Belize is an ideal destination for a family holiday with so many exciting activities for children. Many hotels and lodges offer free accommodation for children under 12 sharing their parent's room. We can recommend a family friendly trip either in the rainforest, on the coast or combining both.
The Belize rainforest offers families the chance to experience the incredible sights and sounds of the jungle firsthand. Children of all ages will enjoy seeing and hearing Howler monkeys, spotting toucans, hummingbirds, crocodiles, iguanas, and other species of wildlife and birds on guided walks or jungle river trips. The jungle is also where children can participate in array of adventure activities including cave tubing, zip lining and horseriding.
Older children will enjoy climbing one of the steep ancient Mayan temples or venturing underground into the caves such as Barton Creek Cave or Actun Tunichil Muknal.
On the coast the coral reefs will fascinate children where they can snorkel to see tropical fish, lobster, rays and even nurse sharks. The reef is close to the shore at Ambergris Caye, making it an ideal place to introduce snorkelling.
Older children may enjoy sea kayaking and children aged 10 and over can also scuba dive.
