Belize Birding & Archaeology Tour

$2,385 / Per Person

Captivating Blend of Birding & Archaeology

Imagine exploring lush rainforests teeming with vibrant birdlife, while standing amidst the ancient ruins of a Mayan civilization. In Belize, this isn’t a dream, but a reality waiting to be discovered.
Caracol Maya Site - Belize Birding

Join us on a unique adventure that intertwines the wonders of nature with the mysteries of the past. Our tailored exploration package offers a captivating blend of birding and archaeology, allowing you to:

Spot exotic birds: From the majestic scarlet macaw to the elusive keel-billed motmot, experience the thrill of observing Belize’s diverse avian population.

Uncover Mayan secrets: Explore ancient temples, pyramids, and ceremonial sites, learning about the fascinating culture and history of the Maya people.

Witness the interconnectedness: Discover how the Maya civilization was deeply intertwined with the natural world, using plants, animals, and astronomical phenomena for survival and spiritual practices.

  • 7 days / 6 Nights

Belize Birding & Archaeology Tour Plan

Total for package is 2 person USD$2,385.00/pp | Single USD$3,185

Includes All transportation, accommodation in either valley view or garden view cabanas, guided tours, park fees, lodging, meals as stated B, L, D. Breakfast lunch and dinners, Departure fee at the border for Tikal not included. Fees for optional stops not included, Zoo & Butterfly Farm)

**The Below rate is based on a group of 2 persons sharing the same transportation using the same room. **

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Day 1: Airport / Crystal Paradise

Meet & greet service at the Belize International Airport/Belize City area, transfer to Crystal Paradise Resort in comfortable private ac vehicle for 5 persons. Optional stop at the Belize Zoo en route for an education experience (entrance fee US$20/pp).

Overnight at Crystal Paradise Resort. /D

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Day 2: Laguna Aguacate

After an early breakfast we drive to Laguna Aguacate near the Mennonite community of Spanish Lookout. We encounter many different habitats on this trip, such as savannah, open farmland, and subtropical forest around the lake. In the open land and pastures it is easy to find vermillion flycatchers, fork-tailed flycatchers, yellow-rumped warblers, Crested Caracara, White-tailed kites, Laughing Falcons, Aplomado falcons. Several herons, Teals and sandpipers, Black-necked Stilts, Jabiru storks, An array

    Crested Caracara
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Day 3: Caracol Maya Ruins / Rio Frio Cave / Rio On Pools

After breakfast we drive to Caracol as we traverse through the Mountain Pine Ridge area. The road travels over a series of creeks, through lush tropical forests and pine forests, habitat for a variety of bird species. The highest canopy rainforest is home to several species of cats, as well as rare birds such as the Keel-Billed Mot Mot, Crested Guan, Great Curassow and the Ocellated Turkey.

A wide variety of orchids, vines and trees are also found in the area. This site is home to the tallest man-made structure in Belize, Canna (sky palace), standing some 143 ft above the plaza floor. The discovery of Alter 23, which shows bound captives, indicates that Caracol was an extremely fierce and war like center.

Research at Caracol has shown that this large city had a population of some 100,000. The metropolis, with its bustling markets, busy thorough-fares, craft workshops, and extensive farms, relied on an interdependent system of social and economic networks to maintain its vitality. This tour will be combined with a visit to the Rio Frio Caves and the Rio On Pools on the way back.

Overnight at Crystal Paradise Resort. B/L/D

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Day 4: El Pilar Site

We will visit El Pilar, a Maya site and flora/fauna reserve in the afternoon. It is excellent for birding, hiking, and provides an insight into Belize's sub-tropical forests. We will make stops along the way to view such birds as the Collared Manakins and Honeycreepers an array of flycatchers etc. We will then return to our accommodations after witnessing a Belizean sunset.

Overnight at Crystal Paradise Resort. B/L/D

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Day 5: Birding At Crystal Paradise / Night Tour

Early departure to the Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve. Here we have the opportunity to see yellow faced Grassquits, Rufous-capped Warblers, Acorn Woodpeckers, Yellow-backed Orioles and Golden-hooded Tanagers. Black headed Siskins can often I’d rather be seen flying in flocks. There is a strong possibility of seeing the orange-breasted falcons and king vultures by The 1,000 Ft. Falls (Hidden Valley). We have seen the Lovely Cotinga 8 out of 10 trips other birds include Ornate hawk Eagle Black and White Hawk eagle and the Stygian Owl.

Breakfast, packed lunches, Dinner, and overnight Crystal Paradise

    Yellow-backed Oriole
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Day 6: Inland Blue Hole

After breakfast we travel on the George Price highway for about half hour and the we shift southwards on the Southern Highway to the Blue Hole National Park. The Blue Hole is a magnificent sink hole surrounded by cave systems.

After breakfast we travel on the George Price highway for about half hour and the we shift southwards on the Southern Highway to the Blue Hole National Park. The Blue Hole is a magnificent sink hole surrounded by cave systems.

Dinner and overnight at Crystal Paradise

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Day 7: Departure