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This article will detail 4 different possible 14-day itineraries in Belize. You’ll find options of 2-week itineraries in Belize, depending on what your interests are. We also offer ideas on how to spend an extra week, in case you want to spend 3 weeks in Belize.

Belize is a beautiful country that quickly charmed us. It’s no surprise why considering it has such a diverse landscape, a rich history, interesting culture, and such kind people. And even though 2 weeks in Belize is not nearly enough time, these itineraries we’ll propose will allow you to see as much of it as possible while experiencing the breadth of activities and different attractions it has to offer.

In case you want to stretch your 14 days in Belize to 3 weeks, we also have the options laid out for you. This way, you can make the most of your time here. And of course, like all our itineraries and lists, we hope that you will take this and make it your own. You can play around with these Belize itineraries and spend your time where you’ll most enjoy it.

The Belize itineraries we propose are also tailored to different interests. We wanted to make sure that no matter what you’re into, be it adventure, highlights, scuba diving or heading to remote atolls, you have something here that will answer your needs. Considering we did a variation of these itineraries, moving all around the country and visiting all the spots we propose, you can rest assured that these are the most efficient ways to see the country and make the most of your time in Belize.

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4 different 2-week itineraries in Belize

Without further ado, here are 4 different 14-day Belize itineraries you can follow to make the best of your time here. We tried to balance it all out so you’re not moving around too much, and you can truly enjoy the time you spend in each city.

You also have our recommendation for adding in an extra week, in case you want to spend 3 weeks in Belize. And again, however long you want to spend in Belize, make sure you take these itinerary ideas and make them your own. Spend more time in places that inspire you or skip over parts that you don’t feel connected to.

With all our itineraries, we’ll give you a summary of it, then detail how you can spend your time in each place. We also have a ton of different articles on what to do in the best places in Belize, so feel free to explore our different guides to plan out your time in each destination.

Option A – The best of Belize 14-day itinerary – Beaches & Adventure

In this 2-week itinerary, you’ll be able to see the best of Belize. From the cayes to the rainforest, the ruins and caves, to some of the best beaches in Central America. With 14 days in Belize, this travel route will take you to all the highlights of the country, the very best of what Belize has to offer.

Best of Belize – 2-week itinerary summary

• Day 1 – Arrive in Belize City and head to Caye Caulker or San Pedro (Caye Caulker is more chill vibes – think barefoot backpackers, whereas San Pedro is bigger, more hectic and has more of a party scene. You pick what you prefer)
• Day 2-3-4 – Spent in Caye Caulker or San Pedro
• Day 5 – Head to San Ignacio
• Day 6-7-8-9 – Spend time in San Ignacio
• Day 10 – Head to Placencia
• Day 11-12 – Spend in Placencia
• Day 13 – Head to Belize City
• Day 14 – Head home

Best of Belize – Detailed 14-day itinerary

Here is the detailed Belize itinerary for the full 14 days you’ll be spending in the country. As always, make this your own – add days in places you like, change it up based on your preferences. Depending on when your flight is on the last day, you may get an extra day to enjoy the last moments in Belize.

Day 1 – Arrive in Belize City and head to Caye Caulker or San Pedro

Your flight will land in Belize’s only international airport: Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport. Most flights arrive in Belize City in the afternoon. This gives you ample time to go through the immigration process, grab your luggage, jump in a cab and head to the ferry. Depending on the number of flights that come in at the same time as you, this whole process may take about 30 minutes to 1.5 hours.

From the airport, you’ll be able to make it onto the boat that heads to Caye Caulker or San Pedro. Know that you should get to the ferry about 30-40 minutes before the boat leaves, so take that into consideration when heading to the ferry. If this is too tight for you, spend the first night in Belize City. 

Day 2-3-4 – Spend 3 full days in Caye Caulker or San Pedro

You can also just take it easy and relax. There are plenty of things to do in Caye Caulker, whether you want to go slow or get more active. Same for San Pedro. You’ll find many activity providers that will help you stay active during your time on the islands.

You have 3 full days to spend on the island. Which one you choose to go to, San Pedro or Caye Caulker, is totally up to you! On either island, you have beaches to chill on, or beach bars to hang out in. You can also go on day trips to the Hol Chan Marine Reserve or take other snorkel trips around the reef.

In Caye Caulker, we recommend staying at El Ben Cabanas, while in San Pedro, the newly created The Watermark Belize is a great place to stay.

Day 5 – Head to San Ignacio

Today is a travel day. You’ll need to take the ferry back to Belize City. From San Pedro, the ride will take about 1.5 hours, while from Caye Caulker, it’s about 1 hour. Once you get to the ferry port in Belize City, you can walk 20 minutes to the bus station or take a cab. Taxi rides cost $5 USD per person, or $10 BZD.

There, you can grab a bus that heads to San Ignacio. The bus ride should take about 2.5 hours and will make a few stops along the way. This is a chicken bus, aka old school buses, that have no air conditioning. But it’s still a fun experience to ride with locals.

After this travel day, you can relax at your hotel in San Ignacio, or take some time to walk around. We recommend booking at Cahal Pech Resort in San Ignacio. You can also book your excursions for the next days with them as they have a wonderful tour agency.

Day 6-7-8-9 – Spend 4 days in San Ignacio

Your days in San Ignacio will be busy ones. There is so much to see and to do in and around San Ignacio. We recommend booking these activities ahead of time, as some tend to fill up quite quickly.

The most popular activity in San Ignacio is the ATM cave. It’s a must-do in Belize as it’s a full day of adventure and exploration where you get to explore a cave where artifacts and human remains were found. This is a very active tour and is ideal for people who are in good physical health.

During your other days, you can visit the nearby ruins of Xunantunich or Cahal Pech. You can also visit Caracol, but that is a bit off the beaten path. There is also the Barton Cave Creek, another archeological site.

You can also spend a full day exploring the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve where you can go to the Rio Frio Cave, the Rio On Pools and the Big Rocks Waterfalls. There are also countless hikes and other things to do here.

You can also take it easy and go to the market in San Ignacio, the raptor center or the Iguana conservation project. Don’t forget to spend some time hanging out at the pool at the Cahal Pech Resort, as well as enjoying the sunset from there.

Day 10 – Head to Placencia

Today is another travel day. You can take the bus from San Ignacio to Dangriga, and then switch to take the one heading to Placencia. The bus from San Ignacio to Dangriga is about 2-2.5 hours, and from Dangriga to Placencia is another 1.5 hours.

In Placencia, we recommend staying at the Naia Resort and spa. Although it’s not in Placencia town, they do offer complimentary shuttles 3 times a day, which allows you to explore the town at a leisurely pace.

Day 11-12- Spend 2 days in Placencia

Here, you have 2 full days to explore Placencia. You can spend time chilling on the beach either in town (near the pier is the best one) or at Naia. You can walk along the world’s narrowest street, enjoy ice cream (the battle is on between Tutti Frutti and Bombaz). You can also take a day trip to Laughing bird Caye or Silk Caye for some snorkeling or scuba diving. For your snorkeling or scuba diving trips, we recommend Splash dive Center, one of the best dive shops in Belize.

Day 13 – Head to Belize City

Depending on when your flight leaves on the next day, you can choose to head to Belize City today, or wait until tomorrow. There are plenty of accommodations to choose from in Belize City.

You can also take a flight into Belize City (but we don’t recommend it for the environmental impact of flying). You can offset your carbon emissions, but avoiding flights is best.

If you choose to take the bus, it’s a 1.5-hour bus ride back to Dangriga from Placencia, and another 3 hours bus back to Belize City, so take that into consideration, regardless of when you’re leaving.

Day 14 – Head home

That’s it! Your time in Belize has come to an end. Hopefully, this itinerary gave you enough insight into the country, and you were able to create countless memories here.

3-weeks in Belize to experience the best of the country

If you want to make this a 3-week vacation in Belize, add a day in Caye Caulker or San Pedro, 1 more day in San Ignacio, 3 days in Tobacco Caye and 2 more days in Placencia.

• Day 1 – Arrive in Belize City and head to Caye Caulker or San Pedro
• Day 2-3-4-5 – Spent in Caye Caulker or San Pedro. You can even choose to split your time between the 2 islands to get a feel for each one.
• Day 6 – Head to San Ignacio
• Day 7-8-9-10 – Spend time in San Ignacio
• Day 11 – head to Dangriga and then Tobacco Caye. Take a bus from San Ignacio to Dangriga. From there, you’ll get a 30-minute boat ride to Tobacco Caye. We recommend staying at Tobacco Caye Paradise with Island Expeditions.
• Day 12-13-14 – Spend in Tobacco Caye. This will allow you to experience one of the best little islands in Belize. Although there’s not a ton to do in Tobacco Caye, it’s the perfect place to relax. You can go snorkeling or scuba diving, you can kayak around the island, and enjoy sunrise and sunset from your overwater bungalow.
• Day 15 – Head to Dangriga and then to Placencia
• Day 16-17-18-19 – Spent in Placencia
• Day 20 – Head to Belize City
• Day 21 – Head home

Option B – Atolls, beaches and adventure – 14 days in Belize

In this 2-week Belize itinerary, we’ll go through some of the more remote atolls while still experiencing the best of the beaches and adventures Belize has to offer. This 2-week itinerary will offer a similar route to the one you previously read with the highlights in Belize, but will take you far off the coast to visit more remote islands.

For this tour, you’ll be spending some time with Ragga Sailing adventure. We recommend booking this portion of the trip ahead of time to make sure you have a spot, and to ensure your dates line up as well.

2 weeks in Belize – Summary of the atolls, beaches and adventure itinerary

• Day 1 – Arrive in Belize City and head to Caye Caulker
• Day 2-3-4 – Spent in Caye Caulker
• Day 5 – Take a Ragga Sailing tour for 2 nights, 3 days going to distant atolls.
• Day 6-7 – Time spent on the atolls
• Day 8 – Arrive in Dangriga, head to San Ignacio
• Day 9-10 -11-12 – Spend in San Ignacio
• Day 13 – Head to Belize City
• Day 14 – Head home

2-week detailed itinerary of the atolls, beaches and adventures itinerary

Here are all the details you need to plan this trip. 14 days in Belize where you explore the best of the beaches, the most remote islands and the best adventures you can have in this amazing country.

Day 1 – Arrive in Belize City and head to Caye Caulker

Your flight will arrive in Belize’s only international airport: Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport. Most flights arrive in Belize City in the afternoon, which allows you to go through the immigration process, grab your luggage, jump in a cab and head to the ferry. Depending on how many other planes land at the same time as you, the process can take 30 minutes to 1.5 hours.

Then, you’ll be able to make it onto the boat that heads to Caye Caulker, a 1h min boat ride. With luggage, embarking and disembarking, expect the process to take closer to 1.5 hours.

You should get to the ferry about 30 minutes before the boat leaves – giving you time to buy your ticket, check your luggage in and board the ferry. So take that into consideration when heading to the ferry. If this is too tight for you, spend the first night in Belize City and head to Caye Caulker as early as you can the next day. 

Day 2-3-4 – Spend 3 days in Caye Caulker

Caye Caulker is the perfect place to go slow and enjoy the laid-back vibes of Belize. Everything runs on Island Time here, so just chill out.

If you’re looking to get more active, there are a ton of things you can do in Caye Caulker, from snorkeling to scuba diving, sunset cruises, swimming with sharks and more. You can check out our article about how to go slow and get active in Caye Caulker.

While you’re on the island, we recommend heading out to find Ragga Sailing Tours. They have a kiosk on the main strip of Caye Caulker, right on the waterfront.

Sign up for their 3-day-2-night sailing tour. This may be a bit of a splurge at $600 USD, but it’s the best way to explore the remote atolls of Belize. Plus, the tour is all-inclusive, so no need to worry about your spending after this. Also, we recommend booking this before arriving to Belize, to make sure they have room for you on their boat and so all your dates line up.

Day 5-6-7 – Take a Ragga Sailing tour for 2 nights, 3 days going to distant atolls.

Now, on to the adventure part of this 2-week trip in Belize.

For the next 3 days and 2 nights, you’ll be exploring some of the best atolls and remote islands in Belize. Think turquoise waters, plenty of snorkeling and tons of fun to be had with your new crew. This is what island dreams are made of!

The tour includes stops in Rendezvous Caye, Ragga Caye and Tobacco Caye. Food, drinks and accommodations on the islands are all included in the price.

Day 8 – Arrive in Dangriga, head to San Ignacio

Your tour with Ragga Sailing will end in Dangriga. From there, head to the bus station and grab the one that goes to San Ignacio. The trip should take about 2.5 hours.

After a long day of traveling, we recommend relaxing at your hotel in San Ignacio. The next few days will be full of adventure.

We recommend booking a stay at Cahal Pech Resort in San Ignacio. You can also book your excursions for the next days with them as they have a wonderful tour agency. If not, there are plenty of guided tours available to take you to all the best sites and places in San Ignacio.

Days 9-10 -11-12- Spend 4 days in San Ignacio

For the next 4 days, you have a large choice of activities to choose from in San Ignacio. You can have a full-fledged adventure, or you can choose to take it a bit easier. Or you can do a mix of both.

There are tons of things to do in San Ignacio, but the highlights are:

• Visiting the ATM Cave on a full-day guided tour
• Spending a day at the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, with the Rio Frio Cave, the Rio On Pools and the Big Rocks waterfall
• Visiting the ruins of Xunantunich and combining it with a cave tubing trip
• Exploring the Barton Creek Cave
• Going to the local market on Saturday
• Visiting the Raptor Center or the Iguana Conservation project

Day 13 – Head to Belize City

Depending on when your flight leaves on the next day, you can choose to head to Belize City today, or wait until tomorrow. The bus ride from San Ignacio to Belize City is about 2.5 hours and there could be traffic approaching Belize City, so take that into consideration.

If the bus isn’t your thing, you can also take a private shuttle to Belize City, which would probably allow you to leave on your last day. There are plenty of accommodations to choose from in Belize City, in case you need to spend a night there.

Day 14 – Head home

Your time in Belize has come to an end! Make sure you get to the airport at least 2 hours before your flight (Carine hates getting there too close to the flight).

We hope this itinerary for 14 days in Belize was everything you had hoped for! You got to visit some remote islands, chill out in Belize’s most chill caye and explore the best of San Ignacio’s adventures.

How to spend 3 weeks in Belize, experiencing the beaches, atolls and the best adventures

For a 3-week option in Belize, here is what we recommend doing. Add a day in Caye Caulker, and 2 days on Tobacco Caye before arriving in Dangriga. Also add 2 days in Hopkins and 1 more day in San Ignacio.

• Day 1 – Arrive in Belize City and head to Caye Caulker
• Day 2-3-4 – Spend time relaxing in Caye Caulker
• Day 5-6-7 – Take a Ragga Sailing tour for 2 nights, 3 days going to distant atolls.
• Day 8-9-10 – Spent on Tobacco Caye. Ask the Ragga team to drop you off on Tobacco Caye. Book your 3 nights with Tobacco Caye Paradise with Island Expeditions. On the island, you can hang out in your picturesque overwater bungalow, scuba dive, snorkel, kayak, chill out, and watch the sunrise and sunset.
• Day 11 – Arrive in Dangriga. Hop on the bus and head to Hopkins. The bus ride should be about 45 minutes to 1 hour long.
• Day 12-13-14 – Spend a few days in Hopkins. This is a great place in Belize to experience Garifuna culture. Hopkins also has some great beaches to discover. You can also opt to go to Placencia, if you prefer a bigger town.
• Day 15 – Head to San Ignacio. You’ll need to head back to Dangriga and take the bus to San Ignacio. This should be about 2.5 hours long.
• Day 16-17-18-19 – Spend 4 days in San Ignacio
• Day 20 – Head to Belize City, depending on your flight back, or spend the day in San Ignacio.
• Day 21 – Head home

Option C – 14-day Belize Bucket list adventures itinerary

For this itinerary, you’ll be experiencing some of the most adventurous things to do in Belize and crossing them off your bucket list! There is so much adventure to be had in Belize and this 14-day trip will get your heart pumping and your adrenaline rushing.

For the main part of this tour, you’ll want to go on a group trip with Island Expeditions. Book your tour ahead of time, and use our discount code to save $100 USD on your trip.

Belize Bucket list adventures 2-week Itinerary – Summary

• Day 1 – Arrive in Belize City and head to Caye Caulker
• Day 2-3 – Spend 2 days in Caye Caulker
• Day 4 – head to Belize City, then to Dangriga, join the Island Expeditions tour
• Day 5-6 – Spent at Bocawina 
• Day 7-8-9-10 – Spent at Glover’s Reef or Tobacco Caye. You choose your adventure!
• Day 11 – Arrive in Dangriga, head to San Ignacio
• Day 12 – Spend in San Ignacio (ATM Cave)
• Day 13 – Head to Belize City (if your flight is later in the day, you can spend another day in San Ignacio before heading home)
• Day 14 – Head home

Detailed Belize Bucket list adventures 2-week Itinerary

Here is the detailed 14-day itinerary for your Belize bucket list adventures. We have quite a few specific articles about the bucket list adventures to experience in this itinerary, so check those out to make sure you make the most informed decisions while planning your trip!

Day 1 – Arrive in Belize City and head to Caye Caulker or San Pedro

Again, your flight should get to Belize early enough that you can hop on a ferry to Caye Caulker or San Pedro. If you can’t get to the ferry at least 30 minutes before it leaves, spend the night in Belize City.

Your flight will arrive in Belize’s only international airport: Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport. You can check the times the ferry leaves on the official website here.

You can choose what island you want to head to, San Pedro or Caye Caulker, by reading our comparative article here. Each has something unique to offer, depending on the type of experience you’re looking to live.

Day 2-3 – Spend 2 days in Caye Caulker or San Pedro

If you’re looking for adventure, there’s a ton of bucket list activities you can do on either island. Visit the Hol Chan Marine Reserve, go scuba diving or snorkeling with sharks and stingrays. Fly over the Blue Hole, or take a scuba trip out to the barrier reef. Or you can hang out on the beach or at a bar – totally up to you!

Day 4 – Head to Belize City, then to Dangriga, join the Island Expeditions tour

On this day, you’ll have to take the ferry back to Belize City, get to the bus station (about 15-20 minutes walk or 5-minute cab) and grab the bus to Dangriga. The bus ride should be about 3-3.5 hours long. There are the old school buses you can take, or the newer Voyager-type buses with AC and entertainment. Both cost $15BZD and make frequent stops. And in either case, try to grab a seat early, because they tend to oversell them.

You’ll want to time this trip by arriving on Dangriga on Sunday, as that’s when the Island Expedition tours leave.

Day 5-6 – Spent at Bocawina 

You’ll be spending 2 full days in Bocawina Rainforest Reserve, and get ready, because your epic adventure is about to start!

On the first day, you’ll be climbing up to the top of the Antelope waterfall. You’ll get to swim in some rock pools, and catch an epic view of the rainforest and surrounding mountains, before rappelling down a 100-foot waterfall. Such a thrill!

After lunch, you’ll be heading to do a 2-hour, 9-track zipline course that includes the longest zipline in Belize! The perfect end to a thrilling day!

On your second day, you will have a choice of activities to choose from. You may be able to visit the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife sanctuary and do some hikes, bird watching or waterfall chasing. You can also go make chocolate in Hopkins. You may also be able to explore more of the Bocawina Rainforest. The choice is yours. The good news is whatever you choose, you’ll be visiting some of the best places in Belize.

You can read all about our experience at Bocawina here.

Day 7-8-9-10 – Spent at Glover’s Reef or Tobacco Caye

On the 7^th day of your trip, the Island Expeditions team will take you out to Glover’s Reef or Tobacco Caye, depending on which adventure you choose. On these remote islands, you’ll have the chance to hammock surf, but also you’ll be able to kayak, snorkel, scuba dive, hike and more. These four days will fly by, but they will be so much fun!

You can read all about our experience with Island Expeditions here.

Day 11 – Arrive in Dangriga, head to San Ignacio

Your tour with Island Expeditions will end in Dangriga. However, they do offer a few trip extensions, if you want to keep your Belize adventure going with them.

You can also choose to get to San Ignacio independently. The Island Expeditions team will drop you off at the bus station. Grab the one that goes to San Ignacio. The trip should take about 2-2.5 hours.

After long day of traveling, we recommend relaxing at your hotel in San Ignacio. You have quite an adventure waiting for you tomorrow.

We recommend staying with Cahal Pech Resort in San Ignacio. You can also book your excursion for the next day with them as they have a wonderful tour agency. Make sure you book it ahead of time as this tour is one of the most popular in all of Belize.

Day 12- Spend in San Ignacio (ATM Cave)

Today, you’re Indiana Jones! You’ll be heading to explore the ATM Cave on a guided tour. This is one of the most popular sites in Belize. You’ll be spending your day walking through a cave system, sometimes swimming chest deep in water, climbing on rocks and ladders, going through some huge caverns and narrow passages.

You’ll learn about the history of the ATM caves, and discover the artifacts left behind by Mayan civilizations. This guided tour includes transport to and from your hotel, as well as lunch.

Just note that you do need to be in good physical health to do this tour, as it is quite active and can be somewhat strenuous at times.

Day 13 – Head to Belize City

Again, you can spend today in San Ignacio, if your flight the next day is not too early. There are plenty of activities to do here, so take your pick. You can explore some more ruins like Xunantunich, Cahal Pech or Caracol. You can visit the local market (if it’s Saturday), or go to the Iguana Conservation Project, or the Raptor Center.

Day 14 – Head home

All good things must come to an end! So the Belizean adventure ends! We hope you had a lovely time here and got to enjoy the best of what this amazing country has to offer!

3-week option Belize bucketlist adventures Itinerary

For this extra week in Belize, we recommend spending 1 more day in Caye Caulker, 3 days in Placencia and 3 more days in San Ignacio. You can split your time between Placencia and San Ignacio as you’d like, depending on what you want to do.

• Day 1 – Arrive in Belize City and head to Caye Caulker
• Days 2-3-4 – Spent in Caye Caulker
• Day 5 – Head to Belize City, then to Dangriga, join the Island Expeditions tour
• Days 6-7 – Spent at Bocawina 
• Days 8-9-10-11 – Spent at Glover’s Reef or Tobacco Caye
• Day 12 – Arrive in Dangriga, head to Placencia. The bus ride is about 1.5-2 hours long. Placencia has some amazing beaches, but a ton of adventurous things to do as well.
• Day 13-14-15 – Spend 3 days in Placencia. You can chill out on the beach and explore town. You can also go scuba diving on Silk Caye or Laughing Bird Caye. Snorkel trips are also available in those two protected islands.
• Day 16 – Head to San Iganacio. You’ll need to take a bus to Dangriga and then to San Ignacio. You can also arrange a shuttle from Placencia to San Ignacio.
• Day 17-18-19 – Spend 3 days in San Ignacio. You’ll have choice of a ton of things to do in San Ignacio.
• Day 20 – Head to Belize City, depending on when your flight is. You may want to spend an extra day in San Ignacio.
• Day 21 – Head home

Option D – 14-day Belize Itinerary – A scuba diver’s Dream

For our final itinerary for 2 weeks in Belize, we’re talking to our avid scuba divers. If you’re like us, any day you get to breathe underwater is a great one! Belize is home to some of the best scuba diving in the world, and there are plenty of dive shops and resorts to choose from.

With the second largest barrier reef in the world, it’s no surprise that it’s a scuba diver’s dream come true. And with bucket list places to dive, like the Great Blue Hole, it’s a great place to spend 14 days.

For this itinerary, we’ll focus most on diving the best sites in Belize. You can also read about the best dive resorts and scuba shops in Belize and see if you want to change your itinerary based on this.

Summary 14-day Belize Itinerary – Scuba Diver’s Dream

• Day 1 – Arrive in Belize City and head to Caye Caulker or San Pedro
• Day 2-3-4 – Spent in Caye Caulker or San Pedro – Explore the dive sites around the islands
• Day 5 – Head to Belize City, then to Lighthouse Reef
• Day 6-7-8 – Spent at Huracan Dive Lodge
• Day 9 – Head back to Belize City, then go to Placencia
• Day 10-11-12 – Spent in Placencia. Dive at Laughing Bird Caye or Silk Caye
• Day 13 – Head to Belize City
• Day 14 – Head Home

Detailed itinerary 14-day Belize Itinerary – Scuba Diver’s Dream

Here are all the details you need to plan your full 2 weeks in Belize while you get the most of the scuba diving sites around the country. As always, we invite you to make this itinerary your own and move the dates around as they best suit your desires and needs.

For this trip, you’ll need to make some extra plans as you’ll need to book your stay with Huracan Dive Lodge and time your travels with their package dates.

Day 1 – Arrive in Belize City and head to Caye Caulker or San Pedro

As we mentioned in the other itineraries, if your flight arrives early enough, you can go directly to Caye Caulker or San Pedro. If not, spend the first night in Belize City and head to your city of choice tomorrow.

If you make it to Caye Caulker or San Pedro before the scuba shops close, you can head out and meet the staff. What we recommend doing is writing to a few shops before your trip to Belize and getting a feel for the people and their prices beforehand. Narrow your choice down to 2-3 shops and go meet them in person once you are in town. Then, you can make the most informed choice before diving with them.

In Caye Caulker, Frenchie’s and Blue Wave had the best reputation, based on conversations we had with some locals and other divers. In San Pedro, Belize Pro Dive Center and Amigos Del Mar had the best reviews.

As always, look into each place, talk to locals and their staff before making your choice. Also make sure you ask all the questions about what’s included in pricing, where they go, the equipment rental, to ensure you have all the information you need.

Days 2-3-4 – Spend 3 days in Caye Caulker or San Pedro

For the next few days, you can head out to explore the local reefs with the shop of your choice. There are many dive sites around both cities. Hol Chan is closer to San Pedro, but many shops head there from Caye Caulker as well.

You can also enjoy the beaches in both places, the laid-back vibes in Caye Caulker and the party scene in San Pedro. Wherever you choose to go, there’s a ton to do when you’re not diving (but also feel free to go slow and do nothing).

Day 5 – Head to Belize City, then to Lighthouse Reef

Today is a travel day. Take the ferry and head to Belize City. It’s time to head to one of the best dive resorts in Belize, and on one of the most remote atolls. We’re going to Huracan Dive Lodge located on Lighthouse reef. This is the same reef where the Great Blue Hole is. You know where we’re going with this!

The boat for Huracan will take you to Long Caye from the Ramada Princess dock. It’s about a 15-minute walk from the ferry dock or a 5-minute taxi drive. Taxis from the ferry will charge you $5 USD per person to take you to the Ramada.

Huracan has 3 different packages, a 3-night, 4-night and 7-night package, which respectively include 5 dives, 8 dives or 15 dives. All packages start on either Saturday or Wednesday, so you’ll need to time your travels with their schedule.

Days 6-7-8 – Spent at Huracan Dive Lodge

For the next 3 days and 4 nights, you’ll be at Huracan Dive Lodge. This is one of the best diving resorts and the best diving experiences we’ve ever had, which is why we highly recommend it!

All your local dive sites will be 2 minutes away by boat. You’ll also get to spend a full day diving at Half Moon Caye, a protected island and marine park. And finally, you will be the first and only boat diving the Great Blue hole. By the time you’re out of the water, the next boats will barely be arriving. These are some serious bucket list activities to check off your Belize adventure.

Staying on Long Caye at the Lighthouse reef is like being on a liveaboard, but without the sea troubles that come with it. This all-inclusive dive package includes 8 dives (3 a day, except the last day, when you’ll have 2 dives), all 4 meals (small breakfast, second breakfast, lunch and dinner) and transportation to and from Belize City to Huracan.

You can read about our full experience at Huracan here, but to sum it up, it was amazing and we highly recommend it!

Day 9 – Head back to Belize City, then go to Placencia

The Huracan team will drop you back off in Belize City. From here, we recommend taking a cab to the bus station. The Huracan team can also take you there for the same price as a cab, which is $5 USD per person or $10 BZD.

There, you’ll need to get a bus to Dangriga, then switch and get to Placencia. The chicken bus will cost you $15 BZD from Belize City to Dangriga, and another $10 BZD from Dangriga to Placencia.

You can also take a shuttle, but it might be quite expensive, as the trip will be about 5-6 hours long. If you’re with a large group, however, it may be worth it to split the cost.

Day 10-11-12 – Spent in Placencia

Placencia is a great place to base yourself if you want to go diving. There are a few local reefs you can visit, but you’re also very close to Laughing Bird Caye and Silk Caye, two protected marine parks.

There are plenty of dive shops in Placencia, but we recommend going with Splash Dive center. The staff is super friendly and qualified, and they’re one of the best shops in town. They head to Laughing Bird Caye every day, and to Silk Caye on certain days. They also have outings to Glover’s Reef and other further atolls.

Day 13 – Head to Belize City

If you’re heading home tomorrow, you should not be diving today (or at least, not diving 24 hours before your flight). You can either hang out in Placencia or make your way to Belize City by bus or shuttle. If you take the bus, you will need to switch in Dangriga. 

There is an airport in Placencia, so you can take a flight to Belize City. But as always, as eco-friendly travelers, we don’t recommend taking a flight as it’s very bad for the environment. Consider offsetting your carbon footprint if you do.

Day 14 – Head home

That’s the end of your time in Belize, but with all the scuba diving you did, we’re convinced you had an amazing time!

3-week Belize Itinerary – Scuba Diver’s Dream

If you’re looking to add an extra week to your scuba diving itinerary in Belize, here’s what we recommend as an itinerary.

• Day 1 – Arrive in Belize City and head to Caye Caulker or San Pedro
• Day 2-3-4-5 – Spent in Caye Caulker or San Pedro – Explore the dive sites around the islands, or at the Marine Reserves
• Day 6 – Head to Belize City, then to Lighthouse Reef
• Day 7-8-9-10-11-12 – Dive with Huracan Dive Lodge. They have a 7-day package with 15 dives which is a great way to spend a week. Packages start on either Wednesdays or Saturdays, so make sure you time your travels with those days.
• Day 13 – Head back to Belize City (Huracan will bring you there), then go to Dangriga by bus or shuttle. From there, head to Glover’s reef. You can either go with Off The Wall dive center or with Glover’s Atoll Resort.
• Day 14-15-16 – Spend on your time diving around Glover’s Reef. There are plenty of beautiful dive sites here.
• Day 17 – From Glover’s Reef, head back to Dangriga. From there, make your way down to Placencia. You can take a bus or a shuttle.
• Day 18 -19 – Spend your time diving in Placencia. We recommend going with Splash Dive shop. The best dive sites are at Laughing Bird Caye and Silk Caye. Both are protected marine reserves.
• Day 20 – Head to Belize City
• Day 21 – Head home

There you have it! 4 very different but exciting 14-day itineraries for Belize. And you even have the option to make them 3-week trips, if you have more time. But as we mentioned earlier, take these itineraries as rough drafts and make them your own. If you like a place, stay longer. If you don’t, move on.

Either way, Belize is such a beautiful and diverse country that we know you’ll have a great time, no matter where you choose to go.

Let us know in the comments what itinerary you’d like to do most. Are there other places we should add to our itineraries? Is there another itinerary we should consider adding to our list?  

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