Garifuna Cultural & Culinary Adventure with Transfer from San Ignacio

4 Hours

Group Size

2 - 6
Group Size

2–6
Departure From

San Ignacio
Transportation

Air-conditioned vehicle, round trip
Meals

The Garifuna meal you cook
Language

English, Garifuna
Best Season

Year-round
Fitness Level

Easy — a short paddle and standing at the hearth

About this package

This package is our Garifuna Cultural & Culinary Adventure with round-trip transport from San Ignacio included: a four-hour day on Kalipuna Cultural Heritage Island in Hopkins, Belize, with the drive handled.

We collect you in San Ignacio and bring you back in an air-conditioned vehicle, about two hours each way.

In between you get the full day: the kayak crossing to the island, the spiritual centre and the history held in it, the herbal garden, and hudut cooked over the fire hearth with Uwahnie. You eat what you cook at our table, and the day ends on the drums.

Booked separately, the experience and the transfer come to $232.49 per person. Together they are $174.99.

What you'll do

Round-trip transport from San Ignacio, handled
Kayak across Fresh Water Creek Lagoon to the island
The spiritual centre — Garifuna art, artefacts and history
Pick your own herbs in the garden
Cook hudut over the open fire hearth with Uwahnie
Eat at our table, then play the drums

What's included

Round-trip transport from San Ignacio in an air-conditioned vehicle
The full Garifuna Cultural & Culinary Adventure
Kayak crossing to and from Kalipuna Island
Cultural attire to change into
All cooking ingredients and instruction
The Garifuna meal you cook
Drumming session

What's not included

A boat crossing instead of the kayak — available at extra cost
Tips and gratuities — not included in the price

Questions guests ask

Planning your day

What does the package include?

Round-trip transport from San Ignacio plus the full Garifuna Cultural & Culinary Adventure: the kayak crossing, the spiritual centre, the herbal garden, cooking hudut, the meal, and drumming.

How much do I save?

Booked separately, the experience and the transfer cost $232.49 per person. The package is $174.99 per person.

How long is the day?

About four hours on the island, plus roughly two hours' drive each way.

How do we get to the island?

By kayak — a short, calm paddle across Fresh Water Creek Lagoon, included in the price. If you'd rather not paddle, a boat crossing is available at extra cost.

I'm vegetarian, or I can't eat fish. Can I still join?

Yes. Tell us when you book and we'll prepare a vegetable option for vegetarians, or an alternative such as chicken instead of fish.

What should I bring?

Sun protection, insect repellent (we also have natural repellent), light clothing, and shoes that can get wet and dry quickly for the kayak crossing. We provide cultural attire to change into.

What is your cancellation policy?

Cancel 30 or more days before for a full refund minus a 10% processing fee, or 15 days before for a 50% refund or full credit toward a future booking. Cancellations less than 7 days before are non-refundable. The full policy is on our Terms page.

What happens if the weather is bad?

Many of our experiences run rain or shine. If we cancel because conditions are unsafe, you'll receive a refund, minus a 10% processing fee for card payments.

Are tips included?

No. Tips aren't included in the price. They're never expected, and always appreciated by the people who host you.