Lamanai Maya Ruins and New River Safari from Belize City

4.4
(22 reviews)
Belize City, Belize

4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Journey deep into the Belizean jungle by boat to discover Lamanai, one of the country’s largest and longest-inhabited ancient Maya cities! Combining an exciting wildlife river safari with towering jungle temples, this unforgettable adventure takes you straight into the heart of nature and history.

Your day starts with a comfortable, air-conditioned ride from Belize City to the New River. Hop aboard a riverboat and cruise through lush rainforest waterways as your sharp-eyed guide spots crocodiles, tropical birds, iguanas, and howler monkeys along the banks.

Arrive at the hidden temples of Lamanai, where you’ll hike shaded forest trails, see ancient stone masks, and climb the High Temple for jaw-dropping views over the treetops and lagoon. Refuel with an included, homemade Belizean lunch of stewed chicken, rice and beans, and cold drinks before a scenic return trip back to town.

What's Included

Professional licensed Belizean tour guide and boat captain
Hotel, water taxi terminal, or cruise port pickup in Belize City
Admission ticket to Lamanai Archaeological Reserve
Round-trip air-conditioned van transportation from Belize City
Guided wildlife boat safari on the New River
Per person - Belizean lunch of rice and beans, stewed chicken, potato salad or coleslaw. Sodas and bottled water included!
Gratuities for tour guide, driver, and boat captain
Water taxi or flight transfers to/from San Pedro, Caye Caulker, or outer cayes
Personal items (insect repellent, sunscreen, rain ponchos) and souvenirs

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Our departure points are usually from the San Pedro Belize Express for our clients coming from Caye Caulker and San Pedro, or from Terminal 1 at the cruise ship dock for our cruise ship clients. If you need us to pick you up from a specific hotel, let us know via email and we’d be glad to accommodate your needs. We can do pickups anywhere in Belize City. Guests on San Pedro, Caye Caulker, St. George's Caye and other islands would need to come in to Belize City to be picked up. Our tours usually leave at 9:00 AM CST, but if you’d like to leave earlier, let us know. We do not offer pickups at Harvest Caye for cruise passengers coming on Norwegian Cruise Line ships as it is a private island owned by that company and most local operators are unable to offer tours there.

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Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
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    Lamanai Archaeological Reserve

    This tour provides an an amazing trip to the famous Mayan ruins of Lamanai. The trip from the port to the river bank where the tour begins is an hours drive. You will board the boat and the river tour will begin. On this tour you will see many species of native birds, howler monkeys, and other wildlife. After the river tour, we will visit the Mayan site of Lamanai. There are several different temples that we will hike too for amazing views, photo opportunities and take in the atmosphere of this marvelous setting. After the hike, lunch will be served followed by the return journey on the river.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Jose Tours Belize

Tags

Day Trips
Hiking Tours
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Kid-Friendly
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Eco Tours
Archaeology Tours
On the Water
Wildlife Encounters
Wildlife Watching
Lunch
Natural Attractions
Nature Parks
Ancient Ruins
Monuments and Memorials
Shore Excursions
Adventure Tours
Involves Animals
DSA non-compliant
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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