Activities

SNORKELING IS SCHEDULED FOR

TUESDAY, JULY 30:

1. BRETT DILLEY
2. SHANNON DILLEY
3. PAIGE DILLEY
4. TRACY ARIAIL
5. GAIUS ARIAIL
6. JOLINDA STRICKLAND
7. MIKE SHANLER
8. GENEVIEVE SHANLER
9. OLIVIA SHANLER
10. RYAN SHANLER
11. JIM DOBBS
12. JULIE DOBBS
13. JOHN DOBBS
14. BRIAN DOBBS
15. CALE DOBBS
16. DAYANA CARLSON
17. SOPHIA CARLSON
18. JAKE CARLSON
19. MATT O'DAY
20. REBEKAH O'DAY
21. MAEVE O'DAY
22. DECLAN O'DAY
23. FIN O'DAY
24. SHANNON DIGIOVANNI
25. LOUIE DIGIOVANNI
26. ROB CARSON
27. LAURA CARSON
28. TYLER CARSON
29. TRAVIS CARSON
30. DEREK KNERR
31. BETH KNERR
32. SPACE FOR ONE MORE

7:30AM DEPARTURE FROM HOPKINS MARINA; 12:00PM RETURN

$75 PER PERSON

Snacks and water are provided. Snorkel gear is complimentary.

FISHING  IS SCHEDULED FOR

SUNDAY, JULY 28:

1. JOHN DOBBS
2. JIM DOBBS
3. JUSTIN DOBBS
4. JEREMY DOBBS
5. MIKE DOBBS
6. ASHER DOBBS
7. ADAM SCHLEYER
8. LUKAS SCHLEYER
9. JAKE PRICE
10. JACOB PRICE
11. STAN STRICKLAND
12. GAIUS ARIAIL
13. TOM THOMSEN
14. ROB CARSON
15. TYLER CARSON
16. TRAVIS CARSON
17. BRIAN DOBBS
18. CALE DOBBS
19. RICKY SAWYER
20. CJ RAYCHEL
21. SEBASTIAN RAYCHEL
22. PEACHES ARIAIL
23. JOMAMA STRICKLAND
24. ADAM BEAN

8:00AM DEPARTURE FROM SITTEE RIVER, ADVENTURE CHARTERS BELIZE DOCK; 12:00PM RETURN

$125 PER PERSON

Enjoy a half or full day of Belize fishing. You will be picked up at the villa and will be fishing within half an hour. You will catch dinner fish such as barracuda, grouper, snapper, and more. And depending on the season, you may have the chance to dive for lobster or conch. Your catch can be filleted for you so it is ready to be grilled that evenin

THE SOUTH WATER CAYE MARINE RESERVE 3-TANK DIVE IS SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, JULY 29:

1. LARRY GRIMES
2. IRIS GRIMES
3. KATHLEEN DEHAVEN
4. ROB CARSON
5. LAURA CARSON
6. STEVE DOBBS
7. JULIE DOBBS
8. BRIAN DOBBS

7:00AM DEPARTURE FROM PARROT COVE LODGE; 12:00PM RETURN

$190 PER PERSON CREDIT

$180 PER PERSON CASH

South Water Caye Marine Reserve is the largest reserve in the country, with 18 different dive sites. The surface intervals are spent on the island. Considered one of the most biodiverse marine areas in all of Belize, the marine reserve consists of pristine reefs, mangroves, palm-fringed islands, turquoise waters, and seagrass beds that provide a home to tropical reef fish, rays, seabirds, manatees, and crocodiles.

SUNSET CRUISE IS SCHEDULED FOR

TUESDAY, JULY 30:

1. MIKE DOBBS
2. KATE DOBBS
3. ASHER DOBBS
4. ARI DOBBS
5. JIM DOBBS
6. JULIE DOBBS
7. JESSICA DOBBS
8. JAKE WAKEM
9. JUSTIN DOBBS
10. JEREMY DOBBS
11. TOM THOMSEN
12. NANCY THOMSEN
13. TAD BALSIGER
14. CHRISSY BALSIGER
15. ALYX KNUEPPEL
16. AMALIA BALSIGER
17. SLOANE BALSIGER
18. TJ THOMSEN
19. JAKE PRICE
20. JEN AAKRE
21. JACOB PRICE
22. JOHN DOBBS
23. JO HEINKEL
24. BILL HEINKEL
25. DAYANA CARLSON
26. SOPHIA CARLSON
27. JAKE CARLSON
28. SHANNON DIGIOVANNI
29. LOUIE DIGIOVANNI
30. ADAM SCHLEYER
31. CARI SCHLEYER
32. LUKAS SCHLEYER
33. CATIE SCHLEYER
34. CJ RAYCHEL
35. EMILY RAYCHEL
36. SEBASTIAN RAYCHEL
37. ISLA RAYCHEL
38. RICKY SAWYER
39. KERRIE GRIFFIN
40. KLOE SAWYER GRIFFIN
41. MIKE RENNER
42. KATHLEEN DEHAVEN
43. JOSIE RENNER
44. DEREK KNERR
45. BETH KNERR
46. ADAM BEAN
47. SHERI BEAN
48. CAELEY BEAN
49. KEEGAN BEAN

3:00PM DEPARTURE FROM HOPKINS MARINA; 7:00PM RETURN

$75 PER PERSON

Your day begins with a 2.5 hour drive from the villa up the Hummingbird & Western Highways into Belize’s western district.  On your journey you will pass many small villages as well as the nation’s capital, Belmopan, and the bustling market town of San Ignacio which sits high above the Macal River. The tour stops here to view the ruins of Cahal Pech which are partially restored and provide an excellent example of classic period structures left by the Maya.

You  will enjoy lunch at one of the restaurants along the way and then continue west bringing you within a mile of the Guatemalan border. Here you will cross the Macal River on a fascinating, hand-cranked ferry to access the large Mayan site known as Xunantunich. This stunning ruin has several plazas and a large selection of classic period structures. Those ambitious enough to hike to the top of El Castillo, the tallest structure on the site, will be rewarded with panoramic views of both Belize and Guatemala.

Spend the day on the tranquil island of Thatch Caye, located along the barrier reef. It’s just 20 minutes away from the villa and is a great way to get a taste of the island life. You will take a 20 minute ride on a dive boat and be greeted at Thatch Caye’s private island resort with a welcome drink. Spend most of the day (9:30 am to 2:30 pm) enjoying Thatch Caye’s facilities and amenities such as snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boards, or just relax on the beach with a refreshing cocktail. Explore the surrounding waters in a kayak, relax in a hammock and enjoy a delicious Caribbean lunch, it’s all included. The Activities Staff is happy to assist you if you’d like to upgrade your stay with additional services such as fly fishing classes or a massage.

A group is planning to practice yoga 3-4 mornings during the week at Villa Verano. Bring your own yoga mat if you'd like to join.

One of the unique aspects of the Belize Zoo is the fact that it set within the natural habitat of the animals. The zoo houses 45 native species which were orphaned, rescued, born at the zoo, rehabilitated, or donated by other zoos around the world.

You’ll get a fantastic view of everything Belize: fields, streams, caves, and jungle, as your guides lead you on your own all terrain vehicle. Great for families and even better on a rainy day.

You’ll take a tour by foot into the dense tropical rainforest of the Cockscomb Basin which has a total protected area of over 100,000 acres. An Education Center details the topography, geology, plant, and animal life that make up this incredible jungle. The preserve is believed to have the world’s highest density of jaguars as well as several other cat species. Although Cockscomb is famous for its cat species, it is also a good place to see other mammals. Black Howler monkeys have recently been reintroduced to the preserve and are sighted from time to time along the forest trails.  With many established trails to choose from, each with its own unique characteristics, you

may choose to visit one of the stunning waterfalls (a great place to take a cooling swim), or, less taxing, borrow an inner tube to float the south Sittee River, a true tropical wonder.

Departing after breakfast, you will pass through Hopkins Village and connect with the Southern

Highway, heading toward the Maya Mountains which are visible in the distance. After a short drive, you arrive at Mayflower Bocawina National Park where your guide will lead you briefly through an uncovered Mayan ruins site, which has several ceremonial mounds as well as an ancient ball court. The hike to Antelope Falls is rigorous but truly worth the effort. The waterfalls drop some 100 feet

from above your head and cascade down a massive rock face, forming small pools ideal for

swimming. A steep trail leads to the top of the falls and from this vantage point the breathtaking views include the jungle and even the Caribbean Sea! Here you will find yet another beautiful pool and you are invited to take a long and refreshing dip.

Leaving the villa, the drive is just over an hour to Caves Branch River, where your guide will lead you to the mouth of an extraordinary series of caves. This tour combines cave tubing and cave exploration. These caves are mind boggling in their scope of well preserved artifacts with ancient Maya ceremonial centers, pottery, alters, obsidian blood letting blades, jade, and the actual footprints of the Shaman and Priests, dated to 400 A.D., a living museum where the past can still be experienced in its natural location. Spectacular crystal formations over five million years old cast eerie shadows into the black abyss as you explore and experience the most sacred area of the ancient Maya. Massive cathedral sized chambers dwarf you as you pass through by foot and on inner tubes. Subject to high water levels during rainy season.