Lamanai Tour and River Cruise from Belize City with Lunch
Discover what makes Lamanai one of Belize’s most impressive Mayan ruins on this full-day tour that takes you through an excavated ancient city that rises mysteriously out of the jungle. Look for native wildlife including birds and crocodiles on a river cruise to the archaeological site, where the ruins of the Jaguar and Mask Temples and ancient Mayan palaces beg exploration. See fascinating artifacts like clay pots and temple carvings at the on-site museum, and round out the day with a typical Belizean lunch at a restaurant.
Highlights
- ✓Full-day tour to the Lamanai archaeological site from Belize City
- ✓Spot wildlife on a river cruise through the Belizean jungle
- ✓Explore the ruins of an ancient Mayan city
- ✓Learn the fascinating history behind excavated temples, altars, plazas, and ball courts
- ✓Admire Mayan artifacts at the Lamanai museum
- ✓Try Belizean cuisine with included lunch at a local restaurant
- ✓Includes pickup and drop-off from Belize City hotels or the cruise port
What you'll see & do
- ✓Following pickup, you will embark on a drive with your guide, who will provide commentary along the way. Then, you will board a boat for a sightseeing river ride, where you'll get to observe birds, orchids, water lilies and possibly crocodiles. You will pass near the Amish community of shipyard, before you arrive at the new river lagoon at the footsteps of the Ancient city of Lamanai. Your guide will then lead you through forest paths, where you will look at huge Guanacaste trees and the Cohune palm forest, and listen to the sounds of the howler monkeys. Your next stop will be the Mask Temple, where you will have the opportunity to take photos and go up the top, and get a panoramic view of the plaza down below. Next, you will go on a 5 minute walk through the forest path to see the High Temple. Your guide will explain the secrets revealed through excavations at the site, before providing you with the opportunity to climb to the top and see all of the Northern Belize lowlands and small villages. Following you descent, you will head to the Ball Court and the Altar in the center. Your guide will shed light on the findings and the ritual game. You will then pass through the residential area and see the famous Stela #9, which features an intricate carved drawing of the Lamanai dynasty and its ruler, Lord Smoking Shell. Moving along, you will next visit the Jaguar Temple, where you get to see the mask of the Jaguar on the Temple Wall. You will then stop for lunch. Next, you'll visit the on-site museum to see some of the Red clay pots with drawings on them that were used at Lamanai. Likewise, you will see Altars and stelas now housed in the facility. Your tour will conclude with drop-off.
What's included
- ✓Belize City Water taxi pickup and drop of at water taxi or city area hotel
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Bring Refillable water bottles
- ✓Luggage storage while on tour
- ✓Driver/guide
- ✓Lunch
- ✓National park fees
- ✓Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, using a open air boat with a small canopy,please dress appropriately (poncho, rain jacket, and tennis shoes for walking on uneven foot paths and climbing structures recommended)
You may bring, cellphone, cameras, binoculars, sun screen, hat, poncho, towel and change of clothes should there be a downpour in the Rainforest, normally its Sunny, when you return to the car park, there is changing rooms
We pick up at the Belize Airport, sir Barry Bowen municipal, San Pedro Express, Sprinter cruise port marine terminal ocean ferry
wear proper hiking footwear for uneven, slippery paths, no flip flops
Guest from San Pedro Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker, choose the 6am water taxi or the 7am air taxi to come to Belize City and we will pick you up at water taxi terminal or the Belize City Municipal Airport, from Caye Caulker choose the 6:30 water taxi to arrive ontime for the Lamania Tour
We use open air boat and a small canopy, For sunny days bring sunscreen, hat, g
The V.i.V. guide will meet you at the Belize City Hotel, airport, Air BnB, water taxi terminal. the guide will have a V.i.V. sign. maya Air Taxi and San Pedro water taxi tickets is not included in the Lamania tour. the water taxi leaves San Pedro Ambergris Caye at 6:00 and Caye Caulker at 6:30 to arrive at 7:30, last boat returns at 5:30 the air taxi schedules departs at 7:00 and the last flight is 5:30 Cruise tours operate on ship time, arrive early, tour lamania and return onboard . for pickup near Belmopan or San Ignacio a fuel surcharge will apply.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Lamanai Tour and River Cruise from Belize City with Lunch
Discover what makes Lamanai one of Belize’s most impressive Mayan ruins on this full-day tour that takes you through an excavated ancient city that rises mysteriously out of the jungle. Look for native wildlife including birds and crocodiles on a river cruise to the archaeological site, where the ruins of the Jaguar and Mask Temples and ancient Mayan palaces beg exploration. See fascinating artifacts like clay pots and temple carvings at the on-site museum, and round out the day with a typical Belizean lunch at a restaurant.
Highlights
- ✓Full-day tour to the Lamanai archaeological site from Belize City
- ✓Spot wildlife on a river cruise through the Belizean jungle
- ✓Explore the ruins of an ancient Mayan city
- ✓Learn the fascinating history behind excavated temples, altars, plazas, and ball courts
- ✓Admire Mayan artifacts at the Lamanai museum
- ✓Try Belizean cuisine with included lunch at a local restaurant
- ✓Includes pickup and drop-off from Belize City hotels or the cruise port
What you'll see & do
- ✓Following pickup, you will embark on a drive with your guide, who will provide commentary along the way. Then, you will board a boat for a sightseeing river ride, where you'll get to observe birds, orchids, water lilies and possibly crocodiles. You will pass near the Amish community of shipyard, before you arrive at the new river lagoon at the footsteps of the Ancient city of Lamanai. Your guide will then lead you through forest paths, where you will look at huge Guanacaste trees and the Cohune palm forest, and listen to the sounds of the howler monkeys. Your next stop will be the Mask Temple, where you will have the opportunity to take photos and go up the top, and get a panoramic view of the plaza down below. Next, you will go on a 5 minute walk through the forest path to see the High Temple. Your guide will explain the secrets revealed through excavations at the site, before providing you with the opportunity to climb to the top and see all of the Northern Belize lowlands and small villages. Following you descent, you will head to the Ball Court and the Altar in the center. Your guide will shed light on the findings and the ritual game. You will then pass through the residential area and see the famous Stela #9, which features an intricate carved drawing of the Lamanai dynasty and its ruler, Lord Smoking Shell. Moving along, you will next visit the Jaguar Temple, where you get to see the mask of the Jaguar on the Temple Wall. You will then stop for lunch. Next, you'll visit the on-site museum to see some of the Red clay pots with drawings on them that were used at Lamanai. Likewise, you will see Altars and stelas now housed in the facility. Your tour will conclude with drop-off.
What's included
- ✓Belize City Water taxi pickup and drop of at water taxi or city area hotel
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Bring Refillable water bottles
- ✓Luggage storage while on tour
- ✓Driver/guide
- ✓Lunch
- ✓National park fees
- ✓Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, using a open air boat with a small canopy,please dress appropriately (poncho, rain jacket, and tennis shoes for walking on uneven foot paths and climbing structures recommended)
You may bring, cellphone, cameras, binoculars, sun screen, hat, poncho, towel and change of clothes should there be a downpour in the Rainforest, normally its Sunny, when you return to the car park, there is changing rooms
We pick up at the Belize Airport, sir Barry Bowen municipal, San Pedro Express, Sprinter cruise port marine terminal ocean ferry
wear proper hiking footwear for uneven, slippery paths, no flip flops
Guest from San Pedro Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker, choose the 6am water taxi or the 7am air taxi to come to Belize City and we will pick you up at water taxi terminal or the Belize City Municipal Airport, from Caye Caulker choose the 6:30 water taxi to arrive ontime for the Lamania Tour
We use open air boat and a small canopy, For sunny days bring sunscreen, hat, g
The V.i.V. guide will meet you at the Belize City Hotel, airport, Air BnB, water taxi terminal. the guide will have a V.i.V. sign. maya Air Taxi and San Pedro water taxi tickets is not included in the Lamania tour. the water taxi leaves San Pedro Ambergris Caye at 6:00 and Caye Caulker at 6:30 to arrive at 7:30, last boat returns at 5:30 the air taxi schedules departs at 7:00 and the last flight is 5:30 Cruise tours operate on ship time, arrive early, tour lamania and return onboard . for pickup near Belmopan or San Ignacio a fuel surcharge will apply.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.