Please note: Daily itinerary is subject to change due to availability or other circumstances
Day 1 - Arrival Day
Arrive in Belize
Transfer to San Ignacio
Check-in to accommodation
Health and safety & Belize overview
Welcome dinner
Overnight in San Ignacio (night 1 of 4)
Day 2 - Cultural Activities
Breakfast
Guided tour of Xunantunich Archeological Reserve
Lunch
Visit to Belize Botanical Gardens - Discussion: The use of traditional plants for healing and cooking
Dinner on your own
Overnight in San Ignacio (night 2 of 4)
Day 3 - Cave Tubing; Health in Belize
Breakfast
Guided cave tubing tour
Lunch
Introduction to health systems and issues in Belize--Dr. Marvin Manzanero
Dinner
Overnight in San Ignacio (night 3 of 4)
Day 4 - Meet with Students; Service Learning
Breakfast
Meet with students from Galen University--Cultural comparison of student life in Belize and the U.S.
Lunch at Galen on your own
Introduction to Service Learning - Dr. Filiberto Penados
Service Learning Project
Dinner & Music at Benque House of Culture
Overnight in San Ignacio (night 4 of 4)
Day 5 - Conservation in Belize
Breakfast
Depart for Belize Zoo
Guided tour and talk: "Belize Zoo: Conservation in Action"
Lunch at the Belize Zoo
Transfer to Water Taxi
Water Taxi to Caye Caulker
Transfer to hotel
Dinner on your own
Overnight in Caye Caulker (night 1 of 3)
Day 6 - Marine Conservation
Breakfast on your own
Discussion: The Belize Coral Reef - Issues and Challenges
Bike rental from Ocean Academy (Optional, on your own)
Lunch on your own
Free afternoon
Dinner on your own
Overnight in Caye Caulker (night 2 of 3)
Day 7 - Snorkeling & Island Exploring
Breakfast
Snorkeling tour
Lunch (included in tour)
Dinner on your own
Overnight in Caye Caulker (night 3 of 3)
Day 8 - Departure Day
Breakfast at accommodation
Water Taxi to Belize City
Transfer to airport
Departure for U.S.A.