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Non Fishing Activities
If you are reading this page you are probably trying to make sure the non fishing or diving members of your group will have a good time. This resort is pretty remote ( about 12 miles from teh town of San Pedro. It is best used for fishing, diving, snorkeling or just plain doing nothing. You can access all the other tours that are available but you have extra travel time to get to San Pedro
Here are some ideas for some non fishing adventures:
In and On the Water
Manatee Safari
Sight the friendly, toothless creatures called West Indian Manatee. (Although the population here is small and protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, Belize enjoys the largest population of this Manatee in the Caribbean). Snorkel and swim off a beautiful, isolated island and enjoy a relaxing picnic lunch. Two other exciting snorkel stops included and time permitting, a stop at neighboring Caye Caulker. Lunch, beer and soft drinks included. Bring snorkel gear. Departs on demand, not on Tuesday or Friday. Time: 8:30am-5:30pm
Sail/Snorkel Caye Caulker
Sail aboard the "Me Too", a 36 ft. McGregor Catamaran. Snorkel th e sites with the most prolific fish life on the reef: Hol Chan Reserve and Shark Ray Alley. Enjoy lunch and a stroll through the lobster fishing village of Caye Caulker. Rum punch, beer and soft drinks included. Bring snorkel gear, lunch money and Hol Chan Park entrance fee ($2.50 US) and a laid back attitude for a relaxing day. Departs daily on demand. Time: 8:30am-5:30pm
Private Tour by Boat
Arrange for a private boat tour and driver to explore the area, tailoring the trip to your specific interests. Your guide can take you to a secluded sandy beach where you can swim and sunbathe in total isolation or your can fish on the way to a neighboring caye. You tell us what the tour should include. Departs on demand. Time: Anytime you want
Deep Sea Fishing
Board Sea Boots, a 52ft. sportfisher and within 10 minutes, you can be fishing in 1000' of water where the action begins! Sit in one of four fighting chairs waiting for a hit or relax with a drink while not worrying about where you will find the next restroom (Two onboard the Sea Boots) Your catch might include Wahoo, Grouper, Sailfish, Marlin and a host of other large game fish. It's always an adventure with Capt. Tom. Drinks included. Lunch included on full day trips. Departs daily on demand. Time: Flexible (1/2 day is 4 hours; full day is 8 hours)
Bacalar Chico Mayan Channel Adventure
Board the Sea Boots and troll while traveling north with Capt. Tom. Snorkel and swim, and enjoy a fresh lunch prepared in the boat's galley. On a guided tour of Bacalar Chico Nature Reserve, you will see birds, fish and underwater caverns. Experience an ancient Mayan mangrove canal and then troll past famous Rocky Point fishing grounds on the way home. Departs daily on demand. Time 8:00am-5:00pm
Parasailing
Get a bird's eye view of San Pedro, sailing high above the sea for about 15 minutes. Nerve wracking excitement included. Take your courage... Departs Tuesday and Friday Time: 8:30am-5:30pm
On the Mainland
Altun Ha
Travel south around Ambergris Caye, west to the mainland and cruise up a jungle river viewing orchids, birds and an occasional crocodile. Continue by van to Altun Ha Maya ruins and visit exotic Maruba Jungle Lodge for lunch (where you can also enjoy spa facilities or horseback ride). Soft drinks and beer included. Take $5.00 entrance fee for ruins entrance, lunch money and a swim suit for a dip at Maruba. Departs Tuesday and Friday Time: 8:30am-5:30pm
Belize River Wildlife Tour
Spend a fascinating day on the waterways of Belize! Travel to the mainland to Belize City up Haulover Creek to the Belize River. Travel further up the Belize River to the vicinity of the Baboob Sanctuary. Besides lush green plants lining the river bank, you will see crocodiles, iguanas and of course the "baboobs" of Belize (howler monkeys). Lunch and drinks included. Departs Tuesday & Friday Time: 7:00am - 6:30pm
Butterfly Nature Reserve
Travel by boat north to Sarteneja on the mainland and travel by van into pristine Shipstern Nature Reserve. Here you will visit the Butterfly Reserve, walk a medicinal trail, explore a bat cavern and see a variety of birds and other wildlife from an observatory deck in the jungle. Includes lunch, drinks and entrance fees. Departs Thursdays Time: 7:00am - 5:00pm
Caracol/Mountain Pine Ridge
Fly directly from San Pedro to Mountain Pine Ridge and visit Caracol, a magnificent Mayan site, still in the process of being unearthed. An artifact at the site describes a victory over Tikal, which was once thought to be the most powerful of the Mayan cities. In Mountain Pine Ridge, see the famous 1000 ft. falls and the surrounding lush vegetation. Lunch, drinks, entrance fee all included. Departs daily on demand. Time: 8:30am-3:30pm
Crooked Tree
Fly to the mainland and take a short ride to this bird sanctuary well known for it's herons, falcons, vultures, and a variety of other birds. Most spectacular among the birds, the Jabiru-Stork, the largest bird in the Western Hemisphere. Lunch, drinks, and entrance fees all included. Departs daily on demand. Time: 8:30am-3:30pm
Jaguar Paw Tube Cave/Zoo
Fly into Belize City, take a quick tour of the zoo, then travel to jaguar Paw for a spectacular 3 hour inner tube float through an underground river cave system. Bring extra clothes. Lunch, soft drinks and fees included. Departs Friday Time: 6:30am-6:30pm
Mountain Pine Ridge
Fly into Belize City and travel by van on the Western Highway to this beautiful forest reserve. Wear your walking shoes and bring your swim suit for a variety of activities in this rugged part of the country. Sites you will visit include Rio Frio Caves, Rio on Rapids and Pools, and the 1000 ft. Hidden Valley Waterfalls. Includes lunch, drinks and entrance fees. Departs Monday & Thursday Time: 6:15am-6:30pm
Xunantunich/Panti Trail/Butterfly Farm
Fly directly from San Pedro into the Cayo District and travel by van across the Mopan River (via a hand cranked ferry) to the major ceremonial center of Xunantunich. Also on this trip, visit the Panti Trail, named after Belize's greatest herbalist, Elijio Panti, and a breeding center for the amazing Blue Morpho Butterfly. Lunch, drinks and entrance fees included. Departs daily on demand. Time: 8:30am-3:30pm
Xunantunich/Zoo
Fly to Belize City and travel by van along the Western Highway nearly to the Guatemalan border. The ruins of Xunantunich sit high on a plateau and it is possibly to climb to the top of the largest temple for a breath-taking view of the Cayo District and Guatemala. On the way back to Belize City stop at the Zoo, home of many indigenous exotic species of animals. Lunch, drinks, and entrance fees included. Departs Sunday & Wednesday Time: 6:15am-6:30pm
Lamanai Ruins
Because of it's popularity as a site, there are three options to visit Lamanai. All include a trip down the historic New River to the New River lagoon, the longest occupied area of the ancient Maya. The river offers spectacular bird life and occasional sightings of shy crocodiles. At the Maya site of Lamanai, which means "Submerged Crocodile" you will not only learn about the ruins, but you will learn about the medicinal uses of jungle plants. Most likely, you will enjoy an encounter with a troupe of howler monkeys in the wild and time permitting, visit a museum of artifacts from the site.
Lamanai (Airplane/Boat)
Fly directly from San Pedro to airstrip near the New River lagoon. Boat a boat for a trip down the New River and have ample time to explore the ruins and additionally, see an old Sugar Mill in Indian Church, near Lamanai. Includes lunch at Lamanai Outpost Lodge, drinks, entrance fees. Departs daily on demand. Time:8:30am-3:30pm
Lamanai (Airplane/Van/Boat)
Fly to Belize City and travel by van to Orange Walk district. Wind down the river to the Lamanai, where you will enjoy a packed lunch and a tour of the ruins. Departs daily. Time: 6:15am-6:30pm
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