Overview

​Belize is a paradise for birdwatchers and adventurers alike, offering an enchanting blend of vibrant wildlife, ancient history, and rich cultural encounters. Home to over 600 bird species—from the dazzling Keel-billed Toucan to Scarlet Macaws flying above lush rainforests—Belize provides diverse habitats that range from mangroves and savannas to misty mountain reserves. 

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What makes birdwatching here even more compelling is the region’s seamless connection to Mayan heritage: travelers can explore awe-inspiring temples at Lamanai or neighboring Tikal while listening to howler monkeys and spotting tropical species in the surrounding jungle. Combined with warm local hospitality, traditional Garifuna and Mestizo cultures, and the country’s deep commitment to conservation, Belize offers a rare opportunity to experience nature and history woven together in one extraordinary destination. With expert guiding along the way, we’ll stay 7 nights at comfortable jungle lodges, ensuring we’re always close to the action.

 

Highlights

 

• Discover both concentrated flocks and rare sightings of avifauna, such as the Jabiru, Yellow-headed Parrot, Yucatan Jay, and Yucatan Woodpecker, in the wetlands and pine savannas of Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary.

• Examine Maya history at the Tikal and Lamanai archaeological sites, and go birding amid the ancient structures and surrounding forests.

• Experience Belizean culture firsthand—from Maya cooking traditions at Upe Nai to riverside communities shaped by centuries of ecological heritage.

• Stay in immersive eco-lodges deep in the Maya Mountains and along pristine lagoons, each alive with toucans, trogons, owls, and river-edge wildlife.

• Wake to howler monkeys, end days with optional night walks, and savor an itinerary that blends birdwatching, biodiversity, and local culture into one unforgettable expedition.