A Belize Itinerary that’s right for you – From the sandy beaches of the 100+ Belizean islands, to the thrills of ziplining, to the mysteries of ancient Maya temples & caves, to the roaring monkeys in the Belize jungles, you can see and do it all here! If you’re traveling here for the first time or making a return visit, we’ve pulled together three sample adventure itineraries to help you get the most out of your trip.
Where to begin when planning a Belize Itinerary
Belize, one of the world’s last unspoiled destinations, is on a lot of people’s vacation wish lists. And even though it’s small (the size of New Jersey), it is hard to know where to begin! So, you won’t see everything in a single trip to Belize, but you can experience many of the highlights. With a bit of planning you can put together a plan for whatever time you have to spend in our ‘Jewel.’
It’s a great country to visit no matter how much travel experience you have, but it’s an excellent destination for someone who hasn’t done much international traveling. English is the official language of Belize, and there is so much to do no matter what you’re interested in. Of course, we think our Belize jungle village is the best spot! However, this post lists all kinds of adventures to consider. You can use this as a jumping off point to make your perfect personalized itinerary to see Belize.
Too many activities to choose from!
We’ve packed in a ton of exciting, adventures/activities for you to choose from for your vacation in Belize. Vacations are for relaxing and enjoying the sights. This can be a bit difficult if there’s a lot you want to do. Don’t stress out about how you’ll be spending your time. So create a rough Belize itinerary to help you accomplish the things you want to do but leave room for adventures that you may not know you want to do! This Blog post will help you with that task.
The majority of guests that stay at our Jungle Lodge in Belize also spend part of their vacation at a beach location. Most guests choose one of the following beach areas; Ambergris Caye (San Pedro), Caye Caulker, Hopkins, or Placencia. However, we have two other recommendations that are a little more Belize off the beaten path, but worth considering. More on those later.
Belize Itinerary #1
7-night surf & turf: 4 nights in jungle / 3 nights beach/island
DAY 1: Arrive in Belize and head to the jungle
Stop at Belize Zoo or Cave Tubing on the way. Or head directly to your lodging and kick back with an ice cold Belikin or Rum punch after your long day of travel.
DAY 2:
Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) Cave or Crystal Cave – full day
DAY 3:
Caracol / Rio on Pools / Rio Frio Cave / Big Rock Falls in the Mountain Pine Ridge – full day
DAY 4:
Spend the Day in San Ignacio – Raptor Center, Cahal Pech, Xunantunich, Chocolate Demo, Green Iguana Sanctuary, Outdoor Market, Possibly take a Belizean Cooking Class
DAY 5:
Head to Beach destination & Hang out at the Beach
DAY 6:
Snorkeling, Scuba Diving and/or Fishing trip
DAY 7:
Choose one or more watersports: Jet ski, paddle boarding, kayaking and/or rent a golfcart to explore the area
DAY 8:
Head to airport & if time allows – relax some more on the beach!
Belize Itinerary #2
3-night Jungle Itinerary
DAY 1: Arrive in Belize and head to the jungle
Stop at Belize Zoo or Cave Tubing on the way. Or head directly to your lodging and kick back with an ice cold Belikin or Rum punch after your long day of travel.
DAY 2:
Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) Cave or Crystal Cave – full day
DAY 3:
Caracol & Waterfalls in Mountain Pine Ridge – full day – (OR one of the following)
Spend the day in San Ignacio (see 7-day itinerary)
Visit Xunantunich & Cahal Pech (and/or El Pilar)
Barton Creek Cave, Ziplining, Maya Cooking School (2 of the three)
Pontoon Cruise on Vaca Lake (with 5 waterfalls!)
Tikal in Guatemala
DAY 4:
Two hour ATV ride & Head to next destination
Belize Itinerary #3
7-night Jungle Itinerary
DAY 1: Arrive in Belize and head to the jungle
Stop at Belize Zoo or Cave Tubing on the way. Or head directly to your lodging and kick back with an ice cold Belikin or Rum punch after your long day of travel.
DAY 2:
Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) Cave or Crystal Cave – full day
DAY 3:
Caracol & Waterfalls in Mountain Pine Ridge – full day
DAY 4:
Spend the Day in San Ignacio – Raptor Center, Chocolate Demo, Green Iguana Sanctuary, Outdoor Market, Possibly take a Belizean Cooking Class
DAY 5:
Visit Xunantunich & Cahal Pech (and/or El Pilar)
DAY 6:
Barton Creek Cave, Ziplining, Maya Cooking School, 4 hour ATV Tour (2 of the three)
DAY 7:
Pontoon Cruise on Vaca Lake (with 5 waterfalls!)
OR – Tikal
DAY 8:
2 hour ATV Tour and head to next destination
Belize Itinerary Recap
So, if you’re vacationing soon in Belize, we hope these sample itineraries help inspire you to craft your own perfect vacation. Also, you can find more information on these and other activities/adventures on our website.
We hope you would spend your entire vacation with us in one of our Belize Bungalows at our Jungle Lodge in Belize, Lucky Dreamer Lodge. But, we know the sea beckons! So, with that in mind, here are our two recommendations for the ‘beach time’ portion of your vacation. Leaning Palm Resort in Gales Point and Joe Jo’s by the Reef on Tobacco Caye. We’ve stayed at both and loved them!
Whatever you choose, we know you’ll have a magical time in Belize. Happy travels! For more Belize Travel Tips, check out our other blog posts!
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