Belize Winter Escape

BELIZE: Belize, formerly British Honduras, is a small country on the Caribbean coast of Central America, bordered by Mexico and Guatemala. Its mainland is only 290 km long and 110 km wide. Belize's abundance of terrestrial and marine species and its diversity of ecosystems gives it a key place in the globally significant Mesoamerican Biological Corridor. Belize has a diverse society, composed of many cultures and languages that reflect its rich history. English is the official language of Belize, with Belizean Kriol being the unofficial language. Belize belongs to the British Commonwealth with King Charles III as its monarch and head of state. This tour has lots of fascinating history including the archaeological sites of Xunantunich and Altun Ha. The Maya civilization spread across what is now Belize around 1500 BC and flourished there until about 900 AD. The British settled in the 17th century and Belize became an independent nation in 1981. Belize contains lowland plains beside the Caribbean, the Maya Mountains which rise to 1,100 metres, the world’s second longest barrier reef, and about 450 cayes (islands) offshore. Belize has an incredible variety of wildlife because of its unique geographical position and a range of climates and habitats. It is home to about 5,000 species of plants and hundreds of animal species, and sanctuaries protect baboons and jaguars. Belize has seven World Heritage Sites, including the Barrier Reef and Maya Temples.

Documentation: A passport is required, valid for six months after return date. A visa is not required. You must complete a free Travel Declaration form online more than 72 hours before your outbound flight and another form prior to your return flight. The website will be provided in your Important Tour Information documents at final payment.

Currency & Expenses: The currency in Belize is the Belize dollar which is officially tied to the US dollar at a rate of 1 US$ = 2 BZD. As of May 2026, the exchange rate is about $1 Canadian equals $1.45 BZD. However, US dollars are widely accepted, and you probably don’t need to buy or bring any BZD. You cannot use Canadian dollars in Belize. Gratuities have been included for all group meals and for local guides, naturalists, and drivers. As this tour has been planned and priced eight months before departure, it is possible that exchange fluctuations could affect the fare, in which case you will be notified of the increase or decrease. Most meals are included in Belize.

Flight seating: We are unable to take requests for window or aisle seating on the planes, no matter what class you are booked in. The airline will not accept them, as group seating is assigned as a block. If this is important to you, we suggest you take the “No Flights” option with a fare reduction of $1,350 and book your own flights which allow seat selection. The group’s flight only operates three days a week, so it is important to book your flight early to get on the same plane as the group, otherwise you are responsible for any ground transportation to connect with the group. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information on the “No Flight” option.

Flight upgrades: Please enquire about current prices for upgrades on the flights from Calgary to Belize City and return. Premium economy may be available.

Flight delays or cancellations: In the event flights are delayed or cancelled by airlines due to weather or other reasons, there may be additional costs to you. Wells Gray Tours will not pay for hotel rooms and meals during the delay. Most travel insurance policies cover expenses incurred for weather delays.

Health Clinic: Visit a travel health clinic two months before departure to discuss possible inoculations for this tour. Bring this itinerary. There are currently no required inoculations, but you may want to discuss Hepatitis A/B and tetanus.

Food Allergies: You must notify us no later than at final payment if you have a food allergy. This tour goes to some remote places where restaurants probably cannot satisfy all food allergies. An allergy causes medical distress, a preference does not. For some allergies, please consider bringing your own snacks or food items so you are not dependent on what restaurants are able to serve.

Triples: are not available on this tour.

Payments: A deposit of $700 per person is requested at the time of booking and balance is due October 28, 2026. By paying the deposit, you agree to the Terms & Conditions, Activity Level and Cancellation Policy outlined. Payments can be made by online banking or cheque (3% discount on tour fare), or by Visa or Mastercard.

Early Booking Bonus: Receive a $250 discount on the first 8 seats and $125 on the next 4 seats for booking early with deposit. The discount is not offered after October 28, 2026.

Cancellation Policy: Up to September 28, 2026, the cancellation charge is $100 per person. From September 29 to October 28, the cancellation charge is $300 per person. From October 29 to November 27, the cancellation charge is 40% of the tour fare. From November 28 to December 29, the cancellation charge is 80% of the tour fare. After December 29, there is no refund.

Itinerary and Fare Changes: Our many suppliers may notify us about changes to the itinerary prior to departure and sometimes during the tour. We do our best to substitute a similar service if something cancels, but occasionally the only alternative is to provide a refund for the missed activity. Please note that if we are forced to cancel a tour component due to an issue beyond our control, the current penalties still apply if you choose to cancel the entire tour. Fuel surcharges and changes to taxes, currency exchange rates, or other tour costs can occur at any time, therefore Wells Gray Tours reserves the right to increase fares due to such changes up to departure.

Travel Insurance: A Comprehensive Insurance policy is available through Wells Gray Tours and coverage is provided by Travel Guard. Policies purchased at deposit include a waiver of the pre-existing condition clause for medical and cancellation claims, otherwise policies can be purchased no later than at final payment. Medical questionnaire is not needed. Please contact us for details. If you have your own travel insurance, please read the policy carefully to be sure that you are adequately covered for medical, cancellation, interruption, and luggage. Please do not travel to Belize without medical insurance as a minimum.

Photo Credits: Adobe Stock (Belizean Beach, Great Blue Hole) and tour director Pat (Wells Gray Group at Altun Ha).

Experience Points or E-points: This tour earns 183 e-points. Each time you travel on a Wells Gray tour, you earn e-points that are added to your account after the tour returns. One e-point equals $1. Redeem your earned points on select tours or accumulate enough points to earn a free tour! Redemptions offered until October 28, 2026.

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