Jungle Survival & Cave Expedition 3 Days
From USD
$450.00
- Duration: 3 Days (approx.)
- Product code: P11SKT
On the first day we meet at the starting point given to you upon booking. We complete a short safety introduction before starting a 5km trek to the Jaguar Temple base camp which takes about 2 hours. Once at the campsite, we have lunch and have our hammocks and basher organized. After this, guests are given an introduction to the Belizean Jungle and Rainforest so guests know what to expect and what to prepare for. Around 2pm there is an introduction on the following:
- Proper use, safety, and maintenance of machetes
- Proper hygiene and prevention of common rash, sores, and tropical diseases
- Scorpions, spiders, botfly larvae and other harmful insect
- Reptiles including both non-venomous and venomous snakes like the fer-de-lance. How to look out for them and what to do!
- Introduction to cave geological systems including spectacular stalagmites and stalactites.
- Introduction to ancient Maya Culture and their occupation and activities in the area.
- Introduction to our reforesting and conservation initiatives as part of Belize Conservation Group and Coastal Manatee Conservation Group (BCG & CMCG).
