Belize Jungle & Caribbean Coast Fly-Drive

After breakfast, you may wnt to visit Cahal Pech or take an early excursion to Xunantunich before continuing towards Placencia.

The drive leads through Belmopan and onto the beautiful Hummingbird Highway. A worthwhile stop is St. Herman’s Blue Hole National Park, where travellers can walk through the tropical forest, visit the cave or swim in the natural blue pool.

Continue across the Maya Mountains and down to Placencia.

Overnight: Placencia for the next 3 nights

Day 3 – Placencia

A free day to enjoy Placencia’s beach, village atmosphere and restaurants.

Optional excursions could include:

• Snorkelling at Silk Cayes

• Laughing Bird Caye

• Belize Barrier Reef excursion

• Sunset cruise

• Fishing trip

The Belize Barrier Reef is the largest reef system in the Northern Hemisphere and a major reason to include several nights on the coast.

Day 4 – Placencia and southern Belize

Another free day in Placencia.

You can relax on the beach or drive south to explore Maya communities, waterfalls and the natural scenery of southern Belize. A Monkey River wildlife excursion could also be offered.

Overnight: Placencia

Leave Placencia and drive north to Hopkins.

Along the way, customers may stop at Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, Mayflower Bocawina National Park or Maya King Waterfall.

Hopkins is an excellent final stop because it offers something culturally different from Placencia. It is recognised as an important centre of Belize’s Garifuna community, with local cuisine, drumming, cultural activities and a relaxed beach atmosphere.

Overnight: Hopkins – 1 night