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Ceiba
International Adventure Travel trips
in the Land of the Maya. Alot of these trips fall
outside the scope of standard travel
Harlan, Scott and Stuart
in the 21' Powell Boat
Ceiba History Ceiba Adventures
was launched in 1985 with unique itineraries to the famed
Maya ruins in southern Mexico. That same year, our river
trip offerings were initiated on the Rio
Usumacinta, the river that forms the border between Guatemala
and Mexico.
Ceiba quickly became a well-respected
travel outfitter in the region and expanded with a full
range of adventure offerings in whitewater trips, Maya
archaeology, overland tours, birding excursions and
our exclusive caving trips.
Since then, Ceiba has made many first
descents on rivers throughout southern Mexico, Belize,
and Guatemala. We also have pioneered some of the deepest
and most technical caves in the western hemisphere.
This experience has prompted the adventure film industry
to utilize Ceiba’s expertise to coordinate, organize
and assist in many film projects, including Emmy Award
winners, over the last two decades.
Our philosophy hasn’t changed
since the beginning. All our trips emphasize conservation
of both the natural environment and regional ways of
life. We strive to intensify the traveler’s experience
through contact with local cultures and comprehension
of natural wonders. Our well-laid out itineraries are
designed for small-group travel, and each is carefully
designed to capture the very best in our destinations.
Our base of operations is in the cool
pines of Flagstaff, Arizona, the jump off point for
trips into the Grand Canyon region. We operate as a
travel agent for river trips and adventure travel tours
in the Grand Canyon. We have decades of experience in
arranging and guiding private journeys in the area.
In 2005 Ceiba Adventures expanded its
services into the Grand Canyon river equipment outfitting
arena. It seemed only natural with our 25 year foundation
in Grand Canyon and managing similar operations in Southern
Mexico in the 1980s and 1990s. The National Park Service,
USGS Flagstaff, private boaters, river outfitters, independent
scientists, and the film industry continue to utilize
Ceiba for Grand Canyon outfitting. Our services include
river equipment rentals, transportation/shuttles, complete
food packing and menu planning, and overall general
logistics.
In 2008 we created Ceiba International
to become the Adventure Travel outfitter, which runs
all of our Maya and Latin American trips and tours.
Ceiba Adventures continues to outfit Grand Canyon private
river trips, as well as other rivers in the region.
You can contact Ceiba International at www.ceibainternational.com
The joy of discovery is in our blood,
active adventure travel is in our hearts, and we invite
you to celebrate life with Ceiba. We look forward to
hearing from you!!
Ceiba’s
Owners: President Scott Davis’s
extensive journeys throughout Mexico and the Maya World
have established the foundation for Ceiba’s trip
offerings. His many years of river guiding experience,
250+ river trips on the Colorado River, and first descents
in Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize have all helped spawn
his position as River Coordinator for many adventure
documentaries. Scott has worked as a sea kayaking guide,
caving and climbing instructor, dive master, search
and rescue liaison, and continues to be a very active
river and mountain bike guide. Scott’s humor,
fun-loving personality, endless energy, experience and
extensive outdoor knowledge make him a sought after
expedition leader.
Scott Davis and Rachel Schmidt
Rachel Schmidt
is most definitely Ceiba’s “Jack Of
All Trades,” and she wears many hats here.
With a degree in Geology and extensive international
boating and guiding experience, her resume is simply
impressive. She continues to work as a full time
guide, keeping her schedule busy with leading river
trips in Grand Canyon and mountain bike trips in
the high mountains of Colorado. Her consummate patience,
knowledge, cool-headedness under pressure, easy
laughter and infectious smile all make her the epitome
of the Guide’s guide.
Below
are just a few of the projects for which Ceiba’s
expertise has been utilized:
Paramount Pictures, “Into The
Wild,” in conjunction with
Adventure Sport Services of Flagstaff.
Universal Studios, “The
River Wild”. Several
of our staff were on the river unit.
The
Barge
IMAX
Pictures, “Journey Through Amazing
Caves”.
Industrial
Rigging at the LCR
ESPN:
Expedition Earth, “Rivers of the
Maya,” 1st descent of
Rio Santo Domingo, Chiapas, Mexico.
5th
Gorge, Rio Santo Domingo
Dutch Insurance Commercial
Grand Canyon
Rigged For Camera
National Geographic Explorer, "Jungle
Kayakers," 1st descent of Cueva
Yochibha. This film is an Emmy Award Winner.
Outdoor Life Network, "Rivers
of the Underworld," 1st descent
of Rio El Chich. This film is also an Emmy
Award Winner.
Gordon
Brown Rigged
for Filming Underground
Rio
El Chich
National Geographic “The
First Journey,” John
Wesley Powell’s first expedition
though the Grand Canyon, in conjunction
with Adventure Sport Services of Flagstaff.
The
Crew
The
New York Times, Outside Magazine, National
Geographic Explorer, American Airlines Magazine,
Outdoor Life, and Financial Post Business
have highlighted our journeys. Ceiba has also
worked with Turner Pictures, Merrill Lynch,
Johnny Walker Red, Dutch Insurance, American
Adventure Productions, Ventana Pictures, Sustacal,
Boss Films, and Discovery Channel.
Our
Infrastructure Our infrastructure
in various regions, our extended network
of employees and world class guides, and
our combined international and outdoor experience
make Ceiba an invaluable resource for all
types of travel throughout Mexico, Guatemala,
Belize, and the southwestern U.S.
Rio
Usumacinta, the river that forms the border between Guatemala
and Mexico.
Paramount Pictures, “Into The
Wild,” in conjunction with
Adventure Sport Services of Flagstaff. 
