About this experience
You will be picked up from an agreed location in Placencia and taken on a drive to the Jaguar Preserve/Cockscomb basin. Enjoy either river tubing or swim at a waterfall or do both. Hike through our jungles is an exciting feat. You will learn about the usefulness of some plants while you make your way along a jungle trail to river tube.
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr–7 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 hr–7 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Dress code: cool/light clothing for the jungle. Wear bathing suit under.
Local guides to help you plan
Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary Guide
Plan a thoughtful visit to Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary in Belize, with practical guidance on wildlife expectations, road access, insects, guided evening visits, packing, accessibility, and responsible travel.
What is included
- Local guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
Your guide will pick you up from either Hopkins or Placencia.
Tour Guide begins with a tour briefing. Once we arrive at Maya Center, park tickets are purchased. The 6 miles into the jungle continue until arriving at the visitors center. At this point the group discuss the park history and importance. We quickly decide on the trail we will take and head out. River Tubing is a major highlight of this day in the Jaguar Preserve and this is usually done first. with the selection of rubber tube to enjoy the river, the group hikes for about 40 minutes to the river. Reminder of how to manage river tubing as a team on this river is highlighted. The wet and wild fun continues for another 35 mins. with exiting the river, the rubber tubes are stocked and another hike begins. Group hikes for 15 mins to the waterfall. The spectacular Ben' Bluff waterfall is enjoyed, after which the group hikes back to the visitors center where we make our way back to Placencia.
Meeting and pickup information
- We pick tour participants from their hotel, VRBO, BnB or resort. Just let us know the name of the property you need us to meet you. We'll be there. We often able to meet you at a hotel or road nearest to it. If staying at properties on the Placencia sidewalk, we'll meet at the nearest sidewalk exit on the main road. Also, our Placencia village office is on the main road, we may also meet there. If staying North of Placencia village, we will come to your resort or rental property on the main road. Please let us know what your needs are and we will do our best to accommodate.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Barefoot Services
Accessibility and practical details
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Dress code: cool/light clothing for the jungle. Wear bathing suit under.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
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What are the pickup arrangements?
We often able to meet you at a hotel or road nearest to it. If staying at properties on the Placencia sidewalk, we'll meet at the nearest sidewalk exit on the main road. Also, our Placencia village office is on the main road, we may also meet there. If staying North of Placencia village, we will come to your resort or rental property on the main road. Please let us know what your needs are and we will do our best to accommodate.
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