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details - Sporting Adventures International
TABLE OF CONTENTS Guides .............................................................................................................................................................. 1 Monkey River Tour ........................................................................................................................................ 2 Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary Tour ................................................................................................ 3 Horseback Riding Tour ................................................................................................................................. 4 Lubaantun/Nim Li Punit Tour (Ruin & Ruin Tour) ................................................................................. 5 Lubaantun/Blue Creek Cave (Ruin & Cave Tour) .................................................................................... 6 Bocawina Zip Lining Tour ............................................................................................................................ 7 Cahal Pech Mayan Ruin Tour ....................................................................................................................... 8 Cave Tubing & Zip Lining Tour @ Jaguar Paw .......................................................................................... 9 Xunantunich Mayan Ruin/Inland Blue Hole Tour ................................................................................. 10 Caracol Mayan Ruin Tour .......................................................................................................................... 11 Tikal Mayan Ruin Tour .............................................................................................................................. 12 Blue Creek Canopy Tour/Lubaantun OR Nim Li Punit Tour ................................................................ 13 Diving & Snorkeling.................................................................................................................................... 14 Placencia Princess ...................................................................................................................................... 15 World Class Fishing .................................................................................................................................... 16 NAME BIO Rafael Villanueva Tour Guide Touring people across Belize since 1991, he has developed a passion and in-depth knowledge of the different sites, their history and importance. He instantly engages you in the tour, bringing it to life, in a pace that is neither too fast nor too slow. Like Goldilocks, it is just right! TOURS All Land Tours Luis Galdamez Tour Guide Understandable, punctual, knowledgeable, interactive, observant, flexible – just some of the qualities that he possesses. On top of that, his friendly personality makes for a fun & enjoyable trip! TOURS All Land Tours Robert Shepherd Driver A relaxed and friendly guy with a great sense of humor. His vast knowledge of Belize will make your ride to the site both educating and entertaining. TOURS Bocawina Zip Lining Tour Francisco Linarez Dive Master A Master Scuba Diver Trainer and the leader of our Dive Center. An experienced and knowledgeable instructor able to teach you the basics of diving, going into the steps towards becoming a dive master. His friendly nature and patience makes for a great diving or snorkeling adventure. TOURS Diving & Snorkeling Tour Doyle Garbutt Tour Guide A native of the Village of Monkey River, the lagoon and mangrove forest his childhood playground. TOURS Monkey River Tour Manatee Watch Tour Dean Ferrel Boat Captain Steers the prestigious Placencia Princess across the lagoon and Caribbean Sea. An experienced captain able to deliver an enjoyable and relaxing ride, unless it’s party time! TOURS Day Cruise Reggae/Sunset Cruise Party Cruise 1|P ag e DETAILS DEPARTURE: RETURN: WHAT TO BRING: WHAT TO WEAR: LUNCH: PRICE: MINIMUM: 8:00 AM 2:00 PM Sun glasses, sun screen, bug repellant, cash for tipping/souvenir, binoculars Hiking shoes, long or short pants, long or short sleeve shirt At a local restaurant $82.00 USD per person (includes lunch and park fees) 2 pax Your adventure begins with a 45 minute boat ride through the red mangrove forestall the way to the village of Monkey River. Along the way, you may catch a glimpse of the manatees and bottle nose dolphins that call this haven, home! As the boat moves up the Monkey River, you’ll see other magnificent wildlife such as: iguanas lurking on the trees and mangroves, crocodiles basking in the sun, and many different species of birds along the river banks. Your guide will then takes you on a 30 to 35 minutes hike on jungle trails in search of the famous howler monkeys. Enjoy the sight and sounds of the rainforest dwellers in the canopy above which is teeming with flora and fauna. Then you’ll travel back down to the mouth of the Monkey River to the tiny, isolated village, where you will enjoy lunch prepared by the locals. Feel free to meet and greet some of the interesting locals of this isolated community. Sign up now! 2|P ag e DETAILS DEPARTURE: RETURN: WHAT TO BRING: WHAT TO WEAR: LUNCH: PRICE: MINIMUM: 8:00 AM 4:00 PM Sun glasses, sun screen, bug repellant, cash for tipping/souvenir, binoculars Hiking shoes, light long sleeve shirt/pants, swim suit, and extra clothes Box Lunch $89.00 USD per person (includes lunch and park fees) 4 pax Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary is located off the Southern Highway; a 45 minute car ride, from here. The actual park however is 6 miles down a dirt road. Here you’ll make a brief stop at the Mayan Visitors Centre where you can take advantage of viewing and purchasing local Mayan crafts from the gift shop and sign the guest book. From that point you spend the next 15 minutes of driving deep into the rainforest of the Cockscomb Basin. Upon arrival at the headquarters of the preserve, you will hear the history of the Belizean Jaguar and the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary came to be. You will also have a thorough natural history hike where you will learn about the native plants, trees and wildlife. This is followed by a picnic lunch in the rest area, after which you will get wet! One of the highlights of the tour is the river tubing. Cool off, have fun and more opportunities to observe wildlife like the howler monkeys and tapirs. Sorry, no crocodiles! And if that’s not exciting enough for you, the next feature is a walk through the jungle to the waterfalls where you get wet again and start the heart-racing portion of the tour. Following this of your tour, you begin your relaxing trip back to Placencia just in time for Happy Hour. 3|P ag e DETAILS DEPARTURE: RETURN: WHAT TO BRING: WHAT TO WEAR: LUNCH: PRICE: MINIMUM: 8:00 AM 2:00 PM Sun glasses, sun screen, bug repellant, cash for tipping/souvenir Hiking shoes, light long sleeve shirt/pants, swim suit, and extra clothes Box Lunch $123.00 USD per person (includes lunch and park fees) 3 pax Journey to the outback trails, 30 minutes driving along the Southern Highway to the Kendal River. This adventure ride is ideal for both the experienced and nonexperienced rider. Leaving from the outback stables, you will pass through a citrus grove before entering into the hills that surround the Southern Region of Belize, the Maya Mountains. The trail winds itself over pine forest hills with breath taking views. Look up and you can see the second highest peak in Belize – Victoria’s Peak soaring into the sky … look the other way and enjoy the stunning view of the country side … or search for the horizon for the exquisite Caribbean Sea. The sanctuary is home to over 200 jaguars and often they use the riding trails to walk upon in the still of the night, hunting down their prey. In the rainy season, you have a chance of coming across their paw prints left clearly outlined in the path. It is a truly rare experience to encounter one of them as these majestic animals are the masters of stealth and their very existence is based on seeing but not being seen. 4|P ag e DETAILS DEPARTURE: RETURN: WHAT TO BRING: WHAT TO WEAR: LUNCH: PRICE: MINIMUM: 8:00 AM 4:00 PM Sun glasses, sun screen, bug repellant, cash for tipping/souvenir Tennis shoes or sandals, short pants/shirt At a local restaurant $133.00 USD per person (includes lunch and park fees) 4 pax The Mayan Ruin site of Nim Li Punit is located in Indian Creek Village, just about 1 ½ hours from Robert’s Grove. You will visit the onsite museum with many of the Maya stelae protected there from the Toledo rainforest. Take a walk along ancient structures and enjoy one of the most spectacular views in Southern Belize. After your tasty unforgettable Belizean lunch, you will continue your journey to nearby San Pedro Colombia Village, where you will discover the Mayan Ruin site of Lubaantun. Learn about the early inhabitants of Belize and their way of life. Lubaantun attracts many different species of birds including the toucan, Belize’s national bird, so be on the lookout for exotic wildlife while enjoying this adventurous learning experience. 5|P ag e DETAILS DEPARTURE: RETURN: WHAT TO BRING: WHAT TO WEAR: LUNCH: PRICE: MINIMUM: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Sun glasses, sun screen, bug repellant, cash for tipping/souvenir Tennis shoes or sandals, short pants/shirt, swim suit, and extra clothes At a local restaurant $133.00 USD per person (includes lunch and park fees) 4 pax Located one mile past the village of San Pedro Columbia, our journey begins with a 1 ½ hour drive from Robert’s Grove down the Southern Highway. Experience the adventure trails of the Lubaantun Maya Ruin, known for its structures of large stone blocks that are laid with no mortar binding them together. Be on the lookout for exotic wildlife while enjoying this adventurous learning experience. Heading over to the Blue Creek Cave with your headlights in place and life jackets on, you will swim to a waterfall inside the cave, entering the mysterious underworld of the Maya. Enjoy the cave’s colossal beauty as you float out the cave. This is a great way to experience the southern beauties of Belize, sign up now! 6|P ag e DETAILS DEPARTURE: RETURN: WHAT TO BRING: WHAT TO WEAR: LUNCH: PRICE: MINIMUM: 8:00 AM 3:00 PM Sun glasses, sun screen, bug repellant, cash for tipping/souvenir Tennis shoes or sandals, short pants/shirt At a local restaurant $165.00 USD per person (includes lunch and park fees) 4 pax The drive is just about one hour on the highway then cut off to the dirt road about 30 minutes before actually arriving at the park. Your adventure begins with a hiking to the very first zip, a moderate hike up hill to each of the tree stands. Soar with the birds through the pristine canopy on the longest zip line courses in Belize, approximately 2.5 miles. Side along the eight platforms through the pristine jungle in the Mayflower Bocawina National Forest and excite yourselves with the rush of two rappelling, 20 ft. and 30 ft. the longest zip being over 2,300 ft. There is no weight limits, as per the guides as long as the harness fits, you are good to go! 7|P ag e DETAILS DEPARTURE: RETURN: WHAT TO BRING: WHAT TO WEAR: LUNCH: PRICE: MINIMUM: 7:00 AM 5:00 PM Sun glasses, sun screen, bug repellant, cash for tipping/souvenir Hiking shoes, long/short pants, long/short Sleeve shirt At a local restaurant $195.00 USD per person (includes lunch and park fees) 4 pax During the late pre-classic period (300 B.C. – 300 A.D.), Cahal Pech became one of the most important centers in the Belize River Valley region. A relatively large temple from this phase (structure B-4) has been conserved and can be seen at the site. Cahal Pech has a number of palace groups in the western section of the site. Most of the elite residences have masonry superstructures with vaulted roofs, long rooms and large benches. The rooms were used for both domestic and administrative purposes. Access to areas used by the ruling elites was also extremely limited. Plaza A, for example, can only be accessed through the central doorway of structure A-2(an elite residence and administrative building), or via two narrow vaulted passageways to the south and west of the courtyard. Be sure to visit the museum which hosts an array of pottery and Mayan artifacts. 8|P ag e DETAILS DEPARTURE: RETURN: WHAT TO BRING: WHAT TO WEAR: LUNCH: PRICE: MINIMUM: 7:00 AM 5:00 PM Sun glasses, sun screen, bug repellant, cash for tipping/souvenir Tennis shoes or sandals, short pants/shirt, swim suit, and extra clothes At a local restaurant $195.00 USD per person (includes lunch and park fees) 4 pax Enjoy the beautiful scenery that is Belize as you start with a 2 ½ hour drive from the resort to Jaguar Paw. While at the site, experience the adrenaline rush of climbing up the platforms within the forest canopies and zipping through, while taking a glimpse at the lush jungle below as it whizzes by. You will be zipping through the canopy of Belize’s rainforest for approximately an hour. After the zip line canopy tour, gear up for the cave tubing part of the tour. A brief hike through the jungle starts the tour while presentations are given on medicinal plants. When arriving at the cave, you will be educated on Belize’s cave system and the use of the cave system by the Ancient Mayas. You will then jump in your tubes and float down the river and through the cave system for approximately an hour and a half. You’ll experience the sights and sounds of the underworld that the ancient Maya treasured. Enjoy the local lunch on site at a local restaurant. In case you are asking, yes! We do the zip line and cave tubing with kids as well. The child has to be at least 47 inches tall. Our zip line and cave tubing is one of the most exciting Belize Adventure Tours, so sign up now! 9|P ag e DETAILS DEPARTURE: RETURN: WHAT TO BRING: WHAT TO WEAR: LUNCH: PRICE: MINIMUM: 7:00 AM 6:00 PM Sun glasses, sun screen, bug repellant, cash for tipping/souvenir Tennis shoes or sandals, short pants/shirt, swim suit, and extra clothes At a local restaurant $195.00 USD per person (includes lunch and park fees) 4 pax Xunantunich is an ancient Maya archeological site in western Belize located atop a ridge above the Mopan River, well within sight of our neighboring country, Guatemala. It is approximately 2 ½ hours away from the resort, driving the western highway and through the town of San Ignacio, heading to the village of San Jose Succotz, where we take a hand-cranked ferry over the Mopan River to the site of Xunantunich (Maiden of the Rock). Xunantunich flourished during the classic period and appears to have survived the Maya “collapse” to remain an important population center until around AD 1000. The site has 5 main plazas, although only 3 plazas are evident to visitors today. A steep, but short climb to the top is highly recommended. This vantage point provides a breathtaking panoramic view of the surrounding Mopan and Belize River valleys, as well as Guatemala to the west. After filling up on your Belizean lunch, we start heading back down south making a quick stop to the inland Blue Hole or St. Herman’s Cave. The Blue Hole is actually a sinkhole formed by the collapse of an underground river channel. It is located just off the Humming Bird Highway, Blue Hole steps lead to a 25 foot deep pool, for which the park is named. It’s cool, turquoise waters surrounded by dense forest, overhung with mosses, vines and ferns is the perfect spot for a cool and relaxing dip. Sign up now. 10 | P a g e DETAILS DEPARTURE: RETURN: WHAT TO BRING: WHAT TO WEAR: LUNCH: PRICE: MINIMUM: 5:00 AM 6:00 PM Sun glasses, sun screen, bug repellant, cash for tipping/souvenir Hiking shoes, long/short pants, long/short Sleeve shirt Box Lunch $230.00 USD per person (includes lunch and park fees) 4 pax Caracol or El Caracol is the name given to a large ancient Maya archaeological site, located in what is now the Cayo District of Belize. It is situated approximately 25 miles south of Xunantunich and San Ignacio, at an elevation of 1500 ft. (460 m.) above sea level, in the foothills of the Maya Mountains. The site was first reported by a native logger named Rosa Mai, who came across its remains in 1937 while searching for mahogany hardwood trees to exploit. The site was occupied as early as 1200 BCE, but had its greatest period of construction in the Maya Classic period, with over 40 monuments dated between 485CE to 889CE, which record the dynastic sequence of the rulers. Ancient Caracol is one of the largest ancient Maya cities, covering some 65 square miles (168km 2) with an estimated peak population of about 120,000, or possibly as many as 180,000 people. One monument here records a military victory over the army of Tikal in 562CE, where Caracol’s Lord Water is shown to have captured and sacrificed Tikal’s Double Bird. This event is seemingly concurrent with archaeological and epigraphic evidence indicating the beginning of the Tikal Mid-Classic Hiatus. Get a glimpse of this historic site, sign up now! 11 | P a g e DETAILS DEPARTURE: RETURN: WHAT TO BRING: WHAT TO WEAR: LUNCH: PRICE: MINIMUM: 7:00 AM 5:00 PM Sun glasses, sun screen, bug repellant, cash for tipping/souvenir Hiking shoes, long/short pants, long/short Sleeve shirt At a local restaurant $600.00 USD per person (includes lunch and park fees) 3 pax Start your morning with a half hour flight to the beautiful town of San Ignacio, Cayo. There you will meet your guide and start on your adventurous 1 ½ hour drive to the Grand Mayan Temples of Tikal in Guatemala. You will be crossing the Belize Border and entering the country of Guatemala, so be sure to have your passport with you. You’ll be driven to Tikal National Park (Parque Nacional Tikal), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With an area of more than 341 miles (550 sq. km.), this national park contains thousands of separate ruin structures scattered around, each full of fascinating history. Visit the Mayan ruins with your expert guide and explore everything from the Central Acropolis, a maze of courtyards and small temples, to Complex Q and R, where you’ll see twin pyramid complexes with altars set in front of the temples. Visit the massive Temple I, the Temple of the Grand Jaguar. Built to honor and bury King Moon Double Comb, the 144 ft. (44 m.) temple is a small enclosure of three rooms with outside stairs leading to the top of the steep temple. Across the way, visit the equally beautiful Temple II, the Temple of the Masks. Sign up now! 12 | P a g e DETAILS DEPARTURE: RETURN: WHAT TO BRING: WHAT TO WEAR: LUNCH: PRICE: MINIMUM: 7:30 AM 5:00 PM Sun glasses, sun screen, bug repellant, cash for tipping/souvenir Tennis shoes or sandals, short pants/shirt At a local restaurant $195.00 USD per person (includes lunch and park fees) 4 pax The day starts off with a 1 ½ hour drive to Blue Creek, where you will enjoy the beautiful scenery that is Belize. The Canopy Course and Jungle Arial Tour are located at the IZE's Rainforest Research Station. You will be thrilled with 15 decks and 9 zip lines and a 95ft swing bridge in the treetops while taking a glimpse at the lush jungle below as it whizzes by. You will be zipping through the canopy of the Blue Creek Rainforest Reserve. After the zip line canopy tour, you will be enjoying delicious Belizean cuisines at a local restaurant. After a tasty meal, you will be heading to one of the Maya Ruin of Southern Belize, either Nim Li Punit (Big Hat) or Lubaantun (place of fallen rocks). The Mayan Ruin site of Nim Li Punit is located in Indian Creek Village a short distance the zip line canopy tour. You will visit the onsite museum with many of the Maya stelae protected there from the Toledo rainforest. Take a walk along ancient structures and enjoy one of the most spectacular views in Southern Belize. The Mayan Ruin site of Lubaantun is located in San Pedro Colombia Village also a short distance away from the zip line canopy tour. Learn about the early inhabitants of Belize and their way of life. Lubaantun attracts many different species of birds including the toucan, Belize’s national bird, so be on the lookout for exotic wildlife while enjoying this adventurous learning experience. Sign up now! 13 | P a g e DETAILS DEPARTURE: RETURN: WHAT TO BRING: WHAT TO WEAR: LUNCH: PRICE: MINIMUM: 9:00 AM 4:00 PM Sun glasses, sun screen, bug repellant, cash for tipping/souvenir Sandals, short pants/shirt, swim suit, extra clothes Box Lunch/Beach BBQ/Oven baked BBQ Snorkel $90.00 USD per person 2 Tank Regular Dive $145.00 USD per person 2 Tank Nitrox Dive $155.00 USD per person 1 Tank Night Dive $140.00 USD per person Whale Shark Snorkel $120.00 USD per person Whale Shark Dive $200.00 USD per person (All prices includes lunch and park fees) 6 pax The Dive Center at Robert’s Grove Beach Resort is staffed by experienced PADI dive masters and instructors and several licensed boat captains and snorkeling guides. Our guides are extremely safety conscious and environmentally aware and our boats meet USCG standards (United States Coast Guard). We also carry oxygen on all the boats and our CPR and oxygen delivery. We leave at 9:00 am from the lagoon side for the exciting blue water of the reef and cayes. The snorkelers and guide will explore from one of the island beaches while the divers embark on the first of their two dives. Snorkelers and divers lunch together on the beach with box lunches provided from our kitchen. If there is a group of over 10, we either have a beach BBQ, or oven baked BBQ prepared by the kitchen. We also offer the following certifications: Refresher Course Rescue Dive Course Dive Master Course Nitrox Certification Drift Diving Certification Multi-level Diver Cert. Deep Diver Certification Underwater Navigator Night Diver Certification $141.00 USD $507.00 USD $732.00 USD $394.00 USD $282.00 USD $282.00 USD $282.00 USD $282.00 USD $282.00 USD Sign up now! 14 | P a g e DETAILS EVENT: TIME: DEPARTS: PRICE: EVENT: TIME: DEPARTS: PRICE: EVENT: TIME: DEPARTS: PRICE: MINIMUM: TUESDAYS Day Cruise from RG to Robert’s Caye 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM RG Marina $60.00 USD per person (includes lunch) THURSDAYS Reggae/Sunset Cruise 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM RG Marina $20.00 USD per person SATURDAYS Party Cruise 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM Placencia Dock $20.00 USD per person 20 pax Robert's Grove is proud to announce that the Placencia Princess is now available for charter. The boat can hold up to 80 passengers for sit down linen dinners and 100 people for cocktails. It is a fully USCG equipped vessel with BBQ, full bar, wine cooler mini kitchen, hot/cold water, 12 and 110 volts, refrigerator, freezer, Microwave and Espresso machine. The boat is a passenger steel vessel completely refurbished of 65.7ft long x 17.4ft beam, 2 decks, 8 feet high by 35 feet long cargo underneath space, 30 tons, 8v71 Detroit Diesel 350 HP Turbo, max speed 15 knots, cruising speed 7 knots. Sign up now to reserve your cruise on The Placencia Princess. 15 | P a g e DETAILS FISHING PACKAGES: Grand Slam Fishing Package Family Fishing Package Out Island Fishing Package Fly Fishing, Spin Casting & Trolling Day Tour TYPES OF FISHING: Fly fishing Spin Casting Deep Sea Fishing Drop Fishing Trolling DEPARTURE: RETURN: WHAT TO BRING: WHAT TO WEAR: LUNCH: STANDARD PRICE: MINIMUM: Dependent on guest Dependent on guest Sun glasses, sun screen, bug repellant, cash for tipping Sandals or booties , fishing outfit * Fishing gear is provided Box Lunch 23 footer boat (accommodates up to 4 pax) - $450USD Custom trip – kindly inquire @ dive shop for pricing 1 pax The Inn at Robert’s Grove is the leading resort for Belize fishing in the southern part of the country. Not only can serious fishermen enjoy all the amenities of a premier resort, but also an on-site fly fishing center, proximity to the best fishing spots, abundance of game fish, and the best Belize fishing guides. Over 200 miles of flats, nearby rivers, lagoons, freshwater lakes and the largest reef in the western hemisphere provide great fishing spots and the perfect locations to land your prize winning tarpon, grouper, barracuda, triggerfish, bonefish, and permit. Our award winning guides will ensure that you enjoy the best light tackle, spinning or fly fishing available in Belize. Also, if you would like, we can arrange for a deep sea fishing trip beyond the reef. So whether you like to fish on the flats or the reef, in rivers or lagoons we are ready to cater to all your fishing needs. Sign up today and arrange your Belize fishing experience. 16 | P a g e