The lagoons, creeks, logwood swamps, broadleaf forests, and marshes of the Crooked Tree Sanctuary covers over 16,400 acres and is the home to countless and thousands of birds. They include; the Vermillion Flycatchers, Fork-tailed Flycatchers, Yellow-rumped Warblers, White-Tailed Kites, and Hawks, Laughing Falcons, Meadowlarks, Swallows, and Herons just to name a few.
Crooked Tree is known for its most famous resident, The Jabiru Stork. In all of Central America, Belize boasts being the largest nesting home for these great birds.
In November, Jabiru Storks come to Crooked Tree from Venezuela, and Mexico, to nest in the tall pines of the lowland pine savannas. Jabiru Storks are making Belize their home due to loss of their habitat in Venezuela and Mexico. Being one of the tallest birds in the entire Western Hemisphere, the Jabiru stands 5 feet tall and has a wingspan of up to 8 feet. Its heavy bill is about 12.5 inches long, which is perfectly designed to catch fish, frogs, and snakes.
Once at the sanctuary, you will be introduce to your well train bird guide who will elaborate more on the tour. You will then be place in a nice small boat, along with your guide, who will take you all over the lagoon pointing out every wildlife in sight, particularly the birds. Bottled water will be available for you. Please bring along sun-screen, insect repellent, camera, (of course), and also a binocular for better viewing of those amazing birds. This excitement could last up to three hours after which you will be transported back to your destination of choice.
We highly recommend this tour and genuinely believe that this experience could provide a renewed passion and appreciation for nature and the many wonders it could provide for your enjoyment.
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CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS
Suppose it becomes necessary for you to cancel your trip. In that case, fees will apply computed as of the date of receipt of the written cancellation notice.
Cancellation by traveler
The cancellation of a trip's participation is necessary to make it in writing, which will come into effect at the time of receipt. If you need to cancel your reservation, you must inform us immediately; we will confirm your cancellation by email.
Based on the date of reception of your cancellation notice, cancellation penalty fees will apply per person. This policy and rate schedule also apply to pre-trip and post-trip extensions, as well as any transfer from one trip extension to another.
For cancellations received 30 days or more before the first day of the tour,
All non-refundable deposits, surcharges, and deposits will be charged (e.g., non-refundable domestic airfare, helicopter trip deposits, or hotel deposits)
Fully refundable, less 10% of the deposit due to bank account management
100% travel credit for the same trip postponed, change tour or destination change (charges may apply due to holiday season and availability)
For cancellations received 29-15 days before the first day of the tour. All non-refundable deposits, surcharges, and deposits will be charged (e.g., non-refundable domestic airfare, helicopter trip deposits, or hotel deposits)
A cancellation fee of 50% of the entire trip cost will be charged
100% travel credit for the same trip postponed, change tour or destination change (charges may apply due to holiday season and availability)
14 days or less:
100% of the trip cost will be charged,
Under no circumstances can Authentic Travel Ltd waive or reduce cancellation fees, so it is highly recommended that you purchase travel cancellation/interruption insurance.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
We are not responsible for changes that arise as a result of events outside of our control, such as technical or maintenance problems with international transportation, changes imposed by re-scheduling or cancellation of flights by an airline, or main charter company, war, or threat of war, civil strife, industrial disputes, natural disasters, bad weather or terrorist activity.
