Book a Trip
with Island Expeditions in 3 Easy Steps!
To
ensure that you have a better understanding of the process
in which to contact us and book a trip, we have outlined the
steps involved in booking your adventure of a lifetime. The
schedule for booking a trip is as follows:
Step
1:
- Call
1-800-667-1630 or email
- Contact
us to discuss with an Island Expeditions Co. representative
which trip is best suited for you or your group.
- We
will confirm availability of your preferred departure.
- We will work with you to make sure your international flight arrangements
organized for the proper arrival and departure dates, in conjuction with your trip. Please check our flights page, to ensure that you are finding flights in the appropriate price range, or contact our office and we will scour our online resources to make sure you are getting the best possible fare.
- Many of our guests plan extra travel in Belize, either before or after your
trip with Island Expeditions Co.. Let us know and we would be happy to provide you with some suggestions.
Step
2:
- Visit our Online Booking Page
- Once
you have chosen the trip that is right for you, established
that we have space on your preferred departure, and
confirmed your flight arrangements, fill out the trip registration form from the
following page, hosted on a secure web server:
Step
3:
Purchase Cancellation Insurance within 48hrs of your reservation here:
Reservation Process Upon Registration:
- WITHIN 48 HRS - Upon
receipt of your $200 deposit and a completed Belize Trip Registration Form, we will confirm your arrangements via email. Along with your trip confirmation we will send
out your Pre-Trip Information Package, complete with background
information on your destination, articles on wildlife, ecology
etc., as well as what to bring and how to pack.
- Also included in your package will
be a Medical Information Form and a Release of Liability Waiver which
you will need to complete, sign and return to our office at least 30 days before you depart.
To better facilitate last-minute bookings and groups with
multiple addresses, we also have an online version of our
pre-trip information package, behind the "After I Register" section of this site.
- 60 DAYS or 90 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE - Full
payment and the completed Medical Information Form and a Release of Liability Waiver are due 60 or 90 days prior to departure. When
reserving a place on a trip within 60 days of departure,
final payment is due 7 days after you receive your pre-trip
information package.
- TWO to THREE WEEKS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE - You will receive final trip
rendezvous details by email.
- ONE WEEK PRIOR TO DEPARTURE - We will contact you by phone to
go over all the last minute details, answer any questions you might have, and to ensure that you
are comfortable with all of the arrangements.
The
sales and administration office is available to you as a resource
for any questions regarding Belize. Although we do send out
a comprehensive pre-trip information package, outlining your
arrival logistics and packing list, there are always questions
that need to be answered. Please feel free to contact us at anytime!
Office
Resources
To begin the process, all you need to do is call and
talk with an Island Expeditions Co. travel representative
and you are on your way to a world of adventure. The following
resources are available to help you choose your trip and ensure
that you are properly prepared for your vacation in Belize:
-
Reservation
staff that have first-hand knowledge of IEC trips and
all aspects of travel in Belize.
-
Special online resources to ensure you are getting the absolute best airfares to Belize from any major city
in North America.
-
Detailed trip itineraries describing the day-by-day activities
and accommodations on each trip.
-
Assistance
and advice from our experienced reservation staff for planning independent travel before or after your IEC
trip.
When
Planning Your Trip...Think of "Day 0"
With
Island Expeditions Co. a seven day trip means seven days in
the field, not 2 days of airline travel and 5 days of vacation.
So on all IEC adventures we meet you the day before the trip
is scheduled to begin. This is "Day 0" and has been
conceived for your convenience and comfort. "Day 0"
is your day to arrive in Belize before the trip starts, meet
your fellow travelers, and to acclimatize to your new tropical
environment. From there be it a short flight or a boat charter,
your transportation and accommodation on this day are included
in the trip cost.
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