Highlights of Belize

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Get back to nature in Belize! Adventure through ancient cities, explore stalactites and stalagmites in sacred caves, hike through the jungle, and wade through underground rivers. Get up close to howler monkeys, visit the famous Marie Sharp's hot sauce factory, and snorkel the second longest barrier reef in the world with harmless nurse sharks and southern sti...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Xunantunich & Cahal Pech Full-Day Tour
    • Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave
    • Inland Blue Hole
    • Monkey River Full-Day Tour
    • Cave Tubing
    • Hol Chan & Shark Ray Alley Tour

What's this trip about?

    Get back to nature in Belize! Adventure through ancient cities, explore stalactites and stalagmites in sacred caves, hike through the jungle, and wade through underground rivers. Get up close to howler monkeys, visit the famous Marie Sharp's hot sauce factory, and snorkel the second longest barrier reef in the world with harmless nurse sharks and southern stingrays. The trip of a lifetime is waiting in Belize! 

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityBelize City
End CityBelize

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Educational/ Learning
  • Hiking
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Independent
  • Nature
  • Swimming
  • Wildlife Viewing

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare to Belize City (BZE)
    • All airport and inter-city transfers
    • 3 nights in San Ignacio at the Midas Resort, or similar
    • Xunantunich & Cahal Pech full-day tour (with lunch)
    • Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Tour (with lunch)
    • Inland Blue Hole Tour (with lunch, en-route to Placencia)
    • 3 nights in Placencia at Laru Beya Resort, or similar
    • Monkey River Tour (with lunch)
    • Cave Tubing Tour (en-route to Belize City)
    • Domestic flight from Belize City (TZA) to San Pedro (SPR)
    • 4 nights in San Pedro at the Sunbreeze Hotel, or similar
    • Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley Snorkeling Tour
    • Domestic flight from Ambergris Caye to Belize airport (BZE)
    • Continental breakfast daily

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Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Belize City!

Land in Belize and enjoy a private transfer to your hotel in the Cayo district. The rest of the day can be spent at your leisure. Rest up or venture into San Ignacio town to experience the array of bars, restaurants, and invigorating nightlife. 

Day 2 San Ignacio

Venture into the ancient Mayan cities of Xunantunich, which means lady of stone, and Cahal Pech, which means place of tics. Cross the Mopan River on a hand-cranked ferry to get from Cahal Pech to Xunantunich and sample the local flavors with lunch in the village of Succotz. The rest of the evening can be spent at your leisure.

Day 3 San Ignacio

Venture into the Actun Tunichil Muknal cave system for a full day of discovery! To get there, you'll start with a short jungle hike, swim into a cave, then wade through an underground river. Once you're in, you'll get to see crystal formations, shards of pottery abandoned by fleeing Maya, and even skeletal remains. 

Day 4 San Ignacio - Placencia

Today you'll plunge into the Inland Blue Hole, an idyllic swimming spot which is fed by cool mountain water in Blue Hole National Park. Just off of Hummingbird Highway, this small national park has trails, caves, and plenty of opportunity for photos! After that...

Day 5 Placencia

You'll start the day traveling to a remote village on a scenic boat ride. At the entrance of Monkey River, you'll order lunch then head upstream on a guided tour to learn about the wildlife you pass then venture into the jungle to meet some howler monkeys. Retu...

Day 6 Placencia

Take a day to explore on your own! Placencia is known for its laid-back atmosphere, the narrowest main street in the world, and the best restaurants in Southern Belize. Go for a swim with whale sharks at the Gladden Spit Marine Reserve, do some offshore fishing, or stretch out in the sun. The day is yours to do with as you please!

Day 7 Placencia - San Pedro

Following breakfast, you will be taken to the Jaguar Paw area via private transfer and make a stop at the Nocho'een cave system. Here, you will hike to the Mayan caves where you will float through the caves on your own oversized inner tube while the guide teach...

Day 8 San Pedro

Enjoy a day to yourself in the southern part of Ambergris Caye! Indulge in fresh seafood and an ice cold beer while you soak up the sun on this beautiful island. Spend a day at the beach or meander through town to find souvenirs. 

Day 9 San Pedro

Snorkel the second largest barrier reef in the world in Hol Chan National Park. Strap on a mask and hop into Shark Ray Alley, where you can swim among harmless nurse sharks and southern stingrays. Once your swim has come to an end, you can spend the evening at your leisure. 

Day 10 San Pedro

Take advantage of an itinerary-free final day in beautiful San Pedro. Today's a great day to check off any bucket list items you have like sampling the chocolate at The Belize Chocolate Company, parasailing across the reef, sunning yourself on Secret Beach, or anything you want to check off the list before you head home!

Day 11 Depart Belize

After breakfast, you'll take the 20-minute domestic flight back to the Belize City International Airport, then head home! 

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Last Updated: 10/16/2024

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