Bucket List Tour: Hol Chan Marine Reserve

Listing Type
Tour/Activity
Type of Tour/Activity
Water Sports
Main Activity
Snorkeling
Departs From
Start Point
Caye Caulker
Intensity Level
Easy
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/ Person
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/ Adult
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About Listing
Features:
Barrier | Coral Reef, Caribbean Sea
Highlights
  • Sharks
  • Turtles
  • Manatees
  • Stingrays
  • Coral Gardens
  • Ship Wreck
  • Hol Chan
Belize Gold Standard Certified - Belizing.com
Description

Includes: Free GoPro photos/videos, lunch, fruit, lunch, drinks, guide, and all park fees

This tour is one to remember and will definitely be your most memorable experience in Belize, we'll do so by exploring 7 breathtaking stops along the beautiful Belize Barrier Reef. It starts on Caye Caulker at our tour office at 9:00 am with a quick briefing on how we'll conduct the tour to keep it eco-friendly and fun, then we load up in the boat and go to a marine reserve that's 32+ years old called Hol chan.

This tour will give you the opportunity to see a wide array of marine life including sharks, rays, beautiful schools of fish, pristine corals, turtles, and majestic manatees. Everything we see we can snorkel with, of course at a safe distance to not disturb the marine life. Lastly, we have some bonus stops to do some fun sightseeing around the island. The tour ends around 3:00/3:30.


 

 
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Suitable for:
Kids
Teens
Adults
Families
Groups
Couples
Seniors
Recommended Age Range:
Under 10
11 - 20
21 - 30
31 - 40
41 - 50
Over 50
What is Included?
Things the supplier includes without any extra cost.
  • GoPro photos and videos
  • Lunch
  • Water
  • fruits
  • drinks
  • all park fees
  • guide
What to bring?
Recommended items to bring on the trip.
  • Towel
  • Reef Friendly sunscreen
Rates
The base rates charged by the provider. This includes all taxes and applicable fees.
Capacity:
12 people
Minimum:
1 person
Minimum number of people.
Price
Unless otherwise indicated, prices are in US dollars.
Per
Price
Unless otherwise indicated, prices are in US dollars.
Person
Adult
$
99
Child
$
95
Activities
Snorkeling, Swimming
Transportation
Is Transportation provided?:
Yes
Transport Info.
Important Transportation/Pickup Information
We will be boating for the day. There's a ladder on board for easy access on and off the boat, the boat is also very spacious so you won't have any restrictions moving around.
 
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Schedule
Dates
Start Time
Duration
Daily9:00 AM6hrs
Provider
Salt Life Eco Tours
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Salt Life Eco Tours is leading eco-friendly tour operate and its 100% locally owned and operated. We specialize in creating unforgettable and unique Belizean experiences exploring ... morethe beautiful Belize Barrier Reef on our eco friendly snorkeling tours or exploring the wonders of the Belizean jungle, Mayan Temples and Caves. All tours are fun filled and educational for you, your friends and family.
Account Type:
Tour Operator
Gold Certified:
Yes
Service Types:
Tours | Activities, Private Guides
Destinations
Main Attraction:
Hol Chan Marine Reserve
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Payment & Cancellation
Cancellation Policy
Flexible
  • Cancellations made 15 days before will be fully refunded except for a service fee of 3%.
  • Cancellations made 7 days before will be refunded 70% of the amount paid.
  • Cancellations made at a later date will not be refunded.
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Bucket List: Snorkeling
Snorkeling the Belize Barrier Reef wasn't even on my radar! But sometimes, the best adventures happen when you're spontaneous. I chose Salt Life Eco Tours based on their friendly communication and easy booking process. Their office is a classic Caye Caulker vibe – a small hut with a relaxed atmosphere. After getting geared up (fins and goggles), I joined a small group led by the dynamic duo, Loki ... more and Megan. These two were absolutely great! (Actually I'm sure all tour guides are great. I just happened to have these two as my guides). They were incredibly knowledgeable, funny, and patient, making sure everyone felt comfortable in the water, even the first-timers (like myself). I was a bit self-conscious as I was the only one in the group with a rashguard on. (I burn easily). But that didn't stop me from snorkeling. (Also buy good quality, reef-approved sunscreen. Your body will love you for it)! The tour itself was an incredible underwater safari! We saw schools of fish, sting-rays (including a giant sting ray), majestic sea turtles gliding by, nurse sharks that are harmless to humans, and even a manatee. Tarpon Bay was the first stop (you don't snorkel with them but you do get a mighty fun surprise and laugh when you are there). Lunch on the boat was a welcome feast after all that swimming. You are hungry at this point! The only minor note is that the website mentions Go-Pro cameras for each guest, which isn't entirely accurate. Only the guides have Go-Pros, but they capture amazing footage while snorkeling with you. Overall, this tour was an absolute blast and something I didn't expect! Loki, Megan, and the incredible marine life made it an unforgettable experience. I highly recommend Salt Life Eco Tours to anyone looking for a fun and informative snorkeling adventure in Belize.
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Full Day Tour
It was great experience with Salt Eco. The tour guide was friendly and fun. The tour was exactly they listed on the website.
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Full day tour
Really great experience capitan Ren and Josh were very helpful and the show us many different fishes We saw turtles manatees lobster sharks and several colored fishes Very funny
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Journée mémorable avec Charles et Rahim
Vraiment une journée bien remplie ! Les 2 guides ont vraiment rendu l'expérience incroyable. Les nombreux endroits visités nous ont permis de vivre de belles expériences, autant dans le bateau que dans l'eau. Impressionnants tous ces poissons et coraux ! Assez spécial de nager tout près des requins nourrices et des raies. Je vous le conseille fortement !
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Charlie, Linda, Tom and Paula
We had a marvelous day with Salt Life Eco Tours! The whole staff got us through every step of our Bucket List snorkeling trip with a smile and plenty of good information. Snacks of fresh fruits, rum punch and lunch were all just great! I’m sure we’ll be back for more!
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So much fun!
We had the best time on this tour. Our boat stopped working and all the staff worked to problem solve and make sure we still had a great day. We saw nurse sharks and a giant barracuda! The reef was incredible!
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The Best Time of my life!
The staff was friendly and nice. They was so patient with me being this was my 1st time snorkeling. They helped me along each shop and never left behind. Lahem and captain was very knowledgeable about everything. I gave this 10 stars or higher.. you will not be disappointed
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Bucket list tour
We had the best time with our guides. Don't want to try and spell their names and butcher their names. Great memories, dolphins, manatees, sharks, turtles and a crocodile.. And the reef is absolutely the most beautiful thing ever.. thank you for a great experience..
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We had a great time!
We saw sharks, dolphins, sting rays, and many different species of fish and corals! The guides were super friendly! We would absolutely book another tour with Salt Life Eco Tours!!
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Awesome day! Bucket List is updated !
Raheem and Rene were so amazing, I got to snorkel with a great tour Guide “Raheem”. He was so knowledgeable in everything in the Ocean. If you want a layed back snorkel day, I toltally recommend these guys. They served us an excellent lunch too right on the Water. I’m coming back soon . Thanks for making my vacation yesterday 🥰
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Awesome time!!
I couldn't think of a suggestion to make the tour a better time! We had a blast with our guides Saleem and Kyle. Saleem gave so much good info about the area and Kyle was so invested in making sure we saw everything on the tour and had a great time. Saleem worked diligently to ensure we saw anything super cool under the water and keeping us all safe and together. You can tell they really enjoy what ... more they are doing and that make the whole tour more enjoyable. Lunch was so tasty! I am very scared of fish so I was way outside my comfort zone but they were patient and not pushy for me to get in the water and swim around. I fully recommend this tour to anyone looking to scuba.
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Snorkel tour!
Rene ans Raheem were incredible guides! We had such an incredible time in our tour. We anticipated to just stop at each location and swim around but our guides were so informative on each species and habitat! We learned so much about the fish and corals in the area and that made the experience so much fun! Thank you so much!
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Excellent time
Had a great time. Booked the full day excursion to see 7 stops and we hit all seven. We didnt see the manatees on the way out, but we stopped on the way back and were able to see a manatee. Kyle and Charles were great guides , hosts, and entertainers ensuring we had a safe and fun snorkel session. Kyle was a great guide during each stop and Charles was a great pilot of the boat, even diving in and ... more preparing a fresh conch ceviche for the crew. Had a great time.
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Definitely Recommend This Tour
We did an all day snorkeling trip exploring 7 breathtaking places along the beautiful Barrier Reef. My boyfriend & I had such a wonderful time! We go to see & swim with the sharks, turtles, and stingrays! Rene and Adiva were super nice & very knowledgeable! They served us homemade lunch & sliced up fresh fruits. Dam the stew chicken with rice was so tasty! In addition, Rene caught a few conchs right ... more from the water & made us fresh conch cevich! WoW! We also got to see the manatees, the mama and baby! It was definitely one of our most memorable experiences in Belize! I definitely recommend this tour!!
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10/10 Recommend!
Rene and Adiva were amazing! My friend and I went on the full day Hol Chan tour and had the best time. Rene and Adiva were extremely friendly while being completely professional. While we were on the water there was a thunderstorm and I was freezing (CA girl) from the rain. Rene quickly came to the rescue and even gave me his own shirt to keep me warm. Even during the storm I felt completely safe ... more the entire time. These two work great together and inspire confidence at all times. I would highly recommend!
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Bucket list
Our family of 5 had a great time. Lots to see and Harry and Charles were wonderful guides and hosts. The food was tasty and fresh. We recommend this tour company and even booked another tour near Belize City.
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Above and beyond
From getting us all geared up to the end of the day with fresh ceviche this was such a memorable trip. Kyle and Charles were fun and informative throughout the day and took us to all the places as advertised. My travel companion is not the strongest swimmer, but Kyle helped her along, so she didn't miss out on a single thing! These guys are real pros and go out of their way to make it a fun relaxed ... more day for everyone no matter your skill level. Truly a BUCKET LIST Day! you cannot go wrong booking with these guys!
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Snorkeling tour
Fantastic tour, we saw everything advertised. Once in a lifetime experience.
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