8 days
Belize City, Cayo region, Southern coast

In Belize, explore two different ecosystems—jungle and coastal.

Hike through lush forest and snorkel in the Caribbean before learning about the fascinating history and traditions of the indigenous Garifuna people. Visit the archaeological site of Xunantunich for a glimpse into ancient Mayan culture.
  • Day 1: Fly to Belize

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport
  • Day 2: Belize City • Cayo region

    Travel to the Cayo region

    Experience the thrill of a ziplining adventure through the Belizean canopy (Participants must weigh less than 275 lbs) 

    Visit a hot sauce factory

    Visit the Xunantunich Ruins

  • Day 3: Cayo region

    Visit a Maya village for hands-on lessons in pottery and cooking

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Canoe experience

    Canoe experience

    Paddle along lush Macal River, once traversed by the ancient Mayans, and experience Belize’s diverse flora and fauna from the water (think: tropical birds and giant green iguanas).  

  • Day 4: Cayo region • Southern coast

    Travel to the Southern coast

    Visit the Gulisi Garifuna Museum

    Enjoy cave tubing

  • Day 5: Southern coast

    Visit a chocolate company to learn about the chocolate-making process 

    Enjoy an authentic Mayan lunch

    Visit to the Maya Center

  • Day 6: Southern coast

    Go snorkeling in the Cayes

    Enjoy a Garifuna drumming lesson

  • Day 7: Southern coast • Belize City

    Travel to Belize City

    Visit a local farm to learn about one of Belize's major exports 

  • Day 8: Depart for home

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  • Day 1: Fly to Belize

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport
  • Day 2: Belize City • Cayo region

    Travel to the Cayo region

    Experience the thrill of a ziplining adventure through the Belizean canopy (Participants must weigh less than 275 lbs) 

    Visit a hot sauce factory

    Visit the Xunantunich Ruins

  • Day 3: Cayo region

    Visit a Maya village for hands-on lessons in pottery and cooking

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Canoe experience

    Canoe experience

    Paddle along lush Macal River, once traversed by the ancient Mayans, and experience Belize’s diverse flora and fauna from the water (think: tropical birds and giant green iguanas).  

  • Day 4: Cayo region • Southern coast

    Travel to the Southern coast

    Visit the Gulisi Garifuna Museum

    Enjoy cave tubing

  • Day 5: Southern coast

    Visit a chocolate company to learn about the chocolate-making process 

    Enjoy an authentic Mayan lunch

    Visit to the Maya Center

  • Day 6: Southern coast

    Go snorkeling in the Cayes

    Enjoy a Garifuna drumming lesson

  • Day 7: Southern coast • Belize City

    Travel to Belize City

    Visit a local farm to learn about one of Belize's major exports 

  • Day 8: Depart for home

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Your experience includes

  • Airfare & transportation

    Round-trip airfare on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach; boat

  • Hotels

    7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms

  • Regional-style meals

    3 meals daily; dinner on arrival day; breakfast on departure day

  • 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.

  • Guided Sightseeing

    Comprehensive sightseeing of natural attractions

  • Entrances

    Xunantunich ruins; Maya cooking and pottery experience; ziplining adventure; hot sauce factory tour; cave tubing; Garifuna Museum; snorkeling; farm visit

  • Experiential learning

    Maya cooking and pottery experience, chocolate-making tour, Garifuna cultural presentation

  • Expert Local Guides

    Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.

  • Personalized Learning Support

    Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project for academic credit.

  • Continuous Support

    Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.

  • Worldwide Presence

    EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.

  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.

  • 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.

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