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 Belize
is a great place for a family adventure vacation.
Lots of
things to do for all age groups -- in the jungle -- at the beach --
or both.
Activities for Belize family vacations include such family
favorites as:
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Cave tubing |
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Caving |
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Mayan ruins |
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Jungle horseback riding |
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Jungle river kayaking or canoeing |
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Waterfalls and butterfly farms |
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Jungle hiking or mountain biking |
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Rappelling |
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Belize Zoo |
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Zip lining |
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Sailing |
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Snorkeling |
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Scuba diving |
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Fishing |
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Kayaking |
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Parasailing |
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Wind surfing |
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Birding |
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Cultural tours |
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Plus,
Belize offers a wide variety of lodging options from luxurious
jungle and beach suites, to family cabanas and beach apartments.
Following
are some sample Belize family vacations to help you start planning
your Belize adventure. Contact us for more information on any
of these sample vacations, or for assistance in helping you put
together your own unique Belize family adventure vacation.
All Around Belize Family Jungle Adventure
,%20Sept%202003.jpg) Take
your choice of a jungle thatched cabana with two bedrooms, sitting
room, verandah and one bath - or an air conditioned room at
Banana Bank Lodge, a casual, unpretentious and family oriented
jungle lodge located on 4,000 acres of jungle and on the banks of
the Belize River.
Kids love
Banana Bank, with its resident spider monkeys, tropical birds and
even a new baby jaguar -- and the staff love the kids back.
Lodge amenities even include a swimming pool (very unusual for
Belize jungle lodges).
An 8
day/7 night package for a family of four (parents and 2 children
ages 11 or younger) is US$5,080, and includes:
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Lodging:
7
nights lodging in thatched cabana or air conditioned room, quad
occupancy |
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Transfers:
round-trip ground transfers between Belize International and
Banana Bank |
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Meals:
all
meals (breakfasts, lunches and dinners) beginning with dinner on
the day of arrival through breakfast on the day of departure |
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Tours/Activities:
choice
of any or all of the following, time permitting (limited to one
cave tour)
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Jungle horseback riding (half or full day) |
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Belize River tubing, kayaking or boating tour |
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Cave tubing |
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Tikal Mayan ruins (Guatemala) |
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Xunantunich Mayan ruins, Che Chem Ha Cave, Green Hills
Butterfly Farm |
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Zip lining |
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1/2 day cave tubing and 1/2 day zip lining |
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Belize Zoo |
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Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave (Cave of the Stone Sepulcher) |
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Barton Creek Cave |
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Caracol Mayan ruins |
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Night-time jungle hike |
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Local cultural tour and tour of Belmopan, the Belize capital |
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Complimentary use of swimming pool |
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Other:
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hotel tax, 10% sales tax on meals, transfers and tours |
Not included:
international
air, Belize departure tax, entrance fees, border fees for Guatemala
Tikal tour, gratuities, alcoholic beverages, personal items and
incidentals, souvenirs, trip cancellation insurance.
Belize Jungle and Beach
Deluxe Family Vacation
 This
deluxe Belize family vacation begins with 3 nights in a Tree Top
Jacuzzi Suite (built into the tree line) at Chaa Creek Lodge and
Spa, one of Belize's most luxurious jungle lodges, and the winner of
many international awards for its dedication to service, quality of
facilities and commitment to environmental preservation.
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on to Chabil Mar Villas, a luxury beachfront resort just 10 minutes
north of the culturally unique Creole village of Placencia, and home
to wonderful snorkeling, fishing and other Caribbean adventures.
The rate
for this Deluxe Belize Family Vacation is US$7,113.50 for a family
of 4 (2 adults and 2 children 11 or younger), and includes the
following:
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Lodging:
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Chaa Creek: 3 nights in a Tree Top Jacuzzi Suite, quad
occupancy |
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Chabil Mar Villas: 4 nights in a 2 bedroom/2 bath
ocean front villa, quad occupancy |
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Transfers:
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One-way ground transfer from Belize International to Chaa
Creek |
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One-way ground transfer from Chaa Creek to the Dangriga Town
airstrip |
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One-way air transfer from Dangriga to Placencia |
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Round-trip ground transfers between the Placencia airstrip
and Chabil Mar |
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One-way air transfer from Placencia to Belize International |
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Meals:
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Chaa Creek: all meals (continental breakfasts, lunches
and dinners) beginning with dinner on the day of arrival
through continental breakfast on the day of departure |
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Chabil Mar: continental breakfasts (many good places
to eat other meals in the Placencia area) |
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Tours/Activities:
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Chaa Creek:
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Guided tours of Chaa Creek's Natural History Museum,
Butterfly Farm and Rainforest Medicinal Trail |
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Canoeing on the Macal River |
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Choice of 1 full day and 1 half-day tour (ruins, jungle
and caving) |
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Early morning guided birding |
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Chabil Mar Villas
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Full day guided snorkeling based on a private island
(French Louie Caye), including a lunch prepared from
freshly caught fish, conch or lobster (depending on
season) |
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Monkey River tour, including manatee sighting |
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Complimentary use of two beachfront pools, peddle boats
and bikes |
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Other:
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hotel tax, 10% hotel service charge, 10% sales tax, 10%
restaurant service charge, snorkeling gear |
Not included:
international
air, Belize departure tax, entrance fees, border fees for Guatemala
Tikal tour (if selected), guide fees for cave tubing (If selected),
meals other than continental breakfasts in Placencia, gratuities,
alcoholic beverages, personal items and incidentals, souvenirs, trip
cancellation insurance.
Culture and Fun Belize Family Adventures
Start
with 4 nights of culture and adventure at Banana Bank Lodge, a real
Belize jungle lodge, including a cultural tour of Mennonite and
Creole villages (enjoy a home-cooked Creole lunch), tours of the
Belize capital of Belmopan, the Xunantunich Mayan ruins and Green
Hills Butterfly Farm, cave tubing, jungle horseback riding, a
night-time jungle hike, and a boat tour of the Belize River.
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stop, a beachfront apartment in Placencia Village where you and your
family can get to know local residents, including their children,
eat at local Belizean restaurants, enjoy a real Belizean snorkeling
day at a private island, and a tour of the tiny Creole village of
Monkey River, including a river tour and manatee sighting.
Rate for
a family of 4 (2 parents, 2 children 11 or younger) is US$4,207
including the following:
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Lodging:
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Banana Bank: 4 nights in a thatched jungle cabana,
quad occupancy |
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Miramar Apartments (Placencia): 3 nights in a 2nd
floor oceanfront beach apartment with full kitchen, two
baths, large verandah, a/c, daily maid service, quad
occupancy |
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Transfers:
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One-way ground transfer from Belize International to Banana
Bank Lodge |
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One-way ground transfer from Banana Bank to the Dangriga
airstrip |
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One-way air transfer from Dangriga to Placencia |
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One-way air transfer from Placencia to Belize International |
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Meals:
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Banana Bank: all meals (breakfasts, lunches and
dinners) beginning with dinner on the day of arrival through
breakfast on the day of departure |
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Miramar: meals not included |
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Tours/Activities:
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Banana Bank:
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Guided tour of Xunantunich, Che Chem Ha cave and Green
Hills Butterfly Farm |
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2 hours guided horseback riding |
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1/2 day cultural tour of Mennonite and Creole
communities |
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Night-time jungle walk |
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Full day guided cave tubing |
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Complimentary use of swimming pool |
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Miramar:
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Guided snorkeling tour from a private island, French
Louis Caye |
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Guided tour of Monkey River and Monkey River Village |
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Other:
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hotel tax, 10% sales tax on guided tours, meals and ground
transfers, snorkeling gear |
Not included:
international
air, Belize departure tax, taxi fare between the Placencia airstrip
and Miramar (approx. US$12 each way), entrance fees, meals in
Placencia, gratuities, alcoholic beverages, personal items and
incidentals, souvenirs, trip cancellation insurance.
Family Belize
Beach Getaway
General
Caveats
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Rates: Rates
are subject to change without notice until you have made a deposit
on your vacation. All rates for jungle and beach components
are valid only from 15 June 2008 through 31 October 2008 (unless
otherwise noted).
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Availability:
We
cannot guarantee the availability of any specific property for any
specific dates. Therefore, all jungle and beach components are
subject to availability.
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Contact us
for more information about any of our Belize family vacations, or
for a custom designed Belize vacation.
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