Getting Here

Visitors traveling to Belize must have a valid passport. Belize Tourism Board currently advises that passports be valid for at least 30 days after the date of arrival for travelers returning directly to their country of origin. If you are transiting through another country, that country may require your passport to have a longer validity period, so be sure to check the requirements for your complete itinerary.

Visitors should also travel with proof of onward or return travel and sufficient funds for their stay.

Traveling with Children: Children under 18 must have a valid passport and appropriate travel documentation. A child traveling with only one parent should carry a notarized letter of consent from the other parent authorizing the travel.

Visa requirements vary according to nationality and length of stay. Many travelers, including citizens of the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and many Caribbean and Central American countries, do not require a visa for a tourist visit. Travelers who require a visa, or who plan an extended stay, should review the latest requirements directly with the Belize Immigration Department before traveling.

Belize also offers a free online arrival and departure immigration and customs declaration, which travelers can complete before their trip.

Entry and visa requirements are subject to change. For the most current information, please visit the Belize Tourism Site or Belize Immigration Department websites.

While our packages do not include international airfare, nor are we able to book those tickets for you, our all inclusive packages do include local transportation to the resort once you arrive in Belize City. All international flights to Belize land at the only International Airport in Belize, Phillip S. W. Goldson International Airport (Code: BZE). You will need to book your international flight to Belize directly through the airline or through an agent of your choice. During the booking process, we will collect your international flight details so our Reservations Team can coordinate your included roundtrip shared ground shuttle between Belize International Airport (BZE) and Belizean Dreams. Please submit your flight itinerary at least 30 days before arrival. The drive from the international airport is approximately 2 hours, depending on weather conditions. Kindly note that room only rates do not include local transfer to the resort.

To help you plan your trip to Belizean Dreams in Hopkins, please review the transportation information below for our included shared ground shuttle service between Philip Goldson International Airport (BZE) and Belizean Dreams Resort.

Arrival: Flying Into Belize

We operate two shared ground shuttle transfers from BZE to Belizean Dreams each day:

• 1:30 PM departure: Please plan to arrive at BZE by 12:30 PM. This shuttle arrives at the resort at approximately 3:30 PM.
• 4:00 PM departure: Please plan to arrive at BZE by 3:00 PM. This shuttle arrives at the resort at approximately 6:00 PM.

The 4:00 PM shuttle is the final included shared transfer of the day. When booking your international flight, please schedule your arrival into BZE for no later than 3:00 PM. Customs and immigration typically take approximately 45 to 60 minutes, so this allows time to clear the airport and be ready for the 4:00 PM shuttle.

If your flight arrives too late to make the final shared shuttle, alternative transportation options are available and can be arranged at an additional cost. Please contact us directly for details.

For your departure from Belize, we recommend booking an international flight departing BZE after 12:00 PM.

If you prefer to take a puddle jumper flight instead of the shared ground shuttle, please contact our Reservations Team for current pricing and availability.

How are transfers handled for group bookings?

Group bookings follow a coordinated transfer schedule. These reservations include shared round-trip ground transportation with one scheduled arrival time and one scheduled departure time for the group.

Our team will coordinate the transportation, luggage handling, and boat transfer to help everyone travel together and arrive at the resort as smoothly as possible.

Guests who prefer to fly between Belize City and Hopkins, or whose international flight schedule does not work with our included shared ground shuttle, may have the option of taking a short domestic puddle jumper flight between Philip Goldson International Airport and Hopkins.

Domestic flights are not included in the standard shared ground transfer and are available for an additional fee.

Please contact our Reservation Team for current flight options, availability and pricing.

Belize is easy to reach from the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, and other international destinations, with both nonstop and connecting service into Philip Goldson International Airport (BZE).

Nonstop service is available from major U.S. hubs including Miami, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Atlanta, Charlotte, Denver, Chicago, Los Angeles, and other cities, with additional seasonal routes available throughout the year. Canadian service is available from Toronto, Calgary, and Montreal, while regional connections are available through destinations including Panama City, Cancun, Guatemala City, Roatán, and San Pedro Sula.

Travelers from the UK and Europe can reach Belize with a connecting flight through a major U.S., Canadian, Mexican, or Central American hub.

Belize is especially convenient from the southern United States, with nonstop flight times of approximately 2 hours from Miami, 2½ hours from Houston, and under 3 hours from Dallas/Fort Worth.

Airlines serving Belize include: American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Air Canada, WestJet, Sun Country Airlines, Copa Airlines, TAG Airlines, and Tropic Air.

Airline routes and schedules change seasonally, so we recommend confirming current flight options directly with your preferred airline when planning your trip.

The Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (airport code: BZE) is the only international airport in Belize and is relatively small compared to other international airports. Once you have arrived in Belize the airport, your adventure begins. Regularly you will only need about 45 minutes - 1 hour to pass through immigration, collect your luggage and clear customs. During peak season and/or on Saturdays, please allow up to 90 minutes to clear immigration and customs.

Option #1: Roundtrip shared ground shuttle between Belize International Airport (BZE) and Belize Dreams

This option is included in all of our all inclusive packages. After clearing customs, you will proceed to the exit. At the exit you will be met by our driver with a placard with your name displayed. The shared ground shuttle ride to the dock takes approximately 2 - 2 ½ hours. On the journey to Belizean Dreams Resort you will be passing through our beautiful Maya Mountains while driving on the Coastal Highway. The scenery is incredibly pristine and unspoiled. Before you know it, you'll be enjoying a famous Mosquito Bite cocktail at Belizean Dreams!

If your international flight schedule does not align with our included shuttle transfers, we are happy to assist in arranging an alternative transportation option (additional fees apply).

Option #2: Private Transfer Options

If you prefer a more flexible or direct travel experience, we can also arrange private transportation options upon request. Please contact our Reservation Team directly and we'll be happy to provide available options and pricing based on your travel schedule.

Driving in Belize is relatively easy along the main highways, including the route to Hopkins. Belize drives on the right-hand side of the road, as in the United States.

The main highways are paved, but drivers should still be alert for speed bumps, changing road conditions, limited signage in some areas, and occasional one-lane bridges. If you plan to explore more remote areas, a four-wheel-drive vehicle may be helpful, although it is not necessary for the main route to Belizean Dreams.

Please bring a valid driver’s license and make sure your rental vehicle is properly insured. We also recommend avoiding unnecessary driving after dark, particularly in unfamiliar or rural areas.

If you prefer not to drive, Belizean Dreams vacation packages include shared ground transportation between Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) and the resort on your arrival and departure days. Read our Getting Here page for more information.

Directions

1. Leave the airport and take the airport access road to the roundabout. Take John Smith Road at this roundabout.
2. Follow John Smith Road (crossing the John Smith Bridge over the Belize River) until it ends at a roundabout on the Western Highway (George Price Highway), at approximately Mile 7.5. (10 minutes, 5 miles, 8 km)
3. Take the roundabout onto the Western Highway, heading west, and continue to the Hattieville roundabout at approximately Mile 15. Stay straight/take the exit continuing west toward Belmopan.
4. Continue on the Western Highway past Hattieville toward La Democracia, where the Coastal Highway (also called the Manuel Esquivel Highway) begins. There is a Shell gas station at this junction — top off here if you need to, since there are no services along the Coastal Highway itself. Turn left onto the Coastal Highway.
5. Follow the Coastal Highway south — now fully paved — through the villages of Gales Point Manatee and Mullins River, until it ends at a roundabout where it joins the Hummingbird Highway near Hope Creek.
6. Continue straight through the roundabout onto the Hummingbird Highway, heading toward Dangriga, until you reach the turnoff for the Southern Highway. There will be a Shell gas station on your right just before the Southern Highway. This is the last gas station before you reach Hopkins.
7. Turn right on the Southern Highway. Soon after you pass through Silk Grass Village there will be a road to the left toward Hopkins. Turn left on the Hopkins Road. There will be a Belizean Dreams sign and a Shell gas station at this junction (5 minutes, 10 miles, 16 km).
8. Take the Hopkins Road until you reach Hopkins. There will be a Uno gas station shortly before you reach the village, and a Belizean Dreams sign at this intersection (10 minutes, 6 miles).
9. Turn right and take the fully paved road through the village and continue until you see the Belizean Dreams drive on the left. Turn into the driveway. You've made it! (6 minutes, 2.2 miles)