14 days in Belize Itinerary

Belize's biggest urban center, Belize City is a culturally diverse seaside destination.

On the 1st (Sat), indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas. On the 2nd (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: make a trip to The Belize Sign Monument, then get to know the resident critters at The Belize Zoo, then relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, and finally stop by Moho Chocolate.

To see maps, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Belize City trip planner.

Toronto, Canada to Belize City is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive. Traveling from Toronto to Belize City, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Toronto in August: high temperatures in Belize City hover around 37°C and lows are around 30°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Placencia.

Once a humble fishing village, Placencia has been transformed into a leading tourist destination, with its focus primarily on outdoor activity and natural exploration.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Scuba & Snorkeling and Laughing Bird Caye National Park. Venture out of the city with trips to Outback Trails (in Kendal) and Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Preserve (in Dangriga). There's lots more to do: look for gifts at Che'il Mayan Products, browse the exhibits of Lola Art Studio, and indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

For other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Placencia online holiday planner.

You can fly from Belize City to Placencia in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. August in Placencia sees daily highs of 37°C and lows of 27°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to drive to San Ignacio.

The cultural hub of the district, San Ignacio neatly blends tourism and tradition, expats and indigenous peoples into a convincingly authentic, but modern and welcoming inland town.

Step off the beaten path and head to ATM Cave Belize- Actun Tunichil Muknal and Green Iguana Conservation Project. And it doesn't end there: trot along with a tour on horseback, paddle through the water with a kayaking and canoeing tour, soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers, and stop by Kaj Expressions.

To see other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the San Ignacio trip itinerary maker site.

Traveling by car from Placencia to San Ignacio takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can travel to Caye Caulker.

At just under 8 km (5 mi) long and 1.6 km (1 mi) wide, the limestone coral island of Caye Caulker offers a small but perfectly formed getaway 32 km (20 mi) offshore from Belize City.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Sun): take a memorable tour with Tours, then admire all the interesting features of Shark Ray Alley, and then explore the galleries of Red Flower Gallery. Here are some ideas for day two: enjoy the sand and surf at The Split, then stroll through Turneffe Reef, and then look for gifts at Osprey Silver Jewelry & Boutique.

For ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Caye Caulker journey builder app.

Do a combination of bus and ferry from San Ignacio to Caye Caulker in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in August, and nighttime lows around 30°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can catch the ferry to San Pedro.

San Pedro evolved from small fishing village and now represents one of the most visited locations in Belize.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Mexico Rocks and The Gallery of San Pedro. There's lots more to do: relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, take the plunge with a skydiving experience, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and take in the exciting artwork at Belizean Arts.

To see maps, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the San Pedro driving holiday planner.

Traveling by ferry from Caye Caulker to San Pedro takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. In August, daytime highs in San Pedro are 37°C, while nighttime lows are 30°C. On the 14th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.