Tours
Together with local tour operators we arrange daily tours to main destinations across Belize including: Lamanai Mayan City Tour, Baboon Sanctuary Tour, and the Cave Tubing/Aerial Trek/Belize Zoo Tour.
Lamanai Mayan City Tour
La’man’ain is the indigenous name for Lamanai, which means “submerged crocodile”. This majestic Mayan city was settled sometime around 1500 BC and abandoned in the post classic 1800 AD.
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Lamanai tour
Lamanai tour
Jaguar Temple, Lamanai
Above the rest, Lamanai
Nacho, Lamanai River Tours
Spider Monkey on-board, Lamanai tour
Lamanai tour
Lamanai tour
Jaguar Temple, Lamanai
Above the rest, Lamanai
Nacho, Lamanai River Tours
Spider Monkey on-board, Lamanai tourThe tour features a boat tour up the historic New River all the way to the ancient Mayan city of Lamanai. On days when Mother Nature is good to us, you will have the opportunity to see the Morlet and American Crocodiles, insect feeding bats, green and spiny tail iguanas, and an array of orchids and birds all thriving in their natural habitat.
The Belizean sun is unforgiving. Be sure to keep your body hydrated. Drink plenty liquids. The rain in this part of the country is unpredictable and can come quite suddenly. Keep a waterproof bag handy for your camera and other important items. Your tour guide comes from a family that has been operating this tour for the last 15 years.
Tours to Lamanai are conducted by Lamanai River Tours who have been in business for the past fifteen years. Lamanai River Tours provides bottled water and soft drinks to guests.
Departure/Arrival
Boats leave at 9:00am and return by 3-4:00pm.
Trip Includes
- Boat tour up the historic New River
- Lamanai Mayan city tour
- Water, refreshments
- Lunch consisting of Belize's famous rice and beans with stewed chicken, potato salad, and fried plantains.
- Includes entrance fee
Also available: Lamanai Private tours. See below.
Remember to Pack
- Sun screen SPF 15 or greater
- Hiking boots
- Water proof bag for important items
- Mosquito repellant
Regular Rates
| Price US$ / person (entrance fee included) | |
|---|---|
| Regular fare | $50 |
| Children 5-10 yrs | $25 |
| Children 4yrs and under | FREE |
Lamanai Private Tours
- Exclusive boat
- Personal guide
- Departure time and return time at passengers convenience
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Departure point Orange Walk Town
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Departure point Carmelita, Orange Walk District
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Baboon Sanctuary Tour
The Baboon Sanctuary is a protected area that hosts the highlight of this trip, the endangered black howler monkey or 'baboon' as it is called in the local Creole dialect.
Since 1985, Baboon Sanctuary has grown has grown and helped in the protection of many species of flora and fauna in the region. It was founded by Dr. Robert Horwich, an American primatologist and Fallet Young, a landowner in the Bermudan Landing. The baboons thrive to survive in the wild in a stretch of over 20 sq. miles along the historic New River. The Baboon Sanctuary encompasses dense jungle, pastures, farmlands, and the wonderful Belizean 'village life'.
Tours to the Baboon Sanctuary are conducted by Lamanai River Tours. This all day tour starts with an hour drive to Bermudian Landing, located in the rural area of the Belize District. Guests can observe many of the 1500 baboons in the area while on a guided tour down the sanctuary's trails. Canoes are also available to paddle down the green waters of the historic New River.
The tour includes park entrance fees, a guided tour of the sanctuary, a whole some of Belize's famous rice and beans with stewed chicken, potato salad, fried plantains.
Details
- Departs 9:30am from hotel, returns to town at approximately 2:00pm
- 1 hour drive to Bermudian Landing
- Guided tour of the Baboon Sanctuary community
- Soft drinks, juice and bottled water
- A wholesome Belizean lunch consisting of Belize's famous Rice and Beans with stewed chicken, potato salad and fried plantains
Rates
| Price US$ / person | |
|---|---|
| 2 persons | $60 |
| 3 persons | $55 |
| 4 or more persons | $50 |
| Canoe rental fee | $25 |
With Altun Ha Mayan Site Tour
Altun-Ha means “stone water”. It was named after the rockstone pond near the site. This Mayan site is well known for the jade head carving of the Mayan sun god, Kinich Ahau, found in 1968. It is the largest of its kind ever found in the Mayan world. Guests are led into two pre- Classic Plazas that the Mayas once inhabited. Together these hold 13 Mayan Structures.
Rates
Baboon Sanctuary fee + US$40.00 per person (entrance fee included).
Cave Tubing
This all day tour starts with an hour and a half drive to the Caves Branch Park, located in the Cayo district. Tubing essentials such as inner tube, head lamp and life vest are obtained on site. Guests go on a 30 minute hike through guided trails. The tour features an hour journey down the pristine waters of the Caves Branch River, through ancient caves and mini rapids.
Details
- Departs 7:00am from hotel, returns to town at approximately 5:00pm
- 1 1/2 hour drive to Caves Branch Park
- 30 minute hike to starting point with tube, life vest and headlamp
- 1 hour journey on the Caves Branch River through ancient caves and mini rapids
- Food, drinks, and water NOT included
Rates
| Price US$ / person | |
|---|---|
| 4 persons | $60 |
| 5-6 persons | $50 |
| 7 or more persons | $40 |
- Rates do not cover lunch
- Package includes all park fees and tubing essentials.
Remember to Pack
- Swimwear
- Swimshoes
- Sunscreen SP15 or greater
- Towels
- Change of clothes
With Ziplining "Aerial Trek" Tour
For more fun and adventure, try Jaguar Paw's Ziplining. Take a 5 minute hike from Cave Branch's entrance to the starting location. Climb up 7 platforms and release into the jungle, zipping above the canopies until you reach ground.
Details
- 5 minute hike with harness to starting point
- Zip 7 platforms through the jungle and above the canopy
- Repel down the 7th platform to the ground
Rates
Cave Tubing fee + $55 per person
With Belize Zoo Tour
The Belize Zoo boasts the title of "Best Little Zoo in the World". It provides a home to a colleciton of Belize's wild animals, allowing them to reside in a natural habitat. They promote wildlife education, research and conservation. Guests walk through this backyard zoo while enjoying the presence of Belize's magnificent native animals: Mountain Lion, Tapir, Margay, Jaguar, Ocelot, Jaguarondi, Howler and Spider Monkeys, Toucans, Scarlet Macaw, Harpy Eagle, Gibnut, Kinkajoo, Coatimundi, King Vulture, Jabiru, Great Egret, Crocodiles, Boa Constrictor, Coral Snake and a few others.
Rates
Cave Tubing fee + $15 per person