Top Belize City Outdoor Activities - page 2

Swim among sea turtles, sting rays, and tropical fish at one of Belize’s top snorkeling spots on this day trip from Belize City. Cruise across the turquoise Caribbean to the Hol Chan Marine Reserve, a protected channel in the Belizean barrier reef that draws countless sea creatures. After plenty of time in the water here and at a nearby turtle garden, soak up the laid-back vibes of Caye Caulker with free time to explore and grab lunch on the popular resort island.

Belize is known for its abundance of colorful marine life as you'll see for yourself on this snorkeling tour from Belize City. You'll start with a visit to a reserve area, where you're likely to see moray eels up close. You'll then head to a second spot known as Sting Ray Alley for its abundance of sting rays along with nurse sharks and other fish.

Get the adrenaline pumping while you experience the nature of Belize on this private half-day tour from Belize City. Travel to the Nohoch Che'en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve where you’ll go river tubing through caves and zip lining through the treetops. Take a break with a Belizean lunch provided during the tour. Hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport are included for your comfort.

Discover what makes Lamanai one of Belize’s most impressive Mayan ruins on this full-day tour that takes you through an excavated ancient city that rises mysteriously out of the jungle. Look for native wildlife including birds and crocodiles on a river cruise to the archaeological site, where the ruins of the Jaguar and Mask Temples and ancient Mayan palaces beg exploration. See fascinating artifacts like clay pots and temple carvings at the on-site museum, and round out the day with a typical Belizean lunch at a restaurant.

Bring some adventure to your Belize vacation or cruise ship stopover with a cave kayaking tour from Belize City to Nohoch Che'en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve. Feel safe and secure in a hard-shelled sit-on-top kayak as you paddle your way around the Caves Branch River with a guide. You’ll also get to explore Belize City with your guide, stopping for lunch (own expense) along the way.

Avoid waiting in long taxi lines by booking this shared shuttle service from the Belize International Airport to San Ignacio. Spaces are limited on each shuttle run, so book early. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle equipped with WiFi and stocked with water. Several departure times from the airport are available daily. In case of flight delays, you will be rescheduled or your driver will wait for you.

Get twice the adventure on this affordable outing that combines cave tubing with a zipline ride. Travel in an air-conditioned minivan to Nohoch Che'en, an archaeological reserve outside of Belize City. Get your thrills on a more than 1,000-foot (304 meter) zipline before heading to the reserve’s limestone cave system. Then, hop in a tube and float past rock formations and a waterfall as your guide leads you downstream.

Take a private day trip to the ruins of Altun Ha, and do a bit of sightseeing in Belize City, with this private, guided tour. Your guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you to Altun Ha, originally a trading center for ancient Maya people, with time left over to enjoy an included lunch and spend time exploring Belize City.

Explore the history of Belize CIty on a personalized tour. See historical points of interest such as Mayan temples, a lighthouse, Ladyville, and King’s Park, an affluent area where many doctors, lawyers, politicians, and other influential residents live. Drive through the local neighborhoods, visit natural areas, and enjoy free time to shop or relax at the the archeological site of Altun Ha.

Find your own tropical paradise on Goff’s Caye, a tiny island surrounded by the warm blue Caribbean and Belize’s barrier reef. Located just a quick 30-minute boat ride from Belize City, it’s an easy way to escape civilization and spend the day basking on white sandy beaches and snorkeling among colorful fish and coral gardens. Enjoy the comforts of larger islands without the crowds on this blissful Belizean day trip.

The bustle of San Ignacio feels a world away when you glide down the Caves Branch River on a kayak. Its setting is ideal for watching wildlife such as iguanas, monkeys, and birds in the unspoiled rainforest beyond the riverbanks. With a relaxed pace and very little river traffic to compete with, it’s a low-stress way to enjoy Belize’s famous flora and fauna.

A must-do experience when visiting Belize City, the cave tubing tour is one of the area’s most popular activities. Take a scenic and educational hike to a cave system in the Belizean jungle, where your local guide gets you situated for the next leg of the journey. All necessary equipment—headlights, helmets, life jackets, and tubes—are included. Admire nature’s handiwork as you float past rock formations, drip stones, stalactites, and stalagmites.

Travel off the beaten path in Belize with a Jeep tour through the rainforest and a visit to the ancient Mayan ruins of Altun Ha. Climb to the top of a ceremonial stone pyramid and explore other aspects of the once-powerful pre-Colombian city with a guide, and then venture into the surrounding jungle on a 4x4 ride to a secluded cave. A riverside picnic rounds out the exciting archaeological adventure.

ALTUNHA The area around Altun Ha is rich in wild life and over 200 species of birds that has been recorded and there are crocodiles inhabits the Maya water reservoir. Altun Ha is a major ceremonial and vital trade center during the classic period, has 2 principal plazas. The most significant find in Altun Ha is the ‘’Jade Head’’, which represent the Maya Sun God, Kinich Ahua; it’s the largest object carved of Jade in the Maya civilization. After altun ha we do cave tubing which it includes a nature walk through the jungle which your guide shares about certain things of the Flora and Fauna until you get to the entrance of the cave system. Thereafter your guide gets you on your tube all attach to each other groups for the cave-tubing part. Also we share the history and geology of the caves which is known as XIBALBA. Upon exiting the cave not all fun is done. And additional section of open river- tubing will be done Zip line does consist of 6 zip line runs through the jungle

Explore the legacy of the ancient Mayan civilization in Belize, from the mighty pyramids of Altun Ha to the mysterious underworld known as Xibalba. Channel your inner archaeologist at the ruins of a once-mighty Mayan city, where you roam among sacred temples and altars that rise out of the jungle. Then, after trekking through the Belizean rain forest to reach an underground cave system, kayak inside a series of caverns studded with rock formations and a subterranean waterfall deep in the Maya Mountains.

Learn about 3,000-year-old Mayan civilization with a visit to Altun Ha, then go tubing in the Branch Rivera Caves during this 6-hour adventure from Belize City. At Altun Ha, walk through the two ancient plazas that once served as center of commerce for 10,000 Mayan residents trading jade and obsidian. With your adventure guide, hike 30 minutes to the entrance of the cave, then hop on an inner tube and float through the underground network of rivers. No experience is necessary; this activity is suitable for participants of all fitness levels. A traditional Belizean lunch with refreshments and round-trip transportation from centrally located Belize City hotels, the airport or the cruise port are included.

For thousands of years, the Mayan ancestors used the cave system for dwelling, performing sacred ceremonies, and storing food. On this all-day guided tour, explore the underworld with a cave tubing or kayaking adventure at Nohoch Chen Park. Start with a briefing on the layout of the caves, how to use the kayaking equipment, and about the route. Along the way, enjoy a refreshing swim. The tour also includes a visit to the ancient ruins at Altun Ha.

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.

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.

Save time with this combination tour from Belize City, which includes three activities in one outing: a visit to Maya ruins, cave tubing, and ziplining. Explore Altun Ha in the company of a guide, and visit Nohoch Che'en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve, where’ll you embark on a walk through the jungle, go tubing in river caves, and zipline through the treetops.

Enjoy a relaxing float through Belize’s Jaguar Paw Cave and admire the subterranean world on this outdoor adventure in Belize. Join a small group and float along the Caves Branch River with your headlamps to see geological formations including stalagmites and stalactites. Then, get your adrenaline pumping on a series of ziplines that wind through the rain forest. Hotel pickup is included for convenience.

Combine a tubing adventure with a visit to the ancient Mayan ruins of Altun Ha on this private tour, which includes round-trip transportation from your hotel. You'll learn about ancient civilization as you explore beautifully preserved ruins and spend time floating through caves in the rainforest, all in one day.

Belize offers tons of opportunities for outdoor adventure, but it can be difficult to pack in the highlights into just one trip. This small-group tour packs three of the most enthralling activities the country has to offer into just one day of adventure. Visit the Mayan ruins of Altun Ha, go tubing through a water-filled cave, and experience the thrill of ziplining through the jungle.

Combine three of Belize’s top natural and historical attractions on a combo tour that saves you the hassle of booking each activity separately. Exploring the ancient Mayan site of Xunantunich with a guide puts the ruins into context, while cave tubing and ziplining satisfy an appetite for adventure. Note that the tour starts and ends in Belize City; water-taxi transfers from Caye Caulker are not included.