Belize: Conservation From Ridge to Reef
Experience Belize’s natural beauty as you help preserve it.
Go with the (literal) flow, traveling from the mountains to the ocean to explore the interconnectedness of Belize’s freshwater and marine ecosystems. Contribute to ongoing efforts to decrease erosion through reforestation, check out climate-smart practices used by local farmers, and see the human impact on oceans firsthand during a beach cleanup.
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Day 1: Fly to Belize
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTravel to the Cayo region
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Day 2: Cayo region
Experience the thrill of a ziplining adventure through the Belizean canopy (Participants must weigh less than 275 lbs)
Visit the rainforest, where you will participate in ecological activities that might include:
- An ethnobotanical walk along trails through the jungle
- Learning about soil building processes and captive animal husbandry
- Watershed quality assessment
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Day 3: Cayo region • Punta Gorda
Visit a local NGO, where you will:
- Learn about their work in conservation and community development
- Participate in a protected areas research and compliance trek
Take a guided tour of one of the ancient Mayan archaeological sites in the area
Travel to Punta Gorda
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Day 4: Punta Gorda
Visit a sustainable farm, where you will:
- Discover how agricultural practices are linked to reef health
- Learn about climate-smart farming practices
- Participate in activities like planting seeds, pruning cacao trees, or harvesting fruit
Learn about Mayan culture at a local village, where you will:
- Make tortillas from scratch (then sample your creations!)
- See firsthand how chocolate goes from bean to bar
- Try your hand at traditional basket-weaving and Mayan dances
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Day 5: Punta Gorda
Explore the Port Honduras Marine Reserve, where you will:
- Visit the Abalone Caye Ranger Station
- Participate in an underwater transect survey
- Get an up-close look at marine life while snorkeling
Visit Punta Negra and learn how climate change and coastal erosion are affecting this community
Help local scientists monitor the manatee population (manatee sightings not guaranteed)
Enjoy either Creole or Garifuna drumming lessons and a locally sourced dinner cooked over a traditional fire hearth
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Day 6: Punta Gorda • Southern coast
Support a reforestation project, helping to stabilize riverbanks, decrease erosion, and improve water quality
Travel to the Southern coast
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Day 7: Southern coast • Tobacco Caye • Belize City
Take a day trip to Tobacco Caye, where you will:
- Snorkel along the longest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere
- Participate in a reef cleanup activity and record your findings
- Hear more about the impact of plastic pollution from an expert
Travel to Belize City
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Day 8: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly to Belize
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTravel to the Cayo region
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Day 2: Cayo region
Experience the thrill of a ziplining adventure through the Belizean canopy (Participants must weigh less than 275 lbs)
Visit the rainforest, where you will participate in ecological activities that might include:
- An ethnobotanical walk along trails through the jungle
- Learning about soil building processes and captive animal husbandry
- Watershed quality assessment
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Day 3: Cayo region • Punta Gorda
Visit a local NGO, where you will:
- Learn about their work in conservation and community development
- Participate in a protected areas research and compliance trek
Take a guided tour of one of the ancient Mayan archaeological sites in the area
Travel to Punta Gorda
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Day 4: Punta Gorda
Visit a sustainable farm, where you will:
- Discover how agricultural practices are linked to reef health
- Learn about climate-smart farming practices
- Participate in activities like planting seeds, pruning cacao trees, or harvesting fruit
Learn about Mayan culture at a local village, where you will:
- Make tortillas from scratch (then sample your creations!)
- See firsthand how chocolate goes from bean to bar
- Try your hand at traditional basket-weaving and Mayan dances
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Day 5: Punta Gorda
Explore the Port Honduras Marine Reserve, where you will:
- Visit the Abalone Caye Ranger Station
- Participate in an underwater transect survey
- Get an up-close look at marine life while snorkeling
Visit Punta Negra and learn how climate change and coastal erosion are affecting this community
Help local scientists monitor the manatee population (manatee sightings not guaranteed)
Enjoy either Creole or Garifuna drumming lessons and a locally sourced dinner cooked over a traditional fire hearth
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Day 6: Punta Gorda • Southern coast
Support a reforestation project, helping to stabilize riverbanks, decrease erosion, and improve water quality
Travel to the Southern coast
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Day 7: Southern coast • Tobacco Caye • Belize City
Take a day trip to Tobacco Caye, where you will:
- Snorkel along the longest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere
- Participate in a reef cleanup activity and record your findings
- Hear more about the impact of plastic pollution from an expert
Travel to Belize City
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Day 8: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily; lunch on Days 2–7
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Guided sightseeing
Sightseeing tours led by an expert, licensed local guide
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Entrances
Ziplining; ecological activities; conservation fieldwork; Mayan Ruins visit; sustainable farm visit; Mayan cultural visit; Port Honduras Marine Reserve activities; Garifuna drumming lesson, reforestation project; Tobacco Caye activities
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.