Top Belize City Day Trips - page 3

Combine ancient Maya history and rainforest wildlife on a guided tour from Belize City to Altun Ha and a howler monkey sanctuary. Explore the 2,000-year-old ruins of Altun Ha while learning about the archaeological site's past, then follow a rainforest trail in search of howler monkeys in their natural habitat. The contrast between towering Maya ruins and Belize’s living jungle makes this a varied cultural and wildlife experience.

Discover the best of Belize with Belize Wild Caribbean Tours on an unforgettable adventure to the ancient Maya city of Xunantunich and the natural limestone caves of Nohoch Che’en. Travel with friendly, knowledgeable local guides who bring Maya history to life as you explore temples and enjoy panoramic views from atop El Castillo. Then journey into the jungle to float through crystal-clear cave rivers, entering Xibalba, the Maya underworld, for a relaxing and exciting tubing experience. We pride ourselves on safe, personalized tours and go the extra mile to deliver an authentic, adventurous Belize experience you’ll never forget.

Personalize your adventure in Belize with this private tour combining an exploration of Altun Ha and a ziplining experience. Depart from San Pedro by sea or air for Altun Ha, the nearest Maya Temple to Belize City. Explore the ancient ruins, then head west for an exhilarating ziplining experience through the Belize jungle canopy, enjoying a bird’s eye view while speeding through the treetops.

Satisfy an appetite for adventure during a high-octane day trip that combines three of Belize’s top attractions and activities—the Mayan ruins of Xunantunich, cave tubing and ziplining. As well as saving you the hassle of booking three separate tours, this small-group excursion is limited to 15 travelers, to ensure you receive personalized attention from your guide. Plus, you’ll see Belize from three different perspectives—land, water, and sky.

Combine nature and ancient history with adventure on a private day trip that covers three of Belize’s top attractions and activities—the Mayan ruins of Altun Ha, underground cave tubing, and the Community Baboon Sanctuary. This tour saves you the hassle of planning and booking three separate activities, and also comes with the undivided attention of a private guide, making it the ideal choice for groups and families.

Easily fit in an expedition to one of Belize’s most impressive Mayan sites, Altun Ha, on a half-day tour. Leave the bustle of Belize City for the quiet mystery of ancient plazas, pyramids, and ceremonial temples. A guide shares the fascinating history of the fallen Mayan civilization and shows you the most impressive ruins, including the spot where a famous jade head was discovered.

The ATM Cave tour from San Pedro is distinctive because Actun Tunichil Muknal is both an active wet-cave expedition and a protected Maya ceremonial site. After traveling from Ambergris Caye to the mainland, a licensed ATM guide leads the jungle approach, river crossings, swim-in cave entrance, and route through limestone passages. The physical journey is essential to the experience: travelers move through water, climb within the cave, and follow the same natural route that gave the site meaning to the ancient Maya. In the ceremonial chambers, pottery, ritual evidence, and human remains remain in place rather than being displayed in a museum. Your guide explains the archaeological context while protecting a fragile site where every visitor must follow strict procedures. ATM is not a casual cave walk or a standard ruins tour; it is a demanding, closely guided expedition that connects Belize’s rainforest, geology, archaeology, and Maya spiritual history in one unforgettable journey.

This guide-led experience brings travelers together for a well-paced look at the places and activities in the itinerary. At Xunantunich, walk through the ceremonial plazas, learn how the ancient city developed, and take in the wide Cayo District views around El Castillo. A hands-on chocolate-making experience introduces the cacao process and its long connection with Maya culture. Allow about 8 hours for the full experience. This is a shared experience with a listed maximum of 16 travelers. entrance fees, transportation, and bottled water are included. lunch is not included. The experience is not wheelchair accessible. It is not recommended for pregnant travelers, travelers with back problems, and travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.

Head deep inside one of the world’s most atmospheric caves on a private tour of Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) from Belize City. You’ll have the chance to explore the mouth and interior of the cave at your own pace with your private guide, by hiking through the jungle and floating down underground rivers on an inner tube.

Xunantunich is an absolute bucket list experience for Belize. And this triple combo gives it all... arguably the best triple combo experience for memorable Belize trip!

Explore one of Belize’s oldest Mayan sites at a more relaxed pace on a private tour of Altun Ha and a baboon sanctuary. Benefit from the undivided attention of your guide as they put the ancient ruins into context and you learn about the behavior and physiology of Belizean baboons.

Visit Xunantunich, known for its ancient Mayan ruins, on this private tour from Belize City. You'll take a roughly 3-hour drive out to the ruins in an air-conditioned vehicle, where you'll explore ruins and learn about ancient culture. Climb to the top of El Castillo, the second-tallest structure in the country, for views of Belize and Guatemala. Hotel pickup and lunch are included for your convenience.

The Community Baboon Sanctuary (CBS) is a pioneering project in voluntary grassroots conservation. The goal is to sustain the habitat of the Black Howler Monkey (called ‘baboon’ in the local Creole dialect) while promoting the economic development of the participating communities. The result has been an innovative project in sustainable ecotourism that protects the habitat for the endangered Black Howler Monkey and other species while offering a unique opportunity for visitors to experience the rain forest and witness Black Howler Monkeys in the wild.

Combine a visit to a monkey sanctuary with a trip to the archaeological ruins at Altun Ha on this private day tour from Belize City. You'll spend time at Altun Ha, learning about how Mayans lived in ancient times while you explore the ruins. You'll then get the chance to walk through the jungle, where you'll likely spot black howler monkeys in their natural habitat.

Reach Lamanai by a scenic journey along the New River, where wildlife sightings may include birds, iguanas, monkeys, and crocodiles. At the archaeological reserve, follow your guide through forest trails to the major temples and learn how Lamanai remained an important Maya center for centuries. The combination of river travel, wildlife, and guide-led archaeology makes this shared experience different from a road-only ruins tour.

Experience an Indiana Jones-style adventure on a day trip to Actun Tunichil Muknal (Cave of the Stone Sepulchre) from Caye Caulker. Skip the hassle of arranging tickets, transfers, and equipment, and instead focus on the incredible underground scenery as you descend to the mysterious Mayan chamber.

See a different side of Belize on this day tour, which combines a visit to the Mayan ruins at Xunantunich with a horseback-riding adventure. You'll start at Hanna Stables, where you'll spend around an hour on a trail ride along the Mopan River. You'll then get off your horse and head over to Xunantunich on a hand-cranked ferry, where you'll have plenty of time to explore and take photos.

Explore the Upper World and Under world on this Maya Adventure led by expert guides. See a major ancient city dating 200BC to 900AD featuring trade routes, agricultural techniques, temple architecture, lots of archeological findings (tombs, artifacts, residential buildings) see the Masks of the Rain god and sun god, go up the temple to see the sacrificial altar. then it's a drive to Nohoc Cheen Caves for the cave explore and kayaking thru miles of caves and natural swimming pools.

Pair the history of Xunantunich with a genuine ranch horseback experience at Banana Bank Lodge & Jungle Horseback Adventures. After exploring the Maya site, meet the ranch team, receive a safety briefing, and be matched with a suitable horse. Follow the ranch guide along tropical trails and riverside countryside at a comfortable pace. The day combines archaeological interpretation with a guided ranch ride suited to first-time and experienced riders who can follow the safety instructions.

Discover a ruined Maya city and float through a series of flooded caves with a 6-hour private tour from Belize City to Altun Ha and the Caves Branch River. Explore broad plazas and towering pyramids as you visit the archeological site with your guide, and see the precious treasures excavated from the Temple of the Green Tomb. Hike through a lush forest to the Caves Branch River, then go tubing through soaring caverns as your headlight illuminates cave walls that glint with crystal formations and stalactites.

Dare to take a plunge into the mysterious underworld of Belize on a full-day Actun Tunichil Muknal tour. Discover and connect with the ancient power that shaped Maya life—from shimmering stalactites in subterranean passages to crystal blue waters leading you deeper underground. This is your chance to explore Xibalba; experience its spiritual depth, see evidence of Mayan artistry, and uncover secrets still buried within this mystical world.

A foodie’s jackpot, this tour offers a look (and taste) into Belize culinary culture. Sample Belizean patties, visit a rum factory, a fresh fruit market, and a bakery to sample the goods, and then it’s time for the main event—a sit-down meal at a local restaurant. Here, dine on coconut rice, fried plantains, whole fish, rice and beans, tamales, cow foot soup, oxtail, chimole, and more.

Strap on a headlamp for Belize’s most exhilarating caving adventure at Actun Tunichil Muknal, better known as the ATM Cave. Hidden deep in a natural reserve, the ancient cave system can only be explored with a guide, so let an expert lead you safely through narrow passageways, glittering chambers, and up steep ladders. Come within inches of ancient pottery and human remains, remnants of mysterious Mayan ceremonies held here more than a thousand years ago.

The Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the best places in Belize to see birds in their natural habitat, with hundreds of types of birds calling this wetland ecosystem home. With this tour, you'll get to go birdwatching by boat; you may see some other animals, too, from crocodiles to howler monkeys.