Excalibur Adventure Park Becomes
Belize’s First to Achieve GSTC Certification
Belize’s First to Achieve GSTC Certification
Belize’s leading adventure park demonstrated verifiable sustainability performance and a clear strategy for continuously enhancing its best practices during a rigorous audit conducted by UCSL.
United Certification Systems Ltd. (UCSL), a GSTC-Accredited Certification Body, proudly announces that Excalibur Adventure Park Ltd, a Belizean family-owned operator delivering first-in-class adventure and entertainment experiences, has achieved GSTC Certification for sustainable tourism operations following an independent, on-site assessment.
Located along Belize’s scenic Coastal Highway, Excalibur Adventure Park offers a wide range of outdoor experiences including ziplining, Via Ferrata, caving, rappelling, river tubing, and cultural encounters that immerse visitors in the country’s natural landscapes and vibrant heritage. The certification confirms Excalibur’s compliance with the GSTC Industry Standard for Tour Operators, the world’s leading benchmark for sustainable travel and tourism, and marks an important milestone for Belize.
Located along Belize’s scenic Coastal Highway, Excalibur Adventure Park offers a wide range of outdoor experiences including ziplining, Via Ferrata, caving, rappelling, river tubing, and cultural encounters that immerse visitors in the country’s natural landscapes and vibrant heritage. The certification confirms Excalibur’s compliance with the GSTC Industry Standard for Tour Operators, the world’s leading benchmark for sustainable travel and tourism, and marks an important milestone for Belize.
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"Excalibur Adventure Park showcases what responsible adventure tourism can look like: deeply local, well-managed, and committed to both people and planet. The team has a genuine commitment to continuous improvement and transparency – values that lie at the heart of the GSTC framework."
The audit confirmed an integration of sustainability principles across Excalibur Adventure Park’s management systems, community partnerships, and visitor experiences. The park operates on a predominantly renewable-energy model, with 95% of its electricity generated from solar power. All data are tracked through inverter and fuel monitoring systems and reviewed quarterly to identify improvement opportunities. Water quality and consumption are monitored, monthly waste audits are performed, and noise and light pollution are minimized through careful planning and eco-friendly infrastructure.
Social and economic responsibility are equally embedded in the company’s approach. Excalibur employs an entirely Belizean team and sources 93.75% of its suppliers locally, ensuring that tourism revenue directly benefits surrounding communities. The park actively promotes Belize’s cultural heritage through its collaboration with the Manatee Creole Drumming and Cultural Band, while guided tours and interpretive materials celebrate Creole and Maya traditions with respect and authenticity.
Social and economic responsibility are equally embedded in the company’s approach. Excalibur employs an entirely Belizean team and sources 93.75% of its suppliers locally, ensuring that tourism revenue directly benefits surrounding communities. The park actively promotes Belize’s cultural heritage through its collaboration with the Manatee Creole Drumming and Cultural Band, while guided tours and interpretive materials celebrate Creole and Maya traditions with respect and authenticity.
Its Sustainable Visitor Code of Conduct encourages guests to protect the environment and engage responsibly with local culture, and regular staff training ensures that safety, inclusivity, and sustainability remain at the core of every experience. No animal interaction tours are offered.
These commitments are formalized in Excalibur’s Sustainability Management System, which sets measurable indicators for energy use, water consumption, waste generation, and local procurement. Data are compiled in daily and monthly logs, analyzed during quarterly management reviews, and summarized in an annual sustainability report. This structured approach reflects Excalibur’s philosophy of continuous improvement and transparency – qualities essential to long-term sustainability performance.
These commitments are formalized in Excalibur’s Sustainability Management System, which sets measurable indicators for energy use, water consumption, waste generation, and local procurement. Data are compiled in daily and monthly logs, analyzed during quarterly management reviews, and summarized in an annual sustainability report. This structured approach reflects Excalibur’s philosophy of continuous improvement and transparency – qualities essential to long-term sustainability performance.
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“Achieving GSTC Certification is a proud moment for our entire team,” said Bradley James Rinehart, Managing Director of Excalibur Adventure Park. "From the beginning, our mission has been to offer authentic adventure experiences that celebrate and protect Belize’s natural beauty, culture and communities. The UCSL assessment provided meaningful insights into our progress and reaffirmed our responsibility to keep raising the bar for the tourism industry."
About Excalibur Adventure Park
Excalibur Adventure Park Ltd. is a Belizean family-owned adventure tourism company located along the Coastal Highway near the Manatee River Bridge at Mile 15. The park represents Belize’s next evolution in adventure and entertainment tourism, offering a first-in-class experience for both overnight travelers and cruise ship visitors. Excalibur provides an exceptional range of outdoor activities, including five state-of-the-art hands-free zip lines with panoramic forest views, Belize’s first and only Via Ferrata, as well as thrilling rappelling, caving, and river tubing experiences. Complementing these are the Panthera Playground, botanical gardens, and interpretive nature trails that invite guests to explore and connect with the surrounding landscape
Excalibur Adventure Park Ltd. is a Belizean family-owned adventure tourism company located along the Coastal Highway near the Manatee River Bridge at Mile 15. The park represents Belize’s next evolution in adventure and entertainment tourism, offering a first-in-class experience for both overnight travelers and cruise ship visitors. Excalibur provides an exceptional range of outdoor activities, including five state-of-the-art hands-free zip lines with panoramic forest views, Belize’s first and only Via Ferrata, as well as thrilling rappelling, caving, and river tubing experiences. Complementing these are the Panthera Playground, botanical gardens, and interpretive nature trails that invite guests to explore and connect with the surrounding landscape
About UCSL
United Certification Systems Limited (UCSL) is a GSTC-Accredited Certification Body headquartered in Cyprus, providing internationally acknowledged sustainability certification services for hotels and tour operators worldwide. With a team of experienced auditors and regional representatives across multiple continents, UCSL ensures rigorous, impartial, and credible evaluation of sustainability practices against the Global Sustainable Tourism Council Industry Standards – the world’s leading standard for sustainable travel and tourism.
Driven by a deep passion for sustainability, UCSL goes beyond auditing by actively contributing to capacity-building, awareness, and collaboration across the industry, supporting businesses in embedding sustainability as a driver of competitiveness, resilience, and long-term positive impact on people and the planet.
About GSTC Certification
GSTC Certification is the globally acknowledged mark of sustainable tourism, awarded to hotels, tour operators, and other businesses that meet the GSTC Standards – the world’s leading criteria for responsible travel. It confirms that a business has undergone a rigorous and impartial assessment by a certification body accredited by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), an international non-profit organization established through a strategic coalition including the United Nations Foundation, UN Environment Programme (UNEP), and UN Tourism.
Holding GSTC Certification demonstrates a business’s genuine commitment to sustainability through a process that is credible, transparent, and globally consistent. The term "GSTC Certification" specifically means certified by a Certification Body that is GSTC-Accredited, ensuring full alignment with the world’s highest standards for sustainable tourism.
United Certification Systems Limited (UCSL) is a GSTC-Accredited Certification Body headquartered in Cyprus, providing internationally acknowledged sustainability certification services for hotels and tour operators worldwide. With a team of experienced auditors and regional representatives across multiple continents, UCSL ensures rigorous, impartial, and credible evaluation of sustainability practices against the Global Sustainable Tourism Council Industry Standards – the world’s leading standard for sustainable travel and tourism.
Driven by a deep passion for sustainability, UCSL goes beyond auditing by actively contributing to capacity-building, awareness, and collaboration across the industry, supporting businesses in embedding sustainability as a driver of competitiveness, resilience, and long-term positive impact on people and the planet.
About GSTC Certification
GSTC Certification is the globally acknowledged mark of sustainable tourism, awarded to hotels, tour operators, and other businesses that meet the GSTC Standards – the world’s leading criteria for responsible travel. It confirms that a business has undergone a rigorous and impartial assessment by a certification body accredited by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), an international non-profit organization established through a strategic coalition including the United Nations Foundation, UN Environment Programme (UNEP), and UN Tourism.
Holding GSTC Certification demonstrates a business’s genuine commitment to sustainability through a process that is credible, transparent, and globally consistent. The term "GSTC Certification" specifically means certified by a Certification Body that is GSTC-Accredited, ensuring full alignment with the world’s highest standards for sustainable tourism.
October 21, 2025