Description:
Many birds nest in the area: Toucans, Jacamars, Spectacled Owls, Ferruginous Pygmy Owls and numerous types of hummingbirds. Pooks Hill Reserve has been endorsed by ornithologists as being in a league of it's own for birding. Guests can also go horseback riding or on trips to other areas such as the pine forest. Go hiking in Pooks Hill´s 300 acre Private Nature Reserve of Pristine Jungle set in the foothills of the Mayan Mountains. It is bordered by the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve and the Roaring River and is a perfect setting to spot a great number of different species.
Activites:
Bird watching, Trekking, Miscellaneous
Itinerary Summary:
Day 1: Transfer to Pooks Hill
Arrive and travel to your remote rainforest lodge. Stop on the way if there is time to explore Belize Zoo.
Suggested Accommodation: Pooks Hill
Day 2: Bird Watching
Go hiking in Pooks Hill´s 300 acre Private Nature Reserve of Pristine Jungle set in the foothills of the Mayan Mountains. It is bordered by the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve and the Roaring River and is the perfect setting to spot a great number of different species.
Suggested Accommodation: Pooks Hill
Day 3: Bird Watching
Another day of bird watching in the area. Many birds nest in the area: Toucans, Jacamars, Spectacled Owls, Ferruginous Pygmy Owls and numerous types of hummingbirds. Pook's Hill Reserve has been endorsed by ornithologists as being in a league of it's own for birding. Guests can also go horseback riding or on trips to other areas such as the pine forest.
Suggested Accommodation: Pooks Hill
Day 4: Travel Deep into the Rainforest
Fly deep into the rainforest today and to the famous lodge at Chan Chich. Located within a 250,000 acre private reserve, Chan Chich Lodge is bordered to the north by another 262,000 acres of protected lands and is a spectacular location for bird watching.
Suggested Accommodation: Chan Chich
Day 5: Bird Watching
With the highest bird count in Belize (and fifth highest in Central America), Chan Chich has been recognized as "Wilderness Retreat of the Year" by Andrew Harper's prestigious Hideaway Report and has been featured in Conde Naste & National Geographic Traveler Magazines.
Suggested Accommodation: Chan Chich
Day 6: Bird Watching
Choose from a wide variety of activities - All activities are included in the price so you can explore on foot, horseback or by car.
Suggested Accommodation: Chan Chich
Day 7-9: Lamanai Lodge - 3 Night Bird Watching Package
Typical three-night stays at the lagoon-side Lamanai lodge, home to 125-150 species. Guests often see such sought-after birds as the Agami Heron, Jabiru, Yellow-headed Parrot, Yucatan Nightjar, and Black Catbird. The following activities-each averaging two hours in length-are part of a typical Three Night Tropical Birding Package: Nighttime Spotlight River Safari, Dawn Lagoon Trip, Dawn Rainforest Walk, Medicinal Plant Hike & Canoe Trips. In their free-time, guests can also visit the nearby Mayan site of Lamanai.
Day 10: Transfer out
This morning you will transfer out to Belize City in plenty of time for your international flight.
Max.: 2 people