About this experience
MONKEY RIVER & MANATEE WATCH The most popular tour out of Placencia! Take a 40-minute boat ride through the mangroves and Caribbean Sea to enter the mouth of Monkey River at Monkey River Village. On your boat ride down the Monkey River, watch for the wildlife of Belize - birds, iguanas, snakes, crocodiles and the stars of the tour - howler monkeys. Jump in for a swim in the river...if you dare! Then return to Monkey River Village to enjoy a native lunch. Top off the trip with a stop for manatee watching on the way back to Placencia. See how many you can spot before they go back under!
At a glance
- Duration: 5 hr–7 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 5 hr–7 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- National Park fees
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Driver/guide
- Lunch
- Landing and facility fees
- Local taxes
- Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Itinerary and highlights
Monkey river and Manatee watch is the most popular tour out of Placencia!
This tour departs at 9am, with complimentary pick-up from your hotel if needed. Enjoy a 40-minute boat ride through the mangroves and Caribbean Sea to enter the mouth of Monkey River at Monkey River Village.
On your boat ride down the Monkey River, watch for the wildlife of Belize - birds, iguanas, snakes, crocodiles and the stars of the tour - howler monkeys. Jump in for a swim in the river...if you dare! Then return to Monkey River Village to enjoy a native lunch.
Top off the trip with a stop for manatee watching on the way back to Placencia. See how many you can spot before they go back under!
Meeting and pickup information
- Address: Captain Jak's, Placencia, Belize Directions: Main Street,
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Captain Jak's Tours and Rentals
Accessibility and practical details
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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