BELIZE

Belize is paradise…. for everyone.  Nature and water lovers will never want to go home. This laid back Latin American country has the second largest barrier reef in the world and rightfully boasts of amazing diving and the famous Blue Hole.  English is spoken as a primary language and their locally brewed beer will have you living island-style in no time.

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Please Note - Once you arrive in Belize International Airport (BZE) you will need to board a Tropic Air flight to San Pedro.  The flight is approximately 15min and leaves 40min after the hour starting at 8.40am with the last flight leaving at 5.40pm.  The flight can be booked ahead of time once international flight details have been given to The Travel Yogi.  Flight cost is $64USD one way and $120.75USD round trip and needs to be paid directly to the retreat center upon arrival.

Typical Retreat Day -
Individual teachers will set their own itinerary, but a typical day is as follows:

Light Breakfast
Morning Yoga Practice
Free Time (snorkel, dive, sunbathe, explore, enjoy!)
Evening Practice
Dinner

**Any special food requests need to be made at least 6 weeks ahead of arrival date**

Your days are free to enjoy the island, swim off of the yoga palapa with the fish or to book one of the optional excursions as listed below.  Excursions and massages can be arranged by the retreat at no additional charge. Yoga is always optional and at your discretion.

Optional Excursions:

Whale Sharks:
During the full moon in March thru June, take advantage of this opportunity to see on of nature's most amazing creatures.

$90US per person

Kayak & Snorkel:
Snorkeling gear is free for guests.
Kayaks:

$10US for a 2 hour single-seater and $20US for a 2 hour double-seater

Tres Cocos:
This trip is a great first stop snorkel beginners. There are shallow places to stand and deeper places to swim with lots of coral and colorful fish.

$15US per person

Mexico Rocks:
Snorkeling in three terrific spots: Mexico Rocks, a ship wreck and the entrance to an under water cave!

$25US per person

Hol Chan National Reserve & Shark Ray Alley:
This aquatic national reserve is amazing: sea turtles, sharks, rays and huge fish. Plus, experience the thrill of swimming with sharks and rays!

$45US per person

Night Snorkel:
Reefs come alive at night. Catch a glimpse of coral feeding, octopus, parrot-fish wrapped in their cocoon and more.

$45US per person

Dive the Great Blue Hole:
Divers, do not come to Belize and miss the opportunity to dive one of the most amazing dive sites in the world. This vertical cave offers a 1000' circular coral reef and a 400' drop into an amazing cavern filled with stalactites. A surface interval of a beach picnic on Half Moon Caye (home to the Red Footed Booby) and a second dive at Half Moon Caye Wall.

Full day (6am-5:30pm): $225-250US per dive and $185US per person for snorkeling

Dive Turneffe North Atoll:
The largest and closest atoll to Ambergris Caye and amazingly abundant in marine wildlife. Three terrific dive events with a picnic on Mauger Caye:

Dive 1:  the virgin corals of Vincente Wall
Dive 2:  Mini-Elbow
Dive 3: Gorgonian or Dorey Channel

$160US per person

Turneffe Elbow:
Spectacular wall diving at the southern most tip of the atoll. The currents bring in an abundance of fish and marine life and this spot is home to some of the largest gorgonians (sea fans) around. Lunch provided.

Dive 1: Turneffe Elbow
Dive 2:  Billy Bob's (canyons, tunnels and swim throughs, many reef fish, well known for spotted eagle rays and large grouper)
Dive 3:  Myrtle's Turtles

Manatees, Snorkeling and lunch on Caye Caulker:
Snorkel Coral Gardens and then head out to where the manatees sometimes relax in the channel. Lunch on Caye Caulker with time to roam.

$65US per person

Sunset Cruise:
A local educational tour through the lagoon on the backside of San Pedro. Go local style with rum punch!

$40US per person

Lagoon Kayaking/Bird Watching:
Wind through the mangrove channels on the lagoon spotting spoon-bill, heron, egret and more.

$45US per person

Conch or Lobster Hunting at the reef:
Learn how to catch like the locals, bring it back and eat it!

$25US includes the meal with sides

Full Day Ocean Trips:

Bacalaar Chico Island Tour:
Explore the Northern tip of the island where the Mayas dug a channel that separates the island from Mexico Rocks which was once a trading center for the Maya. Make a loop of the island from the back of the lagoon around to the sea with three snorkel stops and lunch.

$105US (+$5US park fee)

Rocky Point Beach BBQ:
Snorkel at Mexico Rocks and Basil Jones with a beach BBQ including chicken or fish, pasta salad, rice dish, roasted potato, tortillas, brownies and drinks.

$101.25 +$5US park fee

Rum Punch Sailboat with Captain George:
Full day snorkeling to Caye Caulker with rum punch and sodas included. Buy your own lunch on Caye Caulker and partake in some fishing.

$65US per person

Catamaran:
Full day excursion to Caye Caulker, snorkel Hol Chan & Shark Ray Alley with snacks and drinks included (lunch at Caye Caulker on your own)

$75US per person

Parasailing:
Belize, beauty and adrenaline!

$77US single and $143US tandem

Lamanai Jungle River:
Boat up the river to Bomba and bus to the ruins. Snacks, lunch and drinks included.

$155US per person

Altun Ha:
Boat up the river to Bomba and have lunch at Maruba (1-3 hours) with time for treatments or a dip in the pool. Drinks and snacks included on the boat ride back.

$90US per person

Local Scuba Diving:
A chance to get up close and personal with the amazing aquatic wildlife.

One tank: $45US
Two tank: $75US
Three tank: $100US
Night Dive: $60US
Night Dive and Snorkel Combo: $60US+$10US park fee

Snorkel Light House Reef:
Blue Hole, Half Moon Caye where you can explore the beach and reef just yards from shore, and Long Caye...$185US per person

Fishing:
Including bait and tackle (pricing based on two people)

Fly fishing:  1/2 day $250US Full day $350US
Reef fishing:  1/2 day $250US Full day $350US
Deep sea:  1/2 day $450US Full day $650US

Massage:
Pamper yourself... why not?

$65US for an hour and a half to two hours.

Coconut Tasting:
Get educated on the nut!  Learn how to open a coconut with a machette then drink the water and eat the meat while getting some interesting background info.

$5BZ Add a shot of coconut rum for $10BZ 

*ALL trip prices subject to change

*most trips Kids 11 and under half price*

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Do I need a passport/visa?

US citizens will need a valid passport to visit Belize, but no visa is required at this time. Passports will need to be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry in Belize.  Belize reserves the right to refuse entry if passports expire before the 6 month mark.

Nationals of all other countries should check travel requirements well in advance of their retreat.

What airport should I fly into?

Please schedule your flight into Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE).   Flights on Tropic Air to San Pedro Island run frequently from BZE and will get you to the retreat, and the beach, quickly.

How do I book my flight on Tropic Air?

Once you've booked your international flight, please forward details to Jen at The Travel Yogi. The flights on Tropic Air will be booked directly by Ak'bol and payment for the flights will be collected, in US dollars, when you arrive.

Do I need to bring my own mat, blocks, straps, etc?

Yes, please plan on bringing your own mat and any yoga accessories you use or want in your daily practice.

Do I need any inoculations?

Generally speaking, traveling to foreign countries exposes you to new germs and diseases. All inoculations or malaria tablet inquiries need to be directed to your physician for an accurate assessment of your individual need or preference.

Is there surfing?

Belize is not famed for it's surf. Leave your board at home and pick up your snorkel and mask. If you absolutely must get on a board, kite surfing should deliver your fix.

Do I need to book and/or pay for any optional activities before I arrive?

Nope, you can book them when you arrive or at any time during your stay. The retreat can book all of the excursions in and around Belize at the same price you'd pay in town...no mark up and all of the convenience.

Do I need cash at the retreat?

No, you don't. Everything is included in your stay with the exceptions of alcohol and optional activities and spa services. You can pay with cash (US dollars or Belizean dollars) or, for your convenience, Visa/MC.

What about mosquitoes?

All of the Cabanas have nets around the beds and all of the Yoga Suites have screens on the window to keep the mosquitoes out. Still, this is not a holiday you will spend in your room so do come prepared with bug spray. The CDC does list San Pedro island as a known area of malaria, but cases of malaria in Belize are low.

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