Belize-Tour-Book

Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) Maya Cave

Location: Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve, Western Highway
Activity:
Timeline: jungle hike, river crossing, short swim, cave exploration
Includes:
7:30am Bze City departure, returns by 4:00pm
Wear:
meet & greet in hotel lobby, air conditioned van transfers, park fee, tour gear,
guided tour, lunch

change of clothes, towel, closed shoes, (no flip flops), socks are required for
walking inside the cave

Approximately 90mins transfer from Belize City, we turn off the highway in Teakettle Village for a final 7 mile drive
to our starting point at the riverbank. Head out on a 45minute jungle hike, which includes crossing the river at three
locations as it winds through the jungle. Arrive at the "Cave of the Stone Sepulcher", one of the most impressive
caves in the Maya Lowlands. After short swim across the entrance (lifejackets available), you will wade until you
reach the wall for a short climb up.

Travel into the Maya past and witness a living museum where the human sacrifices and artifacts can be viewed in
their original context. This cave was a sacred place to the ancient Maya of Belize, who first began to use the
entrance during the early classic period. It was not until the late terminal classic period that the Maya traveled
deeper into the Cave to conduct their ceremonies. The cave system consists of a series of chambers, ending in a
large Cathedral where sacrificial ceremonies once took place.



Black Hole Drop – Rappel into the jungle!

Location: Actun Loch Tunich, Hummingbird Highway
Activity: jungle trek, rappelling
Timeline: 7:00am Bze City departure, returns by 4:00pm
Includes: meet & greet in hotel lobby, air conditioned van transfers, park fee, tour gear, guided tour, lunch
Wear: closed shoes and long pants are required. Cap and bug repellent. Keep it light for easy trekking!

Spectacular, incredible, a rush…these are the adjectives used to describe this adventure!

Approximately 90mins transfer from Belize City, we arrive at the tour center. This expedition starts off with a
vigorous hike into the foothills of the Maya Mountains., through jungle terrain. The edge of the Actun Loch Tunich
sink hole sits over 300 feet above the basin below, and 200 feet above the rainforest canopy that grows out from
the sink hole basin.

Our fully trained caving guides then rig a system of rappelling ropes for your decent to the basin below. A return
hike out of the foothills gets you back to the stating point. This expedition is not for the faint of heart and all
participants must be relatively fit.

River Cave Expedition – Cave Exploration and Tubing!

Location: Hummingbird Highway
Activity: jungle trek, cave exploring, cave tubing, underground picnic lunch
Timeline: 7:00am Bze City departure, returns by 4:30pm
Wear: secure shoes, swimsuit, towel, Keep it light for easy trekking!

Approximately 75mins from Belize City, arrive at the tour center. Here you’ll head out on a
15in jungle bus ride to the caves branch river. Tube along for 100 ft to the entrance of the
cave system.

This underground expedition takes you off the beaten path to explore ancient Mayan ceremonial centers, pottery,
artifacts, altars, obsidian blood letting blades, jade and the actual footprints of the Shaman and priests that date
back to 400 A.D. Imagine the experience as you float through an underground cathedral, turning your lights off and
floating away into time as your professional guide shares with you the history of the caves and the Mayan world.

For lunch your guides will prepare a underground riverside picnic spread complete with picnic blanket, tortillas with
cold cuts, juice, and fresh fruits and vegetables. Eating your lunch by headlight, to the sounds of the underground
caves while chatting with your fellow adventurers will be an experience you will not soon forget!

Cave Tubing and Zip Line

Location: Nohoch Che’en Reserve
Activity:
Timeline: jungle walk, paddling in tube, stair climbing, zip lining
Includes:
8:00am Bze City departure, returns at approx. 4:30pm
Wear:
meet & greet in hotel lobby, air conditioned van transfers, park
fee, tour gear, guided tour, lunch

sneakers or strapped on sandals (no flip flops), tshirt and shorts
- bring a towel and a change of clothes. Water shirt and water
shoes can come in handy but are not mandatory.

Approximately 60mins transfer from Belize City, we arrive at NoHoch Che’en
Reserve. Grab a tube, lifevest, helmet, and headlamp, and head off on one of
Belize's most popular adventures! Start with a river crossing, followed by a 30-
45min jungle trail walk learning about the medicinal and traditional uses of the
rainforest plants and trees. You will also pass through a dry cave enroute to the
river cave entrance. Upon reaching the cave entrance, the tube float lasts for
about another hour inside this huge cave system. Just sit, relax and unwind
while the gentle currents take you through this amazing cave system. The
journey continues floating on the open river, winding through the jungle back
to where you first crossed the river. Enjoy a zip-line tour through the broadleaf
rainforest. The tour features an intricate harness system of pulleys on horizon-
tal traverse cables which lets you “zip” between treetop platforms secured at
canopy level - literally a bird’s eye view!

Cave Kayaking and Zip Line

Location: Nohoch Chen Reserve, Western Highway
Activity:
Timeline: jungle walk, paddling & balancing on sit-on-top kayak, stairs, zip lining
Includes:
8:00am Bze City departure, returns at approx. 4:30pm
Wear:
meet & greet in hotel lobby, air conditioned van transfers, park fee, tour
gear, guided tour, lunch
sneakers or strapped on sandals (no flip flops), tshirt and shorts - bring a
towel and a change of clothes. Water shirt and water shoes can come in
handy but are not mandatory.

Approximately 60mins transfer from Belize City, we arrive at NoHoch Che’en Reserve.
Trade in the usual tube for a sit-on-top, hard shell kayak! Start with a river crossing,
followed by a jungle trail walk learning about the medicinal and traditional uses of the rainforest plants and
trees. Explore a dry cave enroute to the cave entrance.

At the starting cave, your kayaks will be waiting for you. Paddle upstream against gentle currents until you reach
the beginning of the cave system. In this section the river flows upward from underground! Then turn around and
paddle downstream through a series of caves and as well as along the jungle lined open river for the home stretch
back to where you first crossed the river.

Enjoy a zip-line tour through the broadleaf rainforest. The tour features an intricate harness system of pulleys on
horizontal traverse cables which lets you “zip” between treetop platforms secured at canopy level - literally a bird’s
eye view!



Cultural Immersion - Chocolate Making
with the Maya of Belize





Altun Ha Temple & Cave Tube

Location: Maskall Village / Bermudian Landing Village
Activity: trail walking, temple climbing optional
Timeline: 8:00am Bze City departure, returns at approx. 4:30pm
Includes: meet & greet in hotel lobby, air conditioned van transfers, park fee, tour gear, guided tour, lunch
Wear: sturdy walking shoes (no flip flops), tshirt and shorts, swimsuit, change of clothes

Approximately 60mins transfer from Belize City, as we arrive at the temple site. Even though Altun Ha is small as
compared to other temples in the region, the extent to which the site has been cleared and restored makes it easy
to imagine its past glory and wealth as a major ceremonial center. A trek to the top of the 54ft Temple of the
Masonry Altars is rewarded with a magnificent panorama of the site and the treetops of the jungle. A spectacular
find here was a six-inch high, ten pound, jadeite carving of the head of Kinich Ahau, the Sun God, which was found in
the tomb of a male priest.

Approximately 60mins transfer from Altun Ha, we arrive at NoHoch Chen Reserve. Grab a tube and head off on
one of Belize's most popular adventures! Start with a jungle trail walk learning about the medicinal and traditional
uses of the rainforest plants and trees. Then enter an exciting realm where rivers disappear into the underworld as
you float on inner tubes with only your headlamp to lead the way.



Altun Ha Temple & Belize Zoo with Animal Encounter

Location: Maskall Village, Old Northern Highway

Activity: trail walking, temple climbing optional

Timeline: 8:00am Bze City departure, returns at approx. 4:30pm

Includes: meet & greet in hotel lobby, air conditioned van trans-

fers, park fee, tour gear, guided tour, lunch

Wear: sneakers or strap on type sandals (no flip flops), tshirt and
shorts, or lightweight long pants

At Altun Ha, hike to the top of the 54ft Temple of the Masonry Altars for
a rewarding panorama of the site. The most spectacular find here was a
6inch high, 10 pound, jadeite carving of the head of Kinich Ahau, the Sun
God. Approx 60 mins from Altun Ha, we arrive at the Zoo for an intro-
duction to the animals of Belize and to understand why it is important to
protect the habitats that sustain them. The Zoo is settled upon 29 acres
of tropical savanna and exhibits over 125 animals all native to Belize.
Pet, feed and learn about the life of a tapir. (Belize’s national animal),
firsthand from a zoo guide.

Xunantunich Temple
Or Altun Ha Temple

Add On an Extra Tour
or Two for an
Amazing Day!

Highly personalized riding
experiences catering to nov-
ice all the way through to
intermediate and advanced
riders. Even if you have
never ridden before - you
are sure to soon feel quite
at ease.

Combine your riding
adventure with a temple
experience at either Altun
Ha or Xunantunich Temple.

A great option to add a third
tour for a full day of fun in
Belize! So many options are
available to choose from
including Cave Tubing;
Howler Monkey Encounter ;
Belize Zoo, and more!





Iguana Conservation
Black Rock Falls
Howler Monkey
Sanctuary

Great Choices as an
Add On Activity for
an Amazing Day!

Conservation efforts go a
long way in Belize in
preserving our animals and
natural wonders.

These short and fun
experiences add flair and
flavor to your tour day!

Talk to our staff about
personalizing your Belize
tour experience and making
your trip a one of a kind
memorable journey!

These combine great with
temple tours, cave tubing, or
horseback riding.

Belize City Tour

Location: Belize City
Activity:
Add on: driving, sightseeing, walking
Includes:
Great combination with Altun Ha or Belize Zoo
Wear:
meet & greet in hotel lobby, air conditioned van transfers, park fee, guided tour,
lunch

sneakers or strap on type sandals (no flip flops), tshirt and shorts, or lightweight long
pants

Join us for the most comprehensive and in-depth tour of Belize City!

We’ll experience all the highlights! The Traveler's Rum Factory - The Museum of Belize - Northside
and Southside Belize City as well as the Beer of Belize Tour at the Belikin Factory. The trip ends at
Old Belize with the Old Belize Train Ride.

Immerse into the history of this tropical port that was once the
British colonial capital. Explore the highlights of Belize City, full of
wonderful scenery and photos opportunities. The city contains
both the main seaport and a colorful mix of about one-third of
the country’s 300,000+ residents.

Visit historical sites such as: Baron Bliss Lighthouse, former Belize
City Prison – restored and declared a national museum, where
you will find a permanent display of Maya culture as well as tem-
porary exhibits showing diverse aspects of Belize’s cultural herit-
age.

The tour also includes the Swing Bridge, Supreme Court Building,
Regent and Albert Streets, St. John’s Cathedral, House of
Culture, Bliss Institute, just to name a few!

We’ll stop for lunch at a local eatery to experience the full flavor
of the city!



Bird Watching

Location: Savannah / Wetland / River / Jungle

Activity: trail walking, bird watching

Add on: Great on it’s own, or combine with Altun Ha, Belize
City Tour, Baboon Sanctuary or Belize Zoo

Includes: meet & greet in hotel lobby, air conditioned van
transfers, park fee, guided tour, lunch

Wear: sneakers or strap on type sandals (no flip flops),
tshirt and shorts, or lightweight long pants. Bring
along your binoculars! Rest assured your guide will
also have binoculars available as well as a scope.

We’ll depart early to enjoy maximum opportunities for great bird
sightings. Follow your guide across the wetlands, over the savan-
nah or through the jungle depending on your area of interest.

We’ll be looking for species such as the Black Collared Hawk, Wil-
son’s Snipe, Ruddy Turnstone, Purple Callinule, Bare Throated
Tiget Heron, Jabiru, Keel-billed Toucan, Manakins, Masked Tityra,
Orioles,Parrots, Roseate Spoonbill, just to name a few.

Be sure to share with your guide any particular bird of interest and
he will do his utmost to get you that sighting!



Lamanai Maya Temple

Approximately 60mins transfer from Belize City, we arrive at
the boat landing for the transfer to our favorite Maya Temple
tour! Lamanai's setting on the New River Lagoon, with only
jungle for miles around, gives it a special quality.

Enjoy a scenic boat ride down the New River as your
knowledgeable guide shares information about the river and
the flora and fauna in the area.

Lamanai is one of only a few sites whose original Maya name
is known - it translates to "Submerged Crocodile". Follow
marked trails and you make your way to several temples set
within the jungle.

This site features the 2nd largest Pre-Classic structure in the
Maya world. A climb to the top of the High Temple is highly
rewarding and offers amazing views of the jungle and New
River Lagoon.

Rio On Swim Stop on the Caracol Temple
Tour in the Mountain Pine Ridge





Caracol Temple & Mountain Pine Ridge
Swim at Rio On

Location: Mountain Pine Ridge
Activity:
Timeline: walking, temple climbing optional

Includes: 6:00am city departure, returning
approx 6:00pm
Wear:
meet & greet in hotel lobby, ac van, park
fee, guided tour, lunch.

sturdy walking shoes flip flops), tshirt and
shorts, or lightweight long pants. Bring a
swimsuit & towel!

Caracol, a major and dominant site in Mayan history, is an
expansive city covering nearly 6 square miles and rivaling
the ancient metropolis of Tikal in size, power, and riches.
This is a fantastic site to visit, set high on the Vaca
Plateau, in the heart of the Chiquibul Forest Reserve.
Caracol is accessed through the Mountain Pine Ridge, a
beautiful area with flowing rivers and hidden limestone
caves.

Travel approx. 1.5 hours from San Ignacio up rough dirt
roads, passing through small Mayan villages and scenic
countryside to the sprawling archaeological site of
Caracol. Learn about the anthropology, archaeology, and
flora and fauna of the area. Caracol boasted a very large
population center at its peak, with more than 150,000
inhabitants and 30,000 structures, which included an
astronomical observatory. It was the largest metropolis in
the Mayan Lowlands during the Classic Period, built with
elaborate city planning and complex agricultural
systems. Climb the temple pyramid structure of Caana,
nearly 135 feet above the courtyards below, you will get
impressive panoramic views of the jungle and even
neighboring Guatemala.

Tikal Maya Temple - Guatemala

Location: Guatemala
Activity: walking, temple climbing optional
Timeline: 6:00am city departure, returning approx. 6:45pm
Includes: meet & greet in hotel lobby, air conditioned van transfers, park fee, guided tour, lunch.
Excludes: Border Crossing Fees not included.
Wear: sturdy walking shoes (no flip flops), tshirt and shorts, or lightweight long pants, passport, cash for
border crossing fee required

Tikal is a National Monument and Cultural World Heritage Site. It is an extraordinary archaeological Mayan tour to
experience. The site also showcases large royal palaces, palaces, residences, administrative buildings, platforms and
inscribed stone monuments. According to archaeologists, Tikal was the capital of a conquest state that became one
of the most powerful kingdoms of the ancient Maya, and one of the largest archaeological sites of the
pre-Columbian Maya Civilization. There are traces of early agriculture in Tikal that dates as far as 1000 BC. Tikal
reached its apogee during the Classic Period and during this time the city dominated much of the Mesoamerican
region politically, economically and militarily. The dynastic line of Tikal, spanned 800 years and included at least 33
rulers. Following the end of the Late Classic Period, no new major monuments were built at Tikal. coupled with a
gradual population decline, culminating with the site’s abandonment by the end of the 10th century.





Caye Caulker Reef Snorkel

Location: Caye Caulker Island (approx. 45mins from
Bze City by boat each way)

Activity: guided snorkeling

Timeline: 8:00am or 9:00am departure to island /
flexible return (tour is 10:30am - 1:30pm)

Includes: round trip water taxi transfers, park fee,
snorkel gear if needed, guided tour

Excludes: taxi transfers to/from terminal, lunch

Wear: swimsuit, towel, sunshades, cap, sunblock

Head out to Caye Caulker on the water taxi at your
convenience on either the 8:00am or 9:00am water taxi.

On arrival on Caye Caulker, your snorkel rep will be
waiting to meet you at the end of the dock with your
name on a sign.

Size your gear and get a safety briefing. Board your
snorkel boat and head out mere minutes to the reef to
start your reef snorkel adventure!

This is a 3hr snorkel tour which visits 3 different snorkel
sites along the Caye Caulker Marine Reserve (not Hol
Chan Reserve)

Trip returns to Caye Caulker at approx 1:30pm. Back on
Caye Caulker you will have plenty time to stroll around
the island. Enjoy lunch on your own before heading
back on the water taxi - the last boat departs the island
at 5:00pm.

Manatee Watch & Reef Snorkel

Location: Belize River; Swallow Caye Reserve
Activity:
manatee observation from boat (if sighted)
Timeline: guided snorkeling

Includes: 8:00am departure to island / returns at
5:00pm
Excludes:
Wear: round trip boat transfers, park fee, tour gear if
needed, guided tour, lunch

lunch

swimsuit, towel, sunshades, cap, sunblock

Depending on availability your tour may depart from either
Belize City or Caye Caulker. In Belize, the Antillean mana-
tee can be found in rivers, lagoons, estuaries, and coastal
areas. These creatures prefer shallow water and can only
survive in warm waters. Manatees range in color from gray
to brown with wrinkled skin and single bristle-like hairs
scattered all over their bodies. They have thick whiskers
that cover their snouts and their upper lip is divided into
halves, which close like pliers on the plants they eat.
Despite their small eyes and lack of outer ears, manatees
are thought to see and hear quite well. The nostrils are lo-
cated on the topside of the snout and can be closed tightly
by valves when the manatee is underwater. Their eyes have
inner membranes that can cover the eyeballs for additional
protection. Manatees have a paddle-shaped tail and two
flippers in the front of their bodies that they use for guiding
their bodies and scooping up their food. The average adult
manatee weighs 1,500 to 1,800 pounds and measures 10 -
12ft, with adult females being generally larger. Historically,
manatees of Belize have been hunted for food, their hides,
and their bones. It is listed as an endangered species under
Belize’s Wildlife Protection Act of 1981.



Hol Chan Reserve Shark & Ray Alley Snorkel

Location: Hol Chan Marine Reserve
Activity: guided snorkeling
Timeline: 8:00am departure to island / flexible return
Includes: round trip water taxi transfers, park fee, mask, fins, snorkel, guided tour, lunch, fruit, rum punch!
Excludes: taxi transfers to/from terminal
Wear: swimsuit, towel, sunshades, cap, sunblock

Head out to Caye Caulker on the water taxi at your convenience on either the 8:00am or 9:00am water taxi. On
arrival on Caye Caulker, your snorkel rep will be waiting to meet you at the end of the dock with your name on a sign.

Size your gear and get a safety briefing. Board your snorkel boat and head out to the Hol Chan Marine Reserve
which sits on the southern end of Ambergris Caye, about a 15min boat ride.

This is a 4hr snorkel tour which first visits 2 sites in that area, including Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark & Ray
Alley. From there we will stop at 3 additional sites as we make our way back to Caye Caulker, for a total of 5 snorkel
stops on the beautiful Barrier Reef. A picnic lunch is served on board.

Trip returns to Caye Caulker at approx 3:30pm. Back on Caye Caulker you will have plenty time to stroll around the
island. Enjoy lunch on your own before heading back on the water taxi - the last boat departs the island at 5:00pm.



Barrier Reef Scuba (Two-Tank)

Location: Caye Caulker Island (approx. 45mins from Bze City by boat)
Mainland sites based on availability
Activity: guided scuba
Timeline: 8:00am departure to island / flexible return
Includes: round trip water taxi transfers, park fee, tour gear, guided tour
Excludes: taxi transfers to/from terminal, lunch
Wear: swimsuit, towel, sunshades, cap, sunblock

Scuba trips depart from Belize City or from Caye Caulker based on availability.
Departure time is 8:00am. On arrival, your rep will be waiting to meet you on
the dock and escort you to the dive shop for gear if needed. Several two tank
diving opportunities are available!

Divers booking any dives must be fully certified scuba divers through PADI, SSI or
other accredited body.

Divers who have completed partial courses and wanting to finalize check-out
dives are welcomed. For those new to diving—check out our one-day Discover
Scuba option on the next page!

Scuba Certifications - Discover Scuba to
Open Water and Advanced Courses

Location: Belize City or Caye Caulker
Activity: instruction (theory & practical)

Belize is perfect for the scuba enthusiast. Whether
you are going for the full certification Open Water
Diver or already completed the theory back at home
and now looking to wrap your check-out dives… our
instructors are here to walk you (swim you!) through
the process.

For those who have always been intrigued, then this
is the perfect opportunity to try it out - and then
undoubtedly fall head over heels in love with scuba
diving!

Our instructions are patient, precise and highly pro-
fessional. Get an excellent introduction and get be-
low the waves in Belize!

We’ll see you down below!





Belize’s
Great Blue Hole

Fly Over by
Plane or Helicopter!
Or Snorkel or Scuba!

Location: Lighthouse
Reef Atoll

Experience the Blue Hole -
a natural wonder and a
World Heritage Site!

This amazing site is a
collapsed cave that was
once dry land more than
15,000 years ago … it now
sits 400ft deep and just
over 1000ft across creating
a perfect Atoll. Belize
boasts 3 of the 4 atolls
located in the Western
Hemisphere and the Blue
Hole is perhaps the most
famous of them all.

Get a perfect view of the
Blue Hole the way it was
meant to be seen - from
the air! Guests are limited
to 5 per tour and each
person has a guaranteed
window seats.

Complete your Blue Hole
experience with a 3 stop
snorkel or 3 tank scuba
dive.

Barrier Reef Fishing

Location: Barrier Reef

Activity: guided fishing

Timeline: 3 to 6 hours

Includes: fishing license, guided
tour, lunch, soda/
water, tackle, bait

Wear: swimsuit, towel, sun
shades, cap, sunblock

Fishing… or catching as we prefer to
call it! You can catch and fillet
certain species, but must catch and
release others.

A fishing permit is required which is
included in your tour.

We will head out to the reef line,
secret channels between the
mangroves and along the breaks or
cuts in the reef.

Your guide will be trying for grouper,
snapper, barracuda and other
exciting game fish.

Take your catch back to your hotel
for a fresh from the sea feast!



Fly Fishing ~ Barrier Reef or Flats

Location: Barrier Reef / Flats / Belize River
Activity: guided fly fishing
Timeline: 3 to 6 hours
Includes: fishing license, guided tour, lunch, soda/
water, tackle, bait
Excludes:
Wear: transfers to/from fishing shop
sleeves, towel, sunshades, cap, sunblock

You can catch and fillet certain species, but must catch
and release others. A fishing permit is required which is
included in your tour.

The more serious angler can test their skills by spin
casting or fly fishing for snook, bonefish, tarpon or per-
mit in the rivers or coastal waters of Belize.



Whale Shark Encounter - Seasonal from March thru June

Location: Seasonal Experience. Requires overnight in Placencia Village, Gladden Spit
Activity:
Timeline: guided snorkel or scuba
Includes:
8:00am flight departure, returns at 4:30pm
Excludes:
Wear: round trip air transfers to/from Placencia, meet & greet in Placencia at
terminal, round trip van transfers to/from dive shop, park fee, guided
tour, lunch

Taxi transfers to/from Bze City terminal, tour gear

swimsuit, towel, cap, change of clothes

The site of Gladden Spit is approximately a 1.5hr boat ride from Placencia. Divers must
be at Advanced level to enjoy this tour and Snorkelers should also be experienced.

The Gladden Spit and Silk Cayes Marine Reserve located near Placencia, is a spawning
aggregation site for many different tropical fish species including the cubera, mutton and
dog snappers. This spawning occurs around the full moon to last quarter during the
months of March to June. This is what attracts the Whale Shark to the Gladden spit.

Whale sharks are the biggest fish in the ocean growing up to lengths of 60 feet. Divers
and snorkelers get a rare opportunity to swim along with this magnificent creature.
Sightings are very common, however as with all wildlife, never guaranteed.