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Taking a tour to see the Great Blue Hole is one of the best experiences you can have in Belize. Read our mandatory instructions on how to book and what to expect!
Located on the edge of one of the world's two largest barrier reefs, the Great Blue Hole is accessible by boat and mergulho passes, but for the most impressive views and to obtain a perspective of the magnitude of the buraco, book a flight for the walk to explore.
If you are planning a scenic trip to see the Great Blue Hole, choose the Maya Island Air tour company, which is not only the most affordable option, but also highly recommended. I found my ride with them to be informative, accommodating, and, on top of everything, fun!
Here is everything you need to know about booking a Blue Hole flight excursion in Belize.
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What is the Big Blue Hole?
About 43 miles along the coast of Belize, the Great Blue Hole is a gigantic marine hole that was formed over hundreds of thousands of years and is considered the largest blue hole of its kind. 150,000 years ago, the Blue Hole was just a small limestone cavern, but as the levels of water rose, the cavern was flooded and the roof disappeared, forming the beginning of the buraco that we see below.
The buraco is located next to the Lighthouse Reef, 1043 feet in diameter and 407 feet deep, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Also, the location is one of the two main mergulho points in the world due to the various stalactites found in the waters and the various species of fish that can be found there.
Please note that the venue has an advanced mergulho and the mergulhadores need to walk at least 24 mergulhos before entering.
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Book a Blue Hole Panoramic Flight Tour
After an extensive research, I decided to book my turn with Maya Island Air because of their timeliness in responding, their accessibility and the fact that they have some of the best reviews I could find.
Maya Island Air offers two options of experience – either the Co-Pilot seat or the passenger seat. The co-pilot seat has US $ 229 and allows you to sit in front as the pilot, the passenger seat has US $ 199 and offers you the experience of sitting behind the pilot as other passengers.
Your reservations for these panoramic flight tours depart from San Pedro, Belize, and the company offers a 24-hour cancellation policy for one taxa.
When to book a big Blue Hole tour
For your choice of dates, we recommend booking your excursion with less time in advance, so the spaces are generally available more per date (you can reserve your excursion personally in San Pedro). Also, Maya Island Air offers trips all year round, so you can plan your trip to Belize depending on the experience related to the weather you want.
The winter season in Belize is generally from June to November, and although the probability is low, there is a possibility of furaces during this period. On the other hand, the dry season in Belize is from December to May, when the country passes for days you are generally sunny.
That said, there's really no time left to go to Belize. I was together and it was cute!