Belize: Rainforests, Reefs & Ruins
From $2449 without flightsPayments as low as $53
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
Floating through a series of sacred caves
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
2 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.
Reviews
Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5
Based on 426 authentic traveler reviews
More time than life.
Anonymous, traveled Aug. 2021This was my first trip with EF Ultimate Break and I may have had the best time of my life. EF eliminated the stress of planning and finding things to do. Better yet, there was no negotiation with companions on wether we wanted to do something or not. Everything was cared for and all we needed to do was to sit back and enjoyed. Our tour director, Roberto, was... See more
Beautiful Belize!
Taylor, traveled Jul. 2021This was one of the best trips ever. it was my first trip I have ever taken with EF and my very first time traveling out of the country. I was not disappointed at all! Our tour director Keith was amazing!! I recommend giving all of the Belize tours to him. He was very knowledgeable about the country, and different spots we visited. My absolute favorite part ... See more
Un-BELIZE-able (duh)
Sierra, traveled Nov. 2023Belize is incredible! Kareem was an amazing tour guide, super knowledgeable and went above and beyond to accommodate everyone. I will definitely come back! The tour is great, just the right amount of activities and downtime. The activities are a good representation of the country. I feel like I learned so much!
Ezy & Gonzalo Are Awesome
Jabari, traveled Aug. 2023This was my first trip with EF and it was amazing! our Tour Guide Ezy was great and extremely helpful. Our Bus Driver Gonzalo was incredibly experienced. Great driving in all the chaos that is Belize traffic he got us to our destination impressively and safely.
