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TOURS AND EXCURSIONS ON ASURF N TURF VACATIONMayan Ruins Visit:
You will travel by mini bus to the Ancient Mayan Ruins of Altun Ha, where you will take a 1 to 1½ hour guided tour of this ancient site. After leaving this Archaeological monument you will take a bus ride back to your Resort stopping at for lunch on the way.
Experience the history and culture of the ancient Maya, as archaeological records prove, Belize was near the centre of the ancient Mayan civilization. More than 2000 years ago, the Maya began to build magnificent cities and ceremonial centers in the region. Altun Ha, erected during the Classic Period (200-1000 AD), it is the only Maya ruin located in the Belize District.
Once a splendid city spanning nearly 5 square miles, Altun Ha was until recently completely overgrown by jungle vegetation. In the Mayan world, Altun Ha served as an important trading hub and connection to the Caribbean Sea, which is located seven miles away. The city was also a major religious ceremonial center and is believed to have housed more than 10,000 people. The complex contains more than 275 structures, and at least 250 mounds have yet to be excavated. The Altun Ha tourist site focuses on the ancient central city, featuring thirteen temples in a pleasant park-like setting. The tallest structure, the Temple of the Masonry Altars, stands 59 feet high. It is the site's most well-preserved temple and home to one of the largest jade carvings ever found in the Maya world, a head of Kinich Ahau, the sun god. The top of the temple also offers visitors a panoramic view of the lush jungle canopy that surrounds the site.
Once you arrive at Altun Ha, your guide will lead you through the plazas and temples, offering historical insights of ancient Mayan folklore. After your tour, you will have time to visit a gift shop selling Maya artifacts and Belizean collectables before your return trip to your resort.
Cave Tubing & Zip Lining:
Travelling West to Caves River Branch, were you will float down a beautiful crystal clear jungle river, passing through underground caves. A great excursion to experience the rainforest canopy and wildlife that Belize as to offer. Then glide about 100ft above the ground through rainforest tree tops on the Zip Lining tour, this is a fantastic adventure not to be missed!! There are 7 runs in total with 8 platforms, some runs as long as 300 feet!!
This ultimate nature and adventure experience combines Zip Lining and Cave Tubing. Your time Zip Lining in the air will have you gliding amid the rainforest canopy at heights of up to 100 feet above the jungle floor. Cave Tubing in the clear waters, you'll float through an awesome and inspiring cave system that was once revered by the ancient Maya. Our experienced guides will ensure that this excursion is enjoyable, insightful, and above all safe.
Shoreline Solutions Cave Tubing and Zip Lining Adventure Day includes:
1. Transportation to Caves Branch River.
2. A ziplining canopy tour supervised by well-trained guides. 3. All Safety equipment and harnesses. 4. A guided nature walk through the rainforest to the starting point of the Cave Tubing Adventure. 5. Inner tube, life jacket, and headlamp. 6. Purified water. 7. Lunch. 8. Tour operator and guides licensed by the Belize Tourism Board.
Whether you're an adventure seeker or a nature lover, Ziplining is an experience you will not forget. You'll glide along a steel cable at eye level with the treetops of the rainforest at a smooth and gentle pace. The Zip Lining course is configured with eight separate platforms to give you a variety of perspectives on the rainforest ecosystem. The distance between the platforms ranges from 40 to 300 feet.
Safety is the starting point of your tour. At the Zip Lining course you'll be traversing the longest track of any complex in Belize which was built to the standards of the Association for Challenge Course Technologists. Each participant is given a safety briefing and carefully outfitted with a body harness, pulleys, helmet, and gloves. Your guides will continue to offer instruction, advice, and local insight as they accompany you along the course.
After a restful lunch at the site, your next stage of this adventure day begins with a change of gear, Cave Tubing is the next adventure!! your guides will outfit you with an adjustable headlamp, life jacket, and inner tube. After your safety briefing, you will embark on a nature walk through lush, tropical rainforest and caves once inhabited by the ancient Mayans. Along the way, your tour guide will point out native species of plant and animal life.
At the end of your nature trail, you will enter into the Caves Branch River to embark on a tubing ride that will take you through waters that range from placid to quick-moving rapids. In the cave system you will explore enormous chambers with cathedral-sized rooms, watch in amazement as your headlamp shines on bizarre limestone shapes, stalactites, stalagmites, flowstones and into the darkness beyond. Listen to water dripping from spectacular ceiling formations or to your own voice bounce off distance walls. When you exit the river, you'll have a few minutes to dry off and look back on your trail of adventure, before travelling along the Western Highway back to your resort.
Belize Zoo & Air Boat Ride:
Travel West again to the Belize Zoo and experience the wild life of Belize in its own habitat, you will see Jaguars, Racoons, Coatimunde’s, Monkeys and much, much more. With a stop for lunch on the way back. Then off to Baka Bush for a frill ride on an Air Boat where you will see some of Belizes rainforest from the water channels.
This is the best way to see Belize's wildlife up close and personal!! There's no better place than the country's unique zoo. The Belize Zoo will introduce you to many of the creatures that have made Belize a nature-lover's paradise.
Founded in 1983, the Belize Zoo began as a "retirement home" for wild animals which had been used in the filming of documentaries about the rainforests of Central America. The zoo has since expanded its mission to serve as a sanctuary and rehabilitation centre for injured, abused, and orphaned wildlife.
The Belize Zoo sprawls over 29 acres of tropical savannah and boasts more than 125 exhibits of animals native to Belize. Wherever possible, zoo authorities have recreated conditions that mimic the natural habitats of the zoo's residents. With its emphasis on education, the Belize Zoo extends a particular welcome to outside visitors.
After your zoo visit, you'll travel just a few minutes to a tranquil setting alongside the Sibun River at Monkey Bay. There, you can swim, stroll, dangle your feet in the clear, refreshing water, or simply admire the natural beauty. Not far from the water, you're likely to see ginger lilies and birds of paradise growing wild. Monkey Bay is also where you'll enjoy a picnic lunch packed for your excursion. The lunch features Belizean stewed chicken or grilled fish, rice, beans, papaya, and coleslaw. (If you intend to swim, you should plan to change into your swimsuit at the zoo) Your tour concludes with a bus ride back to your resort along the Western Highway.
Snorkelling at Hol Chan Marine Reserve:
With this tour, you will be able to snorkel the premier location of the Hol Chan Marine Reserve, relax amid the tropical tranquillity of the crystal blue water and visit Caye Caulker for Lunch.
Travelling with a group that may include both snorkelers and non-snorkelers? We allow non-snorkelers to remain on the boat while others are in the water. Observers marvel at the same coral and marine life in the crystal-clear waters as their companions. Shoreline Solutions Snorkel Adventures include:
1. Snorkelling at Belize's world-famous Stingray Alley. 2. Snorkelling at Coral Gardens along the Barrier Reef. 3. Lunch at a local restaurant on Caye Caulker. 4. Shopping, beach bumming, and sightseeing on Caye Caulker. 5. Snorkel fins, mask, tube and life vest. 6. Purified water. 7. Fresh salsa and chips. 8. Tour guides licensed by the Belize Tourism Board. 9. Captain and crew licensed by the Belize Port Authority. 10. Tour operator licensed by the Belize Tourism Board.
You will board a boat in San Pedro and then make your way to the first snorkelling site, where you will be dazzled by coral formations teeming with marine life in pristine waters. After spending approximately 45 minutes of snorkelling you will then take a five-minute boat ride to the famous Stingray Alley. On most days, it's not long before rays swim toward the boat. They're attracted by the prospect of sardines and other chum fish that we toss their way. Don't worry the Sharks and the Ray’s are harmless. To prove the point, your tour guides will enter the water with you to help you make the most of your snorkelling experience. As rays glide around you, your guides will draw your attention to the most spectacular underwater sights and offer snorkelling advice. After roughly 45 minutes of snorkelling at Stingray Alley, you will take the short boat ride to Caye Caulker to explore the island, stroll, and relax. Have lunch at a local restaurant and flavour some Belizean delights only a few feet away from the Caribbean Sea. The island of Caye Caulker offers shops, bars/restaurants, and sightseeing experiences. The locals will warn you that a speeding ticket will be issued if you move too fast. "Laid back" is an understatement! From Caye Caulker, you will board your tour boat for the 30 minute boat trip back to San Pedro.
Diving the Belize Barrier Reef:
Dive the second-longest barrier reef in the world and witness first hand why Belize is known as the "Jewel of the Caribbean". This Dive tour includes tanks, weights, belts, BCDs, regulators, fins, purified water and snacks. There's plenty of fun for non-divers as well. Our regular dive spot is an ideal location for divers of all skill levels. Less than half an hour from San Pedro, the waters are a world away in terms of undersea life. The geography of the area ranges from shallow coral gardens to impressive drop-offs; you'll find an abundance of hard and soft corals, as well as a stunning array of marine life. Some of the area's most notable residents include hawksbill turtles, nurse sharks, eagle rays, and giant groupers.
For divers in the know, the ecosystem off the shores of Belize has long been a special location. The Belize Barrier Reef is considered by oceanographers to be the most well-defined section of the Great Western Caribbean Reef that extends from Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula to Nicaragua. Because of its central position and the influence of the easterly tradewinds, the Belize Barrier Reef is visited by nearly every species of marine life found in the Caribbean.
You will participate in two dives, each lasting 40 to 50 minutes, depending on your rate of air consumption. During our surface interval, you'll be treated to onboard snacks and some of the best snorkelling in Belize. The members of the dive crew are PADI-certified professionals. Each guide is trained in emergency first-response procedures. The dive boat will fully comply with PADI safety standards and is equipped with first-aid kits and emergency oxygen units. After the dives are completed, you will head back to San Pedro where you will be offered free rum punch and snacks....
Tour Observer Option (non-divers)
Are there non-divers in your group? No problem. They're welcome to join you on your tour. During the dive time, non-divers can snorkel from the dive boat.
Open Water Referral Dives Option Our referral dives option enables you to work on the diving portion of your PADI certification program by exploring the Barrier Reef off the coast of Belize. In other words, you can take care of the classroom and swimming pool instruction at home and then join us for two dives in the warm waters of the Western Caribbean. Please be sure to bring your certification paperwork so that we can credit you for your dives. We are happy to accept referrals from other agencies. Note: Before reserving the referral dives option, please check with us about the availability of our dive instructor.
Beach BBQ:
Firstly we take you on a snorkelling trip, were you will see some of the largest coral heads on the reef, after you have savoured this snorkelling experience we will head towards the beach where you can relax, snorkel, swim, have fun on the beach whilst your guides prepare a fantastic beach BBQ for you. After lunch you will have time for more relaxation, more swimming, snorkelling etc, before w make our way back to San Pedro...
Belikin Brewery Tour:
If you're hungry for Belizean culture, there's no better way to sample the best of Belize than through our Belikin Brewery Tour. You'll get a “Taster's” tour of the facility at Ladyville that produces Belize's best-known beer and top it off with a delicious lunch of authentic Belizean cuisine. The Belikin Brewery is located just outside Belize City in the town of Ladyville. Although local sugar and water give the beer a Belizean flavor, the German influence is also clear. The brewmeister, plant equipment, and brewing recipe all trace their origins to Germany.
You will have an opportunity to review the brewing process from start to finish. You will agree that the best part of the tour is in the tasting. Belikin produces a wide variety of beers, including lighthouse lager, regular beer, premium beer, stout and Guinness. You are welcome to sample as much as you'd like at the brewery's hand-crafter bar. Water, soda, and fruit juices are also available, along with nuts and chips. If you are lucky enough to be with us during shrimp season, you may get a taste of shrimp cocktail from Belikin's own shrimp farm.
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