Beyond Touring Inc., BELIZE Ecotours & Green Travel

BELIZE EXPERTS, in Belize for over 10 years

Whether you're a seasoned Belize visitor or you're seeing Belize for the first time, we would love to help you see Belize from our perspective. Beyond Touring offers first-class ecotours & programs exclusively to Belize. We specialize in one country & offer a high-end exclusive ecotourism opportunity that generates funding for local community development. Beyond Touring offers the chance to see & experience the diverse natural & cultural history of Belize including, tropical forests, coral reefs, ancient Maya ruins, & caving. In addition we offer authentic cross-cultural experiences through community development.

Beyond Touring Inc. was started because of a love for the traveling public, the communities of Indian Church & San Carlos, Maya archaeology, & natural history. We've been able to combine these four things to create a unique product that will change your outlook on life, thank you for your interest.
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SUSTAINABLE POLICY:
Mission statement & policies include the on-going support (financial & sustainability planning) for the residents Indian Church Village in Belize & the surrounding watershed & terrestrial areas. Cultural and biological concerns taken into account through archaeological, anthropological and biological research.

ECOLOGICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
Attempts are being made to reach achievable targets to reduce where possible negative environmental impacts. One specific item at this time includes the use of local ground operators that utilize smaller boats with single engines on the New River & in the area of Belize's World Heritage Reef.

SOCIAL/CULTURAL IMPACT:
Socio-culture responsibility is one of Beyond Touring's strengths. Serious efforts are taken to mitigate negative socio-culture impacts that include direct Indian Church Village community benefits measurable through a scholarship program & construction of a library & programs. Guide & conservation training programs will be conducted in the library.

ECONOMIC IMPACT:
Every effort is taken to provide direct economic benefits through the the use of local guides, the purchase of locally made products (including gift shop items), direct booking of locally owned properties, ground operators, & restaurants. Training programs will increase the economic benefits to the local community.

INNOVATIVE BEST PRACTICES:
Beyond Touring Inc. offers clients the ability to become directly involved in our socially & environmentally responsible travel. Indian Church Village welcomes assistance with their library programs, their artisan project, and their government school. Although clients visit up to three different areas on their high end eco tour they often feel their experience in Indian Church Village was the most exciting & rewarding.

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