Jungle and Glovers Reef Adventure

Welcome to Belize! Please ensure your international arriving flight is booked to Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE). Upon arrival, you'll hop on a short 20-minute domestic flight along the coast to the seaside town of Dangriga. Then, you'll drive 20 minutes to the rainforest lodge. For the Nocturnal Jungle Nature Walk this evening, we recommend wearing a headlamp, breathable long pants, a light long sleeve shirt, comfortable walking shoes, and bring bug spray.

• Nocturnal Jungle Hike

  After dark, get ready to see some nocturnal wildlife! Starting from the resort, you will walk around the property grounds and trails with a guide to explore and find the animals that come out at night! You will walk roughly 1 mile on flat ground. In order to not scare the wildlife away, your group may be split into a smaller groups and do this walk either night 1, 2, or 3 in Bocawina). If you are not part of the group that joins on the first day, don’t worry! You’ll have the opportunity to do it during your time in Bocawina.

  20:00· 75 min· Bocawina National Park
• Transfer · Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) → Dangriga Airport (DGA)

  Included flight from Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) to Dangriga Airport (DGA). Please arrive at Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) before 3:30 pm. Depending on your arrival information, you will be booked on the next available flight to Dangriga Airport (DGA).

  flight · 20 min
• Transfer · Dangriga → Hotel

  TrovaTrip will provide 1 transfer from Dangriga Airport (DGA) to the hotel between 10 am and 4 pm. Your arrival transfer from DGA to the hotel will be scheduled once the whole group arrives into DGA on their domestic flight.

  20 min

Today is full of adventure, you'll explore and hike jungle trails, rappel down a vertical waterfall, and zipline through the rainforest canopy. After breakfast you’ll depart from the property to begin your jungle hike and waterfall rappel. Then hike back to the lodge for lunch before you suit up to the zipline in the afternoon. In the evening you’ll enjoy dinner with your group. Today it is recommended that you wear light comfortable and breathable pants to protect from the bugs, a light long sleeve shirt, and closed-toed water shoes/sneakers that can get wet. If you wear short sleeves or shorts (knee length), make sure to apply sunblock and bug spray before heading out! Please note that based on your group size and for safety reasons, you may be split into two groups. The activities between Days 2 & 3 happen concurrently with each group participating on all activities across the next two days.

• Jungle Hike and Swim

  Beginning from the resort, you will hike 2 miles (4 miles round trip) to a beautiful natural swimming hole! When you arrive, take a dip in the cool water to refresh yourself. Please note that the dirt trail can be muddy and slippery at times with the final third of the hike being a steep climb on dirt and rocks. The swimming hole is 8-10 feet in depth, and life jackets are not provided - please swim at your own risk. Distance: 4 miles (round trip) / Elevation Gain: 1000 feet / Difficulty: Moderate / Duration: 3 hours (round trip)

  09:00· 180 min· Bocawina National Park
• Waterfall Rappel

  After cooling off, you’ll start your rappel from the waterfall. Embark on an exhilarating rappel on two 100 foot sections down the Antelope waterfall. Helmets, harness, gloves, elbow/knee pads, are provided. Please note there is a minimum weight limit of 95 lbs and a maximum waist size (for the harness) of 42 inches. After you reach the bottom of your rappel, you’ll hike 2 miles back out to the lodge.

  · 60 min· Bocawina National Park
• Canopy Zipline

  After lunch, your guides will suit you up and you’ll walk about 400 yards from the resort to begin your zipline experience! You’ll zip line through the canopy at up to 80 feet in the air across 9 lines and 14 platforms and end back at the lodge grounds. Harness, helmet, and gloves are provided. Please note that there is a minimum weight limit of 75 lbs and a maximum waist size of 42 inches.

  15:00· 90 min· Bocawina Rainforest Resort

After an early breakfast you’ll head out for some cave tubing. Begin with a transfer to the starting point for tubing, then hike in and float back down. Enjoy an authentic lunch then begin your transfer back to the lodge. On your way back you’ll stop at a Chocolate Farm and Factory where you’ll learn about the harvesting and creation of chocolate. After tasting some delicious samples, you’ll finish your transfer back to the lodge for dinner. Today it is recommended that you wear light comfortable and breathable pants to protect from the bugs, a light long sleeve shirt, and closed-toed water shoes/sneakers that can get wet. If you wear short sleeves or shorts (knee length), make sure to put on sunblock and bug spray before heading out! Please note that based on your group size and for safety reasons, you may be split into two groups. The activities between Days 2 & 3 happen concurrently with each group participating on all activities across the next two days.

• Cave Tubing

  After you arrive, you’ll head out on a 1.5 mile hike up to where you will begin tubing back down. Enjoy the peaceful quietness of the surrounding nature as you cool off and float back down to where you began the hike. A helmet, headlamp, life jacket, and inner tube will be provided. Changing rooms are available at the starting/finishing point. Hike distance: 1.5 miles / Elevation Gain: 50 feet / Difficulty: Easy / Duration: 30-45 minutes.

  09:00· 120 min· Sibun River of Caves
• Bean to Bar Chocolate Experience

  Get ready to learn all about chocolate! Here at the Lamanai Chocolate Company, you’ll learn all about process and techniques of growing, roasting, and creating chocolate. You will be shown the step by step process from harvesting of the cacao plant to the fermentation and eventual creation of chocolate which you will then get to sample. There is limited walking as much of the tour and demonstration are all within close proximity.

  14:00· 180 min· Lamani Chocolate Farm
• Jungle Bonfire

  Tonight you'll enjoy your last evening in the rainforest with a group bonfire! Additional drinks will be available at an additional cost.

  20:30· 90 min· Bocawina Rainforest Resort
• Transfer · Bocawina Rainforest Resort → Bocawina National Park

  Take a private transfer to the beginning trailhead for the cave tubing activity.

  90 min
• Transfer · Bocawina National Park → Lamanai Chocolate Company

  After lunch, continue your private transfer to the Lamanai Chocolate Company.

  60 min
• Transfer · Lamanai Chocolate Factory → Bocawina Rainforest Resort

  Continue your return transfer to Bocawina Rainforest Resort.

  60 min

After breakfast you’ll transfer to Glovers Reef Base Camp. You’ll begin with a private transfer to Dangriga and then board a boat and head offshore to Glovers Reef Base Camp. When you arrive, you’ll fuel up on lunch and then take your pick from a collection of water activities that are offered. In the evening enjoy dinner and share stories and experiences. Today you’ll want to wear comfortable clothes for travel and layer on the sunblock! You may want to bring a light water resistant/proof jacket as you can get wet on the boat transfer from Dangriga to Glovers Reef. You will be able to change into your bathing suit (if needed) upon arrival at Glovers Reef Base Camp.

• Island Water Sports and Free Time

  For the next few days, the Base Camp and surrounding nature and ecosystem are yours to explore! Your guides will offer different activities such as sea kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, snorkeling, kayaking + snorkeling, cultural fishing, and more. Each activity will have a guided tutorial class so don’t worry if you’re a newbie! All activities are guided. The activities that are offered each day are determined either the night before or in the morning by the guides depending on group sentiment, weather conditions, or natural factors. For safety reasons, guides can only lead 8-12 people per activity, with some activities available with two guides. However keep in mind, larger groups scare away marine life so it’s best to keep the group small. You will have a chance to do your activity of choice during your time at Glovers Reef Base Camp so don’t worry if you miss out one day! There’s much to do and lots that is offered on a rotating basis, and you can never go wrong with whatever you end up doing in paradise!

  14:00· 150 min· Glovers Reef Marine Reserve
• Transfer · Dangriga, Belize → Glovers Reef Marine Reserve

  Today’s transfer will consist of 2 parts. You will begin by departing Bocawina Rainforest Resort and taking a 30 minute private transfer to the dock in Dangriga. Then you will board a 35 foot open deep bow passenger boat for 1 hour and a half to reach Glovers Reef Base Camp. It is recommended that you use the restroom before boarding the boat in Dangriga as it is the last chance to use the restroom before reaching Glovers Reef Base Camp. Please note that you may also get wet on board the boat, so please dress accordingly.

  other · 120 min

Today on the island of paradise you’ll have your choice to do whatever you wish. After breakfast, choose from the many water activities offered by the guides on the island, or relax and lay in the sun with a book. You can’t go wrong with whatever you choose! It is recommended that you wear your bathing suit, and closed-toed water shoes and/or sandals and wear sunblock.

• Island Water Sports and Free Time

  The Base Camp and surrounding nature and ecosystem are yours to explore! Your guides will offer different activities such as sea kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, snorkeling, kayaking + snorkeling, cultural fishing, and more. Each activity will have a guided tutorial class so don’t worry if you’re a newbie! All activities are guided. The activities that are offered each day are determined either the night before or in the morning by the guides depending on group sentiment, weather conditions, or natural factors. For safety reasons, guides can only lead 8-12 people per activity, with some activities available with two guides. However keep in mind, larger groups scare away marine life so it’s best to keep the group small. You will have a chance to do your activity of choice during your time at Glovers Reef Base Camp so don’t worry if you miss out one day! There’s much to do and lots that is offered on a rotating basis, and you can never go wrong with whatever you end up doing in paradise!

  09:00· 300 min· Glovers Reef Marine Reserve

Wake up to another day in serenity! After breakfast, challenge yourself with a new water sport offered by the guides on the island, or chill out and relax on the beach. You can’t go wrong with whatever you choose! It is recommended that you wear your bathing suit, and closed-toed water shoes and/or sandals for activities and wear sunblock.

• Island Water Sports and Free Time

  The Base Camp and surrounding nature and ecosystem are yours to explore! Your guides will offer different activities such as sea kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, snorkeling, kayaking + snorkeling, cultural fishing, and more. Each activity will have a guided tutorial class so don’t worry if you’re a newbie! All activities are guided. The activities that are offered each day are determined either the night before or in the morning by the guides depending on group sentiment, weather conditions, or natural factors. For safety reasons, guides can only lead 8-12 people per activity, with some activities available with two guides. However keep in mind, larger groups scare away marine life so it’s best to keep the group small. You will have a chance to do your activity of choice during your time at Glovers Reef Base Camp so don’t worry if you miss out one day! There’s much to do and lots that is offered on a rotating basis, and you can never go wrong with whatever you end up doing in paradise!

  09:00· 300 min· Glovers Reef Marine Reserve

Enjoy your last full day on the beach! Sneak in that activity you’ve been wanting to try or lounge and swim in the warm ocean water. You can’t go wrong with whatever you choose! It is recommended that you wear your bathing suit, and closed-toed water shoes and/or sandals for activities and wear sunblock.

• Island Water Sports and Free Time

  The Base Camp and surrounding nature and ecosystem are yours to explore! Your guides will offer different activities such as sea kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, snorkeling, kayaking + snorkeling, cultural fishing, and more. Each activity will have a guided tutorial class so don’t worry if you’re a newbie! All activities are guided. The activities that are offered each day are determined either the night before or in the morning by the guides depending on group sentiment, weather conditions, or natural factors. For safety reasons, guides can only lead 8-12 people per activity, with some activities available with two guides. However keep in mind, larger groups scare away marine life so it’s best to keep the group small. You will have a chance to do your activity of choice during your time at Glovers Reef Base Camp so don’t worry if you miss out one day! There’s much to do and lots that is offered on a rotating basis, and you can never go wrong with whatever you end up doing in paradise!

  09:00· 300 min· Glovers Reef Marine Reserve

All good things come to an end. After breakfast you’ll begin your journey back to Belize City. First you’ll head back to Dangriga via boat, then you’ll transfer to the airfield. Then hop on the domestic flight to Belize International Airport (BZE) and bid farewell to this amazing country!

• Transfer · Glovers Reef → Dangriga Airport (DGA)

  TrovaTrip will provide one departure transfer to Dangriga airport on the last day. You'll be transferred by boat from Glovers Reef to Dangriga Town. Then, you'll be transferred to the Dangriga Airport (DGA) for your domestic flight to Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE). Please book your flights out of Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) after 3pm.

  other · 75 min
• Transfer · Dangriga Airport (DGA) → Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE)

  Included flight from Dangriga Airport (DGA) to Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE). Please book your flight out of Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) after 3pm. Due to the size of the plane your group will likely be split up to take two separate flights to BZE. Domestic flights will be booked based on your departure flight time from BZE.

  30 min