Turneffe Flats is a remote resort on Belize’s Turneffe Atoll offering world-class snorkeling/ecotour packages, Scuba diving, and flats fishing. With a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, Turneffe Flats is proud to have received the highest Green Globe certification score in Central America and the 2nd highest in the Caribbean.
With Turneffe’s incredible reefs, extensive patch corals and backreef flats, you will enjoy world-class snorkeling with the naturalist Atoll Adventure guides, as well as a variety of eco-tourism options including manatee and dolphin tours, birding, nature walks, and even Belizean cooking classes. Comfortable, air-conditioned accommodations and excellent cuisine complement Turneffe’s wonderful nature experiences.
What is the language spoken in Belize?
The official language is English, but several other languages are spoken including Spanish, Mayan, Garifuna, and the local Kriole patois.
How is the lodge powered?
Turneffe Flats operates primarily on solar power with diesel generators as backup. All power is 110V/220V AC with US-style outlets. Generators are not within hearing distance of guest rooms.
What is the country code in Belize?
501
What is the time zone in Belize?
Belize observes Central Standard Time year-around.
What currency is utilized?
Local currency is the Belize dollar, which is pegged to the US dollar at two Belizean dollars for one US dollar. US dollars are readily accepted in Belize.
What is the climate like?
The climate of Belize is sub-tropical with temperatures averaging around 80 degrees F throughout the year. During winter months, lows dip to the mid-70s, and highs during the warmest months rarely hit 100. April and May tend to be the warmest months the ocean breeze keeps it quite comfortable even when it is warm. Cold fronts in the late fall or early winter generally bring the coolest temperatures.
Travel to Belize:
International airline service is available at Phillip Goldson International Airport (BZE) on the outskirts of Belize City. Local airline carriers including Tropic Air, Maya Island Air, and Javier Flying Services provide excellent connections throughout the country.
International connections are available from numerous US and Canadian locations.
Entry Requirements:
A valid passport is required for entry to Belize; however a visa is not required for citizens of the United States, Canada, Mexico, members of the European Union, the British Commonwealth or Caricom nations.
We are so glad that we chose Adventure Life. The service is top-notch. Everything is well taken care of and we just have to print the documents and go. Franny even gave us timely updates on possible airport strike.
KC Chan
4 hours ago
Really enjoyed Thatch Caye. The staff was great. Really liked our guide Raffi. And snorkeling at night was wonderful.
Cheryl Brenton
4 days ago
The persons I spoke with knew the material. I wont know until I actually take the trip if it was all correct but at this point they were helpful in finding a trip that met my criteria
SS
1 week ago
Creating a checklist was very beneficial and meeting objectives on certain dates helped as well (to keep my trip organized). The Adventure Travel personnel helped keep me on track which is why my trip was so successful. Communication from both travel agencies (AT/MT) was vital.
Iziah Carthens
1 week ago
This is an amazing company to work with. I generally do not use tour companies as I am more of an independent traveller so I was slightly reticent. They were fantastic from the start - 10/10 - from lining up a phone call to discuss requirements, then their ongoing communication in the lead up to the tour and during it (thank you, Franny and Phen). They also explored cost-effective options (eg group transfers). The tour was in Patagonia so Adventure Life organised a pickup from the El Calafate airport to the El Chalten accommodation, two day hikes with a private guide and then to the El Calafate accommodation. A tour coordinator came to the hotel to explain, using the maps, what was involved in each day tour and what should be expected, and patiently answered all questions. The tour guide Marcos was excellent - very professional, knowledgable, communicative and at all times felt very safe with his navigational skills (important in the Patagonian wilderness). On the second day I forgot to take hiking poles so Marcos kindly gave me his. I honestly wouldn't have changed a thing and would happily recommend and book through them again.
Petrina Sta
1 week ago
Adventure Life has been great throughout my planning process for our up and coming Galapagos cruise. Kevin Moore, in particular, was very helpful in assisting me in making choices and providing me with options. He was also very patient, as I worked through figuring out what I really wanted in this vacation.
