Belize & Guatemala
17° 11′ N 87° 31′ W
Wild Belize Escape: Wildlife, Reefs, and Rivers
Highlights
Paddle a kayak or stand-up paddleboard in turquoise lagoons and board Zodiacs to cruise wildlife-rich coastal rivers
Spot turtles, rays, and myriad species of colorful fish while snorkeling or diving the coral gardens of the Belize Barrier Reef
Join a naturalist for a hike in Mayflower Bocawina National Park and learn about the latest research on jaguars
Enjoy a festive drumming performance from the internationally acclaimed Garifuna Collective
Day by Day
Belize City, Belize
Belize City, Belize
Day 1
Belize City
Arrive in Belize City and transfer to the National Geographic Quest. Settle into your cabin as we set sail on the Caribbean Sea.
Meals Included: Dinner
Day 1
Belize CityArrive in Belize City and transfer to the National Geographic Quest. Settle into your cabin as we set sail on the Caribbean Sea.
Meals Included: Dinner
Day 2
Belize Barrier Reef
Awaken in the northern cayes of the Mesoamerican Reef, a barrier-reef system that stretches more than 600 miles and harbors incredible marine biodiversity. Edged with mangroves and scattered with idyllic tropical isles, these turquoise waters give us much to explore during our full day here. If weather and conditions permit, visit Half-Moon Caye to see its red-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebird colony. Later we’ll find a calm spot to paddle a kayak or stand-up paddleboard. Or don a mask and fins to snorkel among sea turtles, swirling schools of tropical fish, and harmless nurse sharks.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2
Belize Barrier ReefAwaken in the northern cayes of the Mesoamerican Reef, a barrier-reef system that stretches more than 600 miles and harbors incredible marine biodiversity. Edged with mangroves and scattered with idyllic tropical isles, these turquoise waters give us much to explore during our full day here. If weather and conditions permit, visit Half-Moon Caye to see its red-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebird colony. Later we’ll find a calm spot to paddle a kayak or stand-up paddleboard. Or don a mask and fins to snorkel among sea turtles, swirling schools of tropical fish, and harmless nurse sharks.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
Mayflower Bocawina National Park
Spend the morning discovering the lush rainforests and waterfalls of Mayflower Bocawina National Park. On a variety of hikes with our naturalists, photograph unusual tropical flowers, watch for colorful bird species, and identify the tracks of tapirs and jungle cats. A series of camera traps are set up throughout the park to capture images of the elusive jaguar, so revered in Maya culture. Meet local scientists and researchers to see some of this footage and learn about ongoing studies of jaguar behavior. Tonight, enjoy a performance by an internationally acclaimed drumming group, the Garifuna Collective.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
Mayflower Bocawina National ParkSpend the morning discovering the lush rainforests and waterfalls of Mayflower Bocawina National Park. On a variety of hikes with our naturalists, photograph unusual tropical flowers, watch for colorful bird species, and identify the tracks of tapirs and jungle cats. A series of camera traps are set up throughout the park to capture images of the elusive jaguar, so revered in Maya culture. Meet local scientists and researchers to see some of this footage and learn about ongoing studies of jaguar behavior. Tonight, enjoy a performance by an internationally acclaimed drumming group, the Garifuna Collective.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
Monkey River / Belize Barrier Reef
Rise early to board Zodiacs at the mouth of Monkey River and cruise inland through the Belizean jungle in search of toucans, green iguanas, and myriad bird species. Few experiences rival hearing the first throaty roar of a mantled howler monkey echoing across the canopy. Explore the southern cayes of the Belize Barrier Reef this afternoon and enjoy more opportunities to kayak and stand-up paddleboard, or go snorkeling amid vibrant corals teeming with tropical fish. For scuba divers, incredible dive opportunities abound (at additional cost).
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
Monkey River / Belize Barrier ReefRise early to board Zodiacs at the mouth of Monkey River and cruise inland through the Belizean jungle in search of toucans, green iguanas, and myriad bird species. Few experiences rival hearing the first throaty roar of a mantled howler monkey echoing across the canopy. Explore the southern cayes of the Belize Barrier Reef this afternoon and enjoy more opportunities to kayak and stand-up paddleboard, or go snorkeling amid vibrant corals teeming with tropical fish. For scuba divers, incredible dive opportunities abound (at additional cost).
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
Belize Barrier Reef
Our second straight day on the reef brings us into the central cayes. Here coral patches dot the shallow coastal lagoon, which harbors parrotfish, butterflyfish, octopuses, and countless other marine species. We’ll drop anchor nearby and spend the full day within the fringing reef, discovering natural wonders both in the water and out.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
Belize Barrier ReefOur second straight day on the reef brings us into the central cayes. Here coral patches dot the shallow coastal lagoon, which harbors parrotfish, butterflyfish, octopuses, and countless other marine species. We’ll drop anchor nearby and spend the full day within the fringing reef, discovering natural wonders both in the water and out.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6
Belize City
Return to Belize City overnight and disembark after breakfast to transfer to the international airport for your flight home.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 6
Belize CityReturn to Belize City overnight and disembark after breakfast to transfer to the international airport for your flight home.
Meals Included: Breakfast
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National Geographic Quest: Designed for Adventure
Built in 2017, National Geographic Quest is ideal for the fast-moving channels and shallow coves of the Pan-American waters. Her design and engineering were informed by our nearly 40 years of experience in the narrow straits of Alaska, the coast of Costa Rica, and into the gray whale nursery lagoons of Baja.
Examples of features unique to Lindblad Expeditions include twin boarding platforms that enable our team to load two Zodiacs at once, so our guests can get off the ship quickly to take advantage of wildlife sightings and maximize exploring time. She also features a shallow draft, allowing her Captain to navigate the inner reaches and provide more intimate experiences.
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Discover the tropical wonders of Belize on a voyage along the country’s coastline and reef system. With National Geographic Quest as your base of exploration, snorkel the colorful corals of the Belize barrier reef, skirt the shores of white-sand islands by kayak and stand-up paddleboard, and swim in turquoise lagoons teeming with marine life. Discover the Northern Hemisphere’s largest and most vibrant reef system—a region seldom explored and known to few. Head inland to explore lush jungles on foot; and cruise coastal rivers in Zodiacs, seeking out howler monkeys and toucans in the surrounding rainforest canopy.
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$4,460
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From
$4,460
/ per person
$700 AIR CREDIT
View our brochure for more details