Explore Belize National Geographic Journeys

Arrive at any time in Belize City and transfer to our hotel, located just near the village of Burrell Boom.Today is arrival day so there are no activities planned. You are free to arrive at any time to the Belize City airport where you will be met and transferred to our hotel near Burrell Boom village, which is about 30 minutes from the airport. Accommodation: - Black Orchid Hotel (or similar). Transport: - Arrival Airport Transfer: Belize International Airport to Burrell Boom 00:30 - 00:45 Hr(s) Included Activities: - Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting Additional Notes: Hotels vary greatly throughout Central America and even within Belize depending on the location. We do our best to pick comfortable accommodations, but in remote places, options can be limited. It also is important to remember that hot water shortages and power outages can be fairly common in Belize (even in upgraded hotels). We appreciate your patience and understanding that these occurrences are outside of our control. The heat and humidity of Belize may affect you upon arrival. You may have a general sense of lethargy and/or loss of appetite. This is no cause for alarm; it is simply your body’s reaction to the heat. Be sure to drink plenty of water (cold bottled water is available everywhere) and do not attempt too much in any given day.

Enjoy a full day boat excursion to Lamanai—a Maya archaeological site dating from as early as 1,500 BC. Located on the wildlife-rich shores of the New River Lagoon and surrounded by dense jungle, Lamanai is one of the oldest known Maya sites in Central America. Explore the sprawling stone ruins with a local guide, and note the abundance of crocodile motifs at the site; the name “Lamanai” translates as “submerged crocodile” in the regional Maya dialect. Afterward, return to our hotel to relax at the patio bar and pool, or stroll the grounds to spot local wildlife. Accommodation: - Black Orchid Hotel (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast - Lunch Transport: - Private Vehicle 00:45 - 01:00 Hr(s) Included Activities: - Lamanai Ruins Guided Tour - Orange Walk Riverboat Wildlife Excursion

This morning, we’ll visit the Community Baboon Sanctuary, co-founded by National Geographic Grantee Dr. Robert Horwich. This community-run organization is dedicated to the conservation of the Yucatán black howler monkey, locally called a baboon. Tour the sanctuary with a guide and observe these endangered monkeys in the wild. Then head to the village of San Antonio to visit a G Adventures–supported women's cooperative. Try your hand at throwing clay in the cooperative’s pottery workshop, and learn how to prepare corn tortillas using ancient Maya techniques. After lunch, continue to the bustling town of San Ignacio.The town of San Ignacio is situated on the banks of the Macal River. It is a perfect location to visit the surrounding countryside. All activities here are optional, so the choice is yours: explore the Mayan cave of Actun Tunichil Muknal, containing relics dating back 1400 years, visit the butterfly gardens, or go tubing or canoeing through the natural limestone caves of the region. Accommodation: - Midas Resort (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast - Lunch Transport: - Private Vehicle: Burrell Boom to San Ignacio 03:00 - 04:00 Hr(s) Included Activities: - San Antonio Women's Cooperative visit with Pottery Class and Local Lunch - Tortilla-Making Lesson - Howler Monkey Experience