Experience a PEACEFUL side of Belize

There are PLENTY of options in Belize, but why limit yourself to just one spot? Our PEACEFUL package combines 4 days in Hopkins with 2 days inland – including airfare to Dangriga, giving you the chance to SWIM, FISH, DIVE, and EXPLORE all of this amazing country, as low as $739 + tax per person.

Belize is such an amazing country. They are a former British colony, so English is their primary language. But they drive on the RIGHT side of the road. And take USD. It also has really good air service to & from the US and Canada. Oh, we forgot to mention how beautiful this country is!

One of the challenges travelers to Belize face is lack of information and knowledge online. It isn’t Cancun or Hawai’i – so you have probably already spent a few evenings scouring the web (and hopefully FINALLY found us). Don’t let our name fool you – Alaskans travel almost better than anyone else on a per capita basis, I mean, like the movies say – 30 days of darkness and temperatures that freeze your nose airs in the winter means Alaskans like to get away.

AYT has been traveling to Belize for almost 30 years and with the changes in Covid-19, we realized that there is an opportunity to present Belize in an easy fashion.

With that, we present you Belize For Beginners.

Our package covers the 2 most popular reasons to visit Belize – the water and the history. You’ll spend a few days in Hopkins, a quieter beach area just south of Belize City. Hopkins is mostly a sleepy fishing village with long, pristine beaches. Small resorts started popping up here in the 80s and the region hasn’t had the larger, busier party resorts you’ll find on Ambergris Caye. Hopkins is where you go to relax! After a few days in Hopkins, we’ll send you inland to San Ignacio, where you’ll be able to relax by an amazing infiniti pool & star gaze, go exploring in the rainforest & caves, eat some amazing food, and learn about the Mayans & their historical cities. Along the way, we’ve added in a few tours – Marie Sharp’s Factory, a swim stop at the inland blue hole, along with a special 2.5 hour guided cave tubing trip at St. Herman’s Cave!

Our package first starts with planning your trip here. We have NOT included a general airfare for these packages as there are SO many options and pricing matrix is not one we can reliably use. So the package we offer starts as a LAND ONLY package, with free air booking (if needed). Our travel designers have over 50 years experience in selling travel, allow us to use our mastery in finding you the BEST deal and options (including frequent flyer miles!).

The package begins with a 15 minute flight on Tropic Air from Belize City to Dangriga, with a private shuttle to Hopkins (about 35-40 minutes). 5 days & 4 nights hotel at one of our preferred resort partner – Hopkins Bay Resort. The resort provides amenities you have come to expect and demand – air conditioning, wifi, private bathroom, a restaurant & bar on property, along with beachfront access and TWO pools!

We don’t include tours yet with our package – AYT is working on automating this with many of our partners, so stay tuned.

Hopkins provides the perfect chance to sit by the beach & relax, go fishing, or explore some of the offshore cayes. Scuba diving & snorkeling is available from Hopkins. Inland excursions are also bountiful, ranging from Cocksburn Basin & Jaguar Preserve, Monkey River expedition, ATV trips, tubing, and more!

After Hopkins, your next stop is San Ignacio, near the border with Guatemala. Along the way, we’ll have a few stops – first is the famous Belizean hot sauce, Marie Sharp’s Factory, and then a stop at St. Herman’s inland blue hole with a 2.5 hour cave tubing trek at St. Herman’s Cave. Once everyone is dry, we’ll get you to San Ignacio – about a 1 hour drive along the scenic Hummingbird Highway.

3 days/2 nights in San Ignacio at the beautiful Cassia Hill Resort, where each room is a private casa with all the comforts of home – television, air conditioning, wifi, private bathroom – and a hammock on your porch! The resort also has a full service restaurant/bar, infinity pool, and tours. You can also upgrade to Sweet Songs Jungle Lodge, where guests can chose between a standard room or a TREEHOUSE, yes, a TREEHOUSE!

San Ignacio is home to the “Indiana Jones” type excursions – cave tubing & exploring, Mayan ruins, ATV tours, birding, hiking, and much more. Inland is also home to amazing & affordable food – don’t turn down the street food!

Lastly, we then shuttle you back to the Belize City International Airport for your trip home.

Here are some of the optional tours you can take in Belize:

Diving the barrier reef
Snorkeling
Day trip to one of the many Cayes
Monkey River Expedition
Rent a boat/wave runner
Cocksburn Basin & Jaguar Preserve
Mayan ruin historical trips
Cave tubing
Bird watching
ATV Trips
River tubing

Package pricing is NOT dynamic and based on availability. Our booking engine provides an estimation of your package due to the customization available, final price will be determined once a travel designer has had their first consultation with you & verified availabilities and pricing options. We require a deposit of $200 + taxes and offer affordable payment plans.

Packages can be customized to suit your travel needs & desires!

7 days

5+ Age

Hopkins & San Ignacio

Tour Included!

4 Nights resort in Hopkins, based on double occupancy
2 Nights Hotel in San Ignacio, based on double occupancy
Airfare between Belize City & Dangriga
Private transfers from Dangriga to Hopkins
Tourfer between Hopkins & San Ignacio
Private transfers from San Ignacio to Belize City
2 1/2 hour cave tubing adventure
Local expertise and help
Travel designing & planning
Guides & Maps
Post travel support
Simplified Payments

Xunantunich archaeological site of Mayan civilization in Western Belize

Sea turtle in caribbean sea - Caye Caulker, Belize

A sandy path along the shore of the Caribbean.

Hammock swinging from two palm trees on a beach in Belize

Day 1: Departure

Day one is spent traveling to Belize. Our travel designers will do their best to offer you the BEST connections/flights at the best fares.

Upon arrival to Belize, you’ll take a short flight to Dangriga, then off to your hotel in a private shuttle

Fly to Dangriga, Belize

Private shuttle from Dangriga air strip to Hopkins

Hotel: Hopkins Bay Resort

Day 2,3,4: Adventure Begins

Enjoy the Belizean sun & coast – or go inland!

Hotel: Hopkins Bay Resort

Day 5: New Adventure

You’ll meet up with our guide who will take you to your next destination, Cassia Hill, near San Ignacio. The drive along the Hummingbird Highway is very scenic, and don’t worry – we’ll stop for photos and also at the famous Marie Sharp’s Factory. About halfway in, we’ll stop at St. Hermans (park) for about 3 hours, where we’ll take you on a guided cave tubing adventure at St. Herman’s Cave, followed by a stop at the Inland Blue Hole.

For those wanting a REAL jungle experience, upgrade to the Sweet Songs Jungle Lodge!

“Tourfer” to San Ignacio

Hotel: Cassia Hill Resort or Sweet Songs Jungle Lodge

Day 6: Inland Adventures

Spend your day relaxing by the pool, exploring Mayan ruins, on a hike in the rainforest, or shopping in San Ignacio.

Hotel: Cassia Hill Resort or Sweet Songs Jungle Lodge

Day 7: Time to go home

Unless you’ve extended your trip, today is the day you’ll have to pack up and leave us.

Shuttle to Belize City

Fly home

The booking engine, located top RIGHT, is where you will start. The system will provide you an ESTIMATED cost of the package based on your customizations and input. The rates are based on availability & subject to change. Should the final price not be acceptable, we do allow you a full refund, no questions, of the deposit!

AYT will secure your hotel first and car rental if requested. Transfers will be confirmed as soon as we can.

Our package is based on not more than 4 travelers sharing a room (including children). The initial process asks you to select the customer type, and in the drop down, select the TOTAL number of occupants in the room. The next step of the process will ask to verify the number, again, and if you have any children traveling with you, AND staying in the same room, you can select the adjusted rate. Infants are free, however some of our tours may not be infant-friendly. If you wish to purchase multiple rooms, please add additional travelers or MORE travelers. Some properties in Belize offer upgrades to multiple-room suites, we can adjust pricing based on this request.

Airfare is NOT built in to this package, our travel designers are more than helpful to assist with finding you the BEST deal to Belize, including using frequent flyer points.

Any upgrades to packages components will require a reprice of the package. Substitutions are allowed.

Final price is dependent on variables, such as airfare availability, hotel availability, and government taxes & fees.

We HIGHLY encourage you to purchase travel insurance – either individually for this trip or an annual plan. We can provide you a quote by clicking on the check-box in the booking engine.

A deposit of $200 USD per guest, plus taxes, is due at time of booking. Once we confirm all of your travel options & any enhancements, we will require a minimum payment of $400 USD.

If we are unable to confirm your vacation package as booked, we will offer alternative dates/accommodations or refund your deposit in full to the card charged.

Upon confirmation of your vacation, guests have the option to pay in full or select a payment plan.

Belize for Beginners Payment plans are as follows:

$100 USD/mo per package (no finance charge)
$250 USD per package every quarter
Final payment is due 45 days prior to travel

Exception: Air travel to/from Belize is due within 24 hours of being booked – you will receive an email from TRAVELEDGE with a payment link. Fares are not guaranteed until ticketed.

Name changes are not permitted once we have booked airfare, ferry, or train travel. It is YOUR responsibility to ensure that you have provided accurate and legal names of all travelers. Please verify the names on all receipts & itinerary. We are NOT responsible for any errors after airline tickets are issued, or 1st payment is made.

In the event of disruptions during your air travel or package, we will work with you and all vendors on adjusting dates as needed.

Airfare is typically non-refundable once ticketed & purchased.

In the event of a tour or excursion being cancelled for a reason outside of normal control, we will either rebook you or refund the amount paid once AYT has received the refund from the tour operator.

We highly suggest you purchase travel insurance, either for this trip or an Annual Travel Plan. Most insurance plans will reimburse most out-of-pocket expenses due to changes & cancellations that are outside of your control.

All funds are placed in our escrow account, until used to pay vendors, at Bank of Hawai’i per state regulations related to Resellers of Travel. Click HERE for more information.

This vacation package is non-refundable once purchased, however AYT does permit refunds for a penalty.

up to 30 days prior to departure: 15% penalty per guest
7 to 29 days prior to departure: 35% penalty per guest
up to 7 days prior: 100% penalty per guest

Name changes are permitted up to 3 days prior to departure, for a $25 USD fee.

Reduction in number of travelers in your party/group may result in a reprice of the vacation package.

We HIGHLY recommend you purchase travel insurance to cover any financial loss. Refunds are NOT permitted once travel has started.

Date Changes are permitted with a penalty. Up to 14 days to departure is subject to a $50 USD per guest administrative fee plus any difference in hotel accommodations. 3 to 13 days prior is a $100 USD per guest fee, plus any difference in hotel accommodations. 24 hours to 3 days prior are subject to a $200 USD per guest fee, plus any difference in hotel accommodations. Changes to airfare AFTER travel has started are subject to a 50% penalty on the airfare.

No show will result in forfeiture of any funds paid towards tour components.

International Airfare is subject to the rules of the fare paid, please check your receipt from TRAVELEDGE. Most flights to/from Belize are non-refundable and changeable with a fee, plus any difference in airfare. We DO have the ability to change names on American Airlines tickets for a $50 USD fee.

Belize presently requires the use of masks in all INDOOR public spaces, with a few exceptions.

AYT works with each of our vendors on ensuring they have proper safety protocols in place. This may include limiting capacity, social distancing on buses, boats, and indoor venues.

Belize presently requires proof of vaccination to enter the country, if not – you may take a test to enter: PCR test taken at least 96 hours prior to departure, or an antigen test 48 hours before. In order to exit Belize and enter the US, a test is also required within 24 hours of departure. This test is an additional $75USD and will be done at your hotel. We have had success with the Abbott BinaxNOW Rapid Antigen test, for both ENTERING & LEAVING Belize. This is the test that has to be purchased thru emed.com and brought with you to Belize. This will require you have a good wifi signal & camera.

This may include limits on some excursions, tours, and destinations that require testing and/or vaccination status and masks. As your travel agent, we will pass along this information to you and it is your responsibility to ensure compliance. Please do NOT send us copies of your tests results or vaccination card!

We do ask that you travel safely & smartly.