Monkey River & Manatee Watch

4.8
(107 reviews)
Placencia, Belize

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5 to 7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

MONKEY RIVER & MANATEE WATCH The most popular tour out of Placencia! Take a 40-minute boat ride through the mangroves and Caribbean Sea to enter the mouth of Monkey River at Monkey River Village. On your boat ride down the Monkey River, watch for the wildlife of Belize - birds, iguanas, snakes, crocodiles and the stars of the tour - howler monkeys. Jump in for a swim in the river...if you dare! Then return to Monkey River Village to enjoy a native lunch. Top off the trip with a stop for manatee watching on the way back to Placencia. See how many you can spot before they go back under!

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
National Park fees
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Driver/guide
Lunch
Landing and facility fees
Local taxes
Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Meeting and pickup

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

Address: Captain Jak's, Placencia, Belize Directions: Main Street,

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 to 7 hours (approximately)
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    Monkey River Town

    Monkey river and Manatee watch is the most popular tour out of Placencia! This tour departs at 9am, with complimentary pick-up from your hotel if needed. Enjoy a 40-minute boat ride through the mangroves and Caribbean Sea to enter the mouth of Monkey River at Monkey River Village. On your boat ride down the Monkey River, watch for the wildlife of Belize - birds, iguanas, snakes, crocodiles and the stars of the tour - howler monkeys. Jump in for a swim in the river...if you dare! Then return to Monkey River Village to enjoy a native lunch. Top off the trip with a stop for manatee watching on the way back to Placencia. See how many you can spot before they go back under!

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Supplied by Captain Jak's Tours and Rentals

Tags

Day Trips
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Car Tours
DSA non-compliant

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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