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This
offer is in TWO parts:
PART
I. BASIC PACKAGE:
$419.95
(Price for
1 person, based on 2
people in room)
+ Processing/Voucher Charge $19.50/Person
The Price for
2 people in same room including all charges is $878.90
If
payment received within 30 days prior to departure, $25.00/person
Rush Charge will be applied.
INCLUDES:
7 Nts Lodging Manatee Experience 1/2-Day Snorkel Trip
3 Breakfasts Sales Tax Hotel Tax Service
Charges Limo on Last Day From Lodge to International Airport
PART
II. OPTIONAL "ADD-ON
BARGAIN BONUS" - GREAT VALUE!
$129.00
Per Person
ADD-ON
INCLUDES: River-Cave
Expedition 1 Lunch 1 Dinner Canoeing
Sales Tax
Map
of Belize
LODGING 
One reason the
price is so low is that for the most part you use public
transportation. This makes for a great up close look
at the country and gives you a feel for Belize. A limo
is used for your final day when going from the lodge to International
airport.
You can use
the lodge limo if you change your mind and decide not to use the
bus. FYI, the rates are:
- Belize City
to Banana Bank Lodge $35/person
- Round Trip
between Banana Bank Lodge and Caves Branch for River-Cave Expedition
- $50/person
Wholesale
Air Fare USA/BELIZE Available:
- Continental
Airlines
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American Airlines
-
Taca Airlines
- US Air
We
can offer wholesale airline tickets but to be sure you get the lowest
price, it is best to check travelocity.com and cheaptickets.com
etc. and compare. These days "retail" Internet price is
sometimes less than wholesale.
Travel cannot
begin less than 60 days after payment has been made.
THIS
ITINERARY OFFERED YEAR ROUND SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.
Holiday periods (Approx. 20Dec - 05Jan,
5 days before and after Easter) are 20% additional.
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ITINERARY =
Arrive
and Transfer to Caye Caulker - 4 Nights
DAY
1 -
Take taxi from airport (about $20.00 for the taxi) to Caye Caulker.
Water Taxi Station ($8.50 for water taxi to Caye Caulker- about
50 minutes) . Walk to the hotel about 1/2 mile - check in and enjoy
the island.
Below: Sites
you may see in Belize City
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Supreme
Court Building
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Swing
Bridge 1922; The only manually operated swing bridge
in the world; swung every morning and evening to allow high
boats to pass through the river.
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Tropical
Paradise Hotel, Caye Caulker

Restaurant
& Lounge: Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner,
the restaurant features seafood specialties such as local
lobster, fresh catch of the day, rice and beans and chicken.
A large menu also includes pork, shrimp, beef, burgers and
sandwiches.
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Tropical
Paradise Resort boasts an adjoining
cocktail lounge serving local favorites such
as Tropical Rum Punch, our own famous Pina Colada and Rum
Punch and all of your favorites in the informal and carefree
atmosphere.
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DAY
2 - Half Day
Snorkel Trip
This
is a 3 hour morning or afternoon tour with licensed guide to point
out all the marine life. Three different stops, Shark and Stingray
Alley, Local Reef and a Coral Garden.
Snorkel equipment included.
Morning
10:30 to 1:30 or afternoon 2:00 to 5:00.
DAY
3 - FREE DAY - Maybe rent a Kayak, go fishing or hang
out at the beach; rest in a hammock as you watch the scenes below.
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Sunrise

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Sunset

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DAY
4 - Manatee Experience
Typical
Day 9a-4p Day trip to unknown Manatee colonies. Share the world
with these friendly creatures. On the return, stop at Goff's Caye
or check out the dolphins on the back side of Turneffe Island. Maybe
you can see them turn over & play with the lobster traps to
'free' the lobster and catch it for a quick meal.
On the return,
stop at Sargeants Caye or another private island and while you snorkel
and observe the colorful fish and coral, your Captain or one of
his mates will prepare the Picnic Lunch you have purchased separately
before embarking. Sodas & ice Available. Next you normally do
a snorkel visit to 'Sharksville' and 'Stingray Village'. B.Y.O.B.
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Manatee
Research Poster
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Curious
Dolphin Deserted Island for your Picnic

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DAY
5 - Transfer to Mainland for 3 Nights. Water Taxi back
to Belize City & Taxi/Bus out the Western Highway to Banana
Bank Lodge. Dinner (part of the optional "Add-On"). Stay
overnight exquisite Caracol, Maya, Creole or Sunshine Room.
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Banana
Bank Lodge
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Banana
Bank Lodge
Located
on the Belize River, Banana Bank is surrounded by evidence
of both ancient Maya and the historic logging tradition
that is basic to Belizean culture. With 4,000 acres of land,
half of which is primary growth rainforest, there is every
opportunity to see and feel the true character and nature
of this beautiful country.

Restaurant
- Enjoy the Family Style Meals
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DAY
6 - Breakfast. Free Day. OR take Public Bus (comes every
hour - about 40 minute ride) to River-Cave Expedition (Includes
Lunch and is part of the Optional "Add-On").
River-Cave
Expedition - A
Once in a Lifetime Experience!
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5
- 7 Miles of Underground River/Cave tubing. The Maya have
used these caves for thousands of years, Expert Guide, Lunch
Included. 9am - 4pm. You will be provided with a Headlamp,
the type coal miners use on their head. |
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the underground rivers combined with tubing the crystal clear,
cool river witnessing part of the incredible Belize Cave
System where ancient Maya ceremonial centers, pottery,
artifacts, altars, obsidian 'blood-letting' blades, jade
and the actual footprints of the Shaman and priests
dated to 400 A.D. are still seen. There are Mayan symbols
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DAY
7 - Breakfast, Canoeing (Part of Optional "Add-On")
and perhaps try Horseback Riding, Border Shopping In Guatemala For
Colorful Souvenirs & Handicrafts etc.
Available
activities, not included in the package price.
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Inland
Blue Hole
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Belize
Zoo Sign...CUTE!
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Horse
back riding
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Belize
River Canoe Trip or a Guided Canoe Adventure to the Guanacaste
Park. (10' diameter tree and lots of birds)
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DAY
8 - Breakfast.
Lodge Transfer to Belize International Airport for your flight home.
Price Includes:
7 nights
Lodging, Reef Snorkel Trip, Manatee Experience, 3 Breakfasts, Limo
Transfer from Banana Bank Lodge to International Airport, sales
tax 9%, Hotel Tax 9%, Service Charges.
Does
Not Include:
Bar,
Phone Charges, Laundry, 19.50 Service Charge is included in "shipping/handling"
section) , Belize Airport Departure Tax ( must be paid at Belize
Airport when you leave), Tips (If Applicable/Amount Varies), Taxis/Water
Taxis*, Park or Site Fees, Meals (Except As Indicated).
*Taxi/Water
Taxi fee areshown above as a reference. Those fees are subject to
change at any time.
Terms
& Condition
Easy
Links for your convenience - Share with your Travel Companion:
Belize
Entry Requirements
Does & Dont's
Frequently Asked Questions
What to Bring
Manatee Trip
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