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Maya Mountains & Waterfalls Flight-seeing
with lunch at Blancaneaux Lodge
Traveler Type: Cruise Passenger
Activity Type: Tour of forest reserve by aircraft
Skill Activity Level: Beginners to experienced
TOUR DESCRIPTION:
This excursion takes you to one of the most naturally diverse areas of Belize. You
board your aircraft for a flightseeing tour of the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest
Reserve in the Maya Mountains of Belize. You will fly over the breathtaking 1000 Ft.
Waterfalls as well as the cascading falls at Rio On Pools. At the end of the first
leg of your flight, you are hosted in the opulence of Francis Ford Copolla’s
Blancaneaux Lodge nestled on a hillside in the reserve. Here you are served
an exquisite buffet of authentic pizzas from the only wood-burning ovens in Belize,
smoked chicken salad , caprese, bruschetta, shrimp salad, tomato and basil salad.
Lunch includes the sampling of various wines (3 glasses) from the Copolla collection.
Come prepared with swimwear to enjoy the refreshing waters of the nearby rivers,
natural pools and waterfalls. You then fly back to Belize City for transfer back to the
docks and the Belize Tourism Village.
SITES PASSED/PHOTOGRAPHIC OPPORTUNITIES
Aerial views of mountainous scenic forest reserve with waterfalls.
Tour Timetable:
To From Description
0.00 0.15 Transfer from docks to municipal airport in Belize City.
0.15 1.00 Flight-seeing tour to Blancaneaux Lodge.
1.00 2.00 Lunch at Blancaneaux Lodge.
2.00 3.00 Tour of grounds and organic farms or horseback riding or swimming.
(Note that horseback tours are at an extra cost that the guest must pay to the lodge.)
3.00 3.45 Flight back to Belize City.
3.45 4.00 Transfer to docks at Belize Tourism Village.
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TOUR INFORMATION: |
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Meals
Location of Meal: Blancaneaux Lodge
Type of meal: Buffet
Menu items: Pizzas, smoked chicken salad ,
caprese, bruschetta, shrimp salad, tomato and
basil salad
Drink(s) included: Soda, bottled water and wine
Number of Drinks: 1 soda and 2 bottled water
Shopping:
Shopping available: No
Shopping time: N/A
Walking Information:
Type of Walking:Minimal walking - flat ground.
Walking Distance: 45 mins. – 1 hr. walking
Type of Climbing: N/A
Climbing Distance: N/A
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Restroom Information:
Blancaneaux Lodge
Recommended Attire:
Sensible walking shoes, long or short pants, hat, sunscreen, bug spray.
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Tour Details
Duration: 4 hrs.
Departure:
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 guides
Ship Escort: Determined by ship.
Medical Supplies:
Standard medical kits on aircraft.
Closed Holidays?
No
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