Top Belize City Nature and Wildlife

Explore the open savannas of the Belizean countryside on a horseback riding shore excursion from Belize City. Drive outside the urban center to rural St. Paul's village, where a slower pace of life prevails. Explore the village itself and the surrounding fields and forest by horseback, with opportunities for independent riding if you wish. After the ride, recharge with a lunch (own expense and needs to be requested) of traditional Belizean cuisine before returning to the cruise port.

Observe Belize's rowdy black howler monkeys in their native habitat with a shore excursion from Belize City to the Community Baboon Sanctuary, a unique conservation area that combines jungle, villages, and pasture. As you hike along forested trails with a guide, learn about the lifestyle and endangerment of the black howler monkey and how the sanctuary is helping protect these amazing animals in Belize, one of the few places in the world where they can be viewed in such a setting.

Explore the ancient Mayan ruins of Lamanai, one of the top sights in Belize. Cruise along the New River, spotting exotic wildlife as you make your way toward the awe-inspiring archaeological site. A short jungle hike will lead you to impressive temples, plazas, and stone carvings buried deep in Belize’s rainforest. Round-trip hotel transport and lunch by a tropical lagoon are included in this full-day tour.

Travel back in time to ancient Mesoamerica with a tour of the spectacular and mysterious Lamanai ruins from Belize City. Cruise along the scenic New River to reach the secluded Mayan temples tucked into the dense jungle, and learn about the civilizations that thrived here for thousands of years while exploring sacred ceremonial sites, plazas, stone carvings and ball courts. Encounter Belize’s screeching black howler monkeys and enjoy a typical buffet lunch to cap off the archaeological adventure.

This multi-day package involves some of the best Belize activities, such as world-class snorkeling along the coral reef, zip-lining through the rain forest canopy, tubing through a caves branch system, river and lagoon wildlife cruising. You'll also be exploring the ruins of ancient Mayan cities and have other activities to experience the beauty of the tropical ecology in Belize.

Lost city of the Maya gives you the opportunity to get four excursions, Belize city, the country side, the rum factory and Maya ruins.

Swim among sea turtles, sting rays, and tropical fish at one of Belize’s top snorkeling spots on this day trip from Belize City. Cruise across the turquoise Caribbean to the Hol Chan Marine Reserve, a protected channel in the Belizean barrier reef that draws countless sea creatures. After plenty of time in the water here and at a nearby turtle garden, soak up the laid-back vibes of Caye Caulker with free time to explore and grab lunch on the popular resort island.

Feel your adrenaline levels surge on a half-day jungle shore excursion from Belize City. In a powerful 4WD, you’ll enjoy a concise tour of Belize City’s vibrant streets and delve into the atmospheric greenery of the Belizean jungle to observe fascinating flora and fauna. Explore hidden caves, marvel at crystalline rock formations and scour the scenery for rare wildlife as you listen to informative commentary from your guide. Revitalize with a delicious lunch, accompanied by beverages, and enjoy round-trip transport from your Belize City cruise terminal.  

Discover a ruined Maya city and float through a series of flooded caves with a 6-hour private tour from Belize City to Altun Ha and the Caves Branch River. Explore broad plazas and towering pyramids as you visit the archeological site with your guide, and see the precious treasures excavated from the Temple of the Green Tomb. Hike through a lush forest to the Caves Branch River, then go tubing through soaring caverns as your headlight illuminates cave walls that glint with crystal formations and stalactites.

Take a journey down the mystical New River Lagoon to discover more than 3,000 years of Belize’s Mayan history at the Lamanai ruins. Encounter exotic birds, crocodiles, turtles and howler monkeys on a river cruise as you venture deep into the jungle, where a powerful ancient civilization once thrived. Learn about the life and customs at the mighty Maya as you explore sacred temples and stone carvings, ceremonial plazas and a ball court on a guided tour of the archaeological site.

Are you looking for a personable adventure to explore Belize's number one inland adventure? cave tubing at the Nohoch Che'en Archaeological Reserve also knows as the Caves Branch or Jaguar Paw. We pick you up in air conditioned comfort, provide all equipment and even carry your tubes for a hands free hike thorough the lush rain forest. The Mayan's used the caves as part of their elaborate religious rituals. They called the caves XIBALBA or "HELL". These cave systems boasts beautiful stalactites, stalagmites and stunning crystal pillars. As the adventure gently gets underway your guide will navigate down the refreshing cave branch river through the mystical cave of Xibalba as the Mayan did centuries ago only this is cooler in an inner tube. Your guide will ensure that you get to see all the spectacular areas of the caves, the awesome acts of nature buried deep within.

Experience a wildlife adventure on a trip to the Belize Zoo just outside the bustling Belize City. Embark on an airboat adventure and encounter aquatic wildlife such crocodiles, fresh river turtles, and birds. Then stroll around the park grounds to discover the terrestrial animals which are all native to the region. Learn about the zoo’s conservation efforts and enjoy a delicious lunch included in your tour.

Explore the Belize Barrier Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this guided half-day tour. Known as a snorkeling and scuba-diving destination, the waters off the coast of Belize boast an array of coral and marine life. During the tour, you’ll be able to safely snorkel Shark Ray Alley, which is home to tame nurse sharks and southern stingrays.

Saddle Up for a Unique Jungle Experience on Your Gentle, Well Trained Horse - Great for Novice Beginners to Intermediate Riders!

Comfortably and privately travel into the Mountain Pine Ridge national reserve listening to key facts and history about the visible plants and animals in the area. This trip is truly unbelievable. The scenic mountains, hills, valleys and other beautiful rock formations will allow anyone to feel like staying in Belize; atleast for an extra night. Take tons of pictures as you marvel at the Thousand Foot Fall and at the Rio on Pools. Finally you’ll be given time to swim in a natural pool or simply relax under a waterfall with a cool beverage.

Enjoy a peaceful horseback riding after dusk in the beautiful village of St. Paul's Bank (Population 140) . Located within the Belize River Valley, this village shares close proximity to both the Pine Savannah and Rain Forest . Atop your horse, your guide will point out several things and places of interests on the road and through nature trails. Become a Villager, listen and learn old stories on this exciting and unique Belizean Horseback Riding and Cultural Experience.

The Lamanai ruins is one of the largest and oldest continuously occupied Mayan archaeological site in Belize. Located on the banks of the New River, this ceremonial site is home to a variety of trade metals and the mask temple. Enjoy learning about rural Belize on your drive to Orange Walk. Join our river tour and see the wildlife that call the New River home. Explore the ruins and imagine yourself in what was Lamanai more 3000 years ago. Lunch is included as you relax in a palapa near the river before returning back to your starting point.

You'll be taken on a trail where your guide will give you a full birding and rich cultural experience of the birds and village.

Get the ultimate Belize experience with an 8-night, 9-day grand tour through the country’s Maya history and natural heritage, including Tikal and Ambergris Caye. Enjoy a tranquil home base at a jungle eco-village as you explore the underground caves at Actun Tunichil Muknal and the celebrated archeological site of Tikal. Go deep into the forest for ziplining or visit the Belize Zoo, float an inner tube through a flooded cave, then discover the Caribbean Coast while exploring thriving coral reefs and snorkeling with sharks and rays near Ambergris Caye.

All Maya Temples are not created equal. Altun Ha is the nearest excavated Maya Temple to Belize City and is probably the most visited by belizean school children from all over the country. Our guides will meet you upon mainland arrival in Belize City before heading off towards the “Old Northern Road” to see this beautiful Maya Temple with wide-open spaces. The temples are easily climbed and are not as tall as Lamanai and Xunantunich. After trekking an ancient home of the Maya, you’ll head to the tiny village of Bermudian Landing to visit The Community Baboon Sanctuary. Founded in 1985 the aim of the sanctuary was to show farmers in the area that protecting the habitat of the Black Howler Monkey could bring sustainability to the village. Your guide will show you the monkeys up close as they scamper across rope suspensions bridges throughout the village. You won’t miss the howl of this small monkey that sounds like it’s coming from a much bigger animal.

Discover the ancient world of the Maya with a visit to the Xunantunich Maya site Tour then explore the wildlife with a trip to Iguana Hatchery.

A must-visit, even when on the shortest stays in our beautiful country. Xunantunich is a national treasure that fills its visitors with a sense of time travel. If that isn’t appealing enough, how about saddling up a horse and riding into the shadow of this Mayan temple. You're hit with how green and lush everything is. Some visitors might get to see a group of women doing laundry in the river while their children swim nearby, this is where you will board the hand-cranked ferry that has carried many thousands to and from the calm beauty of this Maya Temple. Here, you’ll dismount your horse and the journey to Xunantunich begins on the other bank of the river.. The temples are nestled in between lush rainforest whose trees may bloom vibrant red, yellow, orange, or pink in season. Bring along a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, along with an open heart to experience simplicity and visiting another world for a few hours.

St. Herman’s Cave & Blue Hole National Park located just out of the capital city of Belmopan is a natural sinkhole which was formed by the collapse of an underground river channel. St. Herman’s Cave sits on 575 acres of land with several trails to explore in the rainforest and it is the home of another cave system known as the Crystal Cave. Here guests will have a 15-20 minutes hike on a trail where you will see a variety of native flora and fauna. The hike takes you to the entrance of St. Herman’s cave where you will have the opportunity to walk about 200 ft into the cave while seeing different formation of stalactites & stalagmites and learn more about what the Mayans used the cave systems for. After visiting the cave enjoy a short drive to the Blue Hole National Park where quests will have the opportunity to indulge themselves in the refreshing blue water in the midst of the rainforest. On our way back to the city we will stop and enjoy our local Belizean lunch of the day.

A must-visit, even when on the shortest stays in our beautiful country. Xunantunich is a national treasure that fills its visitors with a sense of time travel. If that isn’t appealing enough, how about saddling up a horse and riding into the shadow of this Mayan temple. You're hit with how green and lush everything is. Some visitors might get to see a group of women doing laundry in the river while their children swim nearby, this is where you will board the hand-cranked ferry that has carried many thousands to and from the calm beauty of this Maya Temple. Here, you’ll dismount your horse and the journey to Xunantunich begins on the other bank of the river.. The temples are nestled in between lush rainforest whose trees may bloom vibrant red, yellow, orange, or pink in season. Bring along a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, along with an open heart to experience simplicity and visiting another world for a few hours.