Top Belize Outdoor Activities - page 6

Explore the mysteries of the Mayan underworld without getting bogged down with booking taxis and tickets on an expedition to Crystal Cave in Belize’s Blue Hole National Park. On this full-day trip from San Ignacio, a guide will lead you along a lush jungle trail to the cave entrance, where you’ll spelunk your way through limestone formations and encounter ceremonial artifacts left behind by the ancient Maya. You'll also visit the Blue Hole, a natural sinkhole surrounded by tropical forest.

Head out into the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, home to the world's highest concentration of big cats, with this river tubing experience. You'll start with an educational hike to learn about the local plants and animals, followed by a river tubing experience that will take you to a waterfall area that's great for swimming!

We are proud to say that we are dedicated to doing only small number of divers on each dive. Our dive masters are all locals with many years of experience in this area.

Depart Placencia for one of the best and clearest snorkeling spots on Belize’s barrier reef, the marine reserve of Silk Cayes. A licensed guide gets you there and helps you gear up to safely explore colorful coral gardens teeming with lobsters, crabs, and colorful reef fish. Refuel with a Belizean-style lunch before splashing back in at a spot famous for attracting throngs of nurse sharks, sting rays, and sea turtles.

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.

Combine a visit to the Mayan ruins at Altun Ha with a tubing trip at the Nohoch Che'en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve on this small-group tour from Belize City. Your driver will take you and a small group of fellow travelers out to Altun Ha, where you'll learn about Mayan history as you explore the ruins. You'll wrap up your trip with a river tubing adventure at Nohoch Che'en Caves.

Experience the nature of Belize’s savanna with this half-day tour from Belize City. See the landscape from the air as you fly around on a zipline course and walk across rivers on rope bridges. You’ll also have the opportunity to get up close to some local creatures, including freshwater crocodiles and monkeys, and even get the chance to feed them.

Unleash your adventurous spirit with a full-day expedition to the legendary Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) cave. Guided by an expert in Mayan archaeology, you’ll trek jungle trails, swim rivers, and explore stunning cave chambers filled with ancient artifacts, including the eerie Crystal Maiden skeleton. This immersive experience includes hotel pickup and drop-off in San Ignacio and a local lunch.

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.

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.

Without question- the Overnight Caving Expedition is by far the most fun-filled and ambitiously adventurous guided tour that you can add to your bucket list of fun things to do in Belize! Created to include the famous Black Hole Drop, this adventure takes you completely off the beaten path and allows you to camp out at the Awe-Inspiring rim stone dam entrance of the Actun Loch Tunich river cave system. Camp is set up inside the entrance and dinner prepared. Then on to exploring the upper crystal chambers which were the ceremonial sites of the ancient Maya. The next morning, after a hearty breakfast, you trek down another 400 feet along cave cliff walls on routes of the ancient Maya to the Actun Loch Tunich underground river, with over 24 kilometers of mapped passageways. Explore in the steps of the ancient Maya, past bubbling springs and an underground waterfall.

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.

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.

Shine your headlamp onto cavern walls and their crystal formations during this cave tubing adventure. Start your half-day tour with a zipline experience, which includes six runs through the jungle and across the Caves Branch River. A small-group max of 15 people ensures individualized attention. Lunch and port/hotel transport by minivan are provided from Belize City.

Combine two of Belize’s top outdoor activities without having to book each one separately on a private cave tubing and howler monkey sanctuary visit from Belize City. You’ll save hours of planning and enjoy the undivided attention of your private guide as you soak up Belize’s stunning outdoor scenery and wildlife.

You’ll enjoy the wide-open spaces and incredible architecture of these ancient historical temples. After trekking an ancient home of the Maya, take a tour of the present-day city that is the heart of Belize.Our guides will meet you upon mainland arrival in Belize City before heading off to Altun Ha, which is the nearest Mayan ruin to the “Old Capital”. Belize City was once the capital of the country, but that changed after Hurricane Hattie when her vulnerability as a seaside city was exposed. The capital was moved inland to Belmopan, but Belize City has remained the Commercial Capital. It is a vibrant, dynamic city that is undergoing modernization to keep up the needs of its people and its growing tourism market. Enjoy some of the remnants of our colonial history, and the landmarks of recent stories that have impacted the changing face of this growing, vibrant city that sits proudly on the Caribbean Sea.

Combine a visit to the Altun Ha Mayan Ruins with a ziplining adventure on this two-in-one tour from Belize City. You'll start at Altun Ha, where you'll learn about Mayan history as you explore ancient temples. You'll then head over to the Nohoch Che'en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve, where you'll take a ziplining adventure over the rainforest.

Connect with Belize's nature and culture away from the crowds on a cruise down the Monkey River — a scenic yet little-known waterway that's home to howler monkeys, manatees, crocodiles, and even giant iguanas. Beyond the wildlife, you'll also get a glimpse into local fishing traditions and enjoy an authentic Belizean meal along the way.

Venture to the heart of ancient Mayan civilization at Caracol, Belize’s largest archaeological site. Travel through the forests and savannah of the Mountain Pine Ridge to reach the sprawling ruins, where you’ll explore the remnants of royal palaces, plazas, and mighty temples with a guide. The adventure continues with stops to marvel at the glittering caverns of Rio Frio Cave and take a refreshing swim at the base of Big Rock Falls.

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.

Experience two Belizean cultures on a full-day trip from San Ignacio to a Maya village and Barton Creek, a conservative Mennonite community. Browse local handicrafts at a trio of women’s collectives, learn about Maya farming techniques, and enjoy a traditional local lunch. Continue to Barton Creek, where the Mennonites maintain a simple way of life using horse-drawn buggies, conservative religious clothing and few modern amenities. Learn the stories behind this German-speaking tropical culture, and get an insider’s look at Belize’s remarkable diversity.

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.

Escape the crowds and immerse yourself in the majesty of remote Mayan ruins during a private half-day trip to Xunatunich from Belize. Ideal for history buffs and travelers with limited time, this tour promises the undivided attention of your guide and offers historical insight that you’re unlikely to find in the guidebooks. Plus, hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Buckle up for an epic adventure as you embark on a scenic 100-mile drive through the lush hills of Belize. Your destination? Jaguar Paw, where you'll journey deep into the heart of ancient Maya culture. After a short hike, you'll enter a world cloaked in mystery and intrigue. Prepare to be wowed as you float through majestic limestone archways, deftly navigating your way through centuries-old caves shrouded in stories of Maya rituals. Your senses will be fully awakened as you take in the breathtaking formations created by Mother Nature herself. Listen closely as your guide shares the secrets and ancient ceremonies that make these caves so captivating and magical. This is a journey you won't want to miss!