Belize Tour: Exciting Adventures in Tropical Paradise (9 Days)
What your day looks like
Join our Belize Tour and embrace the heart of adventure. Discover the secrets of an ancient civilization in awe-inspiring ruins. Immerse yourself in lush greenery, where every step is a journey through wonder. Traverse vibrant markets, delving into the local tapestry. Relish the beauty of coastal landscapes and explore hidden caves. Take a leisurely dive into an underwater realm, a world of marvels beneath the waves. This journey unwraps the treasures of Belize, where culture and nature unite in harmony.
The experience, in brief
- Snorkel in crystalclear waters of Placencia and Caye Caulker.
- Immerse yourself in the lush beauty of Guanacaste National Park.
- Immerse in the ancient Barton Creek Cave Reserve.
- Climb to the top of the secondtallest pyramid in Belize at Xunantunich ruins.
- Get acquainted with Garifuna culture in Hopkins.
- Hike to the enchanting Mayan King Waterfalls in the heart of nature.
- Swim in the refreshing waters of various waterfalls and natural pool formations.
- Dive into the underwater world at Hol Chan Marine Reserve and swim with marine life.
Your day, step by step
Belize City
Belize City Start our Tour in the gorgeous Belize City - the historical capital of the nation with its handsome colonial houses and porticos, seaside parks, bustling shopping areas, and sailboats that bob at the mouth of Haulover Creek. Arrive at the airport anytime and take an independent transfer to your accommodation. Once there, take your time to rest or explore the town. In the evening join your Tour Leader for a welcome meeting followed by an optional get-together with the rest of the group in one of the local restaurants.
Belize City
Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Belize City
Bermudian Landing
Sightseeing at Community Baboon Sanctuary. Belize City - Community Baboon Sanctuary - Altun Ha - Tower Hill In the morning, join in a black howler monkey tour in the nearby Community Baboon Sanctuary. Live in harmony with nature and have a memorable encounter with these primates.
Orange Walk Town
Archaeological Exploration at Lamanai. After that, visit Altun Ha, an important Mayan ceremonial center in Belize.
Tower Hill
Nature Walks. Transfer to Tower Hill, a pleasant location with various remarkable sights. Once there, take your time to relax before joining the rest of the group and your Tour Leader for an orientation walk of the area. Meet up with your group for an optional dinner.
Belize City
Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Tower Hill
Belize City
Leisure. Tower Hill - Lamanai Archaeological Site - Belmopán In the morning, enjoy a guided visit to the Lamanai Archeological Site, a magical place that was once a major city of the Mayan civilization.
Belmopan
Snorkeling. After that, head to Belmopan and discover the impressive Guanacaste National Park which is home to several creatures like gibnuts, iguanas, and howler monkeys. This is the ideal place for nature and wildlife enthusiasts. Swim in its refreshing waters and transfer back to Belmopan Center. Join your Tour Leader and the rest of your group for an orientation walk of the town. Optional dinner and get-together with your group to take a Nocturnal Zoo Tour. Once in the zoo, interact with nocturnal gorgeous animals and learn about their life.
Belize City
Accommodations: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Belmopán
Belize City
Nature Walks. Belmopán - Barton Creek Cave Reserve - San Ignacio Continue your tour to an ancient cave in Belize -an important archeological site that was formerly inhabited by ancient Mayan civilizations and used as a burial ground-. Try out some optional activities like zip lining and rock climbing.
San Ignacio
Local Flavor. After that, continue to the amazing, secret Big Rock waterfalls. This is the perfect swimming spot if you enjoy adventures.
Belize City
Leisure. Later, visit the spectacular and lovely Rio On Pools to take in the scenery. Explore the area and swim in the freshwater of one of the natural pool formations.
Belize City
Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in San Ignacio
Belize City
Local Flavor. San Ignacio - Xunantunich - Placencia In the morning, join your Tour Leader for a market tour in San Ignacio.
Belize City
Archaeological Exploration. Then go to Xunantunich, Mayan ruins with the second-tallest pyramid in Belize.
Placencia
City/Town Tour. Afterward, transfer to paradisiacal Placencia in the afternoon. Free time, optional get-together, and dinner with your group in one of the local restaurants in the evening.
Belize City
Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Placencia
Belize City
Swimming. Placencia - Mayan King Waterfalls - Hopkins In the morning, enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the local beach before going to the enigmatic Mayan King Waterfalls, and continue discovering Belizean nature.
San Pedro
City/Town Tour at Garifuna Culture Center. Once in the friendly coastal village of Hopkins join in an orientation walk around the town, and enjoy the Garifuna Drumming Lesson and Performance. Then it’s up to you what to do: relax on the beach, snorkel in the nearby palmed Tobacco Caye, venture to a nearby wildlife sanctuary, or rent a bike and explore the area. In the evening, join an optional dinner and get-together with a group.
Belize City
Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Hopkins
Belmopan
Swimming at St. Herman's Blue Hole National Park. Hopkins - Dangriga - St. Herman's Blue Hole National Park - Caye Caulker In the morning, after checkout from our accommodation in Placencia, join a Spicy Sauce Factory Tour in Dangriga before arriving at St. Herman’s Blue Hole National Park. There you will find St. Herman’s Cave and the Blue Hole – a perfect place for a refreshing afternoon swim formed by the collapse of an underground limestone cave.
Caye Caulker Village
Nature Walks at Caye Caulker. In the afternoon, we will take a water taxi to Caye Caulker – a long thin limestone caye inhabited by less than 2,000 people, famous for its car-free policy, sensational seafood as well as snorkeling and boating along the nearby Belize Barrier Reef. Optional dinner and get-together with a group in one of the popular beach restaurants/bars in Caye Caulker.
Belize City
Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Caye Caulker
Caye Caulker Village
Cycling at Caye Caulker. Caye Caulker Continue with a boat tour to the nearby UNESCO-protected Hol Chan Marine Reserve and the Belize Barrier Reef. There, you can closely see and swim with numerous underwater species such as nurse sharks, rays, groupers, porcupine fish, seahorses, and yellow-tail snapper, to name a few. In the evening, join an optional farewell dinner with a group in a popular local restaurant.
Belize City
Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Caye Caulker
Belize City
Caye Caulker. Last day of the tour: feel free to leave whenever you want. From Caye Caulker the airport can be reached in about 1.5h: 1h by water taxi to Belize City (departures between 7:30 am and 5:00 pm) and an additional 30 min by taxi.
What to know before booking
Included
- Transportation in a private vehicle* - Service of a bilingual Tour Leader** -Walking tours/orientation walks: Belize City, Placencia, Hopkins, San Ignacio, Caye Caulker -Guided visits/activities: Lamanai Maya Ruins, Xunantunich Maya Ruins, Garifuna Drumming Lesson & Performance (Hopkins), Tortilla-Making Lesson (San Ignacio), Spicy Sauce Factory Tour (Dangriga), St. Herman’s Blue Hole National Park, Community Baboon Sanctuary (San Ignacio), Island Bike Tour (Caye Caulker) * The type of vehicle depends on the size of the group and may include a car, 7-seater, or minivan. ** All our tour leaders are bilingual, fluent in both English and Spanish. Additionally, upon request and subject to availability, we can assign a tour leader proficient in other languages such as French, German, Italian, or Portuguese (this might involve an extra fee).
Not Included
-Flights -Airport pick-up and drop-off -Other activities and meals -Travel insurance -Personal expenses and tips
What to Bring
What to take with you: -Comfortable clothes and shoes -Swimming suit and slippers -A smaller backpack for daily tours -Hat/cap -Sunglasses and sunscreen -Personal ID -Travel insurance
Meeting & Pickup
Meet your tour leader at your accommodation in Belize City. The list of accommodations will be sent with trip notes 2 weeks before the departure.
Languages Offered
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Before Booking
During the booking process, please provide the full names and ages of each participant, along with the contact phone number (preferably with WhatsApp) and email address of the main traveler. This information is necessary for us to communicate important details and send trip notes.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business