Adventure Island at Glover's Reef Itinerary
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How are the days organized? Are all activities set on specific days (like windsurfing on Mondays, kayaking on Tuesdays, and so on...) or is there flexibility on the agenda? Could we do three days of windsurfing and no kayaking? Or what if we want to chill out one day and not do anything?
The itinerary is more structured at the beginning and very flexible by the end of the week. No one is required to participate in any sport. But, if you do want to participate in a sport you must first attend an orientation/safety session, regardless of your past experience. Therefore the beginning of the week is a bit busy as we get the orientations completed so that everyone can use the equipment. We do snorkel orientation as soon as we get there on Saturday afternoon, then sea kayak orientation Sunday morning. Those we do not repeat, so everyone attends. After that the windsurfing, paddleboarding, rolling, and surf kayaking orientations can be repeated multiple times since they take less time. There are guided activities everyday which you may choose which you want or nothing at all; each day the activities offered are posted on the board in the dining hall. You may join a guided activity or go off on your own as long as you have a buddy and as long as you have already attended the orientation session.
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“The trip was excellent; everything happened as described. Better than I had even imagined. What a tremendous variety of activities, sports, talks, and tidal pool excursions. I loved the freedom to explore, the complete break from my normal routine, and the great companionship. This trip is great for families who have different skill levels. Our (grownup) kids pursued activities we sometimes took a pass on. Because of the supervision and orientations and generous help provided kids can go at their own speed. This was a vacation that suited all of us.
It was like camp—I got to know all kinds of different people. All of the positive energy helped me overcome some of my fears (I had never done any of the activities) and really throw myself into it. And yes, I would return, and yes, I will recommend the trip to friends. My kids asked if we could come back next year before we even left the island. They loved it; said it was the best vacation ever. I do wonder if the terrific vibe of our group could be duplicated?
Charlie hit the ball out of the park as our lead guide. He was a master of detail. Up at the crack of dawn planning the day and on all day long. He gave 100% to making the trip work. Very clear instructions, patience by the barrel-full, attention to safety; he created a perfect environment for the group to work together.
And the rest of the staff was terrific. M.J. and Mario went out of their way to be friendly, sitting with us at meals, very encouraging and positive and helpful in the orientations and skills. I can’t say enough. M.J. was particularly crucial in helping me learn to sea kayak, which became very important so that I could paddle and snorkel. And the food was great. Every meal, every day. Healthy, fresh, plentiful, something for everyone. I never saw so many people eat so much with pleasure. The 5 o’clock snack hour was a great idea, brought people together to socialize. The free drinks and snacks really made people happy and sociable.
I don’t know if my group was exceptionable, but we really liked each other. It was a diverse group in which everyone felt comfortable and part of the group. Singles, married, young, and middle-aged, gay couples: it didn’t matter. We all bonded extremely well. I had no idea the people aspect would play such a large role in our enjoyment. My kids made great friends with all ages!”
Marcia Aldrich, Okemos, MI
Adventure Island at Glover’s Reef, December 2009
Full Week and First Half:
Friday, Day 1
Arrive at Belize International Airport. Taxi to the Belize Biltmore Plaza Hotel for 5:30 p.m. orientation, dinner, and lodging. Our guide will wait for everyone before starting the orientation, and attendance this evening is required. If arriving a day or more early, consult our Belize page for Belize City hotels and activities or our Other Things to Do in Belize page for multi-day excursions in other parts of the country.
Saturday, Day 2
After a group breakfast we walk to our private dock two blocks from the hotel. From here we travel 2.5 hours to Long Caye (65 miles), crossing the Belize Barrier Reef south of Tobacco Caye. To read more about our private boat, please visit the Glover's Reef Addional Information page. At right, dolphins seen on our way out to the atoll.
Arriving on the island, we unload the boat together and begin our tour of your new home for the week! Lunch is waiting for us, and after you move into your cabana. After settling in we meet for snorkel orientation, and then snorkel right off shore. From now on everyone can snorkel as much as they like, as long as they have a buddy to join them. Group snorkel excursions are also scheduled throughout the week.Visit our snorkeling page for more underwater images and a list of creatures we often see.
Sunday, Day 3
This morning we conduct the Belize sea kayak orientation, which starts off as an introduction on the beach, followed by a practice session in the water. Our expert guides cover paddle strokes, entering and exiting the kayak while in the water, and rescue techniques. After lunch, one guide takes a group paddling to a nearby patch reef to snorkel from the kayaks, while another guide offers windsurfing instruction.
Certified divers may also begin diving, and fishermen can fish anytime. In fact, we pay for your fishing license so you can begin fishing right away. At left you can see our fishing kayaks, we have the only fishing kayak fleet in the country of Belize!
Monday, Day 4
Scuba diving classes! The first Discover Scuba/Resort course is offered this morning for beginning divers. This course allows non-divers to learn to scuba dive and continue to dive for the remainder of the week. Others enjoy a morning paddle. Both windsurfing lessons and the kayak surfing orientation are offered in the afternoon. You may join one or both, then continue to practice these sports with or without a guide for the rest of the week. We have a near-constant breeze and a perfect set of waves breaking just off our shore. Our surf boards provide great action for experienced board surfers.
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Tuesday, Day 5
Paddle five miles round-trip to Middle Caye to tour the Marine Research Center, base for visiting marine biologists. You may also choose to stay on the island. With a buddy you can sea kayak, snorkel, surf kayak, windsurf, surf, or just relax. Kite boarders can also use the equipment they brought with them at any time.
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Second Half:
On Tuesday Second Half guests fly to Belize City and taxi to the Belize Biltmore Plaza Hotel for a 5:30 p.m. orientation, dinner, and lodging. These guests are meeting our Belize Adventure Week guide and group on Day 4 of their trip.
Wednesday, Day 6
Full Week and First Half guests: Begin with a kayak rolling lesson followed by a snorkel around the island. First Half guests depart just after lunch, arriving in Belize City by 3 - 4 p.m. (Nothing is included after lunch on the First Half itinerary, see Options for First Half Guests After the Trip.) Full Week guests stay on to practice their windsurfing, try their hand at sport fishing or paddleboarding. One of our guides also leads a paddle/snorkel excursion to "The Channel" snorkel spot.
Second Half guests: After breakfast we take our private boat to Long Caye, arriving just in time for lunch. After getting settled into cabanas we snorkel the coral reef just off our shore.
Thursday, Day 7
Full Week guests: After an early morning surf session we paddle outside the reef to snorkel at a unique channel-and-groove site. After lunch we take a low tide walk off the eastern shore to find a myriad of starfish, sea urchins, and octopus.
Second Half guests: We start with sea kayak orientation, see the description on Day 3. After lunch, all groups become one with the Glover’s and Adventure Week guides leading non-stop activities. Windsurfing, paddleboarding, rolling, and kayak surfing orientations are given for any guests who still need them.
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Friday, Day 8
Our final full day is always the best. Get in more diving, snorkeling, paddling, or shredding. Below is a photo of our favorite patch reef, "The Aquarium". This shallow reef is about one-half mile from our island, a fantastic short paddle. We spend about an hour exploring this underwater garden.
Other options not yet mentioned include paddling twelve miles round-trip to Southwest Caye, night snorkeling, reading from our extensive library, full-moon paddling, and beginners can learn kiteboarding basics on our new trainer kites. Our Belizean cooks prepare fantastic feasts for us, which we enjoy in between this wide array of activities. Please visit our Glover's Reef menu page.
Saturday, Day 9
Snorkel to “The Wall”, where the ocean floor drops from 40 to 2,600 feet in under a mile. After lunch we return to Belize City. Our arrival time cannot be predicted since it depends on factors we cannot control. Therefore, guests should not make other plans for Saturday night, and our last night’s lodging and meal is included in the trip price. After checking into the Biltmore, we enjoy dinner at our favorite restaurant (see below), which is also included as part of the package.
Sunday, Day 10
Earliest day to fly home.
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Slickrock Belize: We specialize in sea kayaking trips and scuba diving trips in Belize, and this is our most open itinerary. You won't find a better spot for Belize kayaking trips anywhere in the country, this is the premier all inclusive sport resort in Belize. The actual day-by-day kayaking adventure will vary according the group's wishes and the weather. View a map of Belize to see a detailed map of Glover's Reef.
