Follow the Birds to Belize with Audubon

You are invited to join Audubon South Carolina for a special guided trip to Belize. Come and be immersed in the natural beauty, cultural history, and stunning birdlife of Belize and learn about the vital connection between the wintering birds of Belize and the nesting birds of North America's East Coast states.

January 29:
Arrive Belize City and transfer to Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary for a Welcome Dinner, overnight and breakfast. (The Jabiru Stork is Crooked Tree’s most famous resident.)

January 30:
Dawn ‘Birding-by-Boat’ cruise at Crooked Tree with an expert guide taking you close to shore to view & photograph exotic birds hunting and fishing. After lunch, a personal introduction to Belize conservation and a walking tour of the Sanctuary. (Lunch, dinner and overnight)

January 31:
After breakfast we will visit Lamanai Archeological site via a scenic boat ride, having the chance to explore the ruins and look for sitting birds and Howler monkeys, followed by lunch and travel to the Four-Star San Ignacio Resort for dinner, overnight and breakfast. (The Iguana Conservation Project and their baby iguanas are located at the San Ignacio Resort Hotel.)

February 01:
Following breakfast we will spend our morning canoeing on the Macal River. While canoeing, we will look for Gray-necked Wood Rails, Kingfishers, Black Phoebes and other native birds; then lunch and visit to the gorgeous tropical setting of the Cahal Pech Mayan ruins, where you can walk in the bedrooms of Mayan rulers. (Dinner, overnight and breakfast at San Ignacio Resort)

February 02:
After breakfast we travel to the Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve for birding, waterfalls and scenery. Stops will be made along the way at specific known birding sites, with lunch provided. (Dinner, overnight and breakfast at San Ignacio Resort)

February 03:
After breakfast we explore BLUE HOLE NATIONAL PARK, co-managed by Belize Audubon. The park is home to more than 200 bird species, including emerald-green Jacamars and Blue-crowned Mot-mots. Wild cats, such as Ocelot and Jaguarundi, have also been spotted in the park. St. Herman’s Cave and the Hummingbird Trail are favorite features. (Dinner, overnight and breakfast at San Ignacio Resort)

February 04:
We return to Belize City with a stop at the Belize Zoo. Labeled “The Best Little Zoo in the World,” it covers twenty-nine acres and houses over 125 animals native to Belize, many of which were orphaned and rescued. The Great House Hotel is the location for farewell dinner and our last night in Belize.

Lodging, guides, in-country transportation, all entry fees and all meals except one lunch will be included in the cost of the trip.
(Note: your airfare is NOT included.)

You will be able to add days following or prior to this itinerary by contacting Alice Orman at (843) 871-1670 or 1-800-888-3704.

Total cost:    $1,975.00* per person, based on double occupancy.
(Limited single accommodations based on availability at an additional cost.)
*This cost increases to $2,075 per person for any reservation not secured by deposit by July 30, 2010

Deposit, per person:    $600.00             Due by July 30, 2010
      Early deposit is required to secure space in these small, premier lodgings.
Second payment:   $650.00 per person       Due by September 15, 2010
Final payment:        $725.00 per person       Due by November 15, 2010

The number of participants on this trip will be limited in order to present the best traveling experience.
Please reserve your space at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

For details regarding cancellation fees or any additional questions, please call Alice Orman at "Adventure in Travel"
843-871-1670 or Toll-free at 800-888-3704

Questions about Audubon South Carolina?
Contact Nancyjean Nettles at nnettles@audubon.org or (843) 462-2150