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Placencia Whale Sharks Dive/Snorkel Package

Whale shark picture taken during whale shark snorkeling interaction tour in Placencia, Belize


All of the following Placencia whale shark diving or snorkeling packages are based on:

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2 adults

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6 nights lodging in selected accommodation, double occupancy

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2 days of whale shark diving or snorkeling, including snorkel and dive gear

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Round-trip domestic airfare between the Belize International Airport and Placencia

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Lunch on days of snorkeling or diving

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Whale shark conservation fee

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Monkey River jungle tour

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Hotel tax, hotel service charge (if applicable), sales tax on meals and tours

Packages do not include:

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International air

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Belize departure tax (US$35 per person)

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Ground transfers between the Placencia airstrip and Placencia lodging (unless otherwise noted)

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Meals other than two lunches

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Alcoholic beverages

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Gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff (unless otherwise specifically noted in a package description)

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Personal items and incidentals

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Souvenirs

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Trip cancellation insurance

All packages may be customized for longer or shorter periods, different numbers of adults and children.  (Note:  we do not recommend whale shark interaction for children under 11 years of age.)
 

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Basic Placencia Whale Shark Interaction Package: 

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Diving:  from US$860 per person

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Snorkeling:  from US$710 per person
 

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Moderate Placencia Whale Shark Interaction Package:

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Diving:  from US$1,115 per person

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Snorkeling:  from US$955 per person
 

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Luxury Placencia Whale Shark Interaction Package (includes ground transfers between Placencia airstrip and resort): 

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Diving:  from US$1,985 per person

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Snorkeling:  from US$1,800 per person

 

Best times for whale shark interaction are in April and May, sometimes March, for a period beginning 2 or 3 days before the full moon and ending 2 or 3 days after the full moon. 

The full moon in March 2009 is on 10 March, the full moon in April 2009 is on 9 April and the full moon in May 2009 is on 8 May.

Email us to schedule Placencia
whale shark interaction trips.

We prefer snorkeling to diving  for whale shark interaction because we believe that snorkeling is less harmful and less stressful to the whale sharks. 

 

 


Please note: services and goods in Belize are subject to a 10% general sales tax (GST).  Hotels/resorts must charge a 9% hotel tax on accommodations.  By law, all rates quoted for goods and services must include the GST, but quoted hotel room rates need not include the hotel tax.  All of our package rates include both GST and hotel taxes.  As required by law, rates for tours quoted on our Website include the 10% GST.  Many hotels and resorts also impose a service charge.  We have included service charges in package rates unless specifically stated otherwise. 

Send email to mtoy@destinationsbelize.com.    Please Note:  Belize (and particularly Placencia) has significant  phone and Internet service problems.  If you do NOT receive a response to your email within 24 hours, please try resending - we HOPE that will get your message through .)

Mailing Address:  General Delivery, Stann Creek District, Placencia, Belize

Phone: 

Belize: 
       Land Line:  523-4018 (from outside Belize dial  011-501-523-4018) 
       Cell:  610-4718  (from outside Belize dial  011-501-610-4718)
       Fax:  Use US Fax (see below)

U.S. Fax or Voice Mail Messages:  1-603-452-4797

Last modified: June 23, 2007

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