Explore Belize
Enjoy luxury family volunteer vacations in Belize. Nature-rich Belize also offers Mayan ruins, world-class scuba diving and snorkeling, and rappelling, river tubing and zip lining for the thrill seeking family. Make a difference building an eco-friendly stove or assist in other community development projects in Mayan villages.
Belize Highlights
Despite its small size, Belize plays host to spectacular Mayan ruins, the breathtaking Barrier Reef, abundant wildlife and cultural richness – so much to explore. Chocolate making and coffee tasting are fabulous too. Finish up by exploring the jungle or relaxing on a pristine island.
Belize Eco-Luxury
Belize has an impressive array of eco-luxe options; some of our favorites are:
Copal Tree Lodge in Punta Gorda, It’zana Resort and Turtle Inn in Placencia, The Lodge at Chaa Creek, Blancaneaux Lodge and Ka’ana Resort in Cayo, and Cayo Espanto, Hatchet Caye Resort, Victoria House and Matachica on the islands.
Make a Difference
You can make a lasting difference in the lives of a rural family by installing a fuel-efficient stove, interacting with them and learning about Mayan culture as you go. You can also plant trees to help preserve the environment and provide a cash-crop for the villagers.
Suggested Belize Trip Itinerary
Example Price: US$6,585 per adult, US$5,250 per child under 12
This adventure not only enables you to bond as a family by installing an eco-friendly stove, you also get to explore the highlights of this tiny gem of a country.
Trip Highlights
- Build an eco-friendly stove for a Mayan family
- Chocolate making
- Organic farm visit
- Snorkeling on the Belize Barrier Reef
- Mayan ruins
- Tortilla making
Price Includes
- Luxury accommodation throughout
- Private transfers
- Expert local guides
- Meals as specified
- Volunteering costs
Note: Price excludes international flights
Sample Day by Day
- Day 1: Arrive Belize City, connecting flight to Punta Gorda, met at airstrip and transfer to Copal Tree Lodge. Guided tour of the organic farm. Spa treatments available (D)
- Day 2: Visit Nim Li Punit Mayan ruins, learn how to make tortillas, grinding cacao, and other cultural immersion in a village home (B,L,D)
- Day 3-5: Install an energy conserving stove for a Mayan family. Chocolate making class one afternoon (B,L,D)
- Day 6: Private snorkeling boat trip on the Belize Barrier Reef, picnic lunch (B,L,D)
- Day 7: Private car transfer to Placencia via Monkey River boat trip: crocodiles, monkeys, toucans, manatees. Stay at Chabil Mar Resort (B,L)
- Day 8-9: Free day, Choose from beach relaxation, kayaking in a manatee lagoon, diving, snorkeling, water sports, night jungle hikes, spa treatments and more (B)
- Day 10: Fly to Belize City to connect with your flight home (B)
Note: This is a sample itinerary only
Luxury Family Volunteer Vacations in Belize Highlights
Despite its small size, Belize plays host to spectacular Mayan ruins, the breathtaking Barrier Reef, abundant wildlife and cultural richness – so much to explore. Chocolate making and coffee tasting are fabulous too. Explore the jungle, and relax on a pristine island.
Hotels and lodges shown here are examples of what we call “eco-luxury”, meaning you minimize any environmental impact whilst retaining your creature comforts. Belize has some sublime eco-luxury properties, some of our favorites being: Copal Tree Lodge, It’zana Resort, Chabil Mar, The Lodge at Chaa Creek, Ka’ana Resort, Blancaneaux Lodge, Hatchet Caye Resort.
How to help in Belize
On luxury family volunteer vacations in Belize, you can make a lasting difference in the lives of a rural family by installing a fuel-efficient stove, interacting with them and learning about Mayan culture as you go. You can also plant trees to help preserve the environment and provide a cash-crop for the villagers. There may be other projects as well, such as building a public toilet block.
Installing eco-friendly stoves
Installing a fuel-efficient stove for a Mayan family markedly improves their lives. These stoves are fantastic in that:
- The flames are enclosed so burns are reduced
- There is a chimney to expel the smoke so respiratory problems are eliminated
- They are much more fuel-efficient so they are more environmentally friendly.
You get to complete the stoves so you see the finished, tangible result, ready to use!
Note – this is one popular example of how you can help in this region, and we delight in crafting trips to your exact preferences.
