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NO. DATE LOCATION DETAILS MEALS HOTEL NTS Day 01 MIAMI Depart the UK, fly to Miami and take the transfer to the Pullman Miami - 1 Day 02 ORANGE WALK Fly to Belize City then transfer to orange Walk and the Lamanai Outpost Lodge BLD Day 03 Day at leisure. Enjoy activities from your lodge BLD Pullman Miami Lamanai Outpost Lodge Day 04 Day at leisure. Enjoy activities from your lodge BLD 2 Day 05 CAYO DISTRICT River and road transfer to the Cayo District and Black Black Rock Lodge B Rock Lodge 3 Day 06 Day at leisure. Enjoy activities from your lodge B Day 07 Day at leisure. Enjoy activities from your lodge B 3 Day 08 Fly to San Pedro and take a boat transfer to Portofino AMBERGRIS B Portofino 4 Day 09 CAYE Day at leisure. Activities can be arranged locally B Day 10 Day at leisure. Activities can be arranged locally B Day 11 Day at leisure. Activities can be arranged locally B Day 12 DEPART Fly to Belize City to meet your return flights B - - Day 13 HOME Arrive back in the UK - - - 1 3 2
Day 01 LONDON HEATHROW MIAMI Depart London Heathrow flying with American Airlines. AA0057 Economy Dep: Heathrow 09:45 Arr: Miami 14:25 Once you have collected your bags call the hotel to arrange for their free shuttle transfer to collect you. Hotel Pullman Miami Airport 1 x Standard Room on a Room Only basis for 1-night Set just four miles from the international airport, this luxury hotel is a short drive from the vibrant South Beach. The art-deco styled hotel provides 281 contemporary rooms and suites. All rooms offer free WiFi, smart TVs and a seating area. Amenities include a free airport shuttle bus, a café, cocktail bar, outdoor pool, tennis courts and a jogging trail. On arrival make arrangements for your return shuttle transfer the following day, then spend the rest of the day at leisure. 3
Day 02 MIAMI - BELIZE CITY - ORANGE WALK Meet the shuttle transfer back to the airport. Check-in for your onward flight with American Airlines. AA2476 Economy Dep: Miami 10:35 Arr: Belize City Intl. 10:54 Road and river transfer Orange Walk. Check-in on arrival to your hotel. Please Note: This transfer may not be private. The transfer will include a 45 minute road transfer followed by a 60 minute boat ride. Lamanai Outpost Lodge 1 x Superior Garden View with Full Board & Guided Activities for 3-nights Lamanai is situated on the banks of Lamanai Lagoon and just yards from the famous Lamanai Archaeology Site. Your transfer to the lodge is normally by a tranquil river boat ride where you can enjoy viewing the local wildlife en-route. The lodge offers first class accommodation in 18 cabanas which are rustic yet comfortable. Each cabana has a palm thatched roof and a veranda overlooking the tropical gardens and the lagoon. The lodge also has a restaurant and bar. Your Stay: Your 3-night stay includes accommodation, all scheduled meals, two activities per each night s stay, transfer from/to Belize International Airport, refreshments served on transfers and tours, taxes, all guiding and entrance fees, coffee, tea and cocoa bar - 4:30am through 8:00pm, happy hour snacks at the bar, meet and greet service at Belize International Airport, porter service at check-in and check-out, international flight reconfirmation and luggage storage, internet access via lodge s or your own laptop, wake-up call service. 4
Day 03 LAMANAI OUTPOST Shared guided activities from the lodge. The lodge operates a system where guests choose and sign up for the tours they wish to go on each day. So you can sit on the deck, with its sweeping view of the lagoon and enjoy a cool rum punch as you contemplate your many options from the lodge. Activities include exploring Lamanai Mayan temple, nature treks, night walks, kayaking on the lagoon, sunset cocktail cruises and birding tours by boat or on foot. This is one of the best birding locations in Belize as the lodge is in the midst of five distinct habitats which are home to over 300 species. This is a great lodge for couples and families interested in nature and wildlife. 5
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Day 04 LAMANAI OUTPOST - THE CAYO DISTRICT Shared river & road transfer to Belize City. Meet your onward private transfer to the Cayo District. Black Rock Lodge 1 x Classic Cabaňa on a Bed & Breakfast basis for 4-nights Black Rock Lodge has a unique and stunning location situated on the banks of the Macal River and overlooking the Black Rock Canyon. The lodge has just 20 cabins that all have verandahs that overlook the Macal River and are situated along pathways surrounded by tropical foliage and Belizean hardwood trees. The lodge is in a remote location and off grid, so sustainable tourism is at the heart of its operation. A mountain spring supplies fresh water and hydro-power to generate electricity, and solar panels supplement the electricity to the lodge. Electricity is conserved, however, and rooms have ceiling fans not air-conditioning. Rooms include the simple Classic Cabin, Deluxe, RiverView and Waterfall Cabins with either two queen beds or one king bed and two newly built and stylish River Front suites. An inviting hammock is provided to enjoy the spectacular surroundings in total relaxation. The cabins are airy one-room structures built to take advantage of the fresh mountain breezes. Fully screened windows and high-pitched roof lines create a bright and refreshing rainforest home for our guests. Dining occurs in the spacious open air dining room beneath a large thatched palapa roof. You dine communally and the lodge seats guests at different tables each night. Breakfast and lunch can be chosen from a varied menu, dinner is a set menu that changes daily. 7
14-15 Oct CAYO DISTRICT Days at leisure. Enjoy a selection of complimentary activities from your lodge. Your stay at Black Rock Lodge includes a number of complimentary activities. These activities are coordinated by knowledgeable guides who are always on hand to assist you. Explore the 242 acre reserve along the many hiking trails that criss cross it. You could hike through the rainforest on miles of marked trails leaving from Black Rock Lodge to various destinations such as Flour Camp Cave, the Mountain Summit, Vaca Falls, or the Vista Loop. Black Rock guides will be sure to point out interesting flora and fauna along the way. Another option is to take in your fantastic surrounding on mountain bikes. Choose your route and then venture out on your self guided trip on two wheels. Take the plunge and enjoy a swim in the cooling waters of the Macal River. Enjoy swimming in the mountain-fed river with a year-round temperature of about 78 degrees Farenheit. Dive off the floating dock into the jade-green waters, swing from a rope into the river, and relax in the sun on the beautiful, sandy beach. The Macal's clear water is home to a host of tropical fish such as, Tubah, Shishi, Kyato, Bahka, and Bottary. Here you can also find fresh water turtles. Discover the beauty of the Macal River and the surrounding rainforest while relaxing in a tube as the scenery floats by. Starting a mile up from the Lodge at Vaca Falls, guests float through cascades and deep pools along the way. The real challenge is at the rapids just in front of the lodge - free Belikin to those who stay afloat. Please Note: Other activities and excursions are available but may incur an additional charge. 8
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16 Oct CAYO DISTRICT - SAN IGNACIO - AMBERGRIS CAYE Private transfer to San Ignacio to meet your onward flight with Tropic Air. 9N830 Economy Dep: San Ignacio 12:30 Arr: San Pedro (Ambergris Caye) 13:35 Private transfer to the pier where you will meet a boat transfer to your hotel. In case of inclement weather, the boat transfer will be replaced by a taxi transfer. Portofino Beach Resort 1 x Beach Cabana on a Bed & Breakfast basis for 4-nights Portofino Beach Resort is located on a lovely stretch of beach on the northern shore of Ambergris Caye and away from the bustle of San Pedro town yet still accessible by boat. The hotel has 16 accommodations including beach cabanas and suites. There is a beautiful freshwater pool as well as an excellent restaurant serving delicious Euro-Caribbean Fusion Cuisine and bar. The hotel has a special honeymoon suite and in general an excellent level of service and attention to detail with the owner / managers living on site and always ready to assist. There is also an onsite PADI Dive Shop which will be happy to assist guests in exploring the nearby Belize Barrier Reef. 10
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17-19 Oct AMBERGRIS CAYE Day at leisure. Numerous activities can be arranged locally. Ambergris Caye is the largest island in Belize and the main destination for travellers to this western Caribbean nation. San Pedro is the only town on the island and retains a relaxed and welcoming Caribbean feel to it, with the world s second largest barrier reef nearby and first class snorkelling and diving. Getting around the island is easy by taxi, or hotels hire out electric golf carts and it is almost impossible to get lost! 15 Day AMBERGRIS CAYE BELIZE CITY OVERNIGHT FLIGHT Private transfer to Placencia airport to meet your onward flight with Tropic Air. 9N041 Economy Dep: San Pedro (Ambergris Caye) 10:00 Arr: Belize City Intl. 10:15 On arrival collect your bags and check-in for your return flights with American Airlines. AA2440 AA0038 Economy Economy Dep: Belize City 13:09 Dep: Miami 19:45 Arr: Miami 17:15 Arr: Heathrow 09:25 (+1 day) 16 Day LONDON HEATHROW Arrive back in the UK. 12
HOLIDAY COST 2,895.00 per person Suggested Itinerary This is an estimated price based on low season rates & air fares. The price may vary depending on exact dates. This is a suggested itinerary which we can amend to fit your exact requirements. Includes International flights as listed. Internal flights as listed in economy class. All pre-payable airport departure taxes. Hotel accommodation as listed. Transfers as listed (on a shared basis unless specified as private). Meals as listed. Excursions as listed (on a shared basis unless specified as private). Excludes Local departure taxes where applicable. Tips and gratuities. Any future currency surcharges. Any future airline fare, tax or fuel surcharges.* *In the event of airfare /tax increases you will have the option to pay for your airfare in advance to avoid these increases. Booking Conditions Usually a deposit of 10% is required to secure a booking. The final balance would be due 10 weeks prior to departure. You can review our full booking conditions at: www.distinctiveamericas.com Quote Details All flights, accommodation and services are subject to availability at the time of booking. Air fares, taxes, schedules and routings are subject to change until ticket issue. The price of this itinerary is based on 2 people travelling together. All transfers are below 2 hours in duration unless otherwise stated. Half day tours are 5 hours or under in duration, full day tours are 6 hours or above. Financial & Consumer Protection When you book with Distinctive World Travel you are safe in the knowledge that we are fully bonded with the Civil Aviation Authority and hold an Air Tour Operators Licence (ATOL 9027). www.caa.co.uk/atol 9027 We are a member of AITO (Association of Independent Tour Operators) which represents the UK s 120 top specialist tour operators and prides itself on providing the highest level of customer satisfaction by concentrating on: Choice, Quality and Service. www.aito.co.uk For more information or to discuss this itinerary please contact us on: t: 01242 890 555 e: sales@distinctiveamericas.com www.distinctiveamericas.com 13