Things to do in Belize, Belize: The Best Walking Tours

If an active adventure in Belize is what you’re looking for, head underground to the Crystal Cave, located in Blue Hole National Park. An expert guide will take you spelunking (cave exploring) after a hike through the lush tropical forest amid a rugged limestone landscape. Inside, you will spot caverns adorned with crystalline formations, you’ll find artifacts—including pottery, beads and obsidian blades—from the ancient Maya, who considered the cave a sacred passageway to the underworld (known as Xibalba). Your day trip from San Ignacio includes lunch, a swim in the cooling waters of the inland Blue Hole and round-trip hotel transport.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Lunch, Use of necessary equipment, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off within San Ignacio town limits

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pick up and drop off outside of San Ignacio town

A full day tour starts when your guide meets you at your hotel in San Ignacio Town followed by a short drive to Xunantunich. After exploring & climbing El Castilloand rest of the Maya site you will then be driving (approx 1.5hrs) to 'Jaguar Paw' where you will enjoy lunch before getting your cave tubing gear before hiking (approx 20 - 30 mins depending on your pace) to the starting point of the cave tubing tour. Go cave tubing, through the crystalline water of this underground system and enjoy a relaxing tubing adventure.  (This tour may be affected by seasonal rains - flash floods, so your tour may be susceptible to changes only during extremely wet days) (lunch for this tour is packed lunch especially for special dietary needs - at times you may have lunch at a local restaurant at 'Jaguar Paw')

Inclusions: all entrance fees, cave tubing equipment, water, light snack, lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off (within San Ignacio), small group tours

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks, souvenirs, gratuities, Excess luggage charges (where applicable), pickups & drop offs OUTSIDE of San Ignacio Town (contact us to confirm availability)

It’s going to be an eventful day so be sure to wear comfortable clothing and shoes. This tour will start with a journey from your Placencia accommodation. Our guides will be waiting on-site for you before heading off in air-conditioned transport to Xunantunich. Xunantunich is a national treasure that fills its visitors with a sense of time travel. It sits close to Belize’s western border and is a must-visit. Local souvenirs, hammocks, and blankets are available from the many vendors waiting alongside the river at the entrance to the hand-cranked ferry that has carried many thousands to and from the calm beauty of this Maya Temple. The panoramic views of the Cayo District and nearby Guatemala from atop ‘El Castillo’ are stupendous! Come with an open heart to experience simplicity and visiting another world for a few hours before heading off to Jaguar Paw for cave tubing .

Inclusions: Professional guide, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Gratuities, Lunch

Xunantunich & Food Tour: YOU, 4 local dishes, 3 Stops, 1 Mayan site Great adventure, lots lot of fun and food! This amazing food tour takes in the best of historical and cultural Belizean cuisine with a twist of mayan ingredients that may fire your appetite for more local food and hunger for more of the impressive El Castillo at Xunantunich. Your late morning brunch or midday dish, after Xunantunich, has you sampling scrumptious salbutes, empanadas and pibil (pork dish) . Your day concludes a 'Kekchi Maya chocolate making before being taken to your HOTEL/RESORT in San Ignacio town (for any AIRBnB please contact us to see if pickups are available for you location) (rice & beans or other local dish can replace Pibil for vegetarians)

Inclusions: Bottled water, guided tour of Xunantunich, Transportation to any hotel in San Ignacio Town (locations outside of Town incur additional FEE)

Exclusions: Souvenirs, Alcoholic drinks; gratuities, Transportation to hotels/Resorts OUTSIDE of San Ignacio Town are only available for an extra fee, infants' car seats & other facilities/expenses required by infants.

EXPERIENCE BELIZE's MAYAN ADVENTURE WITH Cave Tubing R US 100% dedicated to providing fun, safe personable Adventure Tours. Hey, don't take our word for it, checkout the reviews on trip advisor. WE CARRY YOUR TUBES for a hands free hassle free hike. Guaranteed on time cruise ship pickup and departure, arriving from the Islands or at the international airport we have flexible departure schedule and FREE PICK UP or PRIVATE and PERSONABLE tour options to ensure you do and see more of Belize. R u Ready to Cave Tube Belize's cave systems once used by the Mayas (Nohoch Che'en Archaeological Reserve) features a lush rain forest, and is know by the Mayans as "Xibalba". Explore the cave system once used by the Mayans with a knowledgeable, informative guide whose aim is to ensure you have the best tour of your life :) As you travel the countryside and learn about our history, our way of life coated with a taste of local dishes and fresh produce we hope to enrich your smile.

Inclusions: Tubing Gears (tube, life vest, headlamp), Hotel Pick up and Drop Off Belize City/Airport no charge; all other towns, villages, district subject to a surcharge, Driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned Suv / minivan, Transport by private vehicle, Airport pickup and drop-off, Lunch

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Hotel pickup and drop-off (if not in the Belize City area incur an additional cost), park fees and taxes $35USD per person payable upon pickup

Cave Tubing and Zip lining with Cave Tubing R Us is Belize's most popular inland activity.  We explore the amazing cave system where stalagmites and stalactites and other crystals have formed over hundred of years ago. You will get to see the country side, rain forest, the cave system where the Mayan Civilization that once inhabit Belize used as a sacred place.  All you need is a sense of adventure; we take care of all the details guide, park fees, tubing gears life vest, tube, headlamp, transportation.  We will hike for 30 to 35 minutes in the rain forest before a relaxing tubing down the river, we carry the tubes for a "hands free hike". You will be comfortably guided in a tube with a netted bottom and headrest, attached with clips.  The zip line is the longest in the country with 6 runs approx a mile long in the jungle canopy; both cave and zip are done at the same site. See you soon R u Ready? You need to wear a bathing suit or some clothes you don't mind getting wet,

Inclusions: Tubing Gears (tube, life vest, headlamp), Hotel Pick up and Drop Off Belize City/Airport no charge; all other towns, villages, district subject to a surcharge, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if not in the Belize City area incur an additional cost), park fees and taxes $30USD per person payable upon pickup

The ONLY Cave Tubing of it's kind in Belize- which offers a fully packed 4 hours inside one cave- exploring various chambers and viewing sacred ancient Mayan objects, pottery, ceremonial centers and brilliant crystal formations.

Inclusions: Inner Tubes, Helmets & Headlamps, Lunch, Lifevests

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With a 50,000 acre estate boasting one of the most bird filled locations in Belize, Caves Branch Jungle Lodge is an exception spot to add valuable species to your eBird account. Bring your favorite binoculars and come spend the day in the company of some of Belize's best birding guides.

Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, GST (Goods and Services Tax)

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Enjoy a full-day guided tour of the Lamanai Temples, ball-courts and museum, departing from Belize City. 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 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 lunch, hotel/airport pickup and drop-off, entrance fees and transfer by an air-conditioned minivan.

Inclusions: National park fees, Bottled water, Lunch, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Vans available for Cruise Passengers going on the Lamania Tour, arrive very early to participate on this tour

Exclusions: Gratuities

The Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary established in 1990 is world renowned for being the first jaguar reserve.Besides being the home to Belize's largest cat, the sanctuary protects the headwaters of two major river systems and supports an abundance of hardwood vegetation and a diverse faunal assemblage.Over 128,000 acres of lush jungle are ringed by the spectacular Cockscomb Mountains.Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary is home to all five (5) of Belize's cats: Jaguar, Puma, Margay, Jaguarundi, and Ocelot. It is estimated that over 80 resident Jaguars are in the area. Belize's national animal, the endangered Baird's Tapir also inhabits the Basin and over 290 different species of birds have been recorded.This tour is ideal for nature lovers and intrepid travelers. Get a chance to be up close and personal with the majestic jaguar.

Inclusions: Snacks, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities