Lamanai Temples and River Cruise with Howler Monkeys in Belize City
by Tourism Auto Transport Ltd.
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The tour’s highlight is a river cruise to the ancient Maya city of Lamanai, where visitors explore several temples and a museum while listening to howler monkeys in the forest. The full-day tour lasts about eight hours and includes transportation by air-conditioned minivan with pickup from Belize City water taxi or city area hotels. After leaving Belize City, the group drives with commentary to the river, then boards an open-air boat with a small canopy for a cruise along the river. During the ride, guests can see birds, orchids, water lilies, and possibly crocodiles, passing near the Amish community of Shipyard before arriving at Lamanai. At Lamanai, the guide leads a walk on forest paths among Guanacaste trees and Cohune palms, with chances to hear howler monkeys. The tour visits the Mask Temple, where guests can climb to the top for views of the plaza. A short forest walk leads to the High Temple, also open to climb, offering views of the northern Belize lowlands and nearby villages. The group then visits the Ball Court and central altar, where the guide explains the ritual game and archaeological discoveries. The residential area includes Stela #9, showing the Lamanai dynasty and ruler Lord Smoking Shell. The Jaguar Temple features a carved jaguar mask on its wall. After exploring the ruins, the tour stops for lunch before visiting the on-site museum. The museum displays red clay pots with drawings, altars, and stelas recovered from Lamanai. The tour ends with drop-off at the original pickup point. Included are lunch, bottled water, national park fees, luggage storage, and guidance throughout. The open-air boat has a small canopy and the tour runs rain or shine, so appropriate clothing and footwear are advised.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Lamanai Archaeological Reserve
After pickup, the group travels by minivan with guided commentary to the river. Guests then board an open-air boat with a small canopy for a river cruise, observing birds, orchids, water lilies, and possibly crocodiles. The boat passes near the Amish community of Shipyard before arriving at the new river lagoon at Lamanai’s edge. The guide leads a walk through forest paths among Guanacaste trees and Cohune palms while listening to howler monkeys. The tour visits the Mask Temple, where guests can climb to the top for panoramic views of the plaza. A five-minute forest walk leads to the High Temple, also open for climbing, with views of northern Belize lowlands and villages. The group next visits the Ball Court and central altar, where the guide explains the ritual game and findings. The residential area includes Stela #9, showing the Lamanai dynasty and ruler Lord Smoking Shell. The final temple stop is the Jaguar Temple, featuring a jaguar mask carved on the wall. Afterward, guests stop for lunch, then visit the on-site museum displaying red clay pots with drawings, altars, and stelas found at Lamanai. The tour concludes with drop-off at the original pickup location.
Meeting point
We pickup at the San Pedro Express Water Taxi Terminal, Belize City Cruise Port FSTv, Belize mumicipal Airport, Belize City Hotels, aIR bNb, LET US KNOW WHERE YOU ARE STAYING SO WE CAN ARRANGE PICKUPS. the guide will have a V.i.V. sign
End point
We pickup at the San Pedro Express Water Taxi Terminal, Belize City Cruise Port FSTv, Belize mumicipal Airport, Belize City Hotels, aIR bNb, LET US KNOW WHERE YOU ARE STAYING SO WE CAN ARRANGE PICKUPS. the guide will have a V.i.V. sign
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Lamanai Temples and River Cruise with Howler Monkeys in Belize City
by Tourism Auto Transport Ltd.
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$318Overview
The tour’s highlight is a river cruise to the ancient Maya city of Lamanai, where visitors explore several temples and a museum while listening to howler monkeys in the forest. The full-day tour lasts about eight hours and includes transportation by air-conditioned minivan with pickup from Belize City water taxi or city area hotels. After leaving Belize City, the group drives with commentary to the river, then boards an open-air boat with a small canopy for a cruise along the river. During the ride, guests can see birds, orchids, water lilies, and possibly crocodiles, passing near the Amish community of Shipyard before arriving at Lamanai. At Lamanai, the guide leads a walk on forest paths among Guanacaste trees and Cohune palms, with chances to hear howler monkeys. The tour visits the Mask Temple, where guests can climb to the top for views of the plaza. A short forest walk leads to the High Temple, also open to climb, offering views of the northern Belize lowlands and nearby villages. The group then visits the Ball Court and central altar, where the guide explains the ritual game and archaeological discoveries. The residential area includes Stela #9, showing the Lamanai dynasty and ruler Lord Smoking Shell. The Jaguar Temple features a carved jaguar mask on its wall. After exploring the ruins, the tour stops for lunch before visiting the on-site museum. The museum displays red clay pots with drawings, altars, and stelas recovered from Lamanai. The tour ends with drop-off at the original pickup point. Included are lunch, bottled water, national park fees, luggage storage, and guidance throughout. The open-air boat has a small canopy and the tour runs rain or shine, so appropriate clothing and footwear are advised.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Lamanai Archaeological Reserve
After pickup, the group travels by minivan with guided commentary to the river. Guests then board an open-air boat with a small canopy for a river cruise, observing birds, orchids, water lilies, and possibly crocodiles. The boat passes near the Amish community of Shipyard before arriving at the new river lagoon at Lamanai’s edge. The guide leads a walk through forest paths among Guanacaste trees and Cohune palms while listening to howler monkeys. The tour visits the Mask Temple, where guests can climb to the top for panoramic views of the plaza. A five-minute forest walk leads to the High Temple, also open for climbing, with views of northern Belize lowlands and villages. The group next visits the Ball Court and central altar, where the guide explains the ritual game and findings. The residential area includes Stela #9, showing the Lamanai dynasty and ruler Lord Smoking Shell. The final temple stop is the Jaguar Temple, featuring a jaguar mask carved on the wall. Afterward, guests stop for lunch, then visit the on-site museum displaying red clay pots with drawings, altars, and stelas found at Lamanai. The tour concludes with drop-off at the original pickup location.
Meeting point
We pickup at the San Pedro Express Water Taxi Terminal, Belize City Cruise Port FSTv, Belize mumicipal Airport, Belize City Hotels, aIR bNb, LET US KNOW WHERE YOU ARE STAYING SO WE CAN ARRANGE PICKUPS. the guide will have a V.i.V. sign
End point
We pickup at the San Pedro Express Water Taxi Terminal, Belize City Cruise Port FSTv, Belize mumicipal Airport, Belize City Hotels, aIR bNb, LET US KNOW WHERE YOU ARE STAYING SO WE CAN ARRANGE PICKUPS. the guide will have a V.i.V. sign
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.