Belize: Rainforests, Reefs & Ruins (Plus)
From $2549 without flightsPayments as low as $125
Why go?
Looking for adventure, ancient secrets, or maybe some R&R? In Belize you’ll zipline through tropical jungles, explore Mayan Ruins, and lay out on white-sand beaches. Where adrenaline meets history meets relaxation, this is every kind of fun under the sun.
Picture yourself
Hiking through ancient Mayan ruins
Snorkeling with the colorful marine life of the Belizean Barrier Reef
Nibbling on citrusy ceviche at dusk
Spotting tropical wildlife as you canoe along the Macal River
Unwinding on the beach after a long day of ziplining
What you'll get
Round-trip flights & airport transfers (or book 'em yourself)
9 nights in handpicked accommodations
9 breakfasts
3 lunches
5 dinners
Expert Tour Director
24/7 Support
2 insider tours of ancient Mayan ruins with a local guide
Snorkeling, cave tubing, and ziplining experiences
Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrive in Belize
Welcome to Belize! Home to Mayan ruins, monkeys, and most importantly: you for the next 10 days! Get situated, get properly sunscreened, and get ready for the trip of a lifetime.
In the evening, try to get some shut-eye before an early start the next morning!
Today's highlights:
- Land at the airport and meet a waiting EF representative.
- Transfer to your hotel to check in and check out your room.
- Day 2: Explore the Altun Ha Ruins + Welcome Dinner
Experience the ruins of a once-thriving city in the Belizean jungle and see what Pre-Columbian life was like for the indigenous peoples of Central America.
In the evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner of local cuisine and drinks with fellow travelers at an authentic local spot. Afterwards, you’re free to take the party elsewhere!
Today's highlights:
- Immerse yourself in Mayan life as you explore temples, homes, and recreational sites at Altun Ha Ruins with a local expert.
- Head to Ambergris Caye for dinner, drinks and some relaxation after a full day of playing archaeologist.
- Day 3: Snorkeling at Hol Chan + Optional San Pedro Food Tour
Make an expedition to the warm waters of Hol Chan off of Ambergris Caye. After a quick lesson in the art of snorkeling, dive on in and join a guide for an astounding underwater experience among a spectacular array of marine life.
Today's highlights:
- Glide past the colorful coral formations that Belize is known for as you snorkel through the world’s second largest barrier reef.
- See turtles, nurse sharks, sting rays, jacks, tarpon, and many other marine species as you share the warm waters.
- Enjoy Ambergris Caye’s sunny vibes the way the locals do—blissfully.
Belize Food Tour (extra cost)
Belizean food is influenced by many different cultures within the country that make Belize unbelizeable. Sample some Belizean favorites and learn about how Mayan cuisine seeped its way into the vibrant foods of Belize.
Why wait? Save money by booking this optional excursion before your trip departs. - Day 4: Travel to San Ignacio via Belize City
Dry off from yesterday’s water party and head into inner-Belize. San Ignacio is the pastel-colored gateway to the Guatemalan rainforest. Enjoy the friendly small town atmosphere for the day.
Today's highlights:
- Gawk at the Belizean countryside as you venture inward towards San Ignacio.
- Arrive in San Ignacio and chill out at the edge of the jungle.
- Day 5: Explore the Mayan Ruins of Guatemala
Welcome to the jungle! Tikal, Guatemala once rivaled Ancient Rome in size and splendor. Today you’ll explore its impressive Maya temples, ball courts and the many excavated buildings that housed over 100,000 people.
Today's highlights:
- Wake up to the sounds of the jungle in San Ignacio.
- Collect another passport stamp as you enter Guatemala.
- Join a local guide for an in-depth tour of Tikal’s six magnificent ancient pyramids.
- Fuel back up with an included lunch—much needed after climbing the 221 feet to the top of Temple IV.
- Day 6: Ziplining & Cave Tubing on the Southern Coast
Trade in archaeology for adrenaline today on the Southern Coast of Belize. You’re in for a heart pumping helping of ziplining, a mellow dose of lazy river cave tubing, and plenty of beach time.
Today's highlights:
- Give a hearty howler monkey goodbye to the rainforest as you board your bus headed for the coast.
- Reach speeds of nearly 50mph cruising above the canopy on a zipline.
- Slow down with a lazy river float through a wild series of sacred Mayan caves.
- Feast on an included barbeque lunch—feel free to nap off the food coma later on the beach.
- Day 7: Free Day on the Southern Coast + Optional Snorkeling in the Cayes
Be free today to do Belize your way. You have the beach at your fingertips and your new BFFs to share it with. Take it easy on the Southern Coast all day and all night.
Free time suggestions
Belizean Cuisine: The food in Belize is a bit like Mexican food, but with a unique twist from Mayan, Garifuna, Kriol and other cultures. The result is fabulous, and you must be sure to try ceviche, conch fritters, fry jacks, or anything that looks tasty to you!
Beach Time: Grab a book, download a podcast, order a cold drink, and plop yourself down on the golden sand for the day. Be sure to flip over once in awhile for even tanning.Snorkeling in the Cayes (extra cost)
Want more time to snorkel? Buckle up! Time to take your snorkeling to the next level with Snorkeling in the Southern Cayes.
Why wait? Save money by booking this optional excursion before your trip departs. - Day 8: Free Day on the Southern Coast
Much like eating potato chips, once you’ve had a bit of Belize’s natural beauty, you crave so much more of it. Get your fix today by surrounding yourself in all its glory on the beach, or wherever you choose to spend your free day.
Free time suggestions
Belikin Beer: Kick back and sip a Belikin, the premiere beer brand of Belize, preferably under a coconut tree.
Water Sports: Rent a kayak or paddle board and live it up in the lazy surf of the Southern Coastline. - Day 9: Return to Belize City + Farewell Dinner
After a wonderful time on the Southern Coast, it’s time to return to Belize City for one final day in paradise. Spend your bus ride scheduling your “take me back to Belize” Instagram posts, and swapping numbers with the friends you made on the trip before one final dinner together.
Farewell Dinner
Share some last laughs and revisit the best moments of the trip at this included farewell dinner with the group. - Day 10: Fly Home
Goodbye, friends!
Your next destination awaits—home. Before you head to the airport, make sure to take one more group photo and grab that final drink. But this isn’t goodbye because you can always get the gang back together for another trip soon. Or if you’re feeling adventurous, we have a couple ways to keep your vacation going.EXTEND YOUR TRIP 2 WAYS
1. Double the fun
A lot of our trips line up back to back! Give us a call—we can help you add another and save big while you're at it.
2. Go ahead or stay behind
Extending your trip is easy! During checkout, you'll have the option to fly to (or from) the gateway of your choice for an additional fee. We'll adjust your flights accordingly, but you'll be responsible to take care of your transportation, hotels, and other logistics outside of tour.Note: Depending on your desired gateways, additional fees may apply.
Traveling with us helps the EF community plant trees, at no extra cost to you.
Reviews
Overall rating: 5 out of 5
Based on 13 authentic traveler reviews
It truly was an un-Belize-able time!!
Stephanie, traveled Aug. 2023First off, for anyone thinking about doing this trip I have two words: DO IT! Even with the feedback of what could be better, I had an amazing time. In terms of what’s out of anyone’s control I would advise to be prepared with bug spray! I used a ton and still got riddled with bites, but I could only imagine it could've been even worse. And don’t forget your... See more
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Linnette, traveled Jul. 2023This was my first EF experience and it was the best trip of my entire life! Definitely an experience I will always remember, already planning my next trip to Belize! Ricky was not only knowledgeable but kept everything fun and always made sure we were having a good time. All of the extra excursions he planned were super fun, 10/10 would do this all over agai... See more
Travel to Belize with Ricky!!!!
Kevin, traveled Jul. 2023Enjoyed every single moment! As soon as I landed got to experience the kind and welcoming culture that Belize has to offer. While traveling met locals that would guide us for more activities and became friends with some! The itinerary was spot on and our guide Rupert aka Ricky was the best made everything so simple and suggested to try some of the local drin... See more
You Better Belize it!!
James, traveled Jul. 2023This trip was literally one of the biggest highlights of my life. From beginning to end, it was nothing short of amazing. I met a lot of great new lifelong friends, and we had such an amazing tour director Rupert aka Ricky! Ricky dove deep and had so much knowledge of the country. He made sure we were all having fun and taken care of. His extra excursion add... See more
