Adventure Island Belize Adventure Island Belize

Discover Slickrock’s
Adventure Island
Belize
2015-2016 Season
(800) 390-5715
www.slickrock.com
Discover Belize
Mexico
United States
Gulf of Mexico
Mexico
Belize
Caribbean Sea
Belize
Tucked into a forgotten corner
of the Caribbean, Belize remains
somewhat isolated from the
rest of Central America. Today
it harbors the region’s last
unspoiled marine and rainforest
environments and offers some
of the most exciting adventure
travel in the Americas. Belize
is also inexpensive to get to
and easy to travel in. English is
the primary language, and US
dollars are accepted throughout
the country. There are so many
incredible places to explore
that you will want to return for
years to come!
San Pedro
Belize International Airport
Belize City
Belmopan
Mopan
River
Caves Branch River
Xunantunich
N
San Ignacio
Windy Hill Resort
Committed, Hands-On
Owners
Cully Erdman created Slickrock
in 1977, then a kayak
school on the Colorado
River. In the early 1980s
he expanded to Central
America after exploring
the region while assisting
with adventure television
shows. In 1986, Lucy
Wallingford became a partner,
and together they
developed the Belize
trips they run today.
Both remain closely
involved with all aspects
of Slickrock. You will
likely speak to them
when you call, or meet
them on the island during your
trip. This hands-on approach
ensures their trips meet your
expectations.
2
Dangrigia
Bocawina
Rainforest Resort
Tobacco Caye
GLOVER’S
REEF
Adventure Island-Long Caye
Middle Caye
MAYA MOUNTAINS
Placencia
Caribbean Sea
BARRIER
REEF
Punta Gorda
Road
Cave
SCALE OF MILES
0
Guatemala
LEGEND
River
20 miles
Ruin
Reef
For more information on Belize visit:
www.slickrock.com/belize.html
Belize Adventure Travel Packages
Why Travel With Slickrock?
 Experience: This is our 40th year in the travel business. We pioneered adventure travel in Belize
30 years ago, and our company continues to be operated by the original owners.
 All-inclusive packages: We take care of everything, you travel hassle-free with no extra costs.
Trips include island charter and inland vehicle transport, accommodations, meals, equipment, sport
instruction and daily guided activities, entrance fees, taxes, and cold beer and soda!
 Private island: Everyone stays in beachfront thatch-roof cabanas. There are no crowds. It’s just
you, the beach, and the Caribbean.
 Maximize your vacation time: You are off the plane and on the island in less than 24 hours.
Because our island is on the reef you can swim to snorkel spots and dive boat rides are only 5-10
minutes long.
 We focus on adventure sports: No other tour in Belize offers so many sport activities, and
we maintain state-of-the-art equipment for all sports. Experience scuba diving, sea kayaking, sport
fishing, windsurfing, kayak surfing, paddleboarding, kitesurfing, kayak fishing, snorkeling, board surfing,
whitewater kayaking, hiking, and exploring Mayan ruins.
 Value: Our trips offer exclusive locations, the largest array of activities, and the best equipment in
the country. And with our all-inclusive format you get more for your money by traveling with Slickrock!
3
LONG CAYE AT GLOVER’S REEF, MADELEINE LOMONT/LIGHTHAWK
Adventure Island at Glover’s Reef
Sea Kayaking
Kayak Fishing
Surfing
Kitesurfing
Surf Kayaking
Scuba Diving
Windsurfing
Open Itinerary
Sport Fishing
Snorkeling
Paddleboarding
Great for Kids!
Full Week Itinerary, Fri - Sat or Tue - Wed, 9 nights, $2250 pp
2015: November 27; December 4, 8, 11, 18, 25
2016: January 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29; February 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26
March 1, 4, 8, 11, 18, 25; April 1, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29; May 6
First Half Itinerary, Fri -Wed, 6 nights, $1565 pp
(takes place during the first half of the Full Week trip)
2015: December 4, 11
2016: January 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; February 5, 12, 19, 26
March 4, 11; April 8, 15, 22, 29
Second Half Itinerary, Tue – Sat, 5 nights, $1395 pp
(takes place during the second half of the Full Week trip)
2015: December 8, 15
2016: January 5, 12, 19, 26; February 2, 9, 16, 23
March 1, 8, 15; April 12, 19, 26; May 3
“Our trip was fun, relaxing, exciting, enjoyable,
well-organized, safe, friendly, and more similar
descriptors. The food was delicious. You were able
to accommodate both a vegetarian and a glutenallergic person without seeming to miss a beat. I
would definitely return, and definitely recommend.
Everything was completely thought through and
communicated clearly, activities were conducted
with utmost regard for safety, equipment was
great, and above all everyone on the island is
friendly, fun and interesting.”
Beeper Shanower, Citrus Heights, CA
Adventure Island at Glover’s Reef, March 2015
4
To see more photos and for
more information please visit:
www.slickrock.com/adventureisland.html
LEARNING TO KITESURF, JASMINE ARDESHIRI
Sunday, Day 3: After breakfast: sea kayak
orientation. Later we paddle to a nearby reef
to snorkel from the kayaks. Certified divers
may also begin diving this afternoon.
Visit Vela’s newest windsport center! See velawindsurf.com.
Monday, Day 4: Today: windsurfing and
kayak surfing! We have a near-constant
breeze and a perfect set of waves breaking
just off our shore. Surfboards are also
available for experienced surfers, and
beginning divers may begin a dive course.
all of our cabanas sit on the water’s edge, peter mc dermott
Our exclusive location is perfect for
those who desire a few creature comforts
but don’t want to visit a crowded island.
Our eco-resort includes cabanas right on the
water, all the sports toys you could want, and
a fully-staffed kitchen with cold beer and soda
included in the price. Guests rave about our
home-cooked Belizean meals. Find out why
so many of our guests return year after year!
Slickrock’s popular Adventure Island trip
on Long Caye at Glover’s Reef combines
the elements of a perfect winter escape into
a flexible itinerary so you can pursue the
activities you want, whether you’re an expert
paddler or a first-time snorkeler.
Among the most pristine reefs in the
Caribbean, Glover’s provides unparalleled
opportunities to explore an area little
impacted by visitors. The seclusion of our
private island, the quality of our equipment,
the privacy of our cabanas, speedy and
reliable boat transport, and our exceptional
menu are a few of the features that make this
the best adventure sport trip in Belize.
KAYAK SURFING OFF LONG CAYE, KEITH FIALCOWITZ
Tuesday, Day 5: Paddle to Middle Caye to
tour the Marine Research Center. SecondHalf guests meet in Belize City this afternoon.
Wednesday, Day 6: Join kayak rolling class
in the early morning before your paddle/
snorkel excursion, or try paddleboarding,
either in the calm waters of our lagoon, or
on our wave. First-Half guests leave after
lunch. Second-Half guests arrive with the
Adventure Week group and go snorkeling.
LONG CAYE CABANA, CULLY ERDMAN
ITINERARY
This is our most open itinerary; activities each
day are based on guest wishes and the weather.
SNORKELING OUT OF THE KAYAKS, CLAYTON ANDERSON
Early in the week our guides give sea kayak,
snorkel, windsurf and surf kayak instruction.
From then on, you shape your days, joining
planned group activities, venturing off with a
friend, or reading in your hammock. Scuba
diving is also an option just up the beach at
the dive shop.
Friday, Day 1: Arrive at Belize City
International Airport. Meet at 5:30 p.m. at
the Best Western Biltmore Plaza Hotel for
orientation, dinner, and lodging.
PADDLEBOARDING OUR PRIVATE WAVE, LUCY WALLINGFORD
Thursday, Day 7: Paddle to snorkel outside
the reef, or search at low tide to find brittle
stars and sea urchins. Second-Half guests
complete the sea kayak orientation; the
groups merge after lunch.
Friday, Day 8: Get in a final dive, snorkel,
or shred on the waves. You can also paddle
6-miles to Southwest Caye, snorkel around
the island, or go for a moonlight paddle.
WE SNORKEL EVERY DAY! KEITH FIALCOWITZ
WE HAVE THE ONLY FLEET OF FISHING KAYAKS IN BELIZE!
LUCY WALLINGFORD
Saturday, Day 2: Breakfast is at the hotel.
We then take a 3 hour boat ride to Long
Caye (65 miles). After lunch you move into
your cabana, explore the island, and snorkel.
Saturday, Day 9: Snorkel to The Wall, a
dive site just off shore. After lunch we return
to Belize City. Your final night at the Biltmore
Hotel is included in the trip price.
Sunday, Day 10: Earliest day to fly home.
5
Discover Your Own Private
For more photos and and information on
our private island please visit:
www.slickrock.com/longcayebelize.html
SUNSET PARTY ON OUR IMAT! CHALMERS CALDWELL
ADVENTURE ISLAND - LONG CAYE AT GLOVER’S REEF, JASON LEE
6
Island
a week doing absolutely nothing.”
“The trip was fabulous. The guides were
knowledgeable, helpful, friendly, fun and patient. The
food was great. The equipment was top-notch. The
setting was gorgeous. Our group was awesome. And
our lead guide MJ was amazing. I am sure we are not
the first people to wax poetic about him. I was very
impressed with his ability to make people of all ages
and skill levels feel comfortable. My entire family
thought he was instrumental in making the trip the
success that it was. ”
Paula Pessner, Seattle, WA
Adventure Island at Glover’s Reef, December 2014
7
Belize Adventure Week
Full Week Itinerary, Saturday - Saturday, 8 nights, $2595 pp
First Half Itinerary, Saturday - Wednesday, 4 nights, $1395 pp
(takes place during the first half of the Full Week trip)
2015: December 5, 12, 19, 26
2016: January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; February 6, 13, 20, 27; March 5, 12, 19, 26; April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Waterfall Rappelling
Whitewater Kayaking
Jungle Hiking
Sea Kayaking
Surf Kayaking
Paddleboarding
Kayak Fishing
Sport Fishing
Mayan Ruins
“We had a great time! All aspects of
the trip went very smoothly; we did
not have a bad moment! We definitely
plan on returning in the future and plan
to recommend this trip to our friends.
The food was phenomenal every day,
especially on the island. You presented
an adventure we needed to experience.
Thank you for the great trip.”
Chuck Paldanius, Eagle River, AK
Belize Adventure Week, February 2015
8
RUNNING THE CAVES BRANCH RIVER, SARAH MOORE
Scuba Diving
Snorkeling
Windsurfing
Surfing
Ziplining
Kitesurfing
For more photos and information please visit:
www.slickrock.com/belizeadventureweek.html
Monday, Day 3: We run the beginner level
Mopan River in hardshell sit-on-top kayaks.
Later in the day we climb The Castillo at
Xunantunich Mayan ruin, returning to Windy
Hill Resort for the night.
Tuesday, Day 4: Run the Caves Branch River
underground by headlamp, traversing four
caves with kayaks. We continue to Belize City
for the night so that we are ready to go out to
the island the next day.
LEARNING TO KAYAK ON THE MOPAN RIVER, HENRY GEORGI
WE HAVE OUR OWN PRIVATE SURF SPOT! MEGAN GRIFFITHS
Imitated but not equaled, Belize
Adventure Week is widely acclaimed as
one of the top adventure travel experiences
found anywhere. We specialize in adventure
sport activities led by expert guides. In one
action-packed tour you experience fifteen
sports in eight days!
Wednesday, Day 5: We’re off to the island
after an early breakfast, arriving there before
lunch. After settling into our cabanas we
snorkel to the reefs right off the island.
YOU’LL NEVER FORGET THE EXHILARATION OF SEA KAYAKING
IN WARM, NEON-BLUE WATER, KEITH FIALCOWITZ
journey. Midweek we transfer to our private
island for three days of island sports. See the
Adventure Island at Glover’s Reef page for
more on our island activities.
EXPERIENCE THE LONGEST ZIPLINE IN CENTRAL AMERICA!
LUCY WALLINGFORD
Our adventure begins with a spectacular
double feature - rappelling 400 feet through
Antelope Falls, followed by ziplining through
the jungle canopy of Bocawina National
Park. The next day we run a whitewater
river on sit-ontop boats, and
in the afternoon
we explore the
Mayan ruins of
Xunantunich.
Finally we raft
and kayak the
Caves Branch
River through
nearly five
miles of caves.
Navigating by
headlamp, we
explore hidden
chambers on
this unique
RAPPELLING ANTELOPE FALLS, NERI CHI
underground
WINDSURFING GLOVER’S REEF, LUCY WALLINGFORD
Thursday, Day 6: We spend the morning
learning the basics of sea kayaking. Surf
kayaking and windsurfing orientations are
offered this afternoon; scuba diving is also
available at Long Caye Dive Shop.
Friday, Day 7: Try out Slickrock’s stand-up
paddle boards on the flats, while experienced
surfers enjoy the island’s point break. You
could also paddle to nearby Middle Caye, learn
to roll your kayak, snorkel around the island,
or “hammock surf”!
RIVER KAYAKING ORIENTATION, HENRY GEORGI
ITINERARY
Saturday, Day 1: Fly to Dangriga, Belize.
We meet at Pelican Beach Resort where we
stay that night.
Sunday, Day 2: We hike to the top of
Antelope Falls, and rappel back down,
right through the falls! After a picnic lunch,
we go ziplining on a huge course, with 8
different stages whizzing through the jungle.
That afternoon we drive the Hummingbird
Highway to Windy Hill Resort near San
Ignacio where we stay for 2 nights.
SCUBA DIVING “THE WALL” OFF LONG CAYE, MARK WEBSTER
Saturday, Day 8: Enjoy a full morning of
island activities, then return to Belize City
after lunch. You overnight at the Belize
Biltmore Plaza Hotel is part of the package.
Sunday, Day 9: Earliest day to return home.
9
Surf Belize!
Slickrock’s location on Long Caye is
blessed with an exceptional set up for
surf sports. The prevailing swells rolling
in from the Caribbean break on the point
of the reef near of the channel on the end
of our island. This topography creates a
long, rolling wave over shoals that can
break for a hundred yards or more. The
break is easy and fun, an ideal wave for
beginners and experts alike.
Our surf sports program takes advantage
of this fabulous wave, featuring kayak
surfing, board surfing, and paddleboarding. Full instruction and top notch gear
ensure that all guests can enjoy our wave, which is located just a few yards in front
of our cabins on the beach.
BEGINNERS AND EXPERTS ALIKE CAN RIP IT UP ON OUR WAVE WITH
OUR HIGH PERFORMANCE KAYAKS, BRYONY SWAN
In addition, Slickrock offers the opportunity to learn windsurfing
and kiteboarding. The calm waters inside the lagoon of the atoll
are perfect for beginner lessons on our wide selection of windsurf
equipment, and experienced sailors can explore further reaches of the
atoll, visit other islands, or try out the surf break. We also operate
a professional kitesurf school in association with Vela Windsports.
Taking advantage of the extensive, shallow sandflats between us and
a neighboring island, guests can now take a progression of lessons to
learn this exciting new sport. Our access to these sandflats provides an
unparalleled opportunity to learn kitesurfing, and few other locations
worldwide, according to our instructor, can match our set up!
WE HAVE A FLEET OF PADDLEBOARDS! GREAT FOR OUR WAVE OR THE
CALM WATERS OF THE LAGOON, JASON LEE
WE HAVE WINDSURFING GEAR FOR ALL
LEVELS, KEITH FIALCOWITZ
THE ONLY SURF SPOT IN BELIZE, LUCY WALLINGFORD
CONDITIONS FOR KITEBOARDING ARE EXCELLENT (LESSONS AVAILABLE
OR YOU CAN BRING YOUR OWN GEAR), PETER MC DERMOTT
For more photos and information see:
www.slickrock.com/belizekiteboarding.html
www.slickrock.com/kayaksurf.html
www.slickrock.com/surfingbelize.html
www.slickrock.com/paddleboarding.html
www.slickrock.com/islandwindsurfing.html
01
Diving and Snorkeling
For more photos and information see:
www.slickrock.com/divebelize.html
www.slickrock.com/belizescubacertification.html
www.slickrock.com/belizesnorkeling.html
SNORKELING ABOUT 1/4 MILE FROM OUR ISLAND,
ACCESSIBLE BY KAYAK, JASON LEE.
11
GLOVER’S REEF IS WELL KNOWN FOR THE
DIVERSITY OF ITS’ SPONGES, MARK WEBSTER
Just off our island lies “The Wall” — the stunning coral-covered face of the
continental shelf, where the sea floor drops away to 3000 feet in just a mile.
Rated one of the top scuba diving sites in the world, it rivals any location in the
Caribbean, the Red Sea, or the South Pacific. Long Caye Dive Center is located
just down the beach from our base, providing our guests with a full-service dive
center. Certification courses, Discover Scuba classes, and dives for those already
certified are all available at any time during your stay on the island.
The many shallow reefs at Glover’s allow snorkelers to see nearly everything that
scuba divers access, along with the advantage of not having to worry about special
diving equipment. The freedom of snorkeling appeals to a wide range of people
and is our most popular activity. The clear warm waters of the Caribbean are
more salty than in temperate regions, and creates extra buoyancy for swimmers
which allows anyone to feel comfortable while exploring the reefs with a mask and
snorkel. Our island sits right on the reef; you can jump in and snorkel right off our
beach!
P.O. Box 1400 Moab, UT 84532
(800) 390-5715 Fax: (435) 259-6996
Web: www.slickrock.com E: [email protected]
Presort Std.
US Postage
PAID
CPC Mail
FRONT COVER: BEN LEWIS
BACK COVER: JASON LEE