Pelican's Pouch Southwater Caye - Pelican's University

Pelican's University

It's not really a university but this name was affectionately bestowed by the hundreds of college, high school and adult student groups that have stayed here over the years.

student group The Pelican's University is self-contained and designed to house larger groups and can house up to 23 people. This large two-story dormitory styled building faces the Maya Mountains and the mainland has 5 bedrooms with bunk beds, half baths upstairs, ground level shared showers, a kitchen, spacious recreation and dining area downstairs. This is the ideal location for larger family, church or educational groups that prefer to be together. Lighting and refrigeration is provided by solar energy.

We offer fully customized itineraries for these groups including full in country transportation, marine and terrestrial instructors combined with side trips to rainforest, mangrove and marine habitats throughout the country of Belize. Since first opening in 1971 we have had extensive experience in providing these services to groups from high schools, colleges and organizations.

Sample group itinerary:

Day 1 - Pickup at Belize International Airport, by bus to San Ignacio area for overnight
Day 2 - Visits to Mayan Ruins, then to Pelican Beach stopping en route at the inland Blue Hole, overnight Pelican Beach, Dangriga.
Day 3 - Day trip to Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, overnight Pelican Beach, Dangriga
Day 4-6 - Off to Pelican Beach's South Water Caye facilities for 3 days of snorkeling, kayaking, pier drop line fishing.
Day 7 - Back to Pelican Beach, Dangriga, entertainment by traditional Garifuna dancers after dinner.
Day 8 - Departure for the Belize International Airport

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You never knew learning could be so much fun!

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