Birds & Wildlife of Belize Guided Photo Tour
March 27- April 4, 2026 (Exact trip dates may change + or – 5 days)
$Cost TBD Double Occupancy $Cost TBD Single Occupancy

Excellent + Easy Wildlife
Belize is super friendly and very easy to visit – it’s only a 2.5 hour flight from Houston or Miami. The official language is English and for visitors looking for an easy tropical getaway with tons of wildlife, Belize can’t be beat. On this guided photo tour we’ll see and photograph as many species of birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals as possible. At the wonderful eco-lodges where we stay, the local guides are passionate about getting us as many wildlife sightings as possible. Belize is a great, easy place to be a wildlife photographer. All skill levels welcome and you’ll have a professional photographer (me) with you at all times to help you get the best photos possible.
Immersive Experience
Once you arrive in Belize everything is taken care of and all you’ll need to do is have fun photographing the huge diversity of birds, mammals, reptiles and other animals that Belize offers up. We’ll stay in 3 different eco-lodges, each located in the thick of the tropical wildlife action. Since Belize is such a small country we never have to drive very far and can spend our time learning and practicing the best techniques for photographing colorful birds of all sizes, unique mammals, reptiles, and more.

March 27, 2026
Fly into Philip W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) in Belize City, Belize arriving sometime during late afternoon or early evening. A driver from our first hotel will be waiting for you with a sign so you know who to go with for your transfer to the hotel. We meet at 6pm in the evening at the designated hotel in Belize City, Belize.
March 28-29, 2026
Drive to our first lodge located in the La Milpa area. Here we’ll have our first taste of just how great the bird diversity of Belize is. Hopefully we’ll be able to photograph the numerous monkeys that call this place home as well. Target species include Ocellated Turkey, 6 types of hummingbirds, Howler and Spider monkeys, toucans, tanagers and many more.
March 30-31, 2026
Drive to our second lodge located in the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary area. In this area we’ll have private boat tours with professional drivers/guides who will take us out into the extensive mangrove areas searching for birds, reptiles and mammals of all kinds. Photography from the boats is always a fun challenge and we never know what we might come across. The mangrove boat trips are an exciting highlight of this tour.
April 1-2, 2026
Drive to our third lodge in the San Ignacio Region close to the western border with Guatemala. The wildlife in this region is completely different due to the elevation changes from our previous lodges. Hopefully we’ll get numerous chances to photograph a variety of tanagers, orioles, warblers, woodpeckers and the amazing Orange-breasted Falcon.
April 3, 2026
After photographing more amazing birds all morning we’ll drive towards Belize City. Arrive late afternoon at our designated hotel near the airport.
April 4, 2026
A final breakfast together and then flights home today from Belize City to your hometown.
- Tour begins and ends in Belize City, Belize (airport code BZE).
- You should arrive into Belize City as early as possible on March 27th in order to attend the initial meet/greet at 6pm that evening.
- A hotel driver with a tour sign will meet you just outside the Belize City airport. He/She will take you to the first hotel.
- A travel Visa in not currently required for citizens of the US or Canada to visit Belize as a tourist.
- Outbound flights should be booked for April 4th after about 9am.
- Low- mid.
- Most photo locations are within 1/2 mile of our lodging.
- Jungle trails can be wet and slippery – bring proper hiking boots.
- Tropical heat can be tiring for those not acclimitized.
- Drinking plenty of water or energy drinks helps. – Bring a refillable water bottle.
- Variable skies, some sunny, some cloudy, some rainy with daytime temperatures in the 80’s Fahrenheit.
- Early morning/nighttime temperatures generally in the mid 70’s Fahrenheit.
- Rainstorms can (and will) hit anytime in the tropics, and this means wet, slippery trails, boardwalks and walkways.
- Digital camera body or 2 in order to have a backup
- Wildlife zoom lens such as a 200-600mm, 100-400mm or similar
- Wide angle scenic lens such as a full frame equivalent of 17-40mm
- Close-up or macro lens (extension tubes or a proper diopter filter can be substituted for macro lens)
- Flash unit that attaches to the hotshoe of your camera
- Sturdy tripod
- Polarizing filter for your wide angle lens
- Extra batteries and battery charger
- Plenty of memory cards – you might shoot up to 5,000 images/day
Includes
- 8 nights accommodations.*
- Airport pick-up and drop off.
- All ground transportation with professional driver throughout the tour.
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) from dinner on March 27 to breakfast on April 4.
- Entry fees into all photography sites.
- Time with local guides and wildlife handlers/experts who will lead us to the best wildlife photo opportunities.
- Guided photo sessions including private boat tours, hummingbird sessions, and numerous bird photography sessions.
- Group and/or one-on-one critique and photo sharing sessions as time and space allow.
- In-depth wildlife photo instruction and leadership from a professional photographer.
- Tons of fun and a true small group tour with a maximum of 6 participants.
*Accommodations/tour prices are based on double occupancy. For those not traveling as a couple or with a friend, the single supplement will apply.
Not Included
- Air fare from your hometown to Belize City, Belize and return (airport code BZE).
- Alcoholic or soda-based drinks.
- Tips to local guides and drivers.
- Optional extra photo sessions, etc.
- Passport or visa fees (visas are not required for citizens of USA or Canada).
- Travel insurance.
- Gifts and items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry etc.