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Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary Tour in Belize

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From £40.60
Location: Belize City, Belize

There’s a species of bird for almost every day of the year at the Belize Crooked Tree Sanctuary. Whether you’re an avid bird watcher or just enjoy a bit of nature – this is the tour for you! Located only a short scenic drive from Belize City, the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary is a Mecca for nature enthusiasts, especially bird lovers. Crooked Tree provides habitat for over 360 species of birds.

Inclusions:

* Bottled water
* Entrance fees
* Hotel pickup and drop off from select Belize City hotels
* Local taxes
* Conducted in English

You are invited to view the majestic Jabiru stork, a South American bird with a massive 10-foot (3-meter) wingspan, graceful snowy egrets as they search for food, or maybe even one of the two species of Belizean ducks that reside here.

Your guide will also take you through the rustic village of Crooked Tree, famous for its abundance of cashew nut fruit trees. Local legend has it that the cashew was the only fruit created by the devil!

Schedule

Departure Point: Tour departs from most Belize City hotels, the Domestic (Municipal) Airport in Belize City or the San Pedro-Belize Express Water Taxi Terminal in Belize City

Departure Time: 7:15am / 1:30pm – Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pick up time.

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Belize City Sightseeing History Tour

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From £36.85
Location: Belize City, Belize

Explore the history and highlights of tropical Belize City on a comprehensive morning or afternoon guided tour. Once the British colonial capital, the port city is full of wonderful scenery and photo opportunities. This tour is a great way to get a quick overview of all you want to do while you’re in Belize.

Inclusions:

* Bottled water
* Entrance fees
* Hotel pickup and drop off from select Belize City hotels
* Local taxes
* Conducted in English

The old British colonial capital of Belize City is the country’s only genuine urban area, and the commercial and cultural centre of Belize. The city contains both the main seaport and a colourful mix of about one-third of the country’s 250,000 residents.

On this fully guided tour around historic Belize City you will see many places of interest, including the ancient swing bridge over the Haulover Creek, which is swung open by manpower.

You’ll also visit the oldest Anglican cathedral in Central America, St. John’s Cathedral, built from bricks used as ballast in sailing ships of old. Directly across the street you will visit Government House, once home to the colonial Governors and now a museum known as the House of Culture.

Schedule

Departure Point: Tour departs from most Belize City hotels, the Domestic (Municipal) Airport in Belize City or the San Pedro-Belize Express Water Taxi Terminal in Belize City

Departure Time: 8:30am / 1:30pm – Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pick up time.

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Belize Macal River Tour, Panti Medicinal Trails and Cahal…

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From £73.05
Location: Belize City, Belize

Cruise the Macal River from Belize City to the Panti Medicinal Trails, and discover the exotic natural beauty of Belize. This unforgettable tour experience will leave you with lifelong memories of Belize’s most attractive sights. Great for both adults and children, add this excursion to your Belize itinerary!

Inclusions:

* Lunch
* Refreshments
* Entrance fees
* Hotel pickup and drop off from select Belize City hotels
* Local taxes
* Conducted in English

After a scenic drive through the farms and villages west of Belize City, you’ll board a motorized canoe that will take you upriver to the Panti Maya Medicinal Trail. As you pass the high limestone cliffs of the Macal Branch of the Belize River, look out for colourful parrots, toucans and iguanas perching in trees along the riverbank.

At the Panti Trail, your guide will point out plants and herbs still used by Belizeans for medicinal purposes. After lunch, you’ll start your return to Belize City, with a stop at the Cahal Pech Maya ruins. The highlight of this small archaeological site is corbel-arched rooms dating back to 1000 B.C.

Schedule

Departure Point: Tour departs from most Belize City hotels, the Domestic (Municipal) Airport in Belize City or the San Pedro-Belize Express Water Taxi Terminal in Belize City

Departure Time: 7:30am – Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pick up time.

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Belize City Tour and Belize Zoo

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From £40.25
Location: Belize City, Belize

Explore Belize’s culture, architecture and diverse wildlife on a guided tour of Belize City and its distinguished zoo. You’ll see a wide variety of Central American animals and experience the ancient civilization of the Maya. Add this exciting adventure to your Belize itinerary for a day of real Central American fun!

Inclusions:

* Hotel pickup and drop off from select Belize City hotels
* Bottled water
* Entrance fees
* Local taxes
* Professional guide
* Conducted in English

An incredible array of Central America’s wildlife can be found just a short scenic drive away from Belize City at the Belize Zoo. The zoo is home to an impressive array of large cats, primates, reptiles and birds, giving you the opportunity to view Belize’s prolific wildlife in one location. As an added bonus, you’ll see the famous sites of Belize City on the way!

Belize City is the commercial capital of the country and is home to about 75,000 people. You’ll view the Colonial Governor’s Mansion, the redbrick St. John’s Cathedral, and the Supreme Court buildings, flanked by cannons used in the Battle of St. George’s Caye in 1798.

Schedule

Departure Point: Tour departs from most Belize City hotels, the Domestic (Municipal) Airport in Belize City or the San Pedro-Belize Express Water Taxi Terminal in Belize City

Departure Time: 8:15am / 1:15pm – Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pick up time.

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Xunantunich and Belize Zoo Tour

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From £63.80
Location: Belize City, Belize
Rating: 4.5 star based on 2 reviews

Imposing temples and exotic animals! Is it the latest Hollywood action movie? No, this time it’s for real and you’re the star. Travel Belize by a hand-cranked ferry, see stunning Mayan ruins, and marvel at the majesty of the Belizean rainforests. And the wildlife? You’ll see unique indigenous species in their natural habitat at the Belize Zoo.

Inclusions:

* Entrance fees
* Lunch
* Refreshments
* Hotel pickup and drop off from select Belize City hotels
* Local taxes
* Conducted in English

Departing Belize City, you’ll travel along the scenic Western Highway enroute to the Cayo District and the impressive Mayan site of Xunantunich. Before reaching the entrance of this ancient city, you are hand-cranked across the Mopan River by a 19-century ferry.

“El Castillo” (the castle) is the largest temple at Xunantunich and shows its dominance by its towering height. From the top of “El Castillo” you’ll have panoramic vistas of the surrounding rainforests in the Cayo District, as well as the bordering towns between Belize and Guatemala.

After a hot lunch at a Cayo-area restaurant, you’ll head back toward Belize City. Along the way you will make a stop at the Belize Zoo, created as a sanctuary for the country’s indigenous species.

The Belize Zoo was initially intended for animals which were injured or donated to the facility and could not be returned to the wild. The zoo is now home to an impressive array of large cats, primates, reptiles and birds. You’ll have the opportunity to view Belize’s prolific wildlife in one location.

Schedule

Departure Point: Tour departs from most Belize City hotels, the Domestic (Municipal) Airport in Belize City or the San Pedro-Belize Express Water Taxi Terminal in Belize City
Departure Time: 8:00am – Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pick up time.

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For both tours the guide was very pleasant and well-informed. I was the only participant on both tours. The tour to Xunantunich and the Belize Zoo was very good and I appreciated the fact that you ran the tour even though I was the only guest.

Reviewed by: Anonymous, USA

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Belize City and Reef Helicopter Tour

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From £162.25
Location: Belize City, Belize

Take flight on a helicopter tour to see Belize City as few people ever get to see it! For approximately 25-30 minutes, you’ll enjoy a bird’s-eye view of downtown, the Baron Bliss Lighthouse, the Tourist Village, St. John’s Cathedral and the Swing Bridge. This sightseeing tour will give you an extraordinary experience that very few tourists get to witness!

Inclusions:

* 25-30 minute helicopter tour
* Hotel pickup and drop off
* Local taxes
* Conducted in English

You’ll head east to view the longest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere, stretching for more than 170 miles (275km) along the coast and extending 50 miles (80km) offshore. The barrier reef complex in Belize is a true treasure among the coral reef communities of the Caribbean. Your flight will also fly you to Northern Drowned Caye, Shallow Caye, Drowned Caye, St. George’s Caye and Gallows Point.

The helicopter tour will take you for a second-to-none journey to explore the best of Belize’s barrier reef. Soaring high above the barrier reef, incredible views of the city itself and its barrier reef await you!

On the flight back, you can relax and enjoy the astonishing aerial views of the coastline and Belize City.

Schedule

Departure Point: Tour departs from your Belize City hotel

Departure Time: Please select the Morning or Afternoon departure on your chosen date. Actual flight time will be advised upon reconfirmation.

All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pick up time.

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Altun Ha and Belize City Half Day Tour

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From £40.00
Location: Belize City, Belize

Take a half-day tour of Belize City for a fascinating mix of old and new. From the mystic Mayan city of Altun Ha to the resurgence of modern Central America, much has happened in Belize City. More than 1,000 years of history has taken place here, and you’ll see all the highlights in just a few hours.

Inclusions:

* Hotel pickup and drop off from select Belize City hotels
* Bottled water
* Entrance fees
* Local taxes
* Conducted in English

This half-day tour focuses on the contrast between the ancient Mayan city of Altun Ha and modern-day Belize City, highlighting 1,000 years of development in this former British Colony. Altun Ha (Maya for “Rock Stone Water”) thrived as a trading post to the Maya World during the Post-Classic and Classic periods.

Today, Belize City today is home to about 35% of the country’s population and remains the commercial capital of the country though the official capital was moved to Belmopan in the interior in 1971.

Your city tour includes historical sites such as the redbrick St. John’s Cathedral and the colonial mansion once occupied by the British Governors. You’ll also notice the colonial wooden architecture of many of the houses during the tour.

Schedule

Departure Point: Tour departs from most Belize City hotels, the Domestic (Municipal) Airport in Belize City or the San Pedro-Belize Express Water Taxi Terminal in Belize City

Departure Time: 8:30am / 1:30pm – Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pick up time.

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Belize Manatee Tour and Barrier Reef Snorkel Cruise

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From £73.45
Location: Belize City, Belize

Sparkling waters, tropical fish, and exotic sights – this is why you came to Belize! Jet across the crystal waters of the Caribbean by speedboat, glimpse manatees in the wild, and even snorkel Belize’s Great Barrier Reef on this full day guided tour from Belize City.

Inclusions:

* Speedboat tour
* Use of snorkel equipment
* Lunch
* Refreshments
* Hotel pickup and drop off from select Belize City hotels
* Local taxes
* Conducted in English

You’ll be picked up by a fast speedboat in Belize City and first taken to the nearby manatee breeding grounds at Swallow Caye. You are almost certain to see one or several of these docile and protected sea mammals.

You’ll then continue to a small remote island which is perched right on Belize’s Great Barrier Reef, a true picture-postcard tropical paradise.

Snorkel off the pristine sandy beach with your instructors for that wonderful “Cousteau Experience”, or just swim in cool waters or relax under a palm tree.

A beach picnic lunch and refreshments are served, and snorkel equipment is included.

Schedule

Departure Point: Tour departs from most Belize City hotels, the Domestic (Municipal) Airport in Belize City or the San Pedro-Belize Express Water Taxi Terminal in Belize City

Departure Time: 8:45am – Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pick up time.

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Altun Ha Tour and the Olde Belize River Safari

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From £64.20
Location: Belize City, Belize

Cruise down the Belize River and visit the ancient Mayan site of Altun Ha on this exciting day tour from Belize City. Combining exotic wildlife and legendary history, the tour highlights the exquisite natural beauty of Belize and its Mayan heritage. Your guide awaits!

Inclusions:

* Entrance fees
* Hotel pickup and drop off from select Belize City hotels
* Lunch
* Refreshments
* Local taxes
* Professional guide
* Conducted in English

An enjoyable three-hour river cruise takes you several miles inland by way of the historic and scenic Olde Belize River. It’s not unusual to encounter troops of black howler monkeys relaxing in the jungle canopy by the riverbank, and you may even spot elusive crocodiles basking in the warm sunlight. You can also see iguanas, several varieties of birds, and numerous flora.

At Burrell Boom, a quaint settlement by the river, you will be served a tasty local lunch with refreshments. After lunch your tour bus and guide will accompany you to the Mayan ruins of Altun Ha (Mayan for “Rock Stone Water”). Here you will learn the captivating history of this site where the famous jade head “Kinich Ahau” was uncovered by Dr. David Pendergast of the Royal Ontario Museum.

Altun Ha was once a major trading centre linking the Maya on the Caribbean coast with the Central American mainland Maya. It is also well known for its variety of birdlife.

After your tour of Altun Ha you’ll board the bus for your return drive to Belize City.

Schedule

Departure Point: Tour departs from most Belize City hotels, the Domestic (Municipal) Airport in Belize City or the San Pedro-Belize Express Water Taxi Terminal in Belize City

Departure Time: 8:00am – Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pick up time.

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Lamanai Ruins and the New River Safari Tour in…

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From £64.20
Location: Belize City, Belize
Rating: 5 star based on 5 reviews

Discover ancient Mayan architecture on an tour through Belize’s exotic landscapes. You’ll enjoy stunning views and spot diverse wildlife as you make your way to the Lamanai ruins, one of the most famous sights in Belize. Accessible only by water and a brief hike, this adventure is fun for the whole family.

Inclusions:

* Lunch
* Refreshments
* Entrance fees
* Hotel pickup and drop off from select Belize City hotels
* Local taxes
* Conducted in English

A 45-minute drive up the Northern Highway, passing through villages and lowlands with many bird species, brings you to Tower Hill, where you’ll board a riverboat and head up the New River.

While traversing the many creeks and lagoons, you may spot birdlife including hawks, kites and falcons. The river is lined with hardwood trees, orchids and bromeliads, and you might see dainty wading birds called jacanas lightly walking on lily pads while elusive crocodiles bask in the morning sunlight.

At the entrance to the New River Lagoon, the ruins of Lamanai (Mayan for submerged crocodile ) rise into view. Once at the site you’ll tour the small museum which features many ancient relics found at Lamanai.

You’ll then embark on a 1.5-mile (2.5km) jungle hike to visit the Temple of the Mask, one of the tallest Mayan pyramids; the stucco mask of the Sun God “Kinich Ahau”; an elaborate carved stellae; and the Temple of the Jaguar Masks. These impressive sites appear to materialize out of the rainforest amid the chatter of birds and the haunting call of the howler monkeys.

Your guide will point out the copal and ramon trees, which were of great importance in ancient times. For the jungle hike you will need insect repellent and sturdy walking shoes.

At the end of the tour you’ll have lunch under thatched palapas near the lagoon’s edge. After lunch, free time is available for more sightseeing in the rainforest.

Schedule

Departure Point: Tour departs from most Belize City hotels, the Domestic (Municipal) Airport in Belize City or the San Pedro-Belize Express Water Taxi Terminal in Belize City

Departure Time: 7:30am – Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pick up time.

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This is an outstanding day tour. The boat trip was fantastic. We got to see a jungle river up close, its workings, people, wildlife and plant life. We saw many types of birds, crocodiles up close, iguanas etc. Lamanai is a beautiful park and the ruins are quite impressive. This is well worth a day.

Reviewed by: Anonymous

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