Belize

Discover the crystal clear waters, towering coral formations and technicolour sea life of the Lighthouse Reef Atoll by snorkel and sea-kayak, returning to base camp on the palm-fringed Half Moon Caye

Snorkel through the iconic Great Blue Hole, the world’s largest and most spectacular marine sink hole

Spot toucans, aricaris, jabiru storks and Morelet’s crocodiles along the rivers and lagoons of the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary

Visit the ruins of Lamanai and Altun Ha, ancient cities of the Mayan civilisation

The climate of Belize is tropical with an average yearly temperature of 29°C (84ºF). It’s always warm, yet comfortable due to the costal sea breeze. The jungle and rainforest keep you cool during the hotter summer months as well. The wet season in Belize is from June to October and the dry season is from November to May (however there can be rain in the dry season which helps to maintain the year-round growth). The north is drier than the south, but overall Belize has a subtropical climate, with humidity and temperatures range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

Belize is 6 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)

English (official), Spanish, Creole, Maya, German, Garifuna

Belize Dollar

The Belize Dollar is a fixed rate of $2BZ = $1US

US currency is widely accepted.

Credit cards can be used in most tourist facilities. Visa, MasterCard and American Express are usually accepted in major centres such as Belize City however a service charge may apply.

ATMs are becoming more frequent and available in most tourist destinations, however should not be entirely relied upon as they may be problematic to access during your trip.

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Electricity in Belize is 110 /220 Volts, at 60 hertz. The most common pin types are A and B. (2 flat prong).

Electricity in Belize is 110 /220 Volts, at 60 hertz. The most common pin types are A and B. (2 flat prong).

Your safety is our number one concern. Our safety track record is exemplary thanks to careful management and thorough consultation with local partners. Our industry leading risk management procedures have become a skill that we continue to refine. Our leaders in the field are highly trained and have safety as their number one priority. Expert leaders, risk assessments, quality inclusions and your financial security all come standard when you travel with us.

Please refer to our Travel Advisory page for updates on recent events, travel warnings and advice.

We strongly recommend that all clients take out travel insurance at the time of booking to cover against sickness, accident, loss of baggage, unexpected alterations to travel arrangements and travel disruption, emergency evacuation, cancellations, etc. Insurance information is enclosed with your pre-departure information.

We suggest that you consult your doctor, local government inoculation centre or a travel medical specialist in order to get the most current advice regarding vaccination requirements.

Money and valuables should always be stored safely when travelling. Keep your passport with you at all times and do not leave it in your main luggage. You will need it to change money and check into hotels. Where safety deposit boxes are available, we recommend that you use them. Keep jewellery and valuables to a minimum.