7 or 8 days
Belize City, San Ignacio, Tikal, Ambergris Caye

Adventurers, take notice: Jungle hikes, Mayan ruins, zip-lining and all-out discovery ahead.

From rolling green hills to the ocean floor, Belize’s rich biodiversity will be all around you. Learn how humans have interacted with this natural beauty by trekking to the ruins of Lamanai and Tikal, and feel closer to our animal ancestors as you snorkel in Shark Ray Alley and Hol Chan marine reserve .
  • Day 1: Fly to Belize

    Meet your Field Director at the airport

    Enjoy dinner in the Belize City region

  • Day 2: Belize City region

    Travel by boat to the New River Lagoon, Belize’s largest body of fresh water which supports exotic birds, colorful fish and crocodiles 

    With an expert guide, tour the Lamanai Ruins; Its name means “submerged crocodile," a fact you won’t forget as you discover crocodile artwork dating back to 1500 B.C.  

    Visit the Old Sugar Mill, which was actually imported from New Orleans and has become almost entirely intertwined with the jungle

    Enjoy lunch in Lamanai 

    Enjoy dinner in the Belize City region

  • Day 3: Belize City region • San Ignacio

    Travel via Peccary Hills and Caves Branch Outpost to San Ignacio

    Participate in a jungle survival tour, with expert Maya survivalists at your side to teach you the techniques that kept their ancestors alive in the jungle 

    Soar through the air on a zip-line tour after your hike up to the jungle canopy 

    Enjoy cave tubing and enjoy the cool waters within one of Belize’s many astounding cave systems 

    Enjoy lunch

    Enjoy dinner in San Ignacio

  • Day 4: San Ignacio • Tikal, Guatemala

    Take an excursion to the ancient Maya site of Tikal

    With an expert local guide, tour Tikal, one of the largest Maya UNESCO World Heritage archaeological sites and noteworthy in its evidence of the decline of the Maya state

    Enjoy lunch

    Enjoy dinner in San Ignacio

  • Day 5: San Ignacio • Belize City • Ambergris Caye

    Travel via Belize City to Ambergris Caye

    Participate in a traditional cultural Maya activity and try your hand at cooking local delicacies and crafting traditional pottery wares 

    Visit the Belize Zoo, a sustainably-minded zoo and research center, and home to over 150 native Belizean animals 

    Enjoy lunch en route

    Travel by ferry to idyllic Ambergris Caye, located just off the tip of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula 

    Enjoy dinner in Ambergris Caye

  • Day 6: Ambergris Caye

    Enjoy snorkeling at Hol Chan marine reserve, Central America’s first marine reserve 

    Enjoy lunch in Ambergris Caye 

    Spend time exploring Ambergris Caye on your own

    Enjoy dinner in Ambergris Caye

  • Day 7: Return to Belize City and depart for home

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  • Day 7: Ambergris Caye

    Spend the morning exploring Ambergris Caye on your own

    Enjoy lunch in Ambergris Caye 

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Snorkeling in Coral Gardens

    Snorkeling in Coral Gardens

    See one of the world’s most diverse ecosystems up close when you explore parts of the Belize Barrier Reef with an expert local guide. Board a boat bound for Caye Caulker, and snorkel through the stunning Coral Gardens. Depending on the season, you could observe manta rays, tarpon fish, and nurse sharks. You may even spot the magnificent West Indian manatee—a protected species that can grow up to 13 feet long and weigh upwards of 1,000 pounds. 

    Enjoy dinner in Ambergris Caye

  • Day 8: Return to Belize City and depart for home

  • Day 1: Fly to Belize

    Meet your Field Director at the airport

    Enjoy dinner in the Belize City region

  • Day 2: Belize City region

    Travel by boat to the New River Lagoon, Belize’s largest body of fresh water which supports exotic birds, colorful fish and crocodiles 

    With an expert guide, tour the Lamanai Ruins; Its name means “submerged crocodile," a fact you won’t forget as you discover crocodile artwork dating back to 1500 B.C.  

    Visit the Old Sugar Mill, which was actually imported from New Orleans and has become almost entirely intertwined with the jungle

    Enjoy lunch in Lamanai 

    Enjoy dinner in the Belize City region

  • Day 3: Belize City region • San Ignacio

    Travel via Peccary Hills and Caves Branch Outpost to San Ignacio

    Participate in a jungle survival tour, with expert Maya survivalists at your side to teach you the techniques that kept their ancestors alive in the jungle 

    Soar through the air on a zip-line tour after your hike up to the jungle canopy 

    Enjoy cave tubing and enjoy the cool waters within one of Belize’s many astounding cave systems 

    Enjoy lunch

    Enjoy dinner in San Ignacio

  • Day 4: San Ignacio • Tikal, Guatemala

    Take an excursion to the ancient Maya site of Tikal

    With an expert local guide, tour Tikal, one of the largest Maya UNESCO World Heritage archaeological sites and noteworthy in its evidence of the decline of the Maya state

    Enjoy lunch

    Enjoy dinner in San Ignacio

  • Day 5: San Ignacio • Belize City • Ambergris Caye

    Travel via Belize City to Ambergris Caye

    Participate in a traditional cultural Maya activity and try your hand at cooking local delicacies and crafting traditional pottery wares 

    Visit the Belize Zoo, a sustainably-minded zoo and research center, and home to over 150 native Belizean animals 

    Enjoy lunch en route

    Travel by ferry to idyllic Ambergris Caye, located just off the tip of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula 

    Enjoy dinner in Ambergris Caye

  • Day 6: Ambergris Caye

    Enjoy snorkeling at Hol Chan marine reserve, Central America’s first marine reserve 

    Enjoy lunch in Ambergris Caye 

    Spend time exploring Ambergris Caye on your own

    Enjoy dinner in Ambergris Caye

  • Day 7: Return to Belize City and depart for home

Add more days

  • Day 7: Ambergris Caye

    Spend the morning exploring Ambergris Caye on your own

    Enjoy lunch in Ambergris Caye 

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Snorkeling in Coral Gardens

    Snorkeling in Coral Gardens

    See one of the world’s most diverse ecosystems up close when you explore parts of the Belize Barrier Reef with an expert local guide. Board a boat bound for Caye Caulker, and snorkel through the stunning Coral Gardens. Depending on the season, you could observe manta rays, tarpon fish, and nurse sharks. You may even spot the magnificent West Indian manatee—a protected species that can grow up to 13 feet long and weigh upwards of 1,000 pounds. 

    Enjoy dinner in Ambergris Caye

  • Day 8: Return to Belize City and depart for home


Learning outcomes on this program

Confidence • Curiosity • Global perspective • Empathy • Adaptability • Relatability • Self-Awareness


EF Global Learning Model Post-Study Abroad Learning Resources
Academic resources

With this program, you get access to our Global Learning Resources, which include:

  • Discussion questions
  • Sample assignments
  • Journal prompts
  • Webinars
  • EF's Global Competency Assessment, a pre- and post-program assessment to measure competency development
See the resources you get
EF Global Learning Model Post-Study Abroad Learning Resources
Academic resources


With this program, you get access to our Global Learning Resources, which include:

  • Discussion questions
  • Sample assignments
  • Journal prompts
  • Webinars
  • EF's Global Competency Assessment, a pre- and post-program assessment to measure competency development

See the resources you get


What's Included

  • Transportation

    Various modes of transport are tailored to your program. While some transfers are included, others may come at additional cost.

  • Accommodations

    Safe, comfortable lodging will be waiting for you at your destination.

  • Select meals

    Enjoy a combination of included meals and the freedom to explore local cuisine on your own.

  • End-to-end support

    Your dedicated EF team helps secure administrative approval and academic credit, provides enrollment tools, and helps establish your program’s ongoing presence on campus.

  • EF Global Learning Toolkit

    We offer various tools to help educators facilitate student growth abroad and on campus, including academically enriched travel programs, industry engagement opportunities, global learning resources, and a Global Competencies Assessment tool.

  • Field Director

    Your Field Director is on the ground with your group, providing deep local insights while handling program logistics.

  • Guided exploration

    Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from licensed local guides: natural historians who provide cultural insights to enhance learning moments throughout the program.

  • Field Visits

    Experience academics in action during engaging visits with relevant organizations, thought leaders, and partners.


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