17 days in Belize Itinerary

Holidays in Cayo offer adventure and history in equal measure, with a wealth of ancient sites and unspoiled environment to explore.

Xunantunich Mayan Ruins and El Pilar will appeal to history buffs. Get in touch with nature at Blue Hole National Park and Rio On Pools. There's lots more to do: make a trip to Caracol, browse the eclectic array of goods at San Ignacio Market, explore the ancient world of Cahal Pech, and stroll through Green Iguana Conservation Project.

For ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Cayo online trip builder.

Belize City to Cayo is an approximately 3-hour car ride. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and car; or do a combination of flight and car. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in September, and nighttime lows around 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Orange Walk.

An agricultural town that has become an economic hub, Orange Walk sits in a privileged position among ecologically diverse landscape, fertile fields, and historical ruins.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Sun): contemplate the long history of Santa Rita Archaeological Site and then contemplate the long history of Lamanai Archaeological Reserve.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Orange Walk holiday planning tool.

Traveling by car from Cayo to Orange Walk takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus; or do a combination of car and shuttle. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 39°C in September, and nighttime lows around 28°C. You'll set off for San Pedro on the 13th (Mon).

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

You'll explore and learn at The Gallery of San Pedro and Belizean Arts. Visiting Scuba & Snorkeling and Secret Beach Belize will get you outdoors. Spend the 17th (Fri) exploring nature at Bacalar Chico National Park and Marine Reserve. And it doesn't end there: stop by 12 Belize, relax and rejuvenate at Ocean Essence Day Spa, and explore the gorgeous colors at Hol Chan Marine Reserve.

To see other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our San Pedro trip itinerary maker tool.

Getting from Orange Walk to San Pedro by combination of bus and flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from Orange Walk to San Pedro is minus 1 hour. When traveling from Orange Walk in September, plan for slightly colder days in San Pedro, with highs around 36°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) to allow enough time to ride a ferry 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.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Sat): enjoy the sand and surf at The Split and then discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

To find ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Caye Caulker attractions planner.

Ride a ferry from San Pedro to Caye Caulker in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. In September, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) early enough to ride a ferry to Belize City.

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

Take a break from the city and head to River Rafting & Tubing and Zipline. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Caribbean Spice Belize and Moho Chocolate. It doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Museum of Belize and pause for some photo ops at The Belize Sign Monument.

For maps, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read our Belize City trip app.

You can ride a ferry from Caye Caulker to Belize City in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. In September, daily temperatures in Belize City can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) so you can fly to Kendal.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Wed): tour the pleasant surroundings at Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Preserve and then look for gifts at Golden Gifts.

To see where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Kendal trip itinerary maker tool.

Traveling by flight from Belize City to Kendal takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of ferry and shuttle. In September in Kendal, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 29°C at night. On the 23rd (Thu), you'll travel back home.