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B a l l u m N a House of the Jaguar

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B e l i z e L o d g e & E x c u r s i o n s

B E L I Z E , C E N T R A L A M E R I C a

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Imagine. . . . . . .60 ,000 acre s of priva te re serves

surrounded by 1 .2 mi l l ions acres

o f nat ional ly prote c ted wi ldernes s areas ,

which toge ther form a cri t i cal l ink in the greaterMesoamerican Bio logica l Corr idor

and one o f the las t great r e fuge for

Jaguar in the Americas .

Here the magnificent tropical rainforest is alive with jungle crea-

tures. Mayan ruins unveil the remnants of once-grand cultures. Giant

ceiba trees create a canopy rich in exotic bird and wildlife. Crystal-

line rivers open to the azure waters of the Port Honduras Marine

Reserve, an area of five coastal rivers and 130 small tropica l islands.

The southern terminus of the worlds second largest barrier reef

looms just beyond the sun up horizon.

Untouched for centuries, this pristine habitat can be discovered in a

unique luxury safari experience as you journey through twelve

distinct ecosystems on our Trans-Habitat Expedition.

It is a jo ur ne y un li ke an yt hi ng el se in Ce nt ra l Am er ica.

Be li ze s B ig Fi ve

1- Twelve Distinct Terrestrial Habitats

2- The Maya Past & Present

3- The Rivers & Coastal Estuaries

4- The Cays & Belize Barrier Reef

5- Wildlife Diversity

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Belize CityInternational Airport

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Belize is serviced from the United

States by five gateway cities via five US

Carriers.

Mi am i, FL - Am er ic an Ai rl in es

Charlotte, NC- US Airways

At la nt a, GA - De lt a

Da ll as , TX - Am er ic an Ai rl in es

Ho us to n, TX - Co nt in en ta l & TACA

Lo s An ge le s, CA - TAC A

All of these International Flights

connect with our Belize Domestic

In-Country Flight from the Interna-

tional Airport (BZE) to Rio Dorado

Airfield at Indian Creek. With Tropic

Air there are 4 daily flights south, so no

need to worry about connections! .

Guests heading home or on to another

destination in Belize, depart from Punta

Gorda Airfield via 4 scheduled daily

flights back to Belize City Interna-

tional. All these flights connect with all

scheduled international departing

flights to the United States.

European flights that connect through

the US have a stopover of one night in

US to connect with Belize the next day.

Flights from Europe to Cancun, Mexico

can connect to Belize via a daily

regional jet with service between

Cancun and Belize City. Same day

onward co nnection with Tropic Air

south to the lodge have you from Europe

to the lodge all in one day and back

home just as fast!!!!

C o n n e c t i n g W i t h B e l i z e

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T h e T r a n s H a b i t a t E x p e r i e n c e

7 - N i g h t A l l - I n c l u s i v e E x p e d i t i o n P a c k a g e

Part 3

From Jungle Camp depart in the early or late morning in

our special riverboat for the 2-hour voyage to Rose-

wood Landing, which is about one mile from the coast.

The expedition from JC affords great opportunities to

see primates and birds, and passes through several

distinct eco-zones. Transfer to our 50 or 29 ex US

Navy Marine Launch for the 30-minute ride to Moho

Cay.

Spend the next 3-nights on our private island, Moho

Cay. From Moho Cay Lodge enjoy half- and full-day

snorkeling, swimming, and sea kayaking adventures

within the Port Honduras Marine Reserve. Explore

Payne's Creek National Park, Ycacos Lagoon, Wild

Cane Cay, the Seven Hills, and Middle River. Half-dayexpeditions to the Snake Cays (about 15-minutes away)

offer great snorkeling and swimming possibilities.

Full-day expeditions to the Sapodilla Cays Marine

Reserve, at the southern tip of the Great Belize Barrier

Reef, include some of the best snorkeling in the world.

Or just lounge on the beach, your feet washed by the

Caribbean enjoying your own private paradise and do

nothing for a while.

Part 2

Depart from Ballum Na, spending your next 2- nights at

Jungle Camp. In the afternoon, after visiting Ni Li Punit

ruins, take the short ride to Fig Tree Landing on the

Golden Stream. Our Mayan guides will take you on part

two of your expedition, the journey down river. Choose

from 4 seat/plus guide, Adirondack Guide Canoes, or

double and single kayaks. The expedition takes between

2 to 2 1/2 hour down river over several small falls and

deep into this pristine jungle habitat.

Arrive at Jungle Camp as the sun sets and the day turns

to night, and hear the jungle come alive with night

sounds. Expeditions from Jungle Camp include kayak-

ing and canoeing on Golden Stream, jungle hikes onlocal trails, and our canopy tree platform, suspended

100 above the forest floor in the giant arms of a

magnificent ceiba tree.

In the early morning and late afternoon take an electric

pontoon boat safari with our expert naturalist guides.

Search for howler monkeys in the canopy, watch for

tapir and wild pig on the riverbank. After dinner take a

1-hour night walk into the jungle and across an oxbow

in the river to Ponchos Landing on Golden Stream.

There our electric pontoon safari boat awaits you for a

spotlight river cruise back to Jungle Camp. Watch for

the many nocturnal mammals, out and about, and roost-

ing birds, keep a sharp lookout for giant fishing bats.

Private canoe adventures and nature walks are all part

of the program. Go out anytime on the river or local

trails with your guide in groups of two or less, great for

wildlife watching and photography. All canoes are flat

bottom with electric trolling motors and are virtually

silent.

Part 1

Spend 2-nights at Ballum Na (House of the Jaguar),

explore the surrounding jungle on foot or mountain bike

with our Maya guides. Journey into the foot hills of the

Maya Mountains, visit traditional Mayan Villages along

the way and several nearby archaeological sites. Take a

caving expedition into Blue Creek Cave and swim at its

cool mouth of crystal clear waters. In the morning on

day three visit the Boden Creek Wildlife & Reintroduc-

tion Center where two primate and several bird species

are part of a rescue, rehabilitate and reintroduction

program run by the preserve. Take an early morning

nature walk or bike ride on the many trails in the area

with out expert Guides, watch for the many monkey,

bird and elusive mammal species of the forest.

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S o u t h e r n B e l i z e s - T o l e d o D i s t r i c t

P o r t H o n d u r a s M a r i n e R e s e r v e

Jungle Camp

Moho Cay Lodge

Sapodilla Cays

Marine Reserve

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Paynes Creek

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Columbia River & Maya Mountains

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LOCATION:

In the ancient Mayan language Ballum Na means

House of the Jaguar. Located in the heart of the Boden

Creek Preserve this boutique lodge is situated about two

miles from our private airstrip within beautiful jungle

habitat along side the idyllic Boden Creek. The four-

story lodge rises like a grand tree-house above the jungle

canopy and is also home to two male jaguars, Bosch and

Xupi, who are brothers that were born in captivity as

part of a captive breeding program. They live in a habitat

that encompasses 2.1 acres of jungle.

ACCOMMODATION:

There are three suites, a grand Master Suite and two

adjacent Junior Suites located next to the jaguar sanctu-ary. The Master Suite has a spacious bedroom, paneled

in warm hardwoods, overlooking the main jaguar

habitat, with sitting room suspended above the rushing

stream. An elaborately tiled bathroom includes a large

Jacuzzi tub, walk-in shower and dual vanities. The two

Junior Suites look out over the Boden Creek and each

feature private sitting areas, walkin shower, large

comfortable king beds, plush linens and ceiling fans.

MAIN AREA:

On the third floor guests will find a private restaurant

and bar, dedicated to their comfort and refreshment.Expansive decks and a circular canopy walkway,

overlooking the jaguar habitat below, allowing for

plenty of areas to relax as the sounds of Parrot Falls just

below create a sublime jungle sanctuary. On the 4th

floor, a spacious observation deck, complete with

overstuffed hardwood lounge chairs, provides vistas

of the surrounding jungle canopy and the Maya-

Mountains to the north. This rooftop perch is a popu-

lar spot to begin the day as the jungle comes to life,

or end the day with a cocktail at sunset, as you

recount the days adventures.

MEALS:

All meals are table dhte and include wake up tea

and coffee service, a light breakfast at dawn, or

whenever you choose to get up, a hearty brunch on

return from the morning activity, afternoon tea and

snacks before the early evening activity, with a five

course dinner in the evening. Special meals and

dietary requirements can be catered on request. All

local drinks are included in the rate.

ACTIVITIES:

A short distance from Ballum Na are the ancient

Maya ruins of Nim Li Punit, a significant site with

many carved monuments including the second largest

in the Maya World. Nearby Lubanntun, another

sacred Maya site, was a major trading center for theregion and in ancient times produced large quantities

of Cacao (chocolate). The two sites include restored

temple and burial ruins, a ball court, huge trading and

ceremonial plazas, and other structures of archaeo-

logical significance. Nearby Blue Creek Cave offers

the chance to explore the inner beauty of the Maya

Mountains, where a crystal clear subterranean river

emerges from the mouth of the cave and invites you

for a cool dip.

Around Ballum Na, the private Boden Creek

Ecological Preserve offers miles of nature trails toexplore by foot, mountain bike, or electric safari cart.

The Golden Stream watersheds is home to one of the

largest concentrations of jaguar in Central America.

In addition, the 13,000-acre preserve is a haven for

over 400 species of birds and other wildlife, includ-

ing the Bairds tapir, puma, wild pig, monkeys and

much more.

LIGHTING & POWER:

A nearly silent generator runs for part of the day and

charges batteries that provide 110v all day and night via

an inverter system.

B a l l u m N a H o u s e o f t h e J a g u a r

. . . . . A s e c l u d e d l u x u r y l o d g e i n t h e h e a r t o f a s a c r e d l a n d s c a p e . . . . .

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MEALS:

Dine in the fine ambiance of our restaurant, lit by

the flickering flame of hurricane lanterns. Black-tie

bartenders and waiters create exotic tropical drinksand serve decadent, five-course banquets on fine

bone China. After dinner, retreat to the lounge or

climb the rosewood steps to the roof and our treetop

roost. Indulge in after-dinner liquors, coffee, try our

special cacao drinks, and enjoy the finest cigar

selection in Belize. Giant glow-in-the-dark beetles

streak through the night, cicadas sing and night

monkeys call. In the morning, awake to the sounds

of the jungle coming to life, as parrots screech over-

head and hummingbirds buzz the riverbank below

your veranda. Enjoy a fine breakfast of fresh tropi-

cal fruits, warm local breads and try our special

Mayan Omelet, stuffed French-toast or authentic

Indian Breakfast. Early tea and coffee wake up

service and afternoon high tea also served.

ACTIVITIES:

Expeditions from Jungle Camp include kayaking

and canoeing on Golden Stream, jungle hikes on

local trails, and an aerial adventure up to our canopy

tree platform, suspended 100 above the forest floor

in the giant arms of a magnificent ceiba tree. In the

early morning and late afternoon take an electric

boat safari with our expert guides. Search for howlermonkeys in the canopy, watch for tapir and wild pig

on the riverbank. After dinner take a 1-hour night

walk into the jungle and across an oxbow in the

river to Ponchos Landing on Golden Stream. There

our electric safari boat awaits you for a spotlight

river trip back to Jungle Camp to watch for the

many nocturnal mammals that call this exotic

expanse of jungle home.

LIGHTING & POWER:

A nearly silent generator runs from 5 am through the

day until midnight when the system switches to battery

and provides lights and fans until the next morning.

J u n g l e C a m p

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LOCATION:

Jungle Camp lies at the heart of our 13,000-acre private

nature preserve, surrounded on three sides by vast

protected wilderness areas. Accessible only by river,this is the most remote of our trio of luxury lodges.

Escorted by your personal Mayan guide, embark down

river from Fig Tree Landing and follow the winding

Golden Stream deep into the forest. Iguanas bask in the

treetops above you. A kingfisher swoops after prey just

ahead of your prow. For three hours you head deeper

into the primeval jungle, only with your guide and the

vast wilderness around you. Then your canoe or kayak

rounds a bend and Jungle Camp comes into view,

nestled into the trees high above the riverbank. From the

river landing, you ascend a collection of rough-hewn

steps into a tropical paradise tucked into the forest

canopy. As you disembark, a steward presses a cold

drink and a towel into your hands.

ACCOMMODATION:

Jungle Camp is suspended several meters above the

jungle floor. The safari-style bungalows and lodge are

connected by thatched-covered walkways that meander

along the rivers edge and through the lower canopy of

the forest for half a kilometer. Each cabin has a private

veranda cantilevered over the rivers edge, where you

can relax and observe the riparian wildlife and

surrounding jungle in complete comfort. The bunga-lows are fully screened, with sumptuous beds, fine

linen, deep-pillowed chairs, giant ceiling fans, and a

tiled hot-water shower and bath.

MAIN AREA:

The main lodge has a spacious lounge, bar, and dining

area with a tremendous traditional Mayan style thatched

roof. A series of observation decks stretch over the river

and into the surrounding forest. The entire lodge is

constructed of huge timbers of tropical hardwoods,

reds, tans, mahogany colors, the rustic yet elegant archi-

tecture, merging harmoniously into the surrounding

forest canopy.

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LOCATION:

Moho Cay Lodge is set on a tranquil, tiny white-sand,

palm tree covered island within the spectacular Port

Honduras Marine Reserve. Depart in the morning byelectric boat from Jungle Camp, for the ride down river

and towards the coast, passing through several distinc-

tive ecosystems along the way. Watch for monkeys and

parrots as you descend the jungle river. Transfer to our

navy launch at Rosewood Landing, about 1-mile from

the coast, for the 30-minute ride to Moho Cay Lodge.

Break out of the jungle, into the sunshine and the blue

Caribbean as the fresh sea breeze cool you and the

allure of the sea stretches out before your eyes. Also

arrive via air to Punta Gorda and transfer directly to

Moho Cay Lodge by our marine launch.

ACCOMMODATION:

Moho Cay Lodge consists of an exclusive collection of

luxury safari-style tent lodges with thatched roofs, set

atop permanent platforms along the waters edge. Each

unit has it own private stretch of beach surrounded on

both sides by tropical island vegetation. The spacious

tent lodges feature hardwood floors, wicker and

hardwood furnishings, and tiled bathroom with walk-in

shower. The private verandas extend out over the water

with stunning sunrise or sunset views across the Port

Honduras Marine Reserve. Solar panels and windenergy provide electricity for ceiling fans, lights, hot

water for showers and everything else. Moho runs all

green!

MAIN AREA:

There is a main restaurant and bar at one end of the cay

that stretches from the beach on one side to the beach on

the other with a spectacular view of the open sea to the

east and the Seven Hills and distant Maya Mountains to

the west. Stay cool under our huge thatched roof sipping

cool drinks or Caribbean beers and enjoy the refreshing

trade wind breeze of the tropics.

MEALS:

Our resident chef prepares fresh-caught fish, lobster

and conch from the nearby reef, as well as a variety

of other succulent local and international dishes.Dine on your private veranda under the cloudless

sky or in our restaurant. Wake up tea/coffee and

beach/veranda service, high tea, 24-hour room

service and all local drinks are included in the rate.

ACTIVITIES:

From Moho Cay Lodge, enjoy half- and full-day

snorkel, swim, and sea kayaking adventures within

the marine reserve. Explore Payne's Creek National

Park, Ycacos Lagoon, hundreds of local cays,

pristine river estuaries, and the Seven Hills where a

US civil war era sugar plantation lies buried in thejungle. Full-day expeditions to the Sapodilla Cays

Marine Reserve, at the southern tip of the Great

Belize Barrier Reef, include some of the best

snorkeling in the world. Journey to the edge of the

mangroves where the fresh water from the Maya

Mountain rivers mixes with the sea creating the

ideal environment to discover the areas manatee

and marine bird populations by sea kayak. Special

fly-fishing charters are also available with great

sight and flats fishing within the marine reserve. Or

just grab a book and a private stretch of beach, while

the gentle Caribbean Sea laps at your feet.

LAUNDRY:

Complimentary next day laundry service is offered.

LIGHTING & POWER:

A nearly silent generator runs only when the sun does

not shine or the wind does not blow. The system charges

batteries that provide 110v all day and night via an

inverter system. Hot water is available 24-hours a day.

ACCESS:

Moho Cay is only accessible by our50 or 29 ex US

Navy Marine Launches.

M o h o C a y L o d g e . . . . S u n s h i n e . . . . W h i t e S a n d s . . . . P a l m T r e e s . . . .

Yo u r v e r y o w n t r o p i c a l p a r a d i s e a w a i t s !

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B u i l d A n E x p e d i t i o n E x p e r i e n c e

There are four ways to design an expedition;

1- The Trans Habitat Experience (All 3 locations)

2- Island Only

3- Island & Jungle Only

4- Interior & Island Only

1 - T r a n s H a b i t a t E x p e r i e n c e ( I n t e r i o r - J u n g l e - I s l a n d )

This is the best way to experience all that southern Belize has to

offer and we highly recommend guests consider this package. Our

lodges are ideally placed within twelve distinct habitats or eco-

zones. Your movement from lodge to lodge through this Trans

Habitat Experience is what makes up the essence of the whole

Adventure Expedition. At the same time you are based at a

group of luxury lodges that puts you right in the middle of this

amazing wilderness.

You dont want to miss out on this!

2 - I s l a n d O n l y

Choose from 2 or more nights, fly to Punta Gorda air strip for the

short transfer to the dock where BLEs marine launch takes you to

Moho Cay Lodge about a 30 minute ride. Moho Cay is the only

commercial property located within the Port Honduras Marine

Reserve.

3 - I s l a n d & J u n g l e O n l y(Travel first to Moho Cay and then up river to JC)

Spend 2 or more nights at Moho Cay Lodge followed by 2 or morenights at Jungle Camp. Travel via marine launch from MC to the

Golden Stream (30 minute). At Rosewood Landing transfer to our

electric river boat for the 2 hour expedition up Golden Stream to

Jungle Camp. Travel through mangrove estuary and eight other

eco-zones before reaching the lodge. Primates, birds, possible

manatee sighting, lots of snook and other fish all surrounded by

amazing jungle habitat.

4 - I n t e r i o r & I s l a n d O n l y

Spend 2 or more nights at Ballum Na, then travel by road to PG

for the boat ride out to Moho Cay Lodge where you can spend 2 or

more nights. Back to PG for the flight to Belize City and home.

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All rates are quoted in US Dollars per person per night

INCLUDED IN THE NIGHTLY RATE:

Deluxe accommodations, all gourmet meals,

horsdoevres, snacks, wake up tea and coffee, room

service, high tea, local alcoholic (with an optional

charge for drinks from the premiere list) and

non-alcoholic beverages, house wine by the glass, all

shared expeditions and activities, full same or next

day laundry service, wireless internet in main lodge,

taxes, entrance fees, local land and marine transfers

and expert guides.

EXCLUDED:

Rates do NOT include in-country air or groundtransfer to and from the lodge, champagne, premium

spirits, imported beers, and wines by the bottle.

Unfortunately we cannot accept Discover and Diners

Club credit cards.

NIGHTLY RATES

Ballum Na, Jungle Camp & Moho Cay Lodge

$450 Double Occupancy per person per night

$590 Single Occupancy per night

$225 Child Age 10-16

$245 Round Trip In-country Air Transfer

7-NIGHT ALL-INCLUSIVE

Trans Habitat Experience

US $3,395*

*Includes In-country Air Transfers

All Prices Quoted in US $ Dollars

*All Rates subject to change without notice

CHILD POLICY

Children ages 10-16 years of age are half price of

adult package rate. Children must share accommoda-

tions with parent. *CHILDREN IN OWN ROOM

CHARGED AS ADULTS. Children 9 and older are

welcome with some exceptions.

G e n e r a l I n f o r m a t i o n & R a t e s

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