Barrier Reef & the Blue Hole Flightseeing
with lunch on Temptation Island (Ambergris Caye)
Traveler Type: Cruise Passenger.
Activity Type: Tour of Belize City, Great Blue Hole and Ambergris Caye.
Skill Activity Level: Beginners to experienced.
TOUR DESCRIPTION:
If a quick and fulfilling tour is what you have in mind then this tour is for you. After tendering
to the Tourism Village of Belize City, you will be transferred to the Municipal Airport of Belize
City where you will board your Cessna Grand Caravan or Air Van. Your flight from the
Municipal Airport takes you briefly over Belize City, then your pilot heads eastward for the
Great Barrier Reef of Belize and offshore atolls. You will overfly several small picturesque
islands as well as dive and fishing lodges located on these Caribbean islands. A highlight
of this tour is certain to be the Great Blue Hole at Lighthouse Reef. This famous dive site was
explored by Jacques Custeau in 1970 who determined that the Blue Hole was originally a fresh
water cave system. From the Blue Hole your pilot will head along the Barrier Reef to “Temptation
Island” where you will land for lunch and have an opportunity to explore this island made famous
by the FOX television series of the same name. Temptation Island is actually called Ambergris
Caye and is home to many resorts and hotels. Lunch will be at the Villas at Banyan Bay on the
beach. During the afternoon, you will return to Belize City Municipal Airport and transfer to the
Tourism Village for shopping opportunities.
SITES PASSED/PHOTOGRAPHIC OPPORTUNITIES
The Great Blue Hole. The Great Barrier Reef.
Tour Timetable:
To From Description
0.00 0.15 Transfer from Belize City docks to the municipal airport to board aircraft. (bathroom)
0.15 1.00 Depart Belize City for tour.
1.00 3.00 Land at Ambergris Caye for lunch at the Villas at Banyan Bay and opportunity to browse the island.
3.00 3.20 Flight from San Pedro to Municipal Airport in Belize City.
3.20 3.35 Transfer from municipal airport to docks.
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TOUR INFORMATION: |
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Meals
Location of Meal: The Villas at Banyan Bay.
Type of meal: Planted lunch at restaurant.
Menu items: Stewed chicken, rice and beans, pota
to salad.
Drink(s) included: Soda and bottled water.
Number of Drinks: 1 soda and 2 bottled water.
Shopping:
Shopping available: Yes
Shopping time: Approx. 1 hour
Walking Information:
Passengers with Difficulties:
Type of Walking: Walking on sandy streets and
beach.
Walking Distance: Dependent on passenger.
Type of Climbing: N/A
Climbing Distance: N/A
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Restroom Information:The Villas at Banyan Ba.y
Recommended Attire: Sensible walking shoes, long or short pants, hat, sunscreen, bug spray.
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Tour Details
Duration: 3hrs. 35 mins.
Departure: Tour runs on an hourly basis for the
duration of the ship’s stay in Belize.
Minimum: 10
Maximum: 33
Transportation:
Type of Vehicle: Aircraft
Vehicle Capacity: Caravan – 19/Airvan - 9
Occupancy Percentage: 90%
Restrooms: No
AC: Yes
Heat: No
PA System: Yes
Radio: Yes
Cell Phone: No
Video: No
Wheelchair Lift: No
Guide Type: Licensed guides.
Guide Ratio: 33 passengers/1 guide
Ship Escort: Determined by ship.
Medical Supplies: Standard medical kits on aircraft.
Closed Holidays? No |
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