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Discover Belize

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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Belize City

    Belize City
    Start point
    Newtown Barracks, Belize City, Belize (Ramada Princess Hotel, Hotel reception, 18:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Golden Bay Hotel)
    Landmarks
    Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport
  2. Day 2

    Belize City to Crooked Tree

    Belize City to Crooked Tree
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Birds Eye View Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Maya ruins of Altun Ha
    • Travel to Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary
    Landmarks
    Altun Ha
    Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary
    Crooked Tree Lagoon
  3. Day 3

    Crooked Tree

    Crooked Tree
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Birds Eye View Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Dawn bird watching boat trip or walking tour on Crooked Tree Lagoon
    • Boat ride upstream on New River
    • Visit Lamanai jungle ruins with guided trail walking
    Landmarks
    Crooked Tree Lagoon
    Lamanai
    New River
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Crooked Tree to Placencia

    Crooked Tree to Placencia
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Sea Spray Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Community Baboon Sanctuary to watch black howler monkeys

    Optional Activities

    • Early bird-watching walk and sunrise near Crooked Tree Lagoon
    Landmarks
    Community Baboon Sanctuary
    Hummingbird Highway
    Maya Mountains
  5. Day 5

    Placencia

    Placencia
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Sea Spray Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Full day boat excursion to Laughing Bird Caye with two guided snorkelling trips and lunch (approx US$90 per person)
    Landmarks
    Laughing Bird Caye
    Belize Barrier Reef
  6. Day 6

    Placencia to San Ignacio

    Placencia to San Ignacio
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Cahal Pech Village Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Hike through Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary on maintained trails
    • Visit Blue Hole National Park with swimming opportunity

    Optional Activities

    • Strenuous uphill hike to Ben's Bluff viewpoint with waterfall swim (more energetic option)
    Landmarks
    Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
    Ben's Bluff
    Victoria Peak
    Blue Hole
    Blue Hole National Park
  7. Day 7

    San Ignacio

    San Ignacio
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Cahal Pech Village Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Xunantunich Maya archaeological site
    • Cross River Mopan on traditional hand-winched ferry
    • Explore local market in San Ignacio

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Cahal Pech Archaeological Site (oldest known Maya site in Belize) - approx US$5 per person
    Landmarks
    Xunantunich
    El Castillo
    River Mopan
    Cahal Pech
    Macal River
  8. Day 8

    San Ignacio

    San Ignacio
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Cahal Pech Village Resort)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Cahal Pech Mayan ruins - approx US$5 per person
    • Guided Belize Botanical Gardens tour with 3-hour canoe trip and lunch (full day) - US$65 per person
    • Self-guided Belize Botanical Gardens tour with canoe paddle downstream on Macal River through jungle scenery and swim
    • Caving/canoeing at Barton Creek (half day) - US$40 per person
    Landmarks
    Cahal Pech
    Belize Botanical Gardens
    Macal River
    Barton Creek
  9. Day 9

    San Ignacio to Tikal (Guatemala)

    San Ignacio to Tikal (Guatemala)
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Jungle Lodge Tikal)

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon exploration of Tikal Mayan ruins
    Landmarks
    Tikal
  10. Day 10

    Tikal (Guatemala)

    Tikal (Guatemala)
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Jungle Lodge Tikal)

    Optional Activities

    • Sunrise tour to Temple 4 at Tikal with jungle exploration - US$35 per person
    • Day trip to Flores colonial island town with boat trip on river - US$40 per person
    • Re-entry to Tikal ruins for further exploration - US$21 per person
    Landmarks
    Tikal
    Temple 4
    Flores
    Peten Itza Lake
  11. Day 11

    Tikal (Guatemala) to Caye Caulker

    Tikal (Guatemala) to Caye Caulker
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (La Isla Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Water taxi transfer to Caye Caulker
    Landmarks
    Caye Caulker
    Belize Barrier Reef
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Caye Caulker

    Caye Caulker
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (La Isla Resort)

    Optional Activities

    • Full day snorkel/boat trip to Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley - US$80 per person
    • Full day snorkel/boat trip to Caye Caulker Marine Reserve - US$40 per person
    • Scuba diving (single tank dive on barrier reef) - approx US$90 per person
    • Full day Manatee Search and Snorkel with BBQ lunch - US$125 per person (minimum 4 people)
    • Boat trip to North Island Reserve - US$35 per person
    • Sea Kayak (free of charge from hotel)
    Landmarks
    Hol Chan Marine Reserve
    Shark Ray Alley
    Caye Caulker Marine Reserve
    North Island Reserve
  13. Day 13

    Caye Caulker to Belize City

    Caye Caulker to Belize City
    End point
    Belize Harbour, Belize (Belize Harbour, Port, 10:00)
    Landmarks
    Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport

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  • Rebecca3.0January 2025
    My interactions with the Explore organization was very unsatisfactory. My tour guide and driver were awesome, though.
    Traveled in January 2025
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback, we will be sure to pass on your lovely comment regarding your Tour Leader and Driver to our Local Partner! We are however, very disappointed to hear you had a poor experience with our pre-tour team here at Explore. If you would like to reach out to our Customer Relations team at cr@explore.co.uk we would appreciate the opportunity to look into whatever issues you had in an attempt to rectify them for you. We hope you do decide to travel with us and our team again soon!
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  • Timothy4.0November 2024
    Nicely organized trip.
    Traveled in October 2024
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    It was our pleasure to have you on board, and we look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you back for another adventure in the future!
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  • Rick5.0March 2024
    Great trip. Tour leader was top notch, very knowledgeable. Also our driver was an expert pothole avoider.
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  • Michael5.0February 2024
    Great variety of experiences and locations. Our tour guide, Wilfred Garbutt, was friendly, very knowledgeable and...
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    Thanks for the great review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the diverse experiences and locations. Wilfred Garbutt, our tour guide, is delighted to have made your experience memorable. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!
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  • Carol5.0February 2024
    It was a comprehensive itinerary which included history, nature, archeology,marine experiences.Our guide Wilfred was...
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    Traveled in January 2024
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    Thank you so much for taking the time to review your Discover Belize holiday! We are delighted that Wilfred provided such a wonderful holiday for you and that you found the accommodations and restaurants to have been enjoyable. We hope to have the chance to welcome you on another Explore adventure in the future. Kind Regards, Explore!
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  • Martyn5.0January 2023
    Highlights were cave canoeing and the day sail and snorkel to ho chan marine reserve.
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  • Helen4.8January 2023
    So many highlights. Sailing on the catamaran to go snorkelling with rays sharks and tutles over the coral reef at Hol...
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    Traveled in January 2023
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  • Paul4.2January 2023
    The high was definitely the maya ruins
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  • Kristin4.8January 2023
    We had the Mayan ruins to ourselves. The snorkeling and sailing excursion at Caye Caulker.
    Traveled in January 2023
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  • Jane4.8February 2023
    The wildlife on land, sea and air ; the optional catamaran trip on Caye Caulker to Hol Chan marine reserve ; the...
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    Traveled in January 2023
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    Asked on October 10th, 2025

    May I ask how much it costs for a single room supplement for the Discover Belize tour?

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      For the 8th March departure for the Discover Belize, the single room supplement is £735.

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      Yes, a single supplement may apply if you prefer not to share a room.

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      Payments can typically be made via credit card or bank transfer. Detailed payment instructions will be provided upon booking confirmation.

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      The maximum number of participants for this tour is usually 16, which ensures an intimate experience.

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      Complimentary transfers are provided on tour start and end days according to flight arrangements. Private transfers can be arranged for an additional fee.

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      Yes, the total cost includes the travel insurance booked through Tourradar.

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      Single supplement: For most adventures, a single supplement is optional. The adventure price advertised is normally based on twin-share accommodation. If you are a solo traveller and select the twin share option, you will be roomed with another solo traveller of the same gender. Should you prefer your own room while on the trip, you may book the private room. The service fee supports our ability to offer 24/7 customer support, secure and flexible payment options, and a smooth booking experience.

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      While Belize uses the Belize dollar, US dollars are also widely accepted. It's advisable to carry some cash for smaller purchases.

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    As a traveler from USA, Canada you will need an adaptor for types G, I. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for types A, B, I. As a traveler from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types A, B, G. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types A, B, G, I.

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    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Belize Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for and Guatemala. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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