Belize Tours

Caves of Belize Though Belize has long made a splash with scuba divers, this small, English-speaking country is recognized as the center of the ancient Maya world, and as a natural choice for eco-tourism.

Located in the Western Caribbean, Belize hugs the eastern borders of Mexico and Guatemala and shares with them a place in the Mundo Maya, a network of fabulous and fascinating ancient sites. Belize has four major Mayan archaeological areas that are each only a day trip from Belize City.

For travelers interested in the environment, Belize's rich geography Tiger includes rugged mountain ranges, dense tropical rainforests, lush interior jungles, and natural beaches. Fabled jaguars, playful howler monkeys and hundreds of species of exotic birds and butterflies make their home here, too. No matter where you stay in this colorful country, you'll enjoy a warm-hearted welcome from the accommodating locals.

Toledo, the southernmost district of Belize, is 1669 square miles of rainforest, mountains, rivers, and Maya Villages. This is the district where we offer our Mayan Cultural Immersion Tour.

Mayan Ruins At least five distinct ethnic groups have settled in Southern Belize. While the town of Punta Gorda consists of many cultures, 64% of the population in the Toledo District is made up of the Mopan and Kekchi Mayas living in over 30 different villages.

Come experience a touch of their rich heritage. English is spoken as their second language, and visitors can communicate clearly with the people for a genuine cultural exchange.

Mexico Tours

Mayan Ruins at Tulum
México is one of the world's most incredibly diverse travel destinations. Whatever your vacation wishes, Mexico will make them come true. Come for a week or 10 days with us and you'll never run out of interesting Chichen Itza and fun things to do … even if all you want to do is relax! Sun worshippers will find the beaches of Mexico the best in the world. Miles upon miles of unspoiled sand awaits you! How about taking a walk among some of the most vast and fascinating ancient ruins in the world? If you're a history buff, Mexico will captivate you and keep you spellbound. The Aztecs and Mayans left their marks with temples, cities and towns both world-famous and barely explored.

Mexican culture is rich and varied, with a warm heart and a friendly smile foreveryone who ventures forth to meet the citizens. One week spent exploring all that this amazing, richly historic country has to offer and you'll be shouting "Viva, Mexico!"

Never End Peace And Love – N.E.P.A.L. Tour

We have prepared a multimedia slideshow of our Nepal tour. Click here to view the movie. (You will need Adobe Flash plugin 7 installed on your computer to view it).

In many ways, Nepal is a dream destination. It is the home of Mt. Everest, the birthplace of Buddha and one of the world's last remaining jungles, Chitwan National Park, a World Heritage Site.

Nepal's location between India and Tibet, the diversity of its ethnic groups, its isolating geography and myriad languages have resulted in a complex pattern of Nepal image customs and beliefs that make it hard to generalize Nepali people. The human geography of Nepal is a remarkable mosaic of peoples who coexist amongst this diversity. The ethnic groups of Nepal speak between 25 and 100 different languages and dialects. It is also home to around 12-15,000 Tibetans in exile so there is a large Tibetan influence alive in Nepal.

Officially Nepal is a Hindu country but in practice the blending of Hindu and Buddhist beliefs and deities, make it hard to separate the religions. Take the concepts of Hinduism and Buddhism, add some Indian and Tibetan influence, blend this with elements of animism, faith healing, and a pinch of Tantric practice, and you get a taste of Nepal's fabulous spiritual stew.

Puja, prayer and ritual, are the norm for most Nepalis and this is reflected in the Nepali greeting "Namaste" - "my spirit greets your spirit ". Tibet man

The political climate of Nepal has changed over the last 2 years, with the Maoist Revolutionaries coming out of the mountains and into the mainstream politics of Nepal. The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoists) have been officially recognized as a legitimate political party in Nepal and representatives have been placed on the ballot along with the other parties during this interim government. As of December 2007 election dates are being proposed to institute a new democratic republic in Nepal to replace the old monarchial system of government. Religion plays no role in the politics of Nepal.

Because of these positive steps towards reducing violence and disruptions from insurgencies in Nepal, tourism took a huge jump in 2007. Tibet 3 Tourism figures were up 37%, and there is every reason to believe it will continue to grow as the Himalayan region beckons people from all walks of life and all countries worldwide.

We at Red Lotus Tours have traveled in Nepal several times over the last 11 years and have always found our experiences to be safe and extremely life-enriching. The country and its people are fascinating and beautiful beyond belief. The charm and allure of Nepal is legendary. People have been drawn to this magic kingdom for many reasons, and usually have found (and this is certainly true in our case!) that for Nepal, one visit is not enough.

Peru Tours

We have prepared a multimedia slideshow of our Peru tour. Click here to view the movie. (You will need Adobe Flash plugin 7 installed on your computer to view it).

Peru is a country of lost civilizations and magnificent ruins. Rich with cultural history, and splashed with Latin American flair, Peru was once the center of the mysterious and remarkable Incan Empire, which flourished around 500 years ago. This empire was the last of dozens of civilizations that have left their mark on the Peruvian landscape. From immense drawings on the desert floor to amazing rock structures that, to this day, defy our understanding, Peru’s magic and secrets, continue to draw a steady stream of curious travelers from around the world.

Peru is also a country of incredible natural diversity and beauty. From the world’s deepest canyon to the world’s highest tropical mountains; from deserts to lush rain forests, Peru boasts the greatest geographical and biological diversity on the planet. Our trips couldn’t possibly introduce you to all that Peru has to offer, but you will definitely gain an appreciation for this incredible, often overlooked country in South America. Read more about our guides...