You can book online, email, or call +(501) 832-7234

Please contact our Programming Department to discuss your course objective, curriculum, and projected outcomes. We will use our knowledge and expertise to help guide the best activities and guests speakers to help facilitate your university faculty-led program.

We are committed to booking our guests with the best-qualified and licensed guides in the country. We are happy to answer questions and pleased to assist you in booking any tour, or excursion in advance to your arrival. Please contact us at info@monkeybaybelize.com for more information on pre-booking tours and activities.

Check in time is 2:00 PM. Check out time is 10:00 AM.

Please see our Packing List

Our main campus is located 31.5 miles on the George Price Highway, just 2 miles West from the Belize Zoo.

Reserve an Airport transfer with us: We offer Airport Transfer Services from The Philip Goldson International Airport (PGIA) in Belize City to and from Monkey Bay at US $75 for 1-4 persons. We also offer Transfer Services between various locations within Belize. Please inquire via info@monkeybaybelize.com to reserve a transfer or request a transfer quote. Let us do the driving!

Driving directions: Monkey Bay Wildlife Sanctuary is located at Mile 31.5 on the George Price Highway, about halfway between Belize City and Belmopan City. We have a large road sign posted on the highway at our access road entrance off the George Price Highway.

From the Philip Goldson International Airport: Exit the parking lot and airport facility. At the end of the one-mile airport access road, turn left onto the Northern Highway. Follow this two-lane paved road about 5 miles until you reach the junction marked Burrel Boom Road, left turn only. Follow the Burrel Boom Road about 3 miles to cross the Belize River, then another 9 miles to a roundabout junction at the George Price Highway, go right onto the George Price Highway. Continue on the George Price Highway for 15 miles, past the Belize Zoo at Mile 29, then another 2 ½ miles to Monkey Bay, left side of George Price Highway just past Cheers Restaurant. Take care to signal traffic behind you that you are turning left, and not signaling them to pass you! Note that it is common practice in Belize to pull off the road onto the right shoulder allowing traffic to pass before turning left. Turn left onto the gravel road at the Monkey Bay road sign, and continue ¼ mile up the gravel road. See our Service Entrance sign on the left where you can pull in and park. Walk to the two-story wooden Field Station building in front of you where we will greet you by the office, and begin orientation and check in.

From San Ignacio and Belmopan: Travel east on the George Price Highway towards Belmopan and Belize City. From the Belmopan Junction at Guanacaste Park, continue east another 14 miles on the George Price Highway toward Belize City. Just past Amigo’s Restaurant and Bar on your right, begin slowing and signal to turn right at the sign for Monkey Bay. Continue approximately ¼ mile up the gravel road. See our Service Entrance sign on the left where you can park. Walk to the two-story wooden Field Station building in front of you where we will greet you by the office, and begin orientation and check in.

Public Bus directions from Belize City: Catch any westbound bus, (except the “Express”) which will be labeled for Benque, Belmopan, Dangriga, Punta Gorda, or Placencia. Make sure that the bus is not marked “non-stop”. Tell the conductor to drop you off at Monkey Bay. Your upcoming landmarks will be the Belize Zoo (2 miles prior), the Midway service station (1 ½ miles prior), and Cheers Restaurant (¼ mile prior). Once you step off the bus, walk 5 minutes up the gravel road to our entrance sign on the left. Drop your pack at the two-story field station where we will greet you and begin orientation and check in.

Public Bus directions from San Ignacio and Belmopan: Catch any bus headed for Belize City. Make sure that it is not marked “non-stop”. Tell the conductor to drop you off at Monkey Bay. Your upcoming landmarks will be St. Matthew’s village (7 miles prior) and Amigo’s Restaurant and Bar (¼ mile prior). Once you step off the bus, walk 5 minutes up the gravel road to our entrance sign on the left. Drop your pack at the two-story field station where we will greet you and begin orientation and check in.

Monkey Bay is located approximately 31.5 miles away, yet still accessible via vehicles, public transportation or scheduled pickup.

Our Front Office is open between the hours of 7am and 5pm daily. After hours our security staff and resident Managing Director are available.

Monkey Bay Wildlife Sanctuary's Front Desk Receptionist must receive a cancellation notification in writing to our e-mail info@monkeybaybelize.com.

• 43 or more calendar days advance notice – full refund on deposits less bank and foreign exchange rate fees less non-refundable deposit

• 42-29 calendar days advance notice – 75% refund on deposits received less bank and foreign exchange rate fees less non-refundable deposit

• 28- 15 calendar days advance notice – 50% refund on deposits received less bank and foreign exchange rate fees less non-refundable deposit

• 14-08 calendar days advance notice – 25% refund on deposits received less bank and foreign exchange rate fees less non-refundable deposit

• 7 calendar days or less advance notice – NO REFUND

For Study Abroad Groups

• 15% non-refundable deposit due upon booking confirmation

• 50% deposit due 10 weeks in advance before arrival

• Final payment due 5 weeks prior before arrival

For Vacationing Guests

• 15% non-refundable deposit due upon booking confirmation.

• Remaining balance due upon checking in at Front Desk.

No. US cash and VISA and MasterCard are widely accepted. At Monkey Bay, charges incurred from onsite can all be charged to your room for easy payment upon departure. Please note that the nearest ATM is in the City of Belmopan, approximately 17 miles away. Belizean currency is fixed to the US dollar at a $1USD = $2BZD cash rate.

• Be sure to have small denominations of US ($5’s to $20’s) or BZE dollars when visiting rural communities and small businesses.

Yes, we accept all major credit cards: VISA, Mastercard or Discover. U.S. Dollars are also accepted.

Belize operates on 110V, this is the same as the USA and Canada. If you are traveling from another country, you will most likely require an electrical adapter.

Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in the public areas of the property. Please note that the Wi-Fi service in Belize is not as fast or reliable as you may be accustomed to. You will be able to check and send emails, and post pictures on Facebook but you should not expect to download large files or stream entertainment during your stay.

For the safety and comfort of all of our guests, pets are not allowed.

You can either pre-book meals with us or visit our neighboring restaurants, Amigo's and Cheers Restaurant, that are about 5-10 walking minutes away from Monkey Bay.

Our Food and Beverage team will do everything they can to accommodate food allergies and special dietary needs provided advance notice is provided. Please note that some items or ingredients may not be available in Belize.

The official language of Belize is English. Spanish, Garifuna, Creole, and various Mayan dialects are also widely spoken.

Belize operates on Central Standard Time (CST), i.e., Chicago. However, Belize does not observe daylight savings; meaning there is no time change in the summer months. During those months Belize operates on Mountain Standard Time (MST), i.e., Denver.

Please see the Entry Requirements page on our website.

Travel Insurance is highly recommended. You can view, compare and purchase travel insurance at SquareMouth.

For all visitors, there is an exit fee when departing Belize. When departing via the International Airport, this airport departure tax may be included in your airfare. It is worth checking to see whether it has already been paid along with your airfare. If not, it is payable in cash at the International Airport. The total exit fee is US $55.50. There is also a $0.75 security fee for domestic security screening. When departing Belize through the Guatemala or Mexico border, the border fee to be paid on departure is US $20.00.

The climate of Belize is sub-tropical. Typically, we experience “dry season” conditions from December to May. Although usually warm and dry, the infrequent “northerly” can blow down from the Gulf of Mexico, bringing with it cooler temperatures and rain. Inland conditions can change quickly with afternoon thunderstorms and heavy rainfall commonly occurring. Typically, daytime temperatures range from 70 - 100° F with high humidity, dropping at night to 70 - 80°F or cooler at higher altitudes. From June through November, the rainy season ensues with both sunny and wet weather conditions alternating. Rainy season corresponds with the Hurricane Season, also a great time to visit Belize because there are not so many tourists competing for services.