing Belize honeymoon. Find out more... Offering excellent value, this Belize budget holiday affords the opportunity to experience three of the country’s main natural habitats – savannah wetlands, rainforest and the barrier reef – while staying in pleasant yet reasonably priced accommodation. Find out more... Designed with the more adventurous in mind and involving a mix of basic, comfortable and luxurious lodges, this Belize wildlife adventure focuses on the array of fauna to be found in a good number of superb mainland habitats. Find out more... For lovers of marine and freshwater environments, this Belize reef and lagoon holiday promises plenty of pleasurable experiences. Hydrophiliacs (if such a word exists) will appreciate the combination of two scenic seaside locations interspersed with a lodge on the banks of the largest freshwater lagoon in the land to result in a waterside holiday of superlative quality which is hard to beat. Find out more... Discover the major attractions to be found in Belize - the vast rainforests, the upland pine forests and the world’s second longest barrier reef – in our wonderful Bare Necessities tour of Belize, at a very affordable price. |
It exceeded our expectations. Belize is stunningly beautiful, the contrast of the cultures and landscapes is fascinating and the people are very friendly. Your company has been very helpful and made us feel at ease the whole time – everything ran smoothly – thank you very much. Miss S M, Hertfordshire. |
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