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Discover Slickrock's Discover Slickrock’s Adventure Island Belize 2017-2018 Season (800)(800) 390-5715390-5715 www.slickrock.comwww.slickrock.com Discover Belize United States Mexico Gulf of Mexico Belize Mexico Caribbean Sea Belize San Pedro Tucked into a forgotten corner of the Caribbean, Belize remains somewhat isolated from the rest of Central America. Today it harbors the region’s last unspoiled marine and rainforest environments and offers some Belize International Airport of the most exciting adventure travel in the Americas. Belize is also inexpensive to get to Belize City and easy to travel in. English is the primary language, and US dollars are accepted throughout Belmopan the country. There are so many Xunantunich Caves Branch River incredible places to explore Mopan N that you will want to return for River San Ignacio years to come! Windy Hill Resort Committed, Hands-On Dangrigia Tobacco Caye Owners Bocawina Cully Erdman created Slickrock Rainforest Resort GLOVER’S in 1977, then a kayak REEF school on the Colorado River. In the early 1980s Adventure Island-Long Caye he expanded to Central Middle Caye America after exploring MAYA MOUNTAINS the region while assisting with adventure television shows. In 1986, Lucy Wallingford became a partner, Placencia and together they developed the Belize Caribbean Sea trips they run today. Both remain closely involved LEGEND with all aspects of BARRIER Slickrock. You will likely River speak to them when you REEF Road Punta Gorda call, or meet them on Cave the island during your trip. This SCALE OF MILES Ruin hands-on approach ensures their Reef trips meet your expectations. 0 20 miles For more information on Belize visit: 2 Guatemala www.slickrock.com/belize.html Belize Adventure Travel Packages Why Travel With Slickrock? Experience: This is our 42nd year in the travel business. We pioneered adventure travel in Belize 32 years ago, and our company continues to be operated by the original owners. All-inclusive packages: We take care of everything, you travel hassle-free with no extra costs. Trips include island charter and inland vehicle transport, accommodations, meals, equipment, sport instruction and daily guided activities, entrance fees, taxes, and cold beer and soda! Private island: Everyone stays in beachfront thatch-roof cabanas. There are no crowds. It’s just you, the beach, and the Caribbean. Maximize your vacation time: You are off the plane and on the island in less than 24 hours. Because our island is on the reef you can swim to snorkel spots and dive boat rides are only 5-10 minutes long. We focus on adventure sports: No other tour in Belize offers so many sport activities, and we maintain state-of-the-art equipment for all sports. Experience scuba diving, sea kayaking, sport fishing, windsurfing, kayak surfing, paddleboarding, kitesurfing, kayak fishing, snorkeling, board surfing, whitewater kayaking, hiking, and exploring Mayan ruins. Value: Our trips offer exclusive locations, the largest array of activities, and the best equipment in the country. And with our all-inclusive format you get more for your money by traveling with Slickrock! 3 LONG CAYE AT GLOVER’S REEF, MADELEINE LOMONT/LIGHTHAWK Adventure Island at Glover’s Reef Sea Kayaking Kayak Fishing Surfing Kitesurfing Surf Kayaking Scuba Diving Windsurfing Open Itinerary Sport Fishing Snorkeling Paddleboarding Great for Kids! Full Week Itinerary, Fri - Sat or Tue - Wed, 9 nights, $2350 pp 2017: December 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 22, 29 2018: January 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30; February 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27 March 2, 6, 9, 16, 23, 30; April 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 First Half Itinerary, Fri -Wed, 6 nights, $1625 pp (the first half of the Full Week trip) 2017: December 1, 8, 15 2018: January 5, 12, 19, 26; February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2, 9; April 6, 13, 20, 27 Second Half Itinerary, Tue – Sat, 5 nights, $1475 pp (the second half of the Full Week trip) 2017: December 5, 12, 19 2018: January 9, 16, 23, 30; February 6, 13, 20, 27; March 6, 13; April 10, 17, 24; May 1 “Our trip with you was wonderful, relaxing and with a great “tempo” and options for activities and freedom. The guides made it possible to do all that we had hoped, including a night snorkel, fishing, kayaking, kayak self-rescue, kayak-surfing, etc. Attention to detail and safety are obviously a priority for Slickrock. All the guides were low-key, very knowledgeable and “present”. There were no negatives.... We are staring our Slickrock fund for 2018 already!” Chuck Harris & Karen Jerger, Jackson Hole, WY Adventure Island at Glover’s Reef, February 2017 To see more photos and for more information please visit: www.slickrock.com/adventureisland.html 4 SEA KAYAKING AT GLOVER’S REEF, KEITH FIALCOWITZ Caye (65 miles). After lunch you move into your cabana, explore the island, and snorkel. Sunday, Day 3: After breakfast: sea kayak orientation. Later we paddle to a nearby reef to snorkel from the kayaks. Certified divers may also begin diving this afternoon. Monday, Day 4: Today: windsurfing and Visit Vela’s newest windsport center! See velawindsurf.com. kayak surfing! We have a near-constant breeze and a perfect set of waves breaking just off our shore. Surfboards are also ALL OF OUR CABANAS SIT ON THE WATER’S EDGE, JASON LEEE Slickrock’s popular Adventure Island trip Our exclusive location is perfect for on Long Caye at Glover’s Reef combines those who desire a few creature comforts the elements of a perfect winter escape into but don’t want to visit a crowded island. a flexible itinerary so you can pursue the Our eco-resort includes cabanas right on the activities you want, whether you’re an expert water, all the sports toys you could want, and paddler or a first-time snorkeler. a fully-staffed kitchen with cold beer and soda Among the most pristine reefs in the included in the price. Guests rave about our Caribbean, Glover’s provides unparalleled home-cooked Belizean meals. Find out why KAYAK SURFING OFF LONG CAYE, KEITH FIALCOWITZ opportunities to explore an area little so many of our guests return year after year! available for experienced surfers, and impacted by visitors. The seclusion of our beginning divers may begin a dive course. private island, the quality of our equipment, the privacy of our cabanas, speedy and Tuesday, Day 5: Paddle to Middle Caye to reliable boat transport, and our exceptional tour the Marine Research Center. Second- menu are a few of the features that make this Half guests meet in Belize City this afternoon. the best adventure sport trip in Belize. Wednesday, Day 6: Join kayak rolling class in the early morning before your paddle/ snorkel excursion, or try paddleboarding, either in the calm waters of our lagoon, or on our wave. First-Half guests leave after LONG CAYE CABANA, CULLY ERD- I T I N E R A R Y This is our most open itinerary; activities each day are based on guest wishes and the weather. BEGINNING WINDSURFING, MAX NOHEL Friday, Day 1: Arrive at Belize City Early in the week our guides give sea kayak, International Airport. Meet at 5:30 p.m. at snorkel, windsurf and surf kayak instruction. the Best Western Biltmore Plaza Hotel for From then on, you shape your days, joining planned group activities, venturing off with a friend, or reading in your hammock. Scuba PADDLEBOARDING OUR PRIVATE WAVE, LUCY WALLINGFORD diving is also an option just up the beach at lunch. Second-Half guests arrive with the the dive shop. Adventure Week group and go snorkeling. Thursday, Day 7: Paddle to snorkel outside the reef, or search at low tide to find brittle stars and sea urchins. Second-Half guests complete the sea kayak orientation; the groups merge after lunch. Friday, Day 8: Get in a final dive, snorkel, or shred on the waves. You can also paddle 6-miles to Southwest Caye, snorkel around WE SNORKEL EVERY DAY! KEITH FIALCOWITZ the island, or go for a moonlight paddle. orientation, dinner, and lodging. Saturday, Day 9: Snorkel to The Wall, a dive site just off shore. After lunch we return Saturday, Day 2: Breakfast is at the hotel. to Belize City. Your final night at the Biltmore WE HAVE THE ONLY FLEET OF FISHING KAYAKS IN BELIZE! We then take a 3 hour boat ride to Long JEFFREY ALPERT 5 Discover Your Own Private Island For more photos and and information on our private island please visit: www.slickrock.com/longcayebelize.html ISLAND HAMMOCK PALAPA, CLAUDIA METHVIN ADVENTURE ISLAND - LONG CAYE AT GLOVER’S REEF, JASON LEE 6 Discover Your Own Private IslandIsland “I just want to spend a week doing absolutely nothing.” “For our“For family our family to unplug to unplug and play and just play like just when like wewhen are we are campingcamping domestically domestically or just or as just if you as ifwere you awere kid backa kid back at summerat summer camp camp= perfect = perfect vacation! vacation! I wish Ithere wish werethere were more locationsmore locations in other in partsother ofparts the ofworld the worldsuch as such this as this one. Thankone. Thank you specifically you specifically to the tokind the staff kind that staff kept that us kept us laughing,laughing, playing playing and well and fed. well fed. We also We loved also makingloved making new friends new friends and miss and them miss afterthem after all thatall time that together!” time together!” Anne Warren,Anne Warren, Littleton, Littleton, CO CO Adventure Adventure Island Islandat Glover’s at Glover’s Reef, DecemberReef, December 2016 2016 7 BelizeBelize AdventureAdventure WeekWeek Full Week Itinerary, Saturday - Saturday, 8 nights, $2795 pp First Half Itinerary, Saturday - Wednesday, 4 nights, $1575 pp (takes place during the first half of the Full Week trip) 2017: December 23, 30 2018: January 20, 27; February 17; March 3, 17, 24, 31 Waterfall Rappelling Mayan Ruins Whitewater Kayaking “Exactly what I was seeking.
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