Top Belize City Outdoor Activities - page 3

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.

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.

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.

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.

Our company is the only one using comfortable, top-quality packable kayaks, making the tour unique and enjoyable. You’ll kayak through a total of five caves in the Nohoch Che'en Archaeological Reserve, enjoying the sounds of wildlife as you paddle from darkness into the lush, open jungle and then re-enter Xibalba on stunning turquoise waters with towering cave entrances!

Float through soaring caves then fly from tree to tree on a 6-hour private adventure from Belize City that combines tubing and a thrilling zipline challenge. Hike into the forest, then float the Caves Branch River into caverns lined with flow stones and bristling stalactites. Trade your tube for a harness, then launch into the air from a series of eight platforms connected by cables that stretch up to 1,200 feet (366 meters). Rappel back to earth from the final platform and catch your breath before returning to Belize City.

Float through an amazing system of flooded caverns on a 5-hour private tubing adventure from Belize City to the Caves Branch River, and explore the limestone passages that the ancient Maya saw as portals to the supernatural. Hike into a lush jungle to the cave entrance, then use a headlamp to illuminate glittering cave walls hung with thousands of stalactites. Enter soaring chambers that drip with cool water, slip into the water for a refreshing swim, and experience the hidden side of this ancient landscape.

We take you to one of the best internationally certified zip-lining locations in Belize. It has a total of 5 lines that go through the canopy of the rainforest. Two zip-lining guides will be assigned to you and will assist you for the entire zip-lining experience. Our guides have 5 years experience so you are in safe hands. Our number one priority is your safety. While zip-lining through the canopy, you may get a chance to see wildlife such as howler monkeys, green iguanas, toucans, and other species of birds. We try to keep things as natural as possible. There are two lines that cross the river; each line connects to a platform so you will zip in a circle and end up in the same spot where you started. There is not a lot of walking.

Learn about ancient Mayan civilization from a local guide on this tour to Altun Ha. You'll meet your guide in Belize City before heading an hour north to the ancient archaeological site, where you'll have plenty of time to explore. You'll then have the option to stop for lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Belize City for a city tour with hotel pickup included.

Venture into the jungle of Belize’s Cayo district on a day trip from Belize City to Saint Herman’s Cave and Blue Hole. Hike through a lush landscape to reach the cave system used as a sacred site by the ancient Maya, where you’ll scramble through caverns that glisten with dripping, crystalline formations. Then, cool off with a dip in the vivid blue waters of a natural swimming hole surrounded by tropical forest.

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.

Embark on a half-day tour of Belize City's Zipline and Altun Ha, where stunning scenery meets thrilling activities. Here you'll be outfitted with helmets, harnesses, and gloves to ensure your safety—then it's off on the 1-hour drive to the secure parking area. Get ready for lines up to 1000 feet long that will take you soaring above forests and over rivers as nature paints its most picturesque masterpieces beneath you.

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.

Combine a zipline experience in the jungle with a visit to a rum factory on this private tour, which includes round-trip transportation from Belize City. You'll spend time soaring over the jungle canopy on a seven-course zipline before heading over to a rum factory to sample locally produced rum. Note that the rum factory is closed on Sundays and some public holidays.

Guest get to view the city and the country side and learn the Culture and History of it while heading to the cave. The guest hike through the rain forest for 20 minutes to where they start the cave tubing. Guest will not carry their tube, the tubes will already be at the cave entrance. In the cave guest get to see Magnificent Stalactite, Stalagmite, columns and also a beautiful waterfall in the cave system. After finished at the cave guest head to where they do the Mudding (In Our Rainy Season) in the jeep wranglers through the rain forest and also through the Maya Mountain. After the jeeps guest head to have lunch (Lunch Included in the tour).After lunch they head back to where they were picked up in the morning.

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.

Stones from the ruins of the ancient structures were reused for residential construction of the agricultural village of Rockstone Pond in modern times, but the ancient site did not come to the attention of archeologists until 1963. The Old Northern Highway connects Altun Ha to Belize's Northern Highway, and the site is accessible for tourism. The largest of Altun Ha's temple-pyramids, the "Temple of the Masonry Altars", is 16 metres (52 ft) high. A drawing of this structure is the logo of Belize's leading brand of beer, "Belikin". At the ATV site Your guides will gear you with safety equipment and give you a thorough introduction on how to use the ATV safely inside the rainforest. Your total tour time on the ATV adventure is roughly 1 to 1.5 hours. After your adventure you head to the village of Rock Stone Pond nearby, home to Altun Ha Maya Temples.

A stop at Fu Wi Flavaz restaurant for a food tasting experience of Belize local cuisine and the new feature "from pond to frying pan" showcases a tour of the farm grounds which includes 3 tilapia fish ponds and a 17 x 60 cover structure / green house with fresh vegetables production for market and for the restaurant use. Fresh catch your tilapia for the cook to prepare with traditional spices and condiments for your enjoyment . For the non fish enthusiast other menu items include Chicken, Pork and Shrimp all prepared with simple yet fresh ingredients and served with favorite lunch special sides of coconut rice and beans, fresh salads, tortillas and much more. The restaurant features an outdoor fire grill to smoke and roast meats . A blooming garden, open décor dining space with live tropical plants adorning the pillars and surroundings.  Large open windows and bamboo walls complete the tropical feel and look.

Go cave tubing and ziplining on an active shore excursion from Belize City that goes deep into the Belizean rainforest. Float through an underground cave system, soar between treetops, and visit a butterfly house to see some of the rainforest’s most colorful creatures. Combining the activities is a great way to experience two Belize highlights, even if you have limited time in port. Refuel with a tasty local lunch.

Experience the Mayan world and see the major ancient site of Xunantunich, plus go cave tubing and ziplining, on this all-day guided tour. Explore the ancient ruins before you take flight through the air on a zipline course that includes six stages; each platform is 100 feet (30.5 meters) high. Then, cruise along in an inner tube as you pass through a series of underground caves.

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.

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.

See the ancient Mayan ruin of Altun Ha and learn about Mayan history on this shore excursion from the cruise port or your hotel in Belize City. You'll drive out to the attraction for a roughly hour-long visit to the ancient city, led by a guide. You’ll then have time to get lunch and shop for souvenirs before returning to your ship.

Tour Altun Ha, the ruins of an ancient Mayan city, with a local guide. After some souvenir shopping and lunch, make a pit stop at the Belize sign, a colorful art display against an ocean backdrop. The day wraps up with a tasting and tour at a local rum factory.