For the strongly independent traveler or for those in a rather exploring mood, self-drive packages are the ideal trip in Belize. Rent a 4X4 and go wild, making your own schedule and exploring the country one mile at a time. Your car will be well-equipped to handle dirt roads, should you need to get off the beaten asphalt.
San Ignacio Town is cradled in a beautiful valley just south of where the Mopan and Macal Rivers converge, its Cayo District location makes it convenient to many of Belize’s most popular outdoor attractions, including the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Preserve, the Chaa Creek Nature Reserve, the Baron Creek Cave, and and Cahal Pech ruins (just a 10 minute walk from the center of town). From here it is easy to enjoy hiking, birding, caving, canoeing, horseback riding, zip line tours, and the exploration of the nearby Mayan ruins.
Our preferred hotels here include some of the most luxurious, and intimate boutique resorts on Belize, and there are a wide range of itineraries that link San Ignacio with many other Belizean destinations.
San Ignacio Town is cradled in a beautiful valley just south of where the Mopan and Macal Rivers converge, its Cayo District location makes it convenient to many of Belize’s most popular outdoor attractions, including the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Preserve, the Chaa Creek Nature Reserve, the Baron Creek Cave, and and Cahal Pech ruins (just a 10 minute walk from the center of town).
With 15 miles of white sand and glistening blue waters, Placencia is one of Belize's most picturesque and alluring destinations. . The fabulous accommodations, tiny villages, each with its own unique flavor, and the vast selection of activities, make this slithering peninsula an awesome seaside destination.
In addition to the splendid beaches, the ocean side of Placencia is also blessed with numerous coral sand cayes that are satellites of the nearby Belize Barrier Reef, and the waters here are densly populated with unimaginable varieties of sea life, and the mangrove lined bayside supports countless species of birds and butterlies, dolphin, crocodiles, and manatees.
With 15 miles of white sand and glistening blue waters, Placencia is one of Belize's most picturesque and alluring destinations.
The Mountain Pine Ridge is 300 square miles of granite and pine, smack in the middle of the otherwise tropical Cayo district of Belize. Its magnificent vistas, gorges, caves, and waterfalls are what makes this such a popular destination. Outdoor activities abound here, with spectacular natural attractions like Rio on Pools, Hidden Valley Falls (aka, 1000 Foot Falls), and the incredible Rio Frio Cave. Accommodations in Mountain Pine Ridge include spectacular Jungle lodges that offer elegance and harmony the beautiful natural surroundings. The Mountain Pine Ridge lodges can be a nice respite from the heat and humidity of the Belize coastal destinations, there may just be more to do here, than anywhere else in the country.
The Mountain Pine Ridge is 300 square miles of granite and pine, smack in the middle of the otherwise tropical Cayo district of Belize.
One of the few mainland beaches in Belize, Hopkins is a gorgeous 12 mile ribbon of white sand and crystal blue waters. It is also an extremely convenient location to experience a wide range of Belize's most exciting and interesting activities.
Many of Belize's most spectacular jungle reserves, Mayan ruins, and reef destinations are just a short distance away, and daytrips are easily arranged through our preferred hotels. Or spend your days soaking up the Caribbean sun, with the book you've been meaning to read for a year. The village of Hopkins, is a vibrant Garifuna fishing community with a charming and engaging local community, and accommodations here pride themselves on providing luxury and service in the natural harmony of this pristine environment
One of the few mainland beaches in Belize, Hopkins is a gorgeous 12 mile ribbon of white sand and crystal blue waters.
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Most Popular self-drive Itineraries:
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Car Rental to Mountain Pine, return to Belize City to connect with a flight to Ambergris Caye.
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· Flight in and out of Belize City
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Assistance at the airport upon arrival
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Car Rental for 3 days (Pick up: Belize Intl Arpt - Drop off: Belize Domestic Arpt)
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3 nights in Mountain Pine
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Flight Belize city (Domestic Arpt) to Ambergris Caye
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3 nights in Ambergris Caye
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Flight Ambergris Caye to Belize city (Intl Arpt)
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Daily breakfast (most hotels)
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Hotel taxes
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Adventure to San Ignacio by car and then connect with a flight in Belize City to Ambergris Caye.
Included:
· Flight in and out of Belize City
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Assistance at the airport upon arrival
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Car Rental for 2 days (Pick up: Belize City Int'l Arpt - Drop off: Belize City Domestic Arpt)
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2 nights in San Ignacio
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Flight Belize City Domestic Arpt to Ambergris
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3 nights in Ambergris Caye
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Flight Ambergris to Belize City Int'l Arpt
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Daily breakfast (most hotels)
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Hotel taxes
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Safe, friendly, and unspoiled, Belize is a little slice of tropical heaven on Central America's Atlantic coast. Start your getaway in San Ignacio, then spend 3 nights in Placencia.
Included:
· Flight in and out of Belize City
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Assistance at the airport upon arrival
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Car rental for 6 days (drop off at the airport)
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3 nights in San Ignacio
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3 nights in Placencia
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Breakfast daily (some hotels)
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Hotel taxes
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Car Rental - Mountain Pine Ridge - Placencia.
Included:
· Flight in and out of Belize City
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Assistance at the airport upon arrival
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Car Rental for 6 days (pick up and drop off at the airport)
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3 nights in Mountain Pine Ridge
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3 nights in Placencia
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Breakfast daily (some hotels)
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All taxes
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