Enjoy some sightseeing and then experience the tropical spice offerings of Belize, Cambodia and the Malabar Coast of India. Round trip transportation from your Harvest Caye mainland Belize cruise ship tender pier! Air-conditioned, fully licensed and insured cruise excursion transportation! Bilingual (English and Spanish speaking) local Harvest Caye shore excursion guides! Entrance fee to the Spice
Farm and Botanical Garden! Opportunity to purchase spices, handcrafts, local food and drinks! Come and enjoy the sights and scents of Southern Belize on this great Eco Shore Excursion from Harvest Caye cruise ship tender port of call in Belize. Enjoy flowering plants, gorgeous foliage, and the aroma and taste of spices from far-away locations in a tropical setting. Start this unique Harvest Caye excursion of the senses by taking the small shuttle boats from Harvest Caye Island ashore to the mainland at Placencia just a 10-15 minute ride away. You will meet your Harvest Caye Spice Farm and Tropical Botanical Garden Excursion guide just outside your Placencia tender pier. You'll ride in comfortable, air-conditioned transportation for a scenic 45 ride to the tropical paradise located in Southern Belize, the Spice Farm and Botanical Gardens. Established in 1990 by a visiting couple from India, the Spice Farm at the Golden Stream Plantation was opened for public visits in 2011. The couple noticed the strong similarities in local climate and agricultural surroundings of their native land and started the project. Once you've arrived, you'll have a guided visit of the property. Your guide will lead you through the grounds for a one of a kind sensory experience. The walk is approximately 1 mile with stops along the way to try exotic fruits and take in the smells of the ethnic spices. There is a trolley train that takes guests around the property, making stops at the more interesting sites - the trolley is on a first come, first serve basis. You'll have the opportunity to savor the scents of Cardamon, Clove, and Nutmeg. You'll also have the chance to see trees such as Cashew, Rambutan, Sapote, Aji, Bilimbi, Carambola, and Nellipuli. Check out the jackfruits and mangos from India and Cambodia as well. There are also a wide variety of flowering plants such as Hibiscus, Jatropha, Jasmine, Ixora, and Heliconia. Be sure to have your camera ready! The farm is also one of the largest black pepper and vanilla farms in the country and, along with that, it is adorned with teak, mahogany, rosewood, and sandalwood trees. Guests will receive a bottle of water during their visit at the Spice Farm. Once your time comes to an end you'll have time to purchase some local Belizian food as well as Indian food at the small restaurant on the property. Spices and handcrafts are also available for purchase. Guests will have approximately 2.5 hours at the Spice Farm property. When this great day comes to an end, your transportation will take you back to the Placencia dock for the short shuttle boat ride back over to Harvest Caye Island and your cruise ship.
