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A paddle down the beautiful tropical river Chaa Creek is an amazing experience and gives students the chance to observe a variety of birds and animals including huge iguanas sunning themselves on tree branches overhanging the river.  There will be frequent stops made along the river so everyone can take in their surroundings prior to arriving in San Ignacio.  

A short trek is organised through the forest at Blue Hole National Park.  There will be an opportunity for a swim in the refreshing water and time to investigate the site of emergence where the underground river breaks through the limestone surface.

Students can take part in a hike to the Cockscomb Basin waterfall where jaguar tracks have been spotted frequently in the past. 

What better way to spend the day than a snorkelling excursion to some of the great sites in the calm, protected waters of South Water marine reserve, the largest marine park in Belize.  The coral is fabulous and some of the fascinating fish, you are likely to see, include Rainbow Parrotfish, Nassau Grouper and Spotted Eagle Ray. 

Visit the sprawling Mayan Ruins of Caracol located deep in the rainforest. Caracol was once a rival of Tikal and there are Maya Carvings on temples that commemorate Caracol's victory and domination over Tikal. Though we can't be sure all the victories were in warfare or if some may have been in sporting events the ruins of Caracol are spectacular. However, the area is not crowded by visitors despite having an all-weather conditions road that provides access to the site.

Educational trips are organised to the local school which is near the Cockscomb Basin Jaguar reserve. A great chance to engage with the local students and learn about their current activities and future projects.

With a population of 10,000, Dangriga is the largest town in southern Belize.  Within the heart of the country's citrus industry, it is also considered one of the prettiest and most colorful of Belize's district towns and is growing as a tourism centre, mainly because of its close proximity to many of Belize's cayes and the Barrier Reef. Your school trip will learn about the Garifuna people who landed in Belize almost 200 years ago. The Garifunas still retain their own language, culture, songs and dances that are reminiscent of their African language.

A great opportunity to visit a marine protected area and learn about the process of building a marine reserve and how the local communities are involved. Students will be able to speak to the researchers so they can find out about their objectives and projects. You can also go on snorkelling excursions to amazing sites in the calm and protected waters of the South Water Maine reserve.

Staff from the museum will give an introductory presentation upon arrival in Belize.

There will be a chance to see the jaguars of Belize and take part in night walks to experience the other animals of the Central American forests.

Educational trips are organised to the local school which is near the Cockscomb Basin Jaguar reserve. A great chance to engage with the local students and learn about their current activities and future projects.

The ruins of Caracol are located deep in the rainforest. This will provide an understanding of the early civilisations that inhabited Belize.

Staff from the museum will give an introductory presentation upon arrival in Belize.

There will be a chance to see the jaguars of Belize and take part in night walks to experience the other animals of the Central American forests.

The ruins of Caracol are located deep in the rainforest. This will provide an understanding of the early civilisations that inhabited Belize.

A great opportunity to visit a marine protected area and learn about the process of building a marine reserve and how the local communities are involved. Students will be able to visit the Smithsonian's marine research facility and speak to the researchers so they can find out about their objectives and projects. You can also go on snorkelling excursions to amazing sites in the calm and protected waters of the South Water Maine reserve.

Educational trips are organised to the local school which is near the Cockscomb Basin Jaguar reserve. A great chance to engage with the local students and learn about their current activities and future projects