Lamanai Day Tour

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6 to 7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Are you looking for a personable adventure to explore Belize's one of Belize's largest Archaeological Reserve, to see one of its major attractions the well-preserved mask of a Maya ruler emerging from a crocodile headdress.

We get the unique experience of Boating up the New River from Orange Walk to the Lamanai Maya temples. On your boat ride, in addition to some amazing scenery, you’ll see wildlife like snail kites, jacana, morelet’s crocodile and iguanas.

Lamanai was occupied for more than 3,000 years, up until European contact.

The Archaeological Reserve not only contains a museum with ancient Maya artifacts, but visitors can also see the remnants of two (2) 16th century Spanish churches and a colonial sugar mill established in 1860.

What's Included

licensed tour guide
authentic Belizean lunch of rice & beans (cooked w. coconut milk); chicken open fire grilled or baked, fish or shrimp options available; classic potato salad, a dessert and natural fruit juice, salsa
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if not in the Belize City area incur an additional cost)
available upon guest request
All Fees and Taxes

Meeting and pickup

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

any location in Belize City including hotels and the airport

OR
Meeting point
Fu Wi Flavaz

Mile 19 George Price Highway

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 7 hours (approximately)
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    Lamanai Archaeological Reserve

    Lamanai (submerged crocodile), is one of the oldest, continuously inhabited archaeological zones in the Maya World. A major attraction of Lamanai is the well-preserved mask of a Maya ruler emerging from a crocodile headdress. Lamanai is a Mesoamerican archaeological site, and was once a major city of the Maya civilization, located in the north of Belize, in Orange Walk District. . On your boat ride, in addition to some amazing scenery, you’ll see wildlife like snail kites, jacana, morelet’s crocodile and iguanas. Lamanai was occupied for more than 3,000 years, up until European contact. The Archaeological Reserve not only contains a museum with ancient Maya artifacts, but visitors can also see the remnants of two (2) 16th century Spanish churches and a colonial sugar mill established in 1860.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Cave Tubing R Us

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Cancellation Policy

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

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