Relax on reggae island

This Caye Caulker Belize tour will begin when you arrive into Belize City (possibly from Tikal, San Ignacio or Campeche, which we can arrange). You'll be dropped off at the little harbour where the boats depart to Caye Caulker (approx US$8 - paid locally). It's a 45-minute boat ride, skimming across the smooth, turquoise seas with the sun glistening in the water, until you're welcomed by the waving palm trees of Caye Caulker.

If you're coming from Flores (Tikal) we can arrange the 5 hour bus journey for you, this bus will stop at the border so you can get your exit stamp. You can also exchange your money here but beware, you're ripped off easily so make sure you get the correct exchange rate. When you enter Belize you're immediately in a different world. The scenery is surprising too. The countryside is lush and green with large plantations (bananas, oranges etc) and tropical forests.

The motto on Caye Caulker Belize is "Go slow" and everywhere you go you'll be greeted with "Whazzup man" and "Every-ting okay man?" in a strong Caribbean accent. After a walk across Caye Caulker island you can try the local cuisine...fish of course. For where else can you get a plate of fresh lobster for US$13? Today you can relax in the sun, swimming in warm Caribbean waters and checking out the Split where it's all happening.

If you're looking for more action, you can rent a canoe and head to the mangroves and deserted beaches on the other (uninhabited) side of Caye Caulker. There are plenty of day trips on offer. At Shark Ray Alley, you can swim amongst nurse sharks and rays, while the Hol Chan marine reserve and Coral Garden are great for snorkelling. If you're lucky enough to spot dolphins on the way the boat will stop to allow you jump overboard and snorkel amongst them.

Want to spend more time here? We’ll be happy to extend your stay on Caye Caulker for a couple more days.

Half Moon Caye
Half Moon Caye is a small island nature reserve home to a large breeding colony of the endearingly named Red-Footed Boobies, a large seabird of the gannet family with, you guessed it, scarlet red feet. From a platform you can look right onto the nests of these cute looking birds. There are also several frigate birds, the males blowing up their bright red throats like a balloon.

Blue Hole
If you're into scuba-diving then you may have heard of the mysterious Blue Hole (see image), where you can follow in the footsteps (or flippers) of Jacques Cousteau and descend to a depth of 42 metres. Blue Hole is a dark spot in the Caribbean Sea and once at the bottom you'll be surrounded by stalagmites, stalactites and unsettlingly big reef sharks. This dive is for experienced divers only and reputedly one of the best diving spots in the world.

After breakfast (try the Fried Jacks) it's time to check out of your Caye Caulker accommodation where this Belize modules ends. We can help arrange your onward travel to Tulum or Playa del Carmen via the Mexico boarder at Chetumal. Or West to Tikal (Flores), or via San Ignacio. Either way you'll need to make your way from your accommodation to the harbour of Caye Caulker, to catch the boat which departs at around 8.30am back across to Belize City on the mainland (US$8).
 
From the harbour you can take a taxi to the bus station (approx US$4). We can pre-book your seats on a bus to the Mexico border at Chetumal, where you'll need to change buses and travel onto Tulum or Playa del Carmen. Or, if Caye Caulker is your last stop then a long bus trip followed by a extra night in Playa del Carmen may not be the best way to end your holiday. We can arrange a flight from Belize City straight to Cancun, where you can connect straight onto your flight home.

You can also do this trip the other way round: from Playa del Carmen via Caye Caulker to Flores. In Flores you can continue with the Tikal Temple Trail.

If you're travelling from Belize to Tikal (Flores), then why not go via San Ignacio, with our Mountains and rivers tour.

Belize tips:

- Belize is more expensive than Mexico or Guatemala, because the Belizean dollar is linked to the US dollar.
- There's a cash machine on Caye Caulker but it's often empty so don't depend on it.
- You'll get a free visa for Belize on entry.
- Internet is more expensive on Caye Caulker than elsewhere in central America.
- Change any leftover Belizean dollars at the border, they're worthless once you leave the country
- On leaving Belize you will need to pay approx US$20 departure tax, and US$3.50 conservation tax per person