Explore Belize
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
What’s more, 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$6,885 per adult
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
- Hiking to a stunning cave with a waterfall
- Night jungle hiking in search of wildlife
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
- Day 2: Visit Lubantuun Mayan ruins, learn how to make tortillas in a village home, hike to a waterfall inside a cave
- Day 3-5: Install an energy conserving stove for a Mayan family
- Day 6: Private boat trip ‘snorkeling with the chef’ on the Belize Barrier Reef, BBQ on board
- Day 7: Chocolate making class. Transfer by car to Placencia, stay at It’zana Resort, night jungle hike looking for wildlife in Cockscomb Jaguar Preserve
- Day 8-9: Beach relaxation, kayaking in a manatee lagoon, diving, snorkeling, water sports. Spa treatments available
- Day 10: Fly to Belize City to connect with your flight home
Note: This is a sample itinerary only
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, The Lodge at Chaa Creek, Ka’ana Resort, Blancaneaux Lodge, Hatchet Caye Resort.
How to help 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 makes a lasting difference for the Mayan villagers. 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.
Note – this is one popular example of how you can help in this region, and we delight in crafting trips to your exact preferences.