About this experience
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.
At a glance
- Duration: 8 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 8 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
- 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
- wear proper hiking footwear for uneven, slippery paths, no flip flops
What is 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 and highlights
Following 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 and pickup information
- 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
- The V.i.V. guide will meet you at the Belize City Hotel, airport, Air BnB, water taxi terminal. the guide will have a V.i.V. sign. maya Air Taxi and San Pedro water taxi tickets is not included in the Lamania tour. the water taxi leaves San Pedro Ambergris Caye at 6:00 and Caye Caulker at 6:30 to arrive at 7:30, last boat returns at 5:30 the air taxi schedules departs at 7:00 and the last flight is 5:30 Cruise tours operate on ship time, arrive early, tour lamania and return onboard . for pickup near Belmopan or San Ignacio a fuel surcharge will apply.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Tourism Auto Transport Ltd.
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- 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
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?
maya Air Taxi and San Pedro water taxi tickets is not included in the Lamania tour.
the water taxi leaves San Pedro Ambergris Caye at 6:00 and Caye Caulker at 6:30 to arrive at 7:30, last boat returns at 5:30
the air taxi schedules departs at 7:00 and the last flight is 5:30 Cruise tours operate on ship time, arrive early, tour lamania and return onboard . for pickup near Belmopan or San Ignacio a fuel surcharge will apply.
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