7 or 8 days
Belize City, Cayo Region, Ambergris Caye | BEZ

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, zip line through lush jungles and snorkel in the crystal-clear Caribbean.

  • Day 1: Fly to Belize

    Meet your Tour Director at your destination
  • Day 2: Belize City • Lamanai

    Travel by boat to the New River Lagoon 

    Visit the Old Sugar Mill

    Take an expertly guided tour of the Lamanai Ruins 

  • Day 3: Belize City • Sandhill • Cayo region

    Travel to the Cayo region via Sandhill 

    Enjoy cave tubing

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

    Learn how to survive in the wild at a guided jungle survival experience

  • Day 4: Cayo Region • Xunantunich

    Travel by ferry to the Xunantunich Ruins

    Visit the Xunantunich Ruins

    Visit a local school

    Visit the Chaa Creek Natural History Museum

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Jungle night hike

    Jungle night hike

    Meet some of Belize’s nocturnal creatures—including ocelots, howler monkeys, kinkajous, and more—during a nighttime nature walk through the Cayo region’s rainforest. 

  • Day 5: Cayo region • Belize City • Ambergris Caye

    Travel to Ambergris Caye

    Visit the Belize Zoo

    Travel by water taxi to Ambergris Caye

  • Day 6: Ambergris Caye

    Snorkel at Hol Chan Marine Reserve

    Explore Ambergris Caye on your own

  • Day 7: Depart for home

    Travel by water taxi to Belize City for your flight home

Add 1 more day

  • Day 7: Ambergris Caye

    Explore Ambergris Caye on your own

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Snorkeling in the Coral Gardens

    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.

  • Day 8: Depart for home

    Travel by water taxi to Belize City for your flight home

Interested in learning more about this tour?
  • Day 1: Fly to Belize

    Meet your Tour Director at your destination
  • Day 2: Belize City • Lamanai

    Travel by boat to the New River Lagoon 

    Visit the Old Sugar Mill

    Take an expertly guided tour of the Lamanai Ruins 

  • Day 3: Belize City • Sandhill • Cayo region

    Travel to the Cayo region via Sandhill 

    Enjoy cave tubing

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

    Learn how to survive in the wild at a guided jungle survival experience

  • Day 4: Cayo Region • Xunantunich

    Travel by ferry to the Xunantunich Ruins

    Visit the Xunantunich Ruins

    Visit a local school

    Visit the Chaa Creek Natural History Museum

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Jungle night hike

    Jungle night hike

    Meet some of Belize’s nocturnal creatures—including ocelots, howler monkeys, kinkajous, and more—during a nighttime nature walk through the Cayo region’s rainforest. 

  • Day 5: Cayo region • Belize City • Ambergris Caye

    Travel to Ambergris Caye

    Visit the Belize Zoo

    Travel by water taxi to Ambergris Caye

  • Day 6: Ambergris Caye

    Snorkel at Hol Chan Marine Reserve

    Explore Ambergris Caye on your own

  • Day 7: Depart for home

    Travel by water taxi to Belize City for your flight home

Add 1 more day

  • Day 7: Ambergris Caye

    Explore Ambergris Caye on your own

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Snorkeling in the Coral Gardens

    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.

  • Day 8: Depart for home

    Travel by water taxi to Belize City for your flight home

Interested in learning more about this tour?

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This all-inclusive global experience gives students the chance to explore the world–all at an unbeatable value.
  • Airfare & transportation

    Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.

  • Hotels

    Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.

  • Meals

    Breakfast and dinner daily, 5 lunches (extension: Breakfast on Day 7 and 8; lunch and dinner on Day 7)

  • Entrances

    Lamanai Ruins; Old Sugar Mill; School Visit; Guided Jungle Hike; Cave Tubing; Canopy tour; Xunantunich Ruins; Chaa Creek Natural History Center; Belize Zoo; Snorkeling

  • Full-time Tour Director

    Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.

  • Expert Local Guides

    Your expert local guides add 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.

  • Continuous Support

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

  • 24-hour Emergency Service

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