PLAN YOUR VISIT

No more than two hours from 3 gateways in the United States, and just a short hop from Mexico, getting to Belize is painless. With the right planning and preparation your visits, tours and excursions around the country can be just as simple. Whether you prefer to plan your own trip or work with an agent, this resource is designed to allow you to understand, explore and access all your options. Feel free to contact us if you have questions or need additional assistance.

Remember, even if you're using an agent the following list of tips are important considerations to keep in mind and will help your service providers make your trip a successful one.

Traveling to Belize

With so much to see and do it's best to have an idea of the specific destinations you want to visit.

Select your destinations on the basis of the kinds of interest you have, activities you prefer and the kinds of sights that would most appeal to you.

Belize is a haven for all kinds of travelers and with the right plan you could take advantage of both the relaxing aspects of a vacation as well as the more adventurous activities.

If your trip is for a short period of time, seven days or less, focus on special interests, specific activities and attractions.

If you are traveling with children you should take into account what services are available at your destinations of choice that will make your visit as trouble free as possible.

Consider health and fitness when choosing your destinations, travel in some parts of the country can be strenuous and physically exerting.

Belize is a great vacation choice even on the slimmest of budgets. Cost conscious travelers should look into accommodations offered by the smaller, family run operations and alternative methods of transportation such as the local bus and boat services.

Remember that everyone in Belize speaks English and most are friendly so don't be afraid to ask questions to clarify anything you're not certain of.

Though Belize is a small country there are many destinations that will require plenty of travel time. Allow ample time for connections and to visit unexpected places of interest along your way.

Ask A Belize "expert"

We have an excellent forum available at www.belizeforum.com, where you can ask a resident, or someone with first hand experience, anything you'd like to know about Belize.

Plan Your Own Trip

You can get plenty of assistance for hotels and operators within Belize. It would be helpful to have an idea of:

The dates and/or time of year you plan to travel

Activites you are interested in (you may have to prioritize depending upon the length of your stay)

Number and ages of people in your party

Daily budget range per person

Any specific health, dietary or travel considerations you might have

The links below will help you to finalize these.

Destinations

Getting Around

Specialty Travel

Accommodation Directory

Tour Operator Directory

Tour Guide Directory

Belize Specials

Belize Summer Specials

Contact the hotels and service providers directly with what you are looking for so that you have several options to choose from, OR send us this information via our contact form and we'll forward it to tourims service providers for their direct response to you.

Use an Agent

Agent/Wholesaler Directory