About this experience
Glide across mirror-like lagoons as flocks of herons and egrets rise into the sky. This tour provides our guests a unique opportunity to experience wildlife in Belize in their natural habitat. The crooked tree lagoon is the largest wetland in the country and is co-managed by the Audubon Society. It provides an amazing bird-watching tour for the avid birder. Catch sight of the majestic Jabiru Stork, standing taller than a child — a rare encounter found in only a handful of places on Earth. This tour is the ideal activity for bird lovers and wildlife enthusiasts alike. Upon arrival at the Crooked Tree village, we change our mode of transportation by boarding a very nice motorboat accompanied by our expert bird guide. He then takes over the tour and captains the boat through the lagoon, pinpointing every bird and wild animal in the area. This isn’t just birdwatching. It’s stepping into a living sanctuary where every moment feels like a discovery waiting to happen.
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr 30 min
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
- Bottled water
- Entrance fee
- Boat Ride
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver/ Guide
- Expert Bird-Watching Guide
Not included
- Lunch
- A contribution to the Belize Audubon Society who co-manage the Sanctuary
Itinerary and highlights
This tour caters to wildlife enthusiasts and bird watchers. Here at the Crooked Tree Lagoon, the guests will see a wide variety of tropical water birds inside the largest wetland in the country as they traverse the lagoon by boat, accompanied by an expert birder. Besides birds, you also may get to see other wildlife such as green iguanas, howler monkeys, freshwater crocodiles, and manatees on a good day. All in their natural habitat.
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Meeting and pickup information
- Pick-up is also done at the Fort Street Tourism Village on the north side of Belize City where all cruise ship passengers disembark from the ship at the terminal 1 gates.
- We also pick up from both of the water taxi terminals in Belize City.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- A Plus Adventures Belize
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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