The Central American country of Belize, located on the Yucatan Peninsula, is an emerging destination for North American birders because of its close proximity to the U.S., diverse cultures and food, and nearly 600 species of birds in an area the size of New Jersey. It also helps that Belize is an English-speaking country with the friendliest and most genuine people you will ever meet. Belize is such a magical place, and we want to share it with you. We’ve arranged the best local guides and tours, mixing birding trips to different habitats with cultural tours and boat trips. Check out the itinerary to get a day-by-day understanding of this amazing adventure!
One of the beautiful aspects of this trip is the variety of accommodations we use, particularly when it comes to each place's setting. We will spend the first night at Bird's Eye View Lodge in the village of Crooked Tree, located about an hour from the airport and a great place to get started birding! We will then visit the spectacular Lamanai Outpost Lodge for two nights. Our next night will be in the Pine Cabin at the Tropical Education Center near the Belize Zoo. Our final 3 nights will be spent at Black Rock Lodge, an eco-lodge along the Macal River at the edge of the jungle. At each place we will eat well, see beautiful birds, and relax in beautiful surroundings with comfortable accommodations.
Because we are traveling as a group, we require that anyone participating in this tour be up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters. We also encourage everyone to get their annual flu shots. All lodges that we stay at are Tourism Gold Standard for health and safety.
Our meeting spot is in the connections lobby of the Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) in Ladyville, Belize, preferably before 2:00 p.m. A driver from Bird's Eye View Lodge will be there to transport us to the resort, located on the edge of the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary. We will enjoy the Vermillion Flycatchers (pictured here), orioles, and other birds just outside our doors. After dinner in the restaurant and observing Common Parauques in the parking lot, we'll get to bed to rest up for the big days ahead.