Explore the wonders of Belize with these carefully crafted itineraries that showcase the country's rich biodiversity, ancient ruins, and spectacular underwater world. If underwater adventure calls, embark on something similar to this Belize scuba diving adventure to swim alongside marine turtles and explore the barrier reef. For those after a relaxing and historical vacation, consider an itinerary like this best-of Belize and Guatemala trip, where you'll snorkel in the reefs and visit the ancient Maya ruins at Tikal. If you're lucky enough to have 10 days in the country, opt for a trip like this rainforests, ruins, and reefs itinerary for a comprehensive adventure that combines jungle lodges, river paddling, and snorkeling in the Glover's Reef Atoll.
Spend 10 days discovering Belize's greatest outdoor gems. Start out at a lodge in the heart of a rainforest. Then, spend some time in a Maya village, followed by a few days paddling and camping along the Moho River. Venture into the jungle, tour the Maya ruins of Lubaantun, and take a tour of a chocolate farm. The trip concludes with several days of free time to explore Glover's Reef Atoll—paddling, kayaking, and snorkeling at your leisure.
On this seven-day tour of Belize's best islands, you'll spend time discovering underwater marine life while enjoying the pristine beaches. Begin at the Tropical Education Centre, where you'll embark on a nocturnal tour of the Belize Zoo. Then, head to Tobacco Caye to start exploring the mangroves and coral reefs. The trip continues to South Water Caye, where you can swim, snorkel, paddleboard, and dive your way through the Southern Barrier Reef.
Spend one week discovering two different sides of Belize. Check in to your ecolodge within Mayflower Bocawina National Park, and enjoy a few days of adventuring in the rainforest—go zip lining, bird-watching, rappelling, and more. Then, head to Tobacco Caye, part of the South Water Caye Marine Reserve, and enjoy some time on the pristine beaches. Laze in a hammock on your over-the-water deck, go snorkeling around the Southern Barrier Reef, and spend some time paddling and kayaking surrounded by the fresh ocean breeze.
This seven-day adventure combines the best elements of Belize—the inland exploration of Maya ruins and rainforest caves, along with several days to discover the remote coral atoll of Glover's Reef. Perfect for active families and couples of all skill levels, this itinerary offers the flexibility to relax, paddle, snorkel, dive, and sea kayak, depending on your preference.
Spend nine days exploring some of the best of Belize. Upon arrival, head to Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary to do some birding and view the native wildlife, along with exploring two different Mayan ruins. Next, take a water taxi to the Lighthouse Reef Atoll, and spend the next few days snorkeling, paddling, and relaxing beachside. Then, enjoy a final night on the town in Belize City.
Take the road less traveled on this weeklong journey through Belize. Each of these seven days is packed with activities and adventures that range from kayaking along tropical rivers to snorkeling around the Western Hemisphere's largest barrier reef. You'll also indulge your inner Indiana Jones on a tour of the remote Maya ruins at Xunantunich.
The seven-day adventure begins with an overnight at Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary, then heads out by boat to Lighthouse Reef. You'll explore the Lighthouse Reef atoll—a tropical marine park and designated UNESCO World Heritage Site—via various snorkeling and paddling opportunities. Spend five nights at your Half Moon Caye Basecamp, which offers both guided and independent excursions, and end your trip with a night in Belize City.
See the best that Guatemala and Belize have to offer on this immersive two-week tour. Discover the living history of colorful, colonial Antigua, then hike, kayak, and paraglide around Lake Atitlán. Learn about Maya civilization in Guatemala City before visiting the pyramids and ruins of Tikal National Park. Cross the border into Belize for more Maya exploration at Cahal Pech, and wind down with a few days of island life on Caye Caulker, where you'll snorkel along its barrier reef and laze on the beach.
This quick five-day escape to Belize delivers some major highlights of this gem of Caribbean Central America. Upon arrival in Belize City, you'll transfer inland for nature excursions in the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve. After enjoying some cave tubing, you'll fly high over Belize's famous Blue Hole dive site, followed by lunch on the windswept tropical isle of Ambergris Caye.
Discover some of Belize's highlights on this whirlwind five-day adventure. Spot wildlife, including crocodiles and toucans, explore the large Maya site of Lamanai Ruins, and whiz through the jungle on a zipline at Calico Jack's Village. There will be time for relaxation, too, along with snorkeling, kayaking, and beachside yoga at Southwest Caye within Glover's Reef Marine Reserve.
Take to the seas on this five-day scuba diving adventure in Belize, one of the best ways to appreciate the country's spectacular biodiversity and some of the best diving opportunities in the world. Dive the Belize Barrier Reef, the second-largest barrier reef in the world, to see beautiful corals, reefs teeming with life, and threatened species like marine turtles and manatees. Visit a marine research field station, picnic on a sandbar, and unwind at a serene tropical island getaway on Tobacco Caye.
Discover some of Belize's best cultural and natural sites, and take part in active jungle adventures on this five-day tour. See Maya ruins at Cahal Pech and Xunantunich, soar over the jungle canopy near San Ignacio, and snorkel through the pristine reefs of Glover's Reef Marine Reserve. End your trip by learning about the lifecycle of dazzling blue morpho butterflies.
With some of the world's best snorkeling spots, rich Maya history, and endless cayes to explore, Belize is a paradise waiting to be discovered on this 10-day adventure. Journey by land and sea as you swim with sharks in the Hol Chan marine reserve, step into the world of Actun Tunichil Mukna's sacrificial burials, and explore the archaeological site at Caracol. Hop over to the islands to end your trip dancing, savoring fresh fish, and snorkeling on Ambergris Caye.
Belize's many cultures and culinary traditions are revealed on this 10-day tour that combines mainland and island adventures. Climb through the former palace of Maya rulers in Xunantunich, and walk through deep caves to see the underwater sacrificial burials at Actun Tunichil Muknal. Take a break from history lessons and relax into the island lifestyle as you swim in the bliss of Lime Caye's clear waters and taste a feast of Garifuna dishes rich in coconut and fish in Hopkins.
Belize is a bucket-list traveler destination, if only because it's home to the Western Hemisphere's second-largest barrier reef. Over seven days, you'll explore this reef and Belize's white-sand coral cayes (islands) on snorkeling tours while enjoying relaxing beach time. Afterward, hop the border into Guatemala for tours of the ancient Maya ruins at Tikal before winding down on the cobbled streets of Spanish colonial Antigua.
Escape to Middle Caye for a five-day Belize beach break. After a brief stop in Belize City, you'll head straight to the paradise island of Southwest Caye to stay in a safari-style tented cabana among the palms. Spend sun-soaked days snorkeling and kayaking around Glover's Reef Atoll, a protected reserve where you'll discover an underwater world teeming with colorful coral and biodiverse marine life.
Discover the highlights of Belize and Guatemala on this weeklong cultural tour. Start with a beach escape to Caye Caulker for white sands and snorkeling trips of the Belize Barrier Reef. You'll explore Maya palaces and pyramids at Tikal National Park and tour the ancient ruins of Xunantunich on horseback. The adventure ends in Chichicastenango near the shores of Lake Atitlán, where you'll visit one of Central America's most famous markets.
With seven days in Belize, you want an itinerary that deftly balances aquatic excursions with off-the-beaten-path jungle adventures. This active holiday delivers on both fronts, starting in the western forests where you'll embark on nature hikes, explore river caves, and visit the ruins of ancient Maya cities. Stop at a nature reserve on your way to the coast to see big cats, then spend the remainder of your time on snorkeling trips around the south-coast reefs.
Travelers with a taste for the Caribbean shouldn't sleep on Belize. This Central American nation packs a punch in the form of its offshore barrier reef, which is the largest in the Western Hemisphere. You'll have plenty of time during this seven-day adventure for epic snorkeling tours and hops around postcard coral islands, but first up is a memorable journey deep into the jungle for nature hikes, visits to ancient Maya archaeological sites, and tours of mysterious river caves.
Escape to Belize for a week of island hopping and snorkeling around some of the finest dive sites in the world. Spend most of your time on the coral island of Ambergris Caye, where you'll enjoy resort-style relaxation and snorkel at famous sites like Shark Ray Alley and the Blue Hole. Cap the journey with a jungle excursion to discover the ruins at Xunantunich, an ancient Maya city dating to 300 CE.
This quick, five-day getaway combines cultural exploration with natural wonders in Belize's Cayo District and its largest island, Ambergris Caye. Begin in San Ignacio with an intrepid horseback ride to the Maya ruins of Xunantunich. Then, go inner tubing through an ancient cave network before jumping on a ferry to the island town of San Pedro. Snorkel or dive in the Hol Chan Marine Reserve, and if you're feeling brave, end your adventure swimming with nurse sharks and southern stingrays in Shark Ray Alley.
This eight-day Belize itinerary offers a blend of adventurous exploration and beachside relaxation. Kick things off in San Ignacio before hopping across the Guatemalan border to Tikal National Park, where you'll zipline over an ancient Maya city and seek out jungle ruins. Return to Belize for underground adventures and river tubing in the caves of Actun Tunichil Muknal and Nohoch Che'en, then wind down on the laid-back island of Caye Caulker, with snorkeling in the Belize Barrier Reef and plenty of beach time.
