Behold! Belize with Natalia Reagan
Dates
Nov 12–16, 2024
Group Size
8–14 Travelers
Duration
5 days, 4 nights
Activity Level
Exploration
About This Trip
Meet Your Host
Behold Natalia!
Hello! I’m Natalia. I’m an anthropologist, comedian, animal expert, TV and podcast host, professor, and bonafide weirdo. My specialties include: 1. Chasing monkeys AND 2. Making science funny! I am an endless source of random animal facts and would love to explore this wonderful world of ours with you. Let's go on an adventure!
Trip Activities
Island Snorkeling
Sea Kayaking
Sea Kayaking and Snorkeling
Stand Up Paddle Board
Optional Activities*
Discover Scuba (Try Dive)
Scuba Diving (Certified Divers)
*Add-ons available at checkout for an additional fee.
Included in Your Trip
Double occupancy in beach cabanas
Local Guide throughout trip
All city transfers
Domestic flight to Dangriga on the first day (Please arrive at BZE before 3:30 pm.)
Arrival airport transfer to your hotel in Tobacco Caye
Departure airport transfer (morning of last day)
Domestic flight to BZE on the last day (Please book your flight out of BZE after 1:00 pm.)
Not Included
International flights
Food and alcohol (except as noted)
Visas and travel insurance
Airport transfers outside of designated times
Tips for Guides
What's included by Your Host
Gotta Sea it to Belize It!
The Fascinating History, People, & Culture of Belize
Monkeys of Belize!
Itinerary
*All durations are approximate
Info
Domestic Flight - BZE to 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).
Airport Transfer to Tabacco Caye Paradise
TrovaTrip will provide 1 transfer from Dangriga Airport (DGA) to Tobacco Caye Paradise between 10 am and 4 pm. Your arrival transfer will be a two part transfer. First you will transfer 10 minutes to a nearby dock and then you will board a private chartered motorboat and transfer 35 minutes to Tobacco Caye Paradise. Please note, depending on boat schedules, weather, or other factors, the group may take separate motorboats to transfer to Tobacco Caye.
dinner
Welcome dinner on Tobacco Caye is included. Your meal will typically be buffet style with 1 alcoholic or 1 non-alcoholic welcome drink included, along with water.
Tobacco Caye Paradise (or similar)
Overnight on Tobacco Caye Paradise
Info
breakfast
Breakfast at Tobacco Caye is included. Your meal will typically be a self-serve buffet spread with eggs, beans, bread, fruit etc, with coffee, tea, and water included, subject to change.
Island Snorkeling
Take your first dip (if you haven’t already!) into the clear coastal waters. Today on this private experience, your guide will help you familiarize yourself with your gear, learn the fundamentals and then swim out to the coral reef wall and experience the rich marine life that calls it home. Please note depending on the size of your group, you may be split into two groups - each with your own guide. Masks and snorkels are provided. Life jackets are available for use upon request.
lunch
Lunch at Tobacco Caye is included. Your meal will either be buffet style or a shared family style spread with water included, subject to change.
Sea Kayaking
Take to the high seas! Today on this private experience, your guide will help you learn basic paddling techniques and how to steer your kayak. Then try your hand at adventuring through the water. Please note depending on the size of your group, you may be split into two groups - each with your own guide. Single and double kayaks available for use. Life jackets are provided. Please note the kayaks are suitable for people under 6’3” and under a 42” waist. There is a weight limit of 250 lbs for kayaking.
dinner
Dinner at Tobacco Caye is included. Your meal will either be a buffet style or a shared family style spread with water included, subject to change.
Gotta Sea it to Belize It!
Let's get to know the sea life of Belize! I am gonna give an informal (and optional) talk about the wildlife found on and around the waters of Tobacco Caye- this includes lobsters, octopus, squid, moray eels, Spanish dancers, toad fishes, frog fishes, sea slugs, blue tangs, tarpon, barracuda, and nurse sharks! I will also lead a short meditation to get us relaxed, grounded, and ready to soak up all Tobacco Caye has to offer.
Tobacco Caye Paradise (or similar)
Overnight on Tobacco Caye Paradise
Info
breakfast
Breakfast at Tobacco Caye is included. Your meal will typically be a self-serve buffet spread with eggs, beans, bread, fruit etc, with coffee, tea, and water included, subject to change.
Sea Kayaking and Snorkeling
After learning the basics yesterday, today you’ll practice and hone your skills. Along with a private guide, you’ll enjoy a guided paddle to nearby coral reefs. Then you’ll anchor the kayaks and snorkel in the clear warm water! Single and double kayaks available for use. Mask and Snorkel and life jackets are provided. Please note the kayaks are suitable for people under 6’3” and under a 42” waist. There is a weight limit of 250 lbs for kayaking. Your group will be split into two groups with one group participating in the Sea Kayaking and Snorkeling and the other group participating in Stand Up Paddle activity in the morning. Then you will switch activities in the afternoon.
lunch
Lunch at Tobacco Caye is included. Your meal with either be buffet style or a shared family style spread with water included, subject to change.
Stand Up Paddle Board
If you haven’t done Stand Up Paddle Board before, now is your chance to try it and learn a new skill! Your private guide will teach you the ins and outs of Stand Up Paddle Boarding and then you’ll enjoy a paddle around the island. Life Jackets are provided. Please note there is a weight limit of about 300 lbs for Stand Up Paddle Boarding. Balance is the most important element in Stand Up Paddle, therefore with good balance, the mentioned weight limit is more of a suggestive guideline as opposed to a defined restriction.
dinner
Dinner at Tobacco Caye is included. Your meal will either be a buffet style or a shared family style spread with water included, subject to change.
The Fascinating History, People, & Culture of Belize
Belize is a fascinating melting pot of various cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs. This will be another informal (and optional) talk about the history, culture, and the people who make Belize an unforgettable place. Since I could probably teach multiple courses on this nation alone, this will be a very abridged version. That being said, we'll go over the Pre-Colombian Maya settlements and pyramids, to Afro-Caribbean and Creole culture, to the various indigenous groups who thrive in Belize today. Since we are in one place the entire time, I still want everyone to walk away with solid foundation of Belize wildlife, history, and culture! I will also lead a short meditation to get us relaxed, grounded, and ready to soak up all Tobacco Caye has to offer.
Tobacco Caye Paradise (or similar)
Overnight on Tobacco Caye Paradise
Info
breakfast
Breakfast at Tobacco Caye is included. Your meal will typically be a self-serve buffet spread with eggs, beans, bread, fruit etc, with coffee, tea, and water included, subject to change.
lunch
Lunch at Tobacco Caye is included. Your meal with either be buffet style or a shared family style spread with water included, subject to change.
dinner
Dinner at Tobacco Caye is included. Your last meal will typically be a BBQ Buffet with water included, subject to change. Then enjoy a fun evening learning about and participating in a Garifuna culture celebration with Garifuna drumming, songs, dancing and storytelling.
Discover Scuba (Try Dive) (optional)
Always wanted to try scuba diving? Discover Scuba is right for you. You'll partake in a 3-hour course from gear to shallow dive. The class is usually private but may be shared depending on the size of your overall group. The class is done in small groups of 5 or 6 and you dive one at a time with your instructor. No previous certification is required. You will be provided with a Breathing Regulator, Buoyancy Control Jacket, mask and fins.
Scuba Diving (Certified Divers) (optional)
Get ready for deep water scuba diving for certified divers. Certified divers will join a dive master and up to 6 divers in a group. Depending on how many join, this may be a shared tour. You will be provided with a Breathing Regulator, Buoyancy Control Jacket, mask and fins. Please bring your Diving Certification in order to participate.
Monkeys of Belize!
As a primatologist, I HAVE to talk about the primates of Belize! This is another informal and optional talk covering the nonhuman primates of mainland Belize- from howler monkeys, to capuchins, to my beloved spider monkeys. I'll even teach you the howler monkey call! Use to find some sea monkeys on your try or certified dive ;) I will also lead a short meditation to get us relaxed, grounded, and ready to soak up all Tobacco Caye has to offer.
Tobacco Caye Paradise (or similar)
Overnight on Tobacco Caye Paradise
Info
breakfast
Breakfast at Tobacco Caye is included. Your meal will typically be a self-serve buffet spread with eggs, beans, bread, fruit etc, with coffee, tea, and water included, subject to change.
Departure Airport Transfer to DGA
Your departure transfer will be a two part transfer. First you will board a private chartered motorboat and transfer 35 minutes to the dock in Dangriga. Then you will transfer 10 minutes to the Dangriga airstrip for your domestic flight to Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE). Please book your flight out of Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) after 1pm. Please note depending on boat schedules, weather, or other factors, the group may take separate motorboats to transfer from Tobacco Caye to Dangriga.
Domestic Flight - DGA to BZE
Included domestic 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 1pm. 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.
Physical Activity Level:Exploration
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