Jungle River Kayak Adventure

About the Area Placencia Village is the jumping off point for all of our trips, located in Southern Belize on a narrow 13 mile long peninsula bordered by the Caribbean Sea, hosting some of the best beaches in Belize. Placencia is a small village where fishing meets tourism as the local source of income, feeling undiscovered and remains unspoiled by too many tourists. A narrow sidewalk, famous as being the world's narrowest "street", runs down the center of the village and is bordered by colorful houses, small hotels and charming restaurants. It's a great place t unwind and get into "Belize Time". Placencia is a great location from which to visit the rest of southern Belize. The Barrier Reef, archaeological sites, caves, rainforests, jungle rivers, national parks, Garifuna and Maya Villages are all available to visit on day trips out of Placencia. You may wish to add a few days to the end of your package trip to explore the area.

Fast Facts Trip Length 3 Nights and 4 Days Outline - All in country ground and   air transportation included - 1 night in a local hotel - 2 nights camping - 3 full days of kayaking and   jungle exploration with a   guide - Tour to Blue Creek Cave - Tour to Nim Li Punit - All meals during the 3 day   kayaking portion of the trip - All kayak gear - All taxes are included Dates Available year round Price Per Person Ask for current pricing Accommodation Details Local Hotel plus Tenting while on the trip

The Trip Summary

Journey into the deep southern region of Belize, where time seems to stand still. Traveling to Blue Creek, a Maya village nestled into the foothills of the Maya mountains, we hike the rainforest, swim into the underworld of Blue Creek Cave and share in the rich culture of the Maya. The following day we paddle into the depths of the jungle along Monkey River. Gliding through the forest we search out crocodiles, birds and the howler monkeys the river is named for.

Accommodations

The accommodations in Blue Creek are at a rustic guest house. There are flush toilets and cold showers. Along the river we will be camping in tents with sleeping mats and sheets. Bathing is done in the river and there is only a pit toilet for the one night along the river. We know it's rough, but pretend you are on Survivor!

Activity Level

Hiking in Blue Creek is moderate. Some hills. The kayaking is unsupported and we paddle approximately 4-6 hours daily in double inflatable kayaks. Some degree of fitness would be a plus for this tour.

Food

While in Blue Creek we eat at the homes of the local villagers. The meals mainly consist of rice, beans, homemade tortillas, some chicken. Maya style cooking. Along the river we will eat meals with the same staples.

Equipment

Tandem inflatable kayaks.

What's Included

All meals listed in the itinerary, comfortable hotel first night in Placencia, all camping and sporting gear necessary for the tour, guided tour as described, airfare from Belize International airport to Placencia airstrip, ground transfers to and from the Placencia airstrip to hotel.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Belize

You are personally greeted at the International Airport by a representative of Adventures in Belize. Your representative will direct you over to the local airline desk where you will board your flight to Placencia. At the airport you will be by personal from Toadal Adventures and transferred to your  hotel. This evening we will meet for a briefing about what the next few days hold in store. Dinner on your own tonight.

Day 2: Explore Blue Creek Cave and Nim Li Punit Maya Ruins

Breakfast is on your own. This morning we depart early to drive from Placencia to the deep southern region of Belize and the village of Blue Creek. Along the way you will feel you are going back in time, passing numerous small Maya and Garifuna villages, where local women can be seen doing their washing in creeks. We make a stop a Nim Li Punit, a small Mayan archeological site known for the second longest Stella in the Maya World. After lunch at a local restaurant we continue into Blue Creek. Blue Creek is a picturesque Maya village nestled in the foothills of the Maya Mountains. The region is marked by limestone/karsts formations which allow for the formation of numerous cave systems. They Maya in this area still live a simple traditional lifestyle in palm thatched houses and cooking over fire hearths. The afternoon will be spent exploring Blue Creek Cave. Caves were used by the ancient Maya for rituals and were the entry into the underworld of Xibalba. In Blue Creek Village we will stay in a simple guesthouse run by a Maya Family who are members of the Toledo Eco-tourism Association (TEA). Our meals will be prepared and shared with the local families who are members of the TEA, giving us first hand glimpse of the Maya way of life. Overnight in Blue Creek Village. Lunch and dinner included.

Day 3:Full Day Kayaking and Jungle exploration

Today we continue paddling downstream into Monkey River Village, which is where the river empties into the Caribbean Sea. After lunch at a local restaurant, we will take a short walk through the village before boating back to Placencia in the after noon. Ground transportation back to Placencia airstrip for your plain ride pack to Belize city and on to your next exciting Belize destination!

Note: This is the actual itinerary for the package which can not be altered. However, you can add extra days, accommodations and trips to the beginning or end of this package.

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