Glover’s Reef Extension Trip Itinerary 5 Days / 4 Nights Itinerary
“Selected as one of the top adventure trips by Outside Magazine “
Glover’s Reef Extension Adventure Trip Departure / End Dates 2024-25
Dec 4-8, Dec 11-15, Dec 18-22, Dec 25-29, Jan 1-5, Jan 8-12, Jan 15-19, Jan 22-26, Jan 29-Feb 2, Feb 5-9, Feb 12-16, Feb 26-Mar 2, Mar 5-9, Mar 12-16, Mar 19-23, Mar 26-30, Apr 2-6, Apr 9-13, Apr 23-27
Group Size: 6-22
Guides: 2-6
Accommodations: 4 Nights Glover’s Base Camp
When: Weekly, November through April
Starts: Dangriga Ends: Dangriga
Activities: Stand-up Paddle Boarding, Snorkeling, Sea Kayaking (Paddling), Sea Kayak Sailing, Scuba Diving, Yoga
Trip Highlights
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- An excellent value short itinerary that enables you to experience Belize’s spectacular outer atolls.
- Paddle, kayak sail, snorkel as you explore this pristine group of tropical islands. Snorkel some of the 700 patch reefs in a thriving coral reef system.
- Stay 4 days at our Adventure Basecamp on Southwest Caye, a 13 acre island within Glover’s Reef Marine Reserve.
- Our favorite SUP destination.
- Excellent fishing, bonefish, tarpon, permit and family style Belizean handline fishing.
- Lots of flexibility each day with choices of guided and unguided activities.
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Trip Itinerary
Days 1-4
Stay: Glover’s Reef Basecamp on Southwest Caye
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
The trip starts at our Dangriga office on Day 1 at 9 am. Here you will check in with our Island Expeditions’ team and meet your fellow travelers before heading out to the reef. Due to the early morning check in time (this is when we load luggage and gear into the boat), we suggest that you arrive in Dangriga the night prior, or coordinate with our office to make sure you don’t miss the boat! We can assist with domestic flights from Belize International Airport or other parts of Belize, as well as accommodation suggestions for the night prior to your trip.
We depart by charter boat to our private Basecamp on Southwest Caye, located on the Glover’s Reef Marine Reserve. Upon arrival, you’ll receive a camp orientation before settling into your ocean view tent cabana. Our guides will begin by showing you the fundamentals of sea kayaking, snorkeling, and tropical water safety. Once that’s done, you and your group will go paddling to a nearby patch reef and start exploring some of the 700 sites Glover’s Reef Atoll has to offer.
Our itinerary is flexible in order to accommodate individual and group preferences, as well as weather conditions. Activities include paddling, snorkeling the inner and outer walls of the reef, Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP), learning to sail a kayak and fishing. In the mornings we host informative sessions on the history of Belize, its unique marine ecosystem and the local culture. Just a stone’s throw from shore are excellent fishing waters, where guests can fly fish for bonefish or tarpon. Guests who prefer a more leisurely pace can always take time to kick back in a hammock and relax with a good book!
Day 5
Stay: n/a
Meals: Breakfast
Many guests choose to wake up early on this final morning and have a leisurely coffee on the dock. You may want to watch the sun rise over the atoll, then enjoy a hearty breakfast and get out on a paddleboard one last time. The boat charter departs around mid-morning to take you back to the mainland, arriving at approximately noon. Your trip finishes in Dangriga at our Operations Base. Our helpful staff will assist you with connecting to the next leg of your journey.
Travel note: For travelers who will be leaving Belize on Day 5, international connections out of the country require a departure after 3:00pm.
The Places We Stay
Glover’s Reef Marine Basecamp
On the water’s edge, with dramatic views over the main reef wall and the open Caribbean Sea, is our dining area, with large raised verandah, lounge and resource library. The enclosed outdoor verandah is where your island guides give their fun and informative talks on the surrounding ecology each morning.
The camp is powered by solar generated electricity with freshwater showers, modern compost toilets and solar powered refrigeration. Guests sleep in comfortable wall-tent cabanas with beds, wooden floors, a night stand, lighting and can be outfitted for singles, doubles and familiy sizes.
Delicious meals featuring Creole and international cuisine are prepared and served buffet style in our open air dining area by our much beloved cooks.
Single Supplement: Our standard trip pricing is based on double occupancy. Solo guests can request either to share twin accommodations with another traveler or request single accommodations for an additional fee. If you are willing to share and we are able to match you up, no problem and no extra cost. If not, we have a discounted supplement that will apply. If you wish to have your own room, based on availability at the time of booking, we have a single supplement on trips as follows:
Glover’s Reef 5 Day 4 Night Extension: Private Cabana Tent $145.00 USD pp.
For those requiring an additional night or more in Belize
Flight & Hotel Package – Bocawina
This amazing eco-resort is located in the Stann Creek District, completely surrounded by the lush tropical rainforest of the Mayflower Bocawina National Park.
Includes the following:
• transfer from Dangriga to Bocawina Rainforest Resort & back to Dangriga Airstrip
• Bocawina Park Fees $5 US
• 1 Dinner and 1 Breakfast
• accommodation & taxes for one night in a standard room (Mayan House)
• any available resort-offered activities
• flight from Dangriga to Belize City International Airport
Single Occupancy – $353 US/person
Double Occupancy – $241 US/person
Triple Occupancy – $226 US/person
Upgrade your room – $75 US per night