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Happy Garifuna Settlement Day, Belize!

Today, November 19 is Garifuna Settlement Day and is one of the most important holidays of the year in Belize. This holiday commemorates the arrival of the Garifuna people onto the shores of Belize and is celebrated for the entire week throughout the country, but especially in Dangriga, the spiritual capital of the Garifuna people.


Norm Hann: Paddling in Belize - Why I love Glover’s Atoll

Norm Hann, one of North America’s leading master Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) instructors and a pioneer in the paddleboarding industry will be joining us for his 6th year in Belize.

Norm will be leading the Glover’s SUP Adventure and Skills Camp from Feb 5-9, 2020. Norm brings his lifetime of coaching, teaching and guiding experience to help you bring your paddle boarding skills to the next level.

As well as this special trip departure at our Glover’s Reef basecamp, Norm will be leading the Coral Islands SUP trip on select dates throughout the winter.


Over 30 long years in Belize and we finally won Tour Operator of the Year!

WE DID IT! Belize Tour Operator of the Year 2019

We couldn’t have done it without all of the great people on our team in Belize. A big thank you goes out to everyone on the team that ensures each guest has an amazing experience.

Thank you to our guides that take guests through new and exciting experiences.

Thank you to our team that keeps our facilities clean and safe.

Thank you to our team that continues to improve our environmental impacts on the area.


Announcing Belize Scuba Diving Packages

We are excited to announce that we are now offering Belize scuba diving packages, based on the beautiful Tobacco Caye Paradise Lodge. Join us to explore the underwater wonders of the Belize Barrier Reef.

Tobacco Caye Paradise is located on a palm-fringed five-acre islet in the South Water Caye Marine Reserve and is an offshore wonderland for divers, snorkelers, and kayakers.

Accommodation is provided in private over the water beach which all face north to the Belize Barrier Reef and have wonderful decks perched over turquoise tropical waters.


Belize: September the Month of Celebration

September is a month filled with holidays and celebrations in Belize.  Festivities commemorate the Battle of St George Caye on September 10 and Independence Day on September 21.  The people of Belize celebrate this month carnival style with parades, vibrant costumes, dancing, music and jam-packed revelry! 


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