📍 Belize

BELIZE COMPLETE: REEFS, CAYES AND ANCIENT RUINS TRAVEL

Q: What weather should you expect?

Dry Season (November-April): Perfect weather, minimal rainfall, ideal for all activities, peak tourist season, highest prices. Shoulder Season (May-June, November): Good weather, fewer crowds, moderate prices, excellent value, occasional brief showers. Wet Season (July-October): Heavy rainfall, hurricane risk, lowest prices, lush landscapes, indoor activities preferred, some areas inaccessible. Diving Season: Year-round excellent, dry season best visibility, wet season warmer water temperatures, whale shark season (March-June).

Coral gardens bloom beneath turquoise waves, Mayan temples pierce the canopy, hammocks sway on the islands. Belize is where the Caribbean meets Mesoamerica.

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📖 8 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Dive San Pedro's reef, relax at Caye Caulker, discover Hopkins' Garifuna culture, explore Mayan ruins and sleep in a jungle lodge. Belize, Central America's hidden treasure.

San Pedro: island beach town
Caye Caulker: laid-back island
Hopkins: garinagu village culture
Placencia: lagoon beach peninsula
Reef Sites: diving paradise

Your day-by-day itinerary

Day

San Pedro

island energy beach town

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Day 1

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Walk on Front Street and central beach of San Pedro (Ambergris Caye)

Sunset on the municipal pier of San Pedro

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Bicycle or golf cart rental for island exploration

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San Pedro

island energy beach town

9 photos

Day 2

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Secret Beach (west side of Ambergris Caye)

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Snorkeling Hol Chan Marine Reserve & Shark Ray Alley off Ambergris Caye

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Next stop

Distance: 24.3 km

Travel time: 49min

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Caye Caulker

laid-back island village charm

6 photos

Day 3

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Walk in Caye Caulker Village and The Split

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Kayak or paddle in The Split channel

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Distance: 21 km

Travel time: 30min

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Caye Caulker

laid-back island village charm

6 photos

Day 4

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Swimming and relaxation on the western docks of Caye Caulker

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Snorkeling trip in the Caye Caulker Marine Reserve (barrier reef)

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Caye Caulker

laid-back island village charm

6 photos

Day 5

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Iguana Reef (west side) for free observation of rays from the shore

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Panoramic flight over the Great Blue Hole and Lighthouse Reef (from Caye Caulker)

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Caye Caulker

laid-back island village charm

6 photos

Day 6

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Sunset watching north of The Split

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Bike ride along the main street of Caye Caulker

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Caye Caulker

laid-back island village charm

6 photos

Day 7

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Free morning: swimming, docks and beach south of the island

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Short boat trip to the nearby reef (light snorkeling)

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Distance: 134.3 km

Travel time: 2h14

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Hopkins

garinagu cultural fishing village

10 photos

Day 8

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Walk on Hopkins beach (Garifuna village)

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Journey Caye Caulker → Belize City (ferry), then bus to Hopkins junction and transfer to the village

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⏱️ Long drive (5h+)

Distance: 215 km

Travel time: 5h

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Hopkins

garinagu cultural fishing village

10 photos

Day 9

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Free exploration of Hopkins village and its waterfront

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Evening Garifuna percussion and singing (drumming) at a local cultural center

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Hopkins

garinagu cultural fishing village

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Day 10

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Beach and walk through coconut groves south of the village

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Optional nature excursion (weather dependent): Bocawina/Mayflower NP (hiking and waterfalls)

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Distance: 50.8 km

Travel time: 51min

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Placencia

lagoon peninsula beach paradise

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Day 11

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Walk on the peninsula: Placencia Sidewalk and beach

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Transfer Hopkins → Placencia by road

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Distance: 75 km

Travel time: 1h15

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Placencia

lagoon peninsula beach paradise

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Day 12

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Monkey River descent (riverside forest, bird watching and howler monkey observation)

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Monkey River boat trip & manatee observation (from Placencia)

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Distance: 60 km

Travel time: 2h

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Placencia

lagoon peninsula beach paradise

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Day 13

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Morning beach time at Placencia Village

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Short boat trip on the reef off the peninsula (light snorkeling)

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Next stop

Distance: 144 km

Travel time: 2h24

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Belize

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Day 14

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Seaside walk (Marine Parade) or swing bridge over Haulover Creek (Belize City center)

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Journey Placencia → Belize City by bus/road (return)

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Next stop

⏱️ Long drive (5h+)

Distance: 220 km

Travel time: 5h

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What weather should you expect?

Dry Season (November-April): Perfect weather, minimal rainfall, ideal for all activities, peak tourist season, highest prices.

Shoulder Season (May-June, November): Good weather, fewer crowds, moderate prices, excellent value, occasional brief showers.

Wet Season (July-October): Heavy rainfall, hurricane risk, lowest prices, lush landscapes, indoor activities preferred, some areas inaccessible.

Diving Season: Year-round excellent, dry season best visibility, wet season warmer water temperatures, whale shark season (March-June).

How many days should I plan?

We believe you will enjoy this itinerary best by dedicating between 13 and 19 days. The next step will allow you to adjust the duration of your stay.

What to discover in Belize?

English-speaking Caribbean nation with Maya ruins, barrier reef diving, and jungle adventures. Experience Blue Hole diving, ancient temples, and incredible biodiversity in compact Central American paradise. The country offers authentic Caribbean culture with Maya heritage and pristine natural environments. Belize combines adventure, culture, and relaxation perfectly.