Lamanai Temples, River Cruise, Howler Monkeys, V.i.V.
Too long for this call: you'd be back about 5:01 pm, 1 h 1 min after the last tender. Look for a shorter version or a longer port day.
Safety margin
- 8:00 amShip anchors in Belize City45 min to get a tender and reach the pier
- 8:45 amLeave the pierThis tour meets at the pier
- 8:53 amEarliest tour startTour runs 8 h. Latest sensible start: 6:52 am.
- 4:53 pmTour ends8 min back to the pier
- 5:01 pmBack at the tender pierAfter all aboard
- 4:30 pmAll aboardLast tender usually leaves about 4:00 pm
Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.
Our verdict
Too long for a typical Belize City call (8:00 am–4:30 pm). At 8 h plus travel from Fort Street Tourism Village (tender landing), the earliest you could be back is about 5:01 pm, after all aboard. It only works on a long call — your ship would need to stay until at least 6:31 pm.
The meeting point is at the cruise pier or a short walk from it — the operator's own directions are written from Fort Street Tourism Village (tender landing). We allow 8 min to walk off and find them; usually no taxi and no transfer eating into your day.
Among the 100 Belize City shore excursions we track, this is one of the longer ones (the median runs 5 h); 59% of them fit a typical call. Belize City is a tender port: we add 45 minutes to get ashore and keep you back 30 minutes before all aboard for the last tender.
Computed from the tour's published duration, the distance from the cruise pier to its start point and the typical Belize City call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.
About this tour
Rain or Shine, Belize is blessed with Maya Sites, Cultures, Ecosystems and wildlife, birds. Led by expert guidance, we see and hear stories of parts of Belize City, the people and culture, residences and business, and current developments, pass by the Historic old Belize River, See the rural communities, fruit farms and ranches. pass near mangrove forest, grassland wetlands, Caribbean pine forest. See the Sugar Factory, cane fields and distillery. Guided site tour of Lamanai Temples, ball-courts and museum. Rain or Shine, enjoy this tour. Embark on a river cruise, bird watching, then explore the Mask Temple, the High Temple and Jaguar temple and learn the history behind those sites from your native guide. Take in the panoramic views and vibrant nature surrounding you on this small-group tour. Birdwatching, listening to the Howler Monkeys. This tour includes river cruise, lunch, entrance fees and transfer by an air-conditioned minivan. tour with the guides that make the difference.
Max 88 per group English, Spanish
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
- local Belizean Rice and beans with stew chicken and veg cole slaw
- National park fees
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary
- 1Lamanai Archaeological ReserveFollowing 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.
Meeting point and getting there
Start 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
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
From the cruise pier
Meets at the pier
Allow 45 min to tender ashore first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point
Good to know
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
- 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
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