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Belize - EuroVacations.com
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 where you
can explore lush tropical rainforests and mysterious
Maya temples. Belize has over 540 species of birds,
exotic wildlife, and limestone caves and caverns that
highlight its geological formations.
Planning tips for Belize:
Climate: Subtropical with breezes from the Caribbean Sea. Dry season
is Dec.-May and green season is Jun.-Nov. High annual temperatures
and humidity. 80-95°F in coastal areas and 50-75°F inland.
Language: English.
Time Zone: Same as US Central Standard Time.
Currency: Belizean Dollar. US Dollars also accepted.
Entry Requirements for US Citizens: Passport.
travel Times
Belize City to
Ambergris Caye
Lamanai
½ hr
1¾ hrs
Mode
Time
Lamanai
Ambergris Caye
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Placencia
Punta Gorda
San Ignacio
Tikal
¾ hr
1¼ hrs
1½ hrs
1 hr
+
Jaguar at Belize Zoo
Eccentric Belize charmed us with the calm of its gorgeous
beaches, the adventure within its colorful jungles, and the familial
spirit of its diverse people. The highlight, however, is exploring
the many astounding Mayan sites such as Tikal, just across the
border in Guatemala, a perfect day trip.” Aaron M. Picture of
Avanti Belize Familiarization Trip on Tikal extension from Cayo
District. Brad W., David J., Aaron M. & Charlie S. (Left to right)
Recommended Independent Vacations to Belize
Belize City
Ambergris Caye
Cayo District
Belize City
Cayo
District
Ambergris Caye
Placencia
Placencia
Belize Short & Sweet
Cayo and the Coast
exploration, jungle adventure, and beach relaxation!
- diverse Belize has it all! Start in the Cayo District for Maya ruins
Ambergris Caye
and adventure before relaxing on a Caribbean beach in Placencia.
6 nights Includes
7 nights Includes
Cayo District & Ambergris Caye - A sweet combo of temple
Min. 2 persons | Min. age 8 | Departs daily from Belize City
• International air from Miami
• All air & ground transfers
• 3 nights Cayo District
• Xunantunich Maya Temples & Barton
Creek Caves by Canoe
tour + lunch
• Cave Tubing & Ziplining
tour + lunch
• 3 nights Ambergris Caye
• SNUBA® tour
7 days/6 nights from $2,199pp
Includes international air from MIA (See page 115 for more details). Pricing based on the
following properties: San Ignacio Hotel, Cayo District; Ramon’s Village, Ambergris Caye.
Hotel upgrades available. Not applicable during holiday seasons and other special events.
Cayo District & Placencia - Rainforests, ruins, and beach
Min. 2 persons | Departs daily from Belize City
• International air from Miami
• All ground transfers OR 8-day car rental
• 3 nights Cayo District
• Xunantunich Maya Temples & Barton
Creek Caves by Canoe tour + lunch
• Tikal ruins tour + lunch
• 4 nights Placencia
• Monkey River tour + lunch
8 days/7 nights with transfers from $2,749pp
8 days/7 nights with car rental from $2,549pp
Includes international air from MIA (See page 115 for more details). Pricing based on the following
properties: San Ignacio Hotel, Cayo District; Robert’s Grove Beach Resort, Placencia. Hotel upgrades
available. *Does not include Guatemala border crossing fee, approximately $19 US. Not applicable during
holiday seasons and other special events.
Ambergris Caye
Belize City
Cayo District
Belmopan
Jaguar Reef Hotel
Belize City
Placencia
Ambergris Caye
Hopkins
All-Inclusive Jungle & Beach
Belmopan & Hopkins - An all-inclusive adventure takes you
to a gorgeous river amidst lush rainforest and the relaxing beaches
Ambergris Caye
of the southern coast.
7 nights Includes
Departs daily from Belize City
Ultimate Belize
Placencia, Cayo District & Ambergris Caye - A truly
Belizean experience - Maya magic, underwater exploration, and
Ambergris Caye
exciting Garifuna culture on the southern Caribbean coast.
9 nights Includes
Min. 2 persons | Min. age 8 | Departs daily from Belize City
• International air from Miami
• 2 adventure tours to be
• All air & ground transfers
selected locally
• 3 nights Sleeping Giant (Belmopan) • 4 nights Almond Beach (Hopkins)
• All-Inclusive
• International air from Miami
• All air & ground transfers
• 3 nights Placencia
• Monkey River tour + lunch
• 3 nights Cayo District
8 days/7 nights from $2,295pp
10 days/9 nights from $2,999pp
Includes international air from MIA (See page 115 for more details). Not applicable during holiday
seasons and other special events. Good physical condition highly recommended.
• Tikal ruins tour + lunch
• Xunantunich Maya Temples &
Barton Creek Caves tour + lunch
• 3 nights Ambergris Caye
• SNUBA® tour
Includes international air from MIA (See page 115 for more details). Pricing based on the following
properties: Robert’s Grove Beach Resort, Placencia; San Ignacio Hotel, Cayo District; Ramon’s Village,
Ambergris Caye. Hotel upgrades available. Not applicable during holiday seasons and other special events.
For in-depth itineraries and additional travel options, visit our website at www.avantidestinations.com
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Belize
Belize City, Punta Gorda & Lamanai
Belize City
Maya Footprints - Punta Gorda
Your gateway to Maya sites, the mountains, and the beach resorts,
also boasts the oldest Anglican cathedral in Central America.
Explore the Toledo District, home to rich culture, sea activities,
and delicious chocolate.
• Arrival ground transfer from Liberia Airport
Includes
Recommended
• 2 nightsHotels
accommodations
3 nights Includes
Price is per person, double occupancy
Includes
• Roundtrip air & ground transfers
• 3 nights accommodations
• All meals
• Arrival transfer
Departs Mon., Tue., Fri., & Sat. from Belize City
• 2 nights accommodations
4 Hotels from $195pp | Extra night from $95pp
4 days/3 nights from $1,295pp
Requires a pre-excursion overnight,
available from multiple locations.
Belcampo Lodge 4
Radisson Fort George 4
Want more hotels?
The Great House 3
Superior
This sophisticated eco-lodge boasts an
organic farm and many on-site activities
amidst their 12,000-acre nature reserve.
12 rooms.
AC
Located on the waterfront in the city’s
colonial section, this hotel with festive
bars and restaurants is an excellent base
for taking exciting regional day trips.
100 rooms.
AC
Want more hotels?
• 2 hour bean to bar chocolate class
• Chocolate wrap spa treatment
The Lodge at Big Falls 3
Package inclusions vary.
Lamanai
Northern Belize
2 nights Includes
city of Lamanai as you explore its temples or immerse
yourself in the Maya Forest and enjoy outdoor activities
such as hiking, bird watching, and horseback riding.
• Roundtrip ground or air transfers
• 2 nights accommodations
• Tours as noted
• All meals
Orange Walk - Imagine life in the once-thriving Maya
Lamanai Landings 3
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Soon
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New property ideally located
alongside the New River for
easy access to the ruins by
boat. 16 rooms
AC
Lamanai Outpost Lodge 3
Superior
2 nights from $425pp
Thatched-roof cabañas,
surrounded by nature and
adjacent to the mysterious
Lamanai Maya temples.
17 rooms.
Rate includes Lamanai temple tour and
one way flight to Ambergris Caye.
Rate includes 2 excursions.
Restaurant
Bar
Departs daily from Belize City
Chan Chich Lodge 4
2 nights from $725pp
Pool
Beach Access
Requires a pre-excursion overnight in Belize City or Ambergris Caye.
Family Friendly AC Air-Conditioning
Superior
This secluded property offers
a variety of activities and
tranquil accommodations.
13 cabañas.
2 nights from $1,445pp
Rate includes roundtrip flights from
Belize City or Ambergris Caye.
Romance Property
Belize
Jungles & Mountains
MEXICO
Lamanai
Orange Walk
GUATEMALA
Belize City
Tikal
Belize City
San Ignacio
Xunantunich
Cayo District
Caracol
Punta Gorda
Red-eye Tree Frog
Cayo District
Recommended Hotels
Located to the west of Belize City, stretching to the
Guatemala border, the Cayo District is your base for Maya
temples, cave tubing, ziplining, and river kayaking.
The town of San Ignacio is the gateway to the Maya sites of
Caracol and Xunantunich, as well as Tikal in Guatemala.
Includes
Midas Resort 3
- San Ignacio
San Ignacio Hotel 4
This family-run resort
bordering the Macal River
offers comfortable rooms a
short walk from San Ignacio
town and its famed market.
32 rooms.
AC
- San Ignacio
Located in town above
the Macal River, this hotel
provides comfortable rooms
and large grounds with a
sparkling pool. 24 rooms.
AC
Price is per person, double occupancy
• Private roundtrip ground
3 Hotels from $669pp | Extra night from $39pp
transfers from Belize City
4 Hotels from $849pp | Extra night from $135pp
• 2 nights accommodations
• Cave Tubing & Ziplining tour
Caves Branch Belize Treehouse 4
- Belmopan
Set in a 50,000-acre private
wilderness on the Caves Branch
River, the property offers Tree
Houses beautifully constructed
with local hardwoods and
materials. 10 rooms.
Sleeping Giant Resort 4
- Belmopan
Surrounded by acres of jungle
and the gorgeous Sibun River,
this small resort boasts colorful
grounds, a beautiful pool area,
and an excellent restaurant.
13 rooms.
Ka’ana Boutique Resort & Spa 4
- San Ignacio
Superior
Pristine, romantic boutique
resort blending superb
service, elegant grounds,
and charming rooms.
17 rooms.
AC
The Lodge at Chaa Creek 4
Superior
- San Ignacio
Located on the banks of
the Macal River, resort
offers charming thatchedroof cottages and many
experiential opportunities.
21 cottages.
Cayo District Extras
Actun Tunichil Muknal
Full-day Tour - $179
Venture nearly a mile underground
through a series of chambers ending
in a large Maya cathedral. Includes
lunch.
Xunantunich Maya Temples &
Barton Creek Caves by Canoe
Full-day Tour - $189
Visit the temples of Xunantunich
then paddle down Barton Creek
through caves once used for
Maya rituals. Includes lunch.
Tikal by Land Full-day Tour*
- $249
An unforgettable experience
exploring a fascinating ancient
civilization. Includes lunch.
Want
more
extras?
We also offer: • Belize Zipride Tour • Cave Tubing Tour
*Does not include Guatemala border crossing fee, approximately $19
US. Note: Day tours from Belmopan may require a supplement.
Tour prices are per person. Based on two passengers.
Visit our website or call us for more details.
Romance in the Cayo
San Ignacio - Beautiful bungalows and impeccable grounds
welcome you on your romantic escape to the jungles of Belize.
3 nights Includes
• Roundtrip ground transfers
• 3 nights The Lodge at Chaa Creek
• 1 private candlelight dinner
• 1 couple’s massage
• 1 tour to be selected at Lodge
avanti destinations - the leader for independent travel
Departs daily from Belize City | Min. 2 persons
• Romantic sunset canoe tour
• All meals
4 days/3 nights from $1,999pp
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Belize
Ambergris Caye: San Pedro
The largest island along Belize’s 180-mile-long barrier reef is a tropical paradise made up of sandy
beaches, crystal-clear waters, and a laid back atmosphere complimented by friendly, welcoming locals.
Ambergris North offers the most secluded and idyllic beaches on the Caye while San Pedro town is
bustling with plenty of entertainment and fantastic restaurants.
Victoria House, Ambergris Caye
Recommended Hotels in San Pedro
Recommended Condos in San Pedro
Includes
Includes
Price is per person, double occupancy
• Roundtrip air •
& ground
transferstransfer
from Belize
City Airport
Arrival ground
from Liberia
•Includes
2 or 3 nights accommodations
• 2 nights accommodations
• All meals
• Roundtrip air & ground transfers from Belize City
• 2 nights accommodations
3 Condos from $409pp | Extra night from $79pp
4 Condos from $629pp | Extra night from $189pp
3 Hotels from $379pp | Extra night from $69pp
4 Hotels from $539pp | Extra night from $149pp
5 Hotels from $679pp | Extra night from $195pp
Sunbreeze Suites 3
Mata Rocks 3
Small Caribbean-style beachfront
boutique hotel specializing in warm
Belizean hospitality and featuring a
beachside bar. 17 rooms.
AC
5 minute ground transfer to San Pedro town.
Located in town near shops and
restaurants, each of these suites has a
private oceanfront balcony.
20 suites.
AC
Walking distance to San Pedro town.
Sunbreeze 3
Villas at Banyan Bay 3
With all the luxuries of home, these
spacious villas at this beautiful complex
are a hit with families. 34 units.
AC
5 minute ground transfer to San Pedro town.
Xanadu Resort 3
Grand Colony 4
Superior
Ramon’s Village 4
Thatched-roof cabañas and lush
vegetation provide a tropical experience.
Full-service dive shop on-site. 61 rooms.
AC
Walking distance to San Pedro town.
Victoria House 5
The colonial plantation style of these
luxurious rooms creates a delightful
and romantic ambiance.
42 rooms.
AC
10 minute ground transfer to San Pedro town.
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Superior
Spacious rooms and a popular restaurant
serving local fare make this hotel a great
value. 43 rooms.
AC
Walking distance to San Pedro town.
Each luxurious condo at this beachfront
property has a kitchen and a private
balcony facing the sea or the pool.
16 units.
AC
5 minute ground transfer to San Pedro town.
This property offers a variety of suites
and is Belize’s first Green Globe-certified
island resort. 18 suites.
AC
3-night minimum.
5 minute ground transfer to San Pedro town.
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Price is per person, quad occupancy
Recommended Hotels
Extras
Romance on the Reef
With crystal clear water and a blissful island ambiance, Ambergris
Caye offers an idyllic setting for a romantic getaway.
5 nights Includes
Departs daily from Belize City
Also available at Portofino Resort and El Secreto.
• Roundtrip air & ground transfers
• 5 nights accommodations
• Champagne upon arrival
• 1-hour couples massage
• Private candlelit dinner
6 days/5 nights at Ramon’s Village from $995pp
6 days/5 nights at Victoria House from $1,395pp
Regional Highlights
Recommended Vacations
Belize
Ambergris Caye: North
El Secreto, Ambergris Caye North
Recommended Hotels in the North
Recommended Condos in the North
Includes
Includes
Price is per person, double occupancy
Price is per person, quad occupancy
• Roundtrip air & ground transfers from Belize City
• 3 nights accommodations
• Roundtrip air & ground transfers from Belize City
• 2 nights accommodations
3 Superior Hotels from $835pp | Extra night from $195pp
5 Hotels from $1,409pp | Extra night from $425pp
3 Superior Condos from $595pp | Extra night from $159pp
4 Condos from $689pp | Extra night from $225pp
5 Condos from $789pp | Extra night from $275pp
Portofino Resort 3
Superior
Escape to the peaceful hammocks in
your cabañas at this quiet beachfront
resort. 17 units.
AC
3-night minimum.
25 minute boat ride to San Pedro town.
El Secreto 5
Each villa has designer décor, modern
amenities, and a private veranda with
jetted tub. Enjoy barefoot luxury at its
best. 13 villas.
AC
3-night minimum.
35 minute boat ride to San Pedro town.
Belizean Shores 3
Superior
Enjoy the cool breezes from the patio
or balcony of your contemporary suite.
48 suites.
AC
15 minute boat ride to San Pedro town.
X’tan Ha 3
Superior
Family-friendly waterfront resort on
a lovely stretch of white-sand beach
featuring one-bedroom villas, each with
a private veranda.
32 villas.
AC
30 minute boat ride to San Pedro town.
Coco Beach 4
Ambergris Caye Extras
Hol Chan Marine Reserve
Snorkel Half-day Tour* - $75
Explore coral reefs while
swimming with friendly fish
and graceful stingrays.
SNUBA® Dive
Half-day Tour* - $95
Venture underwater up to
20 feet deep to explore a
world you cannot enjoy while
snorkeling.
Want
more
extras?
We also offer: • Scuba Dive Half-day Tour • Cave Tubing &
Ziplining Full-day Tour • Lamanai Maya Temples & The New
River Safari Full-day Tour • Xunantunich Maya Temples &
Barton Creek Caves by Canoe Full-day Tour
Tour prices are per person. Based on two passengers. *Note: Day
tours from select Ambergris Caye North properties may require a
supplement. Visit our website or call us for more details.
Beautiful rooms, suites, and villas, all
with private terraces, surround 2 freeform pools at this luxurious resort.
58 rooms.
AC
15 minute boat ride to San Pedro town.
Las Terrazas 4
Laid-back luxury awaits you as each
condo boasts top-of-the-line appliances
and modern amenities. 38 rooms.
AC
15 minute boat ride to San Pedro town.
Belizean Cove 5
Standout quality in each elegant and
uniquely designed condo that enjoy
both ocean and pool views from private
terraces. 8 units.
AC
15 minute boat ride to San Pedro town.
If it’s an escape you’re seeking, the peaceful
seclusion of the northern part of the Caye is just
for you. Close to the reef, it has easy snorkeling
access, but it’s also a breeze to take the water
taxi back to San Pedro for a night on the town.
For in-depth itineraries and additional travel options, visit our website at www.avantidestinations.com
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Belize
Island Escapes
Ambergris Caye
Caye Caulker
Blackbird
Caye
Belize City
Turneffe
Islands
South
water
Caye
Dangriga
Hopkins
Placencia
Caye Caulker
Recommended Hotels
The motto here is “Go Slow,” making Caye Caulker
perfect for those wishing for a truly laid-back vacation.
Includes
Price is per person, double occupancy
• Roundtrip air & ground transfers from Belize City
• 2 nights accommodations
3 Hotels from $439pp | Extra night from $95pp
Seaside Cabañas Hotel 3
Iguana Reef Inn 3
Located on a white-sand beach in Caye
Caulker, this property features rooms built
around a freshwater pool overlooking the
ocean. 17 rooms.
AC
Colorfully furnished with handmade
furniture and local artwork featuring
sunset views from verandas and access to
a private beach. 14 suites.
AC
Parrot fish
Diving the Turneffe Islands
South Water Caye
The most biologically diverse coral atoll in the Western Hemisphere,
the Turneffe Islands are paradise for diving and snorkeling enthusiasts.
There is abundant marine life around the nearby reef and some of
the most exceptional white-sand beaches in all of Belize.
4 nights Includes
4 nights Includes
Departs Wed. & Sat. from Belize City
• Roundtrip boat transfers from
Belize City
• 4 nights accommodations
• 3 days of diving (3 tanks per day)
• All meals
5 days/4 nights from $1,829pp
• Roundtrip air transfers from Belize
City to Dangriga + boat transfers
from Dangriga to Blue Marlin
Superior
Blue Marlin 3
Located on a private island, this resort
features beachfront cabañas with private
porches. For non-divers, there’s kayaking
and miles of white-sand beaches.
18 cabañas.
AC
May require a pre-excursion overnight in Belize City. Tanks and belts included; all other diving equipment
not included. Snorkel and non-dive packages available. Packages also available for 3 or 7 nights.
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Restaurant
• 4 nights accommodations
• Island Hopping tour
• 3 snorkel tours + equipment
• All meals
5 days/4 nights from $1,769pp
Blackbird Caye Resort 3
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Departs daily from Belize City
Bar
Pool
Beach Access
Superior
This property offers a tranquil
island experience and is the perfect
springboard for an amazing underwater
experience. 17 rooms.
AC
May require a pre-excursion overnight in Belize City or Dangriga. Scuba packages available.
Packages also available for 3 or 7 nights.
Family Friendly AC Air-Conditioning
Romance Property
Southern Beaches: Hopkins & Placencia
Belize
Hamanasi
Hopkins Recommended Hotels
Recommended Hotels
Placencia Includes
Includes
transfer
from Liberia
•Includes
Roundtrip air •
& Arrival
ground ground
transfers
from Belize
City Airport
• 2 nights accommodations
• 3 nights accommodations
• All meals
transfer
from Liberia
•Includes
Roundtrip air•
& Arrival
ground ground
transfers
from Belize
City Airport
• 2 nights accommodations
• 3 nights accommodations
• All meals
3 Hotels from $859pp | Extra night from $195pp
4 Hotels from $995pp | Extra night from $219pp
3 Hotels from $659pp | Extra night from $95pp
4 Hotels from $839pp | Extra night from $155pp
Price is per person, double occupancy
Price is per person, double occupancy
Almond Beach/Jaguar Reef 3
Singing Sands Resort 3
Hopkins Bay Resort 3
Robert’s Grove Beach Resort 4
Relax in one of the many room categories
shared between these sister resorts
boasting a festive restaurant, poolside
bar, and beachfront activities. 43 rooms.
AC
This beachfront resort offers thatched-roof
cottages set amongst tropical gardens and
an award-winning restaurant.
8 rooms.
Superior
Beachfront hacienda-style resort has
deluxe rooms as well as 1, 2, and 3
bedroom villas, all beautifully decorated
with local textiles and art.
51 rooms.
AC
A beachfront pool and eclectic bars
compliment beautifully appointed villas,
each with a private balcony, spacious
living areas, and modern amenities.
57 villas.
AC
Belizean Dreams 3
Superior
Blancaneaux Turtle Inn 4
Experience barefoot elegance at Francis
Ford Coppola’s lovely hideaway, just
a mile outside town. 25 cottages.
These lovely villas have an elegant
yet casual décor with handcrafted
furniture and artwork by local artisans.
8 villas.
AC
Chabil Mar 4
Villa Margarita 4
Gated oceanfront condos on a private
beach, each individually decorated
and featuring a full kitchen. 19 units.
AC
Beautiful new beachfront resort
decorated in gorgeous arts and crafts
with each room offering spacious
balconies overlooking beachfront pool
and hot tub. 10 rooms
AC
Hamanasi Dive & Adventure
Resort 4 - Hopkins
Treehouse suites and beachfront rooms
featuring charming local textiles. Lush
grounds and colorful restaurant.
23 rooms.
AC
Reef & Rainforest
Experience the best of the land and sea
while at an iconic and intimate resort.
5 nights Includes
• Roundtrip air & ground transfers
• 5 nights Hamanasi Dive & Adventure Resort
• 3 tours selected at property
• All meals
6 days/5 nights from $1,995pp
avanti destinations - the leader for independent travel
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