Ambergris Caye in 2 days

Trip at a glance

Your first day

Add your first day to see each day's date, weather, sunset and closing days.

Day 1: Hol Chan, Shark Ray Alley, Caye Caulker and Secret Beach

Snorkel Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley, have lunch on Caye Caulker and swim at The Split, then ride a golf cart to Secret Beach.

1
8:00 AMSan Pedro TownStart with a fry jack breakfast, then meet your licensed snorkel operator at the dock.About 1 hour here
Pay as you go
Boat about 15 min
2
9:15 AMHol Chan Marine ReserveSnorkel the reef cut, 4 miles south of San Pedro. Look for nurse sharks, turtles and colorful fish.About 1 hour 30 min here
Snorkel on a guided boat tour
Boat about 5 min
3
10:45 AMShark Ray AlleySnorkel beside nurse sharks and stingrays in the shallow channel; keep a respectful distance from them.About 1 hour 15 min here
Snorkel on a guided boat tour
Boat about 20 min
4
12:15 PMCaye Caulker VillageEat ceviche or fresh seafood at a Caye Caulker cafe, then stroll the sandy lanes by foot or bicycle.About 1 hour 45 min here
Pay as you go
Walk about 10 min
5
2:15 PMOptionalThe SplitSwim at the channel, try the dive board and relax with a drink. The sunset view is popular here.About 2 hours 15 min here
Free to visit
Water taxi to San Pedro, about 30 min, then golf cart about 20 min
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5:00 PMSecret BeachRent a golf cart in San Pedro Town and ride north to the beach for a late-afternoon stop.About 1 hour 15 min here
Free to visit
Golf cart about 20 min
7
6:30 PMSan Pedro TownDinner on the sandy streets; rice and beans, stew chicken and seafood are local favorites.
Pay as you go

Before you go

Book licensed operatorsBook snorkeling, diving and air tours with a licensed, sustainable operator, and follow the responsible visitation guidelines.
Rent a golf cartGolf carts are the usual way to reach Secret Beach and move around the island beyond the town.
Carry some cashRestaurants and shops price in Belize dollars, fixed at 2 to 1 against the US dollar, and many places also take US dollars.
Mind the boat timesWater taxis run between San Pedro and Caye Caulker in about 30 min; check the timetable so you are not stuck after dark.
Ask for tour timesAsk your operator for departure and return times for boat and air tours, since schedules vary.

Where to stay for this plan

Stay in or near San Pedro Town: tour boats leave from the town docks, and the restaurants and Secret Beach golf cart rentals are close by.

Hotels in Ambergris Caye (San Pedro)

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Plan last checked Nov 7, 2026. Check individual fee sources before you go. TravPa earns a commission when you book through a partner; your price stays the same.