2 Weeks in Belize

I am looking at doing 2 weeks in Belize with my girlfriend. I know I want to spend time on Caye Caulker as well as going to see some Mayan ruins. How long should we spend on Caye Caulker? Are there any cool jungle hikes or anything like that? I would love to be able to see some wildlife while down there. Any tips and ideas feel free to share them!

I'd split between western Belize and Caulker with an overnight to Tikal. If you like to move around a lot, maybe one add'l spot. We like to leave the beachy parts till last for convenience to the airport as well as to relax; I'd plan at least 4 nights so you have 3 full days to explore. I've pasted links to some of my favorite Belize lodging and tour options below and you can see loads of photos, blogs, and detailed trip reports using the 1st link in the signature line. Happy trails!
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Shuttle recommendation: http://www.parrot-nest.com/belize-shuttle.html
Zoo: http://www.belizezoo.org
Great jungle camp in Cayo: http://www.belizecamp.com
Great budget lodging in Cayo: http://www.thetrekstop.com
Great value hotel with pool in Cayo: http://www.aguadahotel.com
Don't miss cave trip: http://pacztours.net/actun-tunichil-muknal/
Lots of adventures: http://www.cavesbranch.com
Great Inn in coastal Garifuna town: http://www.hopkinsinn.com
Garifuna drumming center: http://www.lebeha.com
Apartment on the beach on Caye Caulker: http://www.staycayecaulker.com/sailwinds.html
Great day snorkeling trip: http://raggamuffintours.com/hol-chan-snorkel/

Budget to midrange lodging site: http://www.belizeexplorer.com
Great island and lodging downloads: http://www.belizefirst.com

My favorite hotel at Tikal: http://www.tikalinnsunrise.com
Fabulous, fun tour guide: http://www.tikalroxy.blogspot.com

Here are the places we’ve decided to stay this summer, all new to us but carefully researched:
In El Remate, Guatemala: http://www.30minutesfromtikal.com
Another Caye Caulker option: http://www.gocayecaulker.com/accommodations/maxhapan-cabanas
Another, less-visited cave option: http://www.actunchapatadventure.blogspot.com/
Highly reviewed jungly place near Punta Gorda: http://www.hickatee.com
Off the beaten track diving and snorkeling, Sapodilla Cayes: http://www.reefci.com
Rental apartments in the heart of Placencia: http://www.oneworldplacencia.com
Secluded resort on N. Ambergris Caye with snorkeling from shore: http://www.tranquilitybayresort.com

Under no circumstances should you enter Abomigrease Caye
Consider flying into Cancun and continuing by bus, to save bread.
Check out Raggamuffin's website. I highly recommend their sunset and Placencia tours.
5 days is my limit on Caulker. You could start there, then 2 nights in the cayes on the sailing tour, then a night or 3 in Placencia before heading for Flores/Tikal.

Unless you do the Ragamuffin trip from CC to Placencia, I'd start off in the Cayo region. I prefer staying in town -- plenty of options for accommodation, close to restaurants, shops, banks, tour guides (if you need them), etc. -- but you might like the Parrot Nest Lodge -- better for jungle walks. I'll take a chance and add the website (since some other members seem to be allowed to do this without getting terminated like my ol' mate):
http://www.parrot-nest.com/

Tikal would have to be the number one Maya site in the region. You can get there yourself by bus (see the BelizeBus Travel Guide site; the link is on my profile page), or join a tour from San Ignacio.

If you haven't seen enough wildlife yet, the zoo is easily accessible by bus.

Depending on how much time you have, consider Lamanai, not so much for the site but for the trip along the river to get to the site. I wouldn't go any further north. If you skip Lamanai, you might have time to get out to the southern cayes if you're into snorkelling.

Like stoned-eddy says, 5 days is lots of time on CC

We were able to entertain ourselves on CC for 5 nights. There are terrific birds you can see by kayak, but no jungle walks there to speak of. For jungle walks, go to the Cayo area or further south--Cockscomb or Mayflower. Or to Tikal, lots of jungle there. We liked both Tikal and Xunantunich, plus Cahal Pech.

Hummingbird Haven on Hummingbird Hwy at mile marker 29.
I stopped in for 1 night and stayed 2 weeks.
Just like heaven.
Crystal clear stream flows around the property with lots of swimming holes.
Waterfalls, untouched jungle, 5 Blues Lake near by, caves, etc.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hummingbird-Guest-Lodge-Hostel/142188072545758

Thank you all for your suggestions! I can't wait to get on the plane and get there!