Adventure in Belize
Ancient ruins and amazing reefs blend together in an environmental wonderland of jungles and coastlines.
Belize is Central America's eco-frontier, a young nation with ancient roots that welcomes you with diverse ecosystems and wildlife, as well as different languages and cultures. Discover the mysteries of the Maya civilization, zipline through lush jungles, and snorkel in the crystal-clear Caribbean.
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Day 1: Fly to Belize
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 2: Belize City • Lamanai
Travel by boat to the New River Lagoon
Visit the Old Sugar Mill
Tour the Lamanai Ruins with an expert local guide
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Day 3: Belize City • Cayo region
Travel to the Cayo region
Enjoy cave tubing
Experience the thrill of a ziplining adventure through the Belizean canopy (For safety reasons, weight and size restrictions may apply)
Learn how to survive in the wild at a guided jungle survival experience
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Day 4: Cayo region • Xunantunich
Take a day trip to the Xunantunich ruins
Visit the Xunantunich Ruins
Participate in a cultural exchange with locals
Visit the Chaa Creek Natural History Museum
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Jungle night hike
See the Cayo region’s rainforest from a new perspective during a nighttime nature walk. Breathe in the cool air, gaze up at the stars through the canopy, and listen for the sounds of nocturnal wildlife—you may even spot elusive jungle locals like ocelots, scorpions, tarantulas, or howler monkeys on your journey.
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Day 5: Cayo region • Belize City • The Cayes
Travel to Belize City
Visit the Belize Zoo
Travel by water taxi to the Cayes
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Day 6: The Cayes
Snorkel at Hol Chan Marine Reserve
Explore Ambergris Caye on your own
Enjoy an included lunch
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Day 7: Depart for home
Travel by water taxi to Belize City for your flight home
Add 1 more day
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Day 7: The Cayes
Explore Ambergris Caye on your own
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Snorkeling in the Coral Gardens
See one of the world’s most diverse ecosystems up close when you explore parts of the Belize Barrier Reef with an expert local guide. Board a boat bound for Caye Caulker, and snorkel through the stunning Coral Gardens. Depending on the season, you could observe manta rays, tarpon fish, and nurse sharks. You may even spot the magnificent West Indian manatee—a protected species that can grow up to 13 feet long and weigh upwards of 1,000 pounds.
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Day 8: Depart for home
Travel by water taxi to Belize City for your flight home
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Day 1: Fly to Belize
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 2: Belize City • Lamanai
Travel by boat to the New River Lagoon
Visit the Old Sugar Mill
Tour the Lamanai Ruins with an expert local guide
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Day 3: Belize City • Cayo region
Travel to the Cayo region
Enjoy cave tubing
Experience the thrill of a ziplining adventure through the Belizean canopy (For safety reasons, weight and size restrictions may apply)
Learn how to survive in the wild at a guided jungle survival experience
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Day 4: Cayo region • Xunantunich
Take a day trip to the Xunantunich ruins
Visit the Xunantunich Ruins
Participate in a cultural exchange with locals
Visit the Chaa Creek Natural History Museum
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Jungle night hike
See the Cayo region’s rainforest from a new perspective during a nighttime nature walk. Breathe in the cool air, gaze up at the stars through the canopy, and listen for the sounds of nocturnal wildlife—you may even spot elusive jungle locals like ocelots, scorpions, tarantulas, or howler monkeys on your journey.
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Day 5: Cayo region • Belize City • The Cayes
Travel to Belize City
Visit the Belize Zoo
Travel by water taxi to the Cayes
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Day 6: The Cayes
Snorkel at Hol Chan Marine Reserve
Explore Ambergris Caye on your own
Enjoy an included lunch
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Day 7: Depart for home
Travel by water taxi to Belize City for your flight home
Add 1 more day
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Day 7: The Cayes
Explore Ambergris Caye on your own
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Snorkeling in the Coral Gardens
See one of the world’s most diverse ecosystems up close when you explore parts of the Belize Barrier Reef with an expert local guide. Board a boat bound for Caye Caulker, and snorkel through the stunning Coral Gardens. Depending on the season, you could observe manta rays, tarpon fish, and nurse sharks. You may even spot the magnificent West Indian manatee—a protected species that can grow up to 13 feet long and weigh upwards of 1,000 pounds.
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Day 8: Depart for home
Travel by water taxi to Belize City for your flight home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach; boat
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Hotels
6 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (7 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
3 meals daily (days 2-6 and day 7 with extension); dinner on arrival day; breakfast on departure day
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Guided sightseeing
1 sightseeing tour led by an expert, licensed local guide
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Experiential learning
Local exchange
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Entrances
Old Sugar Mill; Lamanai Ruins; cave tubing; ziplining adventure; jungle “survival” experience; Xunantunich Ruins; Chaa Creek Natural History Center; local exchange; Belize Zoo; snorkeling
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.
