One Week in Belize: Itinerary for 7 Days (5 Whole Days)

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Since Belize is a small country, it’s the perfect vacation destination to visit for a week-long trip.

Whether one week in Belize might feel too short or too long for you, 7 days and 6 nights allow for just enough time to see many of the country’s main tourist attractions. This includes staying at Belize’s most popular beach and jungle destinations.

One Week in Belize Itinerary (7 Days, 6 Nights)

Flying over the Belize Blue Hole — Take a Scenic Flight over the Great Blue Hole

San Pedro beachfront near Estels Dine by the Sea — Take a Scenic Flight over the Great Blue Hole

This Belize itinerary involves spending 3 days at a beach destination (Ambergris Caye or Caye Caulker) and 4 days in mainland Belize (staying in San Ignacio, Cayo, a hub for jungle adventures), which are the most popular destinations in Belize.

Day 1

Arrive in Belize City as you fly into the Philip Goldson International Airport (BZE), which is Belize’s only international airport.
Make your way to Ambergris Caye or Caye Caulker. This involves either taking a local flight for 15-20 minutes or getting there via boat which involves catching a 30-minute cab ride to the Belize City Water Taxi terminal and then jumping on a water taxi to the cayes, which takes 1-2 hours.
Arrive in Ambergris Caye or Caye Caulker. Check into your hotel and then go grab late lunch or dinner at a local restaurant.

Belize City

Ambergris Caye

Caye Caulker

Day 2

Discover the Belize Barrier Reef! Popular activities include diving, snorkeling, and fishing.
Start by visiting Hol Chan Marine Reserve. It is considered the most popular snorkeling spot in Belize.
Explore downtown San Pedro or Caye Caulker. Spend the afternoon/ evening visiting local restaurants/bars and don’t forget to check out local shops for Belizean souvenirs.

Belize Barrier Reef

Hol Chan Marine Reserver

Day 3

Visit the Great Blue Hole. Dive it or see it from above via a scenic flyover tour.
If you really enjoy diving, add dive sites: Half Moon Caye Wall and Long Caye Aquarium to your Blue Hole dive trip.
Go sailing! ‪Sunset cruises are my favourite boat tours since there’s something really magical about watching the sunset from a boat, lazily sailing while fresh ceviche and delicious rum punches are being served.

Great Blue Hole

Sailing

Day 4

Make your way to the Cayo District in Western Belize. I recommend staying in or near San Ignacio.
Catch a water taxi to Belize City and then head to San Ignacio via taxi cab or private shuttle (1.5 hours) or bus (3 hours). Alternatively, you can catch a local flight to San Ignacio, which takes about 45 minutes.
Arrive in San Ignacio. Check into your hotel and then go grab late lunch or dinner at a local restaurant.

San Ignacio

Day 5

Go horseback riding to the Maya ruins of Xunantunich or leisurely visit Cahal Pech on your own.
Stop for lunch in San Ignacio and explore the downtown area.
Go cave tubing or ziplining in the afternoon. Ask your tour operator to combine the Xunantunich and cave tubing tours to save time and money.

Xunantunich

Cahal Pech

Cave Tubing

Zip Lining

Day 6

Have an action-packed day as you explore the world-famous Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave.
OR, take a day trip to the amazing Mountain Pine Ridge Nature Reserve. You’ll visit Caracol, Belize’s largest Mayan ruin, explore the Rio Frio Cave and swim at the Rio On Pools.
Alternatively, visit the nearby Tikal Maya Ruins in Peten, Guatemala. You leave San Ignacio at 8 AM and return by 5 PM.

ATM Cave

Mountain Pine Ridge

Tikal

Day 7

Catch a taxi cab/private shuttle (1.5 hours) or local flight to Belize City (45 minutes).
If you choose a private shuttle, make a quick stop at the Belize Zoo. It’s known as the best little zoo in the world.
Arrive at the Philip Goldson International Airport and make your way home.

The Belize Zoo

Check out alternative itineraries: 14 days in Belize, backpacking in Belize, and Belize on the cheap. Also, take a look at the tours and activities page.

If you love beach destinations, feel free to switch things around by spending more time in Caye Caulker or Ambergris Caye. BTW, some of the inland tours that I suggest can be done from the islands by booking them via Tropic Air.