Top Belize Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Step into the ancient world of the Maya on a shared day tour to Tikal departing from San Ignacio, Belize. Travel through the jungle, cross the border with ease, and explore one of Central America’s most impressive archaeological sites with a knowledgeable local guide. Wander along forest trails as you spot wildlife, stand beneath towering temples, and learn the stories behind Tikal’s powerful rulers and ceremonial plazas. This well-organized tour combines history, nature, and adventure, all at a relaxed pace that’s enjoyable for all ages.

Step back in time to the powerful peak of the ancient Mayan civilization with this guided 3-hour tour of the Xunantunich ruins. Let your imagination run wild as you explore the temples, plazas, and royal palaces of the famed archaeological site by foot. From the top of the imposing El Castillo pyramid, take in panoramic views of the surrounding Belize River Valley and the ancient city below. Round-trip transport from your San Ignacio hotel is included.

Combine two of Belize’s top activities on a cave tubing and zip lining tour that takes you deep into the jungle. This small-group tour includes a 20-minute rainforest hike, floating through Maya caves, and zip lining with jungle views. Enjoy the undivided attention of your guide and increase your chances of spotting rare flora and fauna as you soar over the jungle canopy and go deep underground on a caving tour.

Head out into the Anderson Lagoon to see enchanting bioluminescent plankton light up the water with this Sittee River trip. Your guide will take you into the mangroves by boat, where you'll get to see this enchanting natural phenomenon up close and personal. You can even put your hand in the water and swish it around to see how agitated plankton immediately illuminate.

Avoid trying to find a cab at Belize International Airport and instead book this transportation option to get to your accommodations within Belize City or one of the water taxi terminals, if you're headed to the Cayes off the coast. Travelers can also book this shuttle in reverse, going from Belize City to the airport.

Go cave tubing in a remote national park on a guided half-day outing. Travel by mini-bus into the rain forest outside of Belize City and learn about the area’s tropical flora and fauna on a brief walk to the cave system. Once there, get outfitted with a life jacket, helmet, and light, hop in a tube and float downstream, passing unique rock formations and a waterfall as you go.

Visit the ancient Mayan site of Altun Ha with this tour from Belize City. Your driver/guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you out to the ancient archaeological site, where you'll visit the on-site museum and explore the ruins as you learn about ancient Mayan culture.

Explore the dominion of the ancient Maya in Belize on a full-day tour from San Ignacio. Climb to the top of sacred pyramids and learn about the once-mighty civilization at the archaeological site of Xunantunich, and enter a portal to the Mayan underworld on a cave tubing adventure that takes you splashing through the crystalline caverns of an underground cave system. Round-trip transport from San Ignacio Town and lunch are included on this tour.

Explore Tikal, one of the most important Mayan sites in Central America, on this extensive all-day small-group tour. Accompanied by a bilingual guide, you'll learn about local history and the flora and fauna. Visiting Tikal at sunset allows you to explore the site with fewer tourists and cooler temperatures. Note that entrance fees are not included and must be paid separately.

Taste the true flavors of Belize one unforgettable bite at a time. On this guided lunch food tour, we venture off the beaten path through downtown San Pedro, stopping at five (5) beloved local mom and pop kitchens where islanders truly eat. Enjoy tasting nine (9) tastings, including local rum creams, classic Belizean favorites like fluffy Creole fry jacks, perfectly crafted Mestizo salbutes bursting with flavor, and a local dessert often called the dessert of the Maya gods. Along the way, you will learn about Belize’s rich cultural influences and the stories behind each dish while supporting small family owned businesses. This relaxed and flavorful experience is the perfect introduction to the island, designed for curious food lovers who want to connect with Belize through its food. *We start right on time. Kindly be there 10 minutes ahead to check-in.*

During this 2.5 Hour tour, we take you to explore the main town square of San Pedro. We visit multiple Local food vendors and tasting up to 8 local food, sweets and beverage items that will open your Belizean Taste Buds.

Head out on an adventure-filled day with this day tour from San Ignacio. First up, you’ll explore the Maya Temple of Xunantunich with a guide who can relay all the stories about the complex. After a delicious lunch on the way, you’ll get to spend the afternoon cave tubing in Noh Hoch Chen Archaeological Reserve. As you’re propelled through each cave, your guide will be able to fill you in on the ecology of the landscape.

Tubing at Nohoch Che’en is your ticket to an unforgettable adventure in Belize. Think of it as a blend of Maya mythology, stunning natural beauty, and laid-back water fun. You’ll float through mesmerizing caves, explore underground waterfalls, and enjoy refreshing swimming holes. Along the way, keep an eye out for tropical wildlife in the lush Belizean rainforest—it’s an experience that’s equal parts exciting and serene.

Discover the history of the ancient Mayans on a full-day tour to the Altun Ha archaeological site from Belize City. Learn about the significance of this ceremonial site before you head to a cave in the Belizean rainforest. Go cave tubing along the Caves Branch River to explore another ancient ceremonial location of the Mayans. Hotel pickup is now included for added convenience.

Feel like a jungle explorer as you cruise through the wild forests of Belize’s Cayo district on a private pontoon boat. Float down a river that winds through the mystical Maya Mountains, stopping to swim and cliff jump at three different tropical waterfalls buried deep in the rainforest. A fresh Belizean lunch cooked right on board the pontoon completes this fantastic full-day adventure.

Snorkel among the vibrant coral gardens of the world’s second-largest barrier reef on a day trip from Belize City. Cruise across the cool blue Caribbean to a spot with shallow depths and clear waters, ideal for admiring colorful sea fans, finger coral, and sponges teeming with fish. At a second stop, dive into waters churning with throngs of (harmless) nurse sharks and sting rays, and then reward your bravery with rum punch and a beach break on the laid-back island of Caye Caulker.

Venture deep inside an ancient cave system at Nohoc Chen Park on a cave kayaking adventure from Belize City. Old legends and an underground waterfall await inside a series of caverns that you explore by single or double kayak, wearing an LED headlamp to illuminate crystalline rock formations. Hike through the Belizean rain forest and paddle down open stretches of the Caves Branch River on this half-day tour in the heart of the Maya Mountains.

Get an intimate glimpse into the coves and crevices of Belize’s intricate cave network during a private canoeing tour of Barton Creek Cave. Opting for a private canoe tour allows you to set the pace of your paddling as you listen to tales of Mayan history and culture from your guide. Plus, hotel pickup and drop-off allow you to skip the hassle of hiring a car and finding a meeting point.

Spend some time immersed in the jungles of Belize as you embark on a zipline and tubing adventure. Join a small group and soar through the treetops of the Belizean Forest on a series of exciting ziplines to get your adrenaline pumping. Then, wind down with a relaxing inner tube float through cave systems, admiring the unique rock formations as you head downstream.

Explore Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve — one of Central America's oldest landscapes, with rock formations dating back 340 million years. Formed as tectonic plates pushed molten rock upward from the sea, then shaped by millions of years of wind and rain, the reserve boasts dramatic waterfalls, streams. This full-day tour visits three iconic sites. After an hour's drive from San Ignacio, enjoy a moderate hour-long hike through broadleaf jungle to Rio Frio Cave, learning about native plants, wildlife, and the cave's significance to the ancient Maya. Next, a 20-minute drive brings you to Rio On Pools for a traditional Belizean lunch, followed by free time to swim or admire the granite cascades and lookout points. The day concludes at Big Rock Falls, a 100-foot waterfall with two swimming pools and cliff-jumping opportunities. Geology, Maya history, and adventure combine for an unforgettable day in Belize's wild heart.

Belize’s largest island, Ambergris Caye, is known for its beautiful beaches and world-class scuba diving, but with no public transport or car rentals, it’s best to embrace eco-friendly methods of transport. A golf cart is the easiest and most flexible way to get around, giving you the freedom to zip around the island and explore at your own pace. Book a package that fits your needs, from one day to 15 days.

Experience the wonder of the ancient city of Tikal during this comprehensive full-day tour. Head to Tikal National Park, where you'll explore ancient archeological sites like the Central Acropolis, several significant temples, the Great Plaza, and more. Along the way, your guide shares insights about ancient Mayan archeology, culture, and the royal family of Tikal. Hotel pickup is included for your convenience. Note that admission fees are not included.

Satisfy your appetite for adrenaline on a full-day tubing and zipline adventure from Belize City. Designed for travelers craving thrills, this experience takes you through a cave network replete with stalactites and stalagmites, and over the lush canopy of the rainforest. Float on underground rivers in a tube, conquer seven vertiginous ziplines, and enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off.

Learn about ancient Mayan history and experience some of the most exhilarating outdoor adventure activities in Belize, all in just one day. This tour will take you to the Mayan temple of Altun Ha, on a hike into the jungle where you can innertube through caves, and to a ziplining spot, where you can soar high over the canopy. As an added bonus, you’ll stop for an included lunch along the way.