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Belize
On the crystal blue Caribbean coast of Central America lies beautiful Belize, home to the second-largest barrier reef in the world. Enjoy some of the best diving and snorkeling in the Caribbean, or relax on a pristine beach. Venture inland and you
can explore lush tropical rainforests with mysterious Mayan ruins. Belize has over 540 species of
birds, exotic wildlife, and mysterious caves and caverns that highlight its
geological formations.
Snorkeling above an immense brain coral along Belize's barrier reef.
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Temp: 80–90°F Z 70–78°F | Language: english | Currency: Belize Dollar | Green Season: Jun.–Oct. | Dry Season: Nov.–MayNote: temperature shown is for Belize City.
Family-Friendly | Great Diving & Snorkeling | eco-Tours | Rainforest | Mayan Ruins | White-Sand Beaches | Cayes | Soft Adventure
Coastal Belize City is the gateway to Mayan sites, the mountains, and
the beach resorts of Ambergris Caye and Placencia. This historic town
boasts the oldest Anglican Cathedral in Central America.
Belize City | 3 days/2 nights | from $191*
The Great House – Small InnLovely restored colonial house with spacious rooms, built in 1929, located near the harbor in the historic Fort George sector. 16 rooms. AC ♥
2 nights from $191pp | Extra night $83pp
Radisson Fort George – First ClassLocated on the waterfront in the city’s colonial section, this hotel is an excellent base for taking day trips from the city. Marina and dive shop nearby. 100 rooms. AC
2 nights from $197pp | Extra night $86pp
Spotlight Hotels Day Tours from Belize CityMinimum 2 persons | Prices are per person
Wildlife River Rafting & Altun Ha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $112Departs Sun., Tue. & Thu. Includes lunch.
Lamanai Mayan Ruins & Boat Ride on The New River . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Includes lunch.
Jungle Cave Tubing & Aerial Trek “Zipline” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184Includes lunch.
Jungle Cave Tubing & Rainforest ATV Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168Departs Tue. & Fri. (min. age 16). Includes lunch.
Aerial Trek “Zipline” & Xunantunich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184Departs Sun., Tue. & Wed. Includes lunch.
Xunantunich & The Belize Zoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Departs Sun. & Wed. Includes lunch.
Xunantunich & Barton Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236Includes lunch.
Robinson Crusoe’s Jungle Adventure & Rainforest ATV Ride . . . . . . . 128Departs Sun., Mon., Thu., Sat. (min. age 16). Includes lunch.
Rainforest ATV ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Departs daily except Wed. (min. age 16).
Tikal Overnight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 930Includes lunch.Requires a pre-excursion overnight in Belize City.
Private tours also available.
Boats moored in harbor, Belize City
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Restaurant Bar Pool Beach Access Family Friendly AC Air-Conditioning ♥Romance Property
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The largest of the many islands along Belize’s 180-mile-long barrier reef. Your 20-minute commuter flight will transport you from the Belize City Airport
to this tropical paradise of sandy beaches, crystal waters, palm trees, friendly people, and laid-back atmosphere. Two local airlines operate flights to
Ambergris Caye every hour, from 7:30am to 5:40pm daily. Our representative will meet you at the Belize City Airport and assist with the connection.
Ambergris Caye/San Pedro
Mata Rocks – ModerateSmall Caribbean-style beachfront hotel specializing in warm Belizean hospitality. Rooms with views and junior suites with kitchenettes. 17 rooms. AC
2 nights from $326pp | Extra night $66pp
Coconuts – ModerateJust a 20-minute stroll from town, this small beachfront hotel offers cozy rooms facing a courtyard garden with pool. 18 rooms.
AC
2 nights from $317pp | Extra night $67pp
Sunbreeze – ModerateLocated on the edge of town with newly renovated, spacious rooms. Popular restaurant featuring local cuisine. 43 rooms.
AC
2 nights from $351pp Extra night $78pp
Portofino Resort – ModerateQuiet resort north of San Pedro town. Rooms are beachfront thatched-roof cabañas decorated in Belizean style, with decks and hammocks. Adults only. 11 units. AC ♥
2 nights from $491pp | Extra night $154pp
Xanadu Resort – Upper ModerateThis beachfront resort offers studio, 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom suites clustered around a pool and facing a beach lined with palms. 19 rooms. 3 night minimum.
AC
3 nights from $506pp | Extra night $108pp
Ramon’s Village – First ClassLively oceanfront resort on the edge of town, featuring thatched-roof Belizean-style architecture. Room categories are seaside or beachfront. 61 rooms.
AC ♥
2 nights from $426pp | Extra night $116pp
Belize Legacy Resort – First ClassTranquil resort located 20 minutes by water taxi north of San Pedro town. 1- and 2-bedroom suites with spacious verandas, ocean views, and kitchens.
AC
2 nights from $404pp | Extra night $111pp
Belizean Shores – First ClassFully equipped beachfront suites, each with private balcony and full kitchen. 48 rooms. 3 night minimum.
AC
3 nights from $432pp Extra night $83pp
Villas at Banyan Bay – First ClassBeautifully landscaped complex with 2- and 3-bedroom villas, all with living room, dining room, and kitchen. 34 units.
AC
2 nights from $404pp | Extra night $111ppBased on 4 adults
Grand Colony Villas – First ClassA gated community of 2- and 3-bedroom villas in a beach setting. Suitable for family stays, with many amenities. 21 units.
AC
2 nights from $442pp | Extra night $129ppBased on 4 adults
Victoria House – DeluxeDeluxe beachfront resort in Colonial plantation style. Features rooms, suites, thatched-roof casitas, and villas. 42 rooms.
AC ♥
2 nights from $404pp | Extra night $105pp
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Day Tours from Ambergris CayeMinimum 2 persons | Prices are per person
All rates are per person, double occupancy for 2 nights unless noted, and include roundtrip air transfers from Belize City.
Spotlight Hotels
SNUBA® Excursion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $71
Power Snorkel Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Hol Chan & Shark Ray Alley Snorkel . . . . . 48
Mexico Rocks Snorkel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Introductory Scuba Instruction . . . . . . . . 179
Barrier Reef 2-Tank Dive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Blue Hole dive not included.
Private tours also available.
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PlacenciaDangriga/Hopkins
The Great Blue Hole at Lighthouse Reef
The largest town in southern Belize,
Dangriga is the center of the citrus
industry and home to the Garifuna
people. Hopkins is a Garifuna fishing
village, 18 miles south of Dangriga.
Situated on a long narrow peninsula, the village of Placencia has one
of Belize’s loveliest beaches. Once a sleepy Creole village, this is now
a fast-growing resort area.
All rates are per person, double occupancy for 2 nights unless noted, and include roundtrip air transfers from Belize City.
The Inn at Robert’s Grove – First ClassHacienda-style resort on a white-sand beach 4 miles north of Placencia. Décor is Spanish colonial with verandas, Mexican tile floors, and carved wooden furniture. 51 rooms. 3 night minimum.
AC
3 nights from $712pp | Extra night $147pp
Chabil Mar Villas – First ClassGated oceanfront condos, on a 400-foot private beach. Villas have kitchens, but dining is available on the premises. Twenty 1- and 2-bedroom villas.
AC
2 nights from $794pp | Extra night $261pp
Blancaneaux Turtle Inn – First ClassFrancis Ford Coppola’s small hideaway on a lovely white-sand beach, 1 mile north of Placencia. Cabañas are either oceanfront or garden-view. 19 units.
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2 nights from $609pp | Extra night $169pp
Bella Maya Resort – First ClassCaribbean-style 2-bedroom condo suites located on 6 acres of lushly landscaped beach and lagoon-front land. 60 suites.
AC
2 nights from $780pp | Extra night $254pp
Spotlight Hotels
All rates are per person, double occupancy for 3 nights, and include roundtrip air transfers.
Jaguar Reef Lodge (Hopkins) – First ClassBeachfront resort, 1 mile south of Hopkins. 14 spacious thatched-roof cabañas with private verandas, and 4 suites.
AC
3 nights from $584pp | Extra night $105pp
Hamanasi Dive and Adventure Resort (Hopkins) – First ClassCharming beachfront resort located 1 mile south of Hopkins. 8 beachfront rooms, 4 family rooms, and 7 treehouse cabañas.
AC
3 nights from $636pp | Extra night $122pp
Belizean Dreams (Hopkins) – First ClassPrivate 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom villas with fully equipped kitchens located on a picturesque white-sand beach. 9 villas.
AC
3 nights from $671pp | Extra night $134pp
Spotlight Hotels
Restaurant Bar Pool Beach Access
Family Friendly AC Air-Conditioning ♥Romance Property
Turneffe Islands
Blackbird Caye Resort – First ClassLocated on a private island in the Turneffe Islands, 1½ hours by boat from Belize City (departs Wed.). All of their thatched-roof cabañas have ocean views. 15 rooms. AC
3 nights from $1,003pp
HotelsAll rates are per person, double occupancy for 3 nights, and include all meals and roundtrip transfers from Belize City. Departs Wed.
Caye Caulker
Seaside Cabañas Hotel – ModerateLocated on a white-sand beach in Caye Caulker, this property features rooms built around a freshwater pool and overlooks the ocean. 16 rooms.
AC
2 nights from $312pp
HotelsAll rates are per person, double occupancy for 2 nights, and include roundtrip air transfers from Belize City.
NEW!
We also offer 4- and 7-night packages, both dive and non-dive at this resort . Call for details .
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San Ignacio/Cayo District
Maskall Village is in a lush jungle setting, 45 minutes north of Belize City. Lamanai Archaeological Preserve is an important semi-restored Mayan site,
in the Orange Walk district of northern Belize.
Maskall & Lamanai
Lamanai Outpost Lodge (Orange Walk) – ModerateSurrounded by nature and adjacent to the mysterious Lamanai Mayan ruins and the New River Lagoon. 17 thatched-roof cabañas.
2 nights from $278pp | Extra night $74pp All-inclusive rates available.
Spotlight Hotels
Maruba Resort & Jungle Spa (Maskall Village) – First ClassThis jungle retreat offers full spa services, a Japanese tub, a waterfall swimming pool, and a gourmet restaurant. 15 cottages. ♥
2 nights from $435pp | Extra night $138pp
The town of San Ignacio, approximately 2 hours driving distance from
Belize City, is the gateway to the Mountain Pine Ridge area, with its
spectacular Hidden Valley Falls and the Rio Frio cave and pools. It is
also a base for visiting the Mayan ruins of Xunantunich and Caracol.
Day Tours from San IgnacioMinimum 2 persons unless noted | Prices are per person
Rainforest Medicine Trail & Xunantunich Maya Ruins . . . . . . . . . . . .$128
Caracol & Mountain Pine Ridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Caving by Canoe at Barton Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Tikal by Land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158Minimum 4 persons.
Xunantunich & Barton Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Cave Tubing & Aerial Trek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Rainforest, ATV & River Kayaking Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Note: these day tours can be done from all properties except Blancaneaux Lodge.
Private tours also avaiable.
All rates are per person, double occupancy for 2 nights, and include roundtrip ground transfers from Belize City. May require a private transfer from Belize City.
Windy Hill Resort (San Ignacio) – ModerateNestled in the lush rolling hills just 2 miles west of San Ignacio, this is a good base for exploring the region. 25 cottages. AC
2 nights from $320pp | Extra night $76pp
Duplooy’s Jungle Lodge (San Ignacio) – ModerateSmall jungle lodge situated on 22 acres of lush forest along the Macal River. Offers lodge rooms and bungalows. 14 rooms.
2 nights from $381pp | Extra night $106pp
Ka’ana Boutique Resort & Spa (San Ignacio) – First ClassThis upscale resort, located just outside San Ignacio, is surrounded by lush gardens, with beautifully appointed rooms and spa. 15 rooms.
AC ♥
2 nights from $535pp | Extra night $183pp
The Lodge at Chaa Creek (San Ignacio) – First ClassLocated on the banks of the Macal River, Chaa Creek offers charming thatched-roof cottages in a lovely landscaped setting and a full-service spa. 21 cottages.
AC ♥
2 nights from $396pp | Extra night $108pp
Blancaneaux Lodge (Mountain Pine Ridge) – First ClassFrancis Ford Coppola's famous lodge in the Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve. The cabañas and villas all overlook the river and the gardens. 18 rooms.
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2 nights from $581pp | Extra night $206pp
Spotlight Hotels
All rates are per person, double occupancy for 2 nights, and include roundtrip ground transfers from Belize City.
Requires a pre-excursion overnight in Belize City or Ambergris Caye.
exploring Caracol
Guanacaste National Park
Restaurant Bar Pool
Beach Access Family Friendly
AC Air-Conditioning ♥Romance Property
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“Belize offers travelers a variety of experiences: from the crystal waters of the Caribbean Sea to the lush jungles of the Cayo District. Don't miss the Mayan temples scattered in between. A highlight is a mellow float down the Caves Branch River in its cool waters!”
– Alia A., Avanti Latin Travel Consultant
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7 days/6 nights
Departs daily
The Cayo District is a region of rolling green hills and pine-forested mountains, crystal-clear rivers, and limestone caves. The major town in the region is San Ignacio, 2 hours west from Belize City, near the Guatemala border. You will spend 2 relaxing nights in a jungle lodge, surrounded by nature. Continue to Ambergris Caye where you will spend 5 days relaxing on the beach. For water sports enthusiasts, there is world-class scuba diving and snorkeling. For fishing enthusiasts, there is the thrill of bone fishing in the shallow sand flats, or deep-sea fishing for marlin, sailfish, and tuna. If you aren’t interested in water activities, you can just relax and explore the charming little town of San Pedro – or arrange for an optional tour to the mainland.
Package Includes
2 nights Cayo District jungle lodge
4 nights Ambergris Caye
Also included: all air and ground transfers; tours and meals per itinerary
Accommodations
Moderate – Duplooy's Jungle Lodge; Mata Rocks
First Class – The Lodge at Chaa Creek; Villas at Banyan Bay
Per Person
Moderate from $1,163First Class from 1,463
Not applicable during holiday seasons and other special events.
Cayo Jungle & Ambergris Caye
For complete day-to-day itineraries visit our website at www.avantidestinations.com
8 days/7 nights | Minimum 2 persons
Departs Wed., Fri. & Sat.
Diverse and mysterious, it is believed that Belize may have been the center of the ancient Mayan civilization. This itinerary will introduce you to two of the crown jewels of the Mayan world – Caracol and Tikal. From Belize City your journey will take you west through the highlands to the town of San Ignacio in the Cayo District, 9 miles from the Guatemala border. Spend 2 nights in a jungle lodge, and explore the magnificent Caracol Mayan site. Continue to Guatemala for 2 nights where you will visit Tikal, famous for its majestic temples. After your Mayan explorations you will be ready to relax on the beaches of Ambergris Caye for 3 nights. Here you will find some of the best snorkeling and diving in the world. And for those not interested in going underwater, you can just relax on the beach, rent a golf cart and explore the island, or hang out in the charming little town of San Pedro.
Package Includes
2 nights San Ignacio
2 nights Tikal
3 nights Ambergris Caye
Also included: all air and ground transfers; tours and meals per itinerary
Border crossing fees (approximately $44 US) are not included.
Accommodations
Moderate – Windy Hill Resort; Hotel Peten Esplendido; Mata Rocks
First Class – The Lodge at Chaa Creek; Camino Real; Belizean Shores
Per Person
Moderate from $1,935First Class from 2,199
Not applicable during holiday seasons and other special events.
Highlands, Islands & Tikal
Cave tubing
Temple I and the Grand Plaza at Tikal, Guatemala
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“Belize is a small, diverse, and incredibly beautiful country. You can relax on the beach and explore the ecology of the barrier reef, or just as easily get into the jungle, climb a Mayan ruin, and get a real sense of this Mesoamerican culture.”
9 days/8 nights | Minimum 2 persons | Minimum age 16
Departs Thu., Sat. & Sun.
Select Option 1 or 2 below
If you are looking for soft adventure this is the program for you! Belize has much to offer the active traveler – wildlife observation, jungle cruising, nature walks, tubing through caves, aerial trekking through the rainforest canopy, Mayan ruins, and of course, beach time. Your adventure begins with a self-drive speedboat cruise via inland waterways from Belize City to a Northern Lagoon for an afternoon picnic and ATV tour through rainforest trails. Continue on for 4 nights in the Cayo District for cave tubing, exploration of the rainforest, an Aerial Trek tour (ziplining), along with a visit to the impressive Mayan ruins of Xunantunich. Head out to the beach in Ambergis Caye or Placencia, with a visit to the Belize Zoo en route. A snorkeling tour of Belize's underwater wildlife is a relaxing end to your vacation on your beach of choice.
Package Includes
Option 1: Ending on Ambergris Caye
1 night Radisson Ft. George in Belize City
2 nights Pook's Hill Lodge in the Cayo District
2 nights The Lodge at Chaa Creek in the Cayo District
3 nights Belize Legacy Resort on Ambergris Caye
Option 2: Ending in Placencia
1 night Radisson Ft George in Belize City
2 nights Pook’s Hill Lodge in the Cayo District
2 nights The Lodge at Chaa Creek in the Cayo District
3 nights Inn at Robert’s Grove in Placencia
Also included: all air and ground transfers; tours and meals per itinerary
Per Person
Option One: 9 days/8 nights from $2,061
Option Two: 9 days/8 nights from 2,341
Not applicable during holiday seasons and other special events.
Belize Adventure
Jaguars are protected throughout Belize
Corals and fish along Belize's barrier reef
10 days/9 nights | Minimum 2 persons
Departs daily
This itinerary can be done as a self-drive tour.
Select Option 1 or 2 below
It has been said that Belize is more than just a destination – it is a state of mind. You cannot help but have fun in Belize. You will find lush rainforest rich with wildlife; mysterious Mayan ruins; the majestic Mayan Mountains with their network of underground caves; and the second largest barrier reef in the world, a World Heritage Site, perfect for snorkeling and diving. Let the mainland entice you with rainforests, wildlife, and Mayan ruins before you head to the beach to relax and enjoy the magic of Ambergris Caye or Placencia. Your beginning from Belize City first takes you to the Lamanai Outpost Lodge by riverboat. Tour the Mayan ruins of Lamanai and the New River Lagoon, with its variety of wildlife activity including hawks, falcons, monkeys, and crocodiles. Explore impressive Xunantunich, along with a cave canoeing expedition through the Mayan underworld on Barton Creek en route to the Cayo District. The Belize Zoo offers one more glimpse of Belize’s array of animals before ending on your beach of choice for snorkeling, swimming, and relaxation.
Package Includes
Option 1: Ending on Ambergris Caye
1 night Radisson Ft. George in Belize City
2 nights Lamanai Outpost Lodge
3 nights The Lodge at Chaa Creek in the Cayo District
3 nights Ramon’s Village on Ambergris Caye
Option 2: Ending in Placencia
1 night Radisson Ft. George in Belize City
2 nights Lamanai Outpost Lodge
3 nights The Lodge at Chaa Creek in the Cayo District
3 nights Inn at Robert’s Grove in Placencia
Also included: all air and ground transfers; tours and meals per itinerary
Ultimate Belize: Rainforest, Ruins & Reef
Per Person
Option One: 10 days/9 nights from $2,235
Option Two: 10 days/9 nights from 2,584
Not applicable during holiday seasons and other special events.
For complete day-to-day itineraries visit our website at www .avantidestinations .com
– Jim D., Avanti Latin Travel Consultant
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Belize Car Rentals
Suzuki Grand Vitara
Mitsubishi Montero
8 days/7 nights | Minimum 2 persons | Minimum age 16
Departs daily
Enjoy a variety of soft adventure and visits to Mayan ruins before ending your vacation on the beach in southern Belize. Go inland to spend 3 nights in the Cayo District where you will find some of the most scenic attractions in Belize: clear meandering rivers surrounded by lush jungle, waterfalls, caves, and Mayan ruins. An ATV tour through the rainforest, cave tubing on the Cave Branch River, and an Aerial Trek tour (ziplining) round out your first day’s excitement. Full-day excursions to the famous Mayan sites of Caracol and Tikal, with stops at the Rio Frio Caves and the Rio On Pools in Mountain Pine Ridge, offer a balance of history and nature in this majestic land. Continue to the Placencia Peninsula, an 11-mile strip of land sandwiched between the Caribbean Sea and the Placencia Lagoon where white-sand beaches, clear blue water, and swaying palm trees await you. Your trip includes a visit to St. Herman’s Blue Hole National Park and a snorkeling tour to Laughing Bird Caye off Placencia. It is the ideal place for diving, snorkeling, sea kayaking, and deep sea or reef fishing.
Package Includes
1 night in Belize City
3 nights in Cayo District
3 nights Placencia
Also included: all air and ground transfers; tours and meals per itinerary
Per Person
8 days/7 nights from $2,540
Not applicable during holiday seasons and other special events.
Southern Belize
ATV tour
Guatemala & Belize: Highlands, Rainforest & Beach
12 days/11 nights | Minimum 2 persons
Departs Mon. & Thu. from Guatemala City
Explore Guatemala and Belize, 2 important countries in the Mayan World that share a common border. Begin your adventure in Guatemala in the charming colonial city of Antigua. Next, take a scenic boat ride on magnificent Lake Atitlan surrounded by majestic volcanoes; experience the rich cultural traditions of the country’s indigenous groups in the highlands; shop in the famous market at Chichicastenango – before flying to Flores in the northern rainforest, home to the majestic ruins of Tikal and Yaxha. From Flores, travel to the border and head through the Rainforest Medicine Trail, with a canoe trip near the lively town of San Ignacio. Continue your journey through green rolling hills dotted with farms and grasslands where, if you have a sharp eye, you might be able to spot a Jabiru stork. Your destination is the Cayo District, with its lush river valleys and rugged mountain ridges covered in subtropical jungle. Here you will spend a fun day cave tubing and ziplining, with a chance to spot more wildlife the next day at the Belize Zoo. End your trip on Ambergris Caye, a 20-minute flight from Belize City. The island runs parallel to the barrier reef and will be your base for snorkeling, diving, fishing, or just relaxing on the beach.
Package Includes
2 nights Antigua 1 night Lake Atitlan 3 nights Tikal
2 nights Cayo District 3 nights Ambergris Caye
Also included: all air and ground transfers; tours and meals per itinerary
Border crossing fees (approximately $44 US) are not included.
Per Person
12 days/11 nights from $2,037
Not applicable during holiday seasons and other special events.
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Driving Distances/Times Avg.Belize City to Distance Time
Belmopan 50.5 mi 1 hr
San Ignacio 67 mi 1.5 hrs
Dangriga 105.5 mi 2.5 hrs
Hopkins 120 mi 3 hrs
Placencia 152 mi 4 hrs
Punta Gorda 201 mi 4.8 hrs
Maskall 39 mi 52 min
Orange Walk 54 mi 1 hr
We offer 4-wheel-drive air-conditioned vehicles that seat 4 and 5
passengers. Rates include unlimited mileage. Mandatory LDW insurance
and 10% local tax must be paid locally upon rental. $1,000 refundable
deposit with credit card required. Minimum age is 25 and driver must
present a valid major credit card at time of pickup. Additional drivers
$2 each per day. Pick up and drop off available outside Belize City at
an additional charge.
Cars Available Daily Weekly
Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$98 . . . .$574Suzuki Jimmy 4WDMid-size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 . . . . 674Mitsubishi Pickup 4WDMid-size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 . . . . 751Suzuki Grand Vitara 4WDFull-size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 . . . . 805Mitsubishi Montero
High-season rates (Nov. 1–Apr. 30) approximately 10% higher
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