Top Belize City Water Tours

Explore the ancient Mayan ruins at Lamanai—and leave the navigation and logistics to someone else—on this day-trip from Belize City that includes a scenic boat ride. Following hotel or port pickup, head to New River for a jungle boat ride to spot monkeys, crocodiles, birds, and more. Next, enjoy a buffet lunch of Belizean classics. Finally, follow your guide through the jungle and into the intricate Lamanai temples.

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.

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.

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!

Explore the Belize Barrier Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this guided half-day tour. Known as a snorkeling and scuba-diving destination, the waters off the coast of Belize boast an array of coral and marine life. During the tour, you’ll be able to safely snorkel Shark Ray Alley, which is home to tame nurse sharks and southern stingrays.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!