2018 Belize Thanksgiving Humanitarian Family Tour

Dates November 17-25, 2018
Destination Belize City, Belize Orange Walk, Belize
Duration 8 Nights
Price From N/A

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 For Thanksgiving we invite you and your family to celebrate your blessings by giving back and serving on a humanitarian tour. We are excited to team up with REVIVE HUMANITY, a 501c3 non-profit organization based in Draper, Utah, on one of their favorite Service Tour destinations, BELIZE. 

Wedged between Mexico and Guatemala, the tiny and eclectic country is packed with awesome. Lush tropical rain forests, pristine beaches, ancient Maya cities, diverse flora and fauna, and the longest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere are just a few of the many natural attractions that allure the adventure traveler to visit. Belize is a diverse society with many cultures and languages (Creole and Spanish are widely spoken) however English is the official language, making it easy for our volunteers to get around and serve without a language barrier.

Travel mixed with service is a powerful experience we know will be hard to forget. Unfortunately, Belize is still a developing country and is behind the mark in education. We’ve identified a small underfunded school that has no library. We are looking for volunteers, like you, that will help us in building a library and teaching children how to read. 

The focus of the tour is to serve the locals, but we will also get the chance to see the beauty of this small country, explore the ancient Maya world, and cool down by swimming in crystal clear rivers. We look forward to traveling and serving with you.We’re excited to have you with us on this adventure to improve the lives of people in BELIZE. 

Carol Alegre, Tour Manager
Tel: (801) 483-6165
Email Carol

Day 1: Saturday, Nov 17, 2018

Fly to BELIZE

Today we embark on a journey to Central America where our main purpose it helping others.  Upon arrival in Belize City we will travel to the city of Orange Walk and check into our hotel.  Tonight we have enjoy our 1st dinner together followed by our orientation and planning meeting to review the week ahead.

Meals : Dinner
Day 2: Sunday, Nov 18, 2018

Local Church and Introduction to our Project

With today being Sunday, after breakfast for those who wish we will travel to a local LDS Sacrament meeting.  After lunch we will have our 1st day at the service project site area to meet the locals and start changing lives.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Monday, Nov 19, 2018

Construction on the LIBRARY and Reading Program

Today we’ll travel to the village and participate in the schools reading program and begin our construction on the library.  This afternoon we will have time for some fun and games with the village children. 

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Tuesday, Nov 20, 2018

Construction on the LIBRARY

Today we again spend the most of our time with our new local village “family” participating in our school and building projects.  

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Wednesday, Nov 21, 2018

The ruins of  Lamanai 

Today we get to embark by boat for a local adventure to the ruins of Lamanai.  One of the most picturesque Mayan ruins in Central America, Lamanai features three large pyramids, various restored stelae, and open plazas as well as a small but unique ball court. Book of Mormon Scholars have found countless connections to this Ancient city and the Book of Mormon. We will enjoy an LDS local guide as he points out beautiful correlations and helps paint a scene of what life would’ve been like in Book of Mormon times.  The site enjoys an isolated location in the jungle on the banks of the New River Lagoon, a river with numerous crocodiles and manatees.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Thursday, Nov 22, 2018

Construction on the LIBRARY

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!  Today we will again get to interact and service our new village family at the school and construction site.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Friday, Nov 23, 2018

Construction on the LIBRARY and Dedication of Library 

Today is a day for celebrating.  We will return for the last time to our village school and spend time again with the children as we will finish their new library.  We will get to take part in the dedication and ribbon cutting as we celebrate with the students and their families.  We will return to our hotel for dinner and group meeting as we prepare for our travels home.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Orphanage Visit

We will spend time with the children, playing games, painting, and reading. Spreading love and just being with these children who don’t have families is always rewarding.

School Assemblies

We have have great curriculum that excites students to be more serious about school and eventually graduate from high school. We will hold school assemblies and teach this curriculum to the students. Volunteers will have the chance to share why they believe education is important and help facilitate the assemblies.

Classes and Couching by The 444 Project

Since 2013 Josie and The 444 Project have traveled across the world to discover and spread joy. Everywhere we have gone, we have interviewed and ask “What brings you joy?”. From the Incan terraces of southern Peru to the bamboo nipa huts of the Philippines we have learned that EVERYONE has a reason to get out of bed and a reason for JOY. We have also identified specific but simple skills that the happiest people use to discover, create, and spread joy. We have taken what we have learned, combined it with modern learning theories to develop Discovering Joy.

Discovering Joy is a seven-hour training course that teaches six simple but specific skills that have a profound impact on the amount of joy we each experience. We have developed three different delivery methods to best suite your learning style. Participants of each method will learn skills relating to: prioritizing choices, giving meaningful service, developing a purpose, developing creative skills, goal setting, and interpersonal relationship management. Each participant will also be provided with a workbook to guide them through learning activities and serve as a reference for future reflection.

Hygiene Clinic

At a government-sponsored community event we will teach locals proper procedures for washing hands, and brushing teeth. This project creates an opportunity to interact with locals as we try to improve their health.

Touring & Recreation 

It would be unfortunate to travel all the way to Belize without a little recreation. Throughout the tour we will swim, snorkel, dive, float in underground rivers, and explore ancient Maya temples.

Price includes:

  • Round trip transfers Airport/Hotel/Village/Airport 
  • Most meals as mentioned in the program 
  • Hotel accommodations (Standard 3 star accommodation)
  • Touring and activities as outlined in itinerary 
  • Entrance fees to the National Parks
  • Local hotel taxes
  • Humanitarian Project Materials
  • Small Group Size (10-30)

Price does not include:

  • International airfare
  • Beverages
  • Items of a personal nature (Souvenirs, airline baggage fees, phone calls, internet, etc.)
  • Medical Coverage and Trip Interruption coverage

Optional Pricing:

  • Triple Rate: $ 1,750.00 pp
  • Quad Rate: $ 1,750.00 pp
  • Single Rate: $ 2,050.00 pp

Payment information:

  • Deposit due at time of booking $500.00 p/p
  • Final payment due October 12, 2018