REEF AND RAINFOREST
Luxury Belize Holidays from the UK
Reef &
RAINFOREST
The Great
BLUE HOLE
ATOL
PROTECTED
Why Belize
50+
HAND-VETTED RESORTS
A Small Country, Outsized Treasures
Belize is a sliver of a country with an outsized share of treasures — the second-largest barrier reef on earth, the diving spectacle of the Great Blue Hole, jungle hiding Maya temples, and a laid-back, English-speaking Caribbean culture all its own. Compact and uncrowded, it pairs reef and rainforest more easily than almost anywhere.
At HighStreet Holidays we don't simply book Belize — we split it well: a few days in the jungle among the Maya ruins and caves, then the cayes and the reef, with the transfers handled.
With access to a carefully vetted portfolio, from jungle lodges to private-island resorts, we build a Belize that combines diving, adventure and Caribbean calm.
Belize is the easiest place to do reef and rainforest in one trip — and being English-speaking Caribbean, it feels welcoming from the moment you land.
Signature Experiences
Moments That Linger
Belize pairs reef and jungle like nowhere else. These are the experiences our clients come home remembering.
The Barrier Reef
The second-largest barrier reef in the world, just offshore — snorkelling and diving among coral, rays and sharks from the cayes of Ambergris and Caye Caulker.
The Great Blue Hole
The vast, perfectly circular marine sinkhole — a bucket-list dive and an unforgettable sight from the air on a scenic flight.
Maya Ruins
Caracol, Xunantunich and Lamanai — jungle-clad Maya temples you can often have largely to yourself, away from the crowds of the Yucatan.
Jungle & Caves
The ATM cave with its ancient Maya remains, river caving and rainforest hikes — Belize's wild, adventurous interior.
The Cayes
Palm-fringed islands and private-island resorts on the reef — barefoot Caribbean calm, with the diving and snorkelling on your doorstep.
Wildlife
Howler monkeys, toucans, jaguars (in reserves) and manatees — Belize protects a remarkable share of its land and sea for wildlife.
Featured Properties
Where You'll Stay
Every hotel, resort and lodge we feature has been carefully vetted by our specialists — the addresses our clients return to, year after year.
Recommended Packages
Curated for Every Occasion
Every package includes return flights from your nearest UK airport (lowest fares ex-London), private transfers, daily breakfast and selected experiences — tailored by your specialist.
Most Popular
7 Nights
Belize Jungle & Beach
- Belize City arrival (BZE) - domestic flight to San Ignacio + transfer to Ka'ana (~30 min)
- 3 nights Ka'ana Resort Cayo (jungle boutique luxury)
- 4 nights Itz'ana Resort & Residences Placencia (beachfront)
- Bed & breakfast | domestic flights | private Mayan ruins tour at Xunantunich
- Belize Barrier Reef private snorkelling day at Laughing Bird Caye
- Return flights from London airports
Signature Journey
7 Nights
Coppola's Belize: Blancaneaux & Turtle Inn
- Belize City arrival - private aviation to Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve
- 3 nights Blancaneaux Lodge (Francis Ford Coppola's jungle retreat in Mountain Pine Ridge)
- 4 nights Turtle Inn Placencia (Coppola's beach resort, Balinese-inspired)
- Half board across both Coppola resorts
- ATM cave private spelunking tour (Mayan archaeological cave)
- Return flights from London airports
Ultra Luxury
7 Nights
Belcampo & Cayo Espanto Private Island
- Belize City arrival - private aviation to Punta Gorda
- 3 nights Belcampo Lodge (4,000-acre rainforest reserve, only 16 suites)
- 4 nights Cayo Espanto private island (6 villas, ocean villa with private veranda)
- Half board with private chef on island
- Private snorkelling at Blue Hole + Lighthouse Reef Atoll | farm-to-table jungle dining at Belcampo
- Return flights from London airports, premium cabin upgrade available
Looking for something different? Enquire below or call us on 020 3322 7866 and we'll curate a Belize journey around you.
Best Time to Visit
When to Go
DRY SEASON
late November to April
The sunniest, driest months and the prime season — ideal for the reef, the cayes and the jungle alike, with calm seas and clear water for diving. The busiest time; book ahead.
SHOULDER
May & November
Warm with the odd shower, fewer visitors and better value — a fine window either side of the peak.
GREEN SEASON
June to November
Hotter and more humid, with afternoon rains and the Atlantic hurricane season. Lush, quiet and cheaper, with plenty of sun between showers.
DIVING & WHALE SHARKS
Year-round / Apr-Jun
The reef is superb year-round; whale sharks gather off Gladden Spit around the spring full moons (April to June) — a remarkable add-on for divers.
Sample Itinerary
A 9-Night Belize Journey
Every itinerary we create is bespoke — this is simply one way a perfect trip unfolds.
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DAY 1 — ARRIVAL
UK to Belize City
Your flight reaches Belize City via a US hub. A transfer or short domestic flight inland to your jungle lodge.
2
DAYS 2-4 — THE JUNGLE
Maya Ruins & Caves
The temples of Caracol and Xunantunich, the ATM cave and rainforest hikes — Belize's wild, history-rich interior.
3
DAYS 5-6 — TO THE REEF
The Cayes
A short flight to the cayes — Ambergris or a private island — and the switch from jungle to barefoot Caribbean.
4
DAYS 7-8 — THE WATER
Reef & Blue Hole
Diving and snorkelling the barrier reef, with the option of the Great Blue Hole by boat or a scenic flight over it.
5
DAY 9 — DEPARTURE
Homeward
A final morning on the reef before your flight home via a US hub.
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Getting There
- No direct flights — around 13-15 hours via a US hub (Miami, Houston, Dallas)
- Connections from major regional UK airports
- Internal flights and boats link the mainland and the cayes
- Belize is 6 hours behind the UK
Entry Requirements
- UK passport holders: visa-free for stays of up to 30 days, extendable in-country
- Passport valid 6 months
- Onward or return ticket
Health & Safety
- No vaccinations are legally required for entry from the UK, but some are recommended
- See a travel clinic or your GP 6-8 weeks before you travel for personalised advice
- Mosquito-bite precautions are sensible in tropical areas
- Comprehensive travel insurance is essential
Currency & Local Notes
- The currency is the Belize Dollar (BZD), fixed at 2 to the US Dollar; US Dollars are accepted everywhere
- English is the official language
- Cards work in resorts; cash for smaller places
- Tap water bottled outside main resorts