Lamanai Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Lamanai. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Lamanai Temples, River Cruise, Howler Monkeys, V.i.V.

• Guided Lamanai Mayan Ruins Belize Tours with Lunch

• Lamanai Temples, River Wildlife Tour

• Lamanai Maya Ruin and New River Wildlife Adventure From Belize City

• Belize: See & Experience It All in 10 Days, 1st Class Custom Tours

The admission fee for Lamanai is around 10 Belize dollars per person. This fee is typically included in the price of tours, which offer hassle-free round-trip transportation and deepen your understanding of the archeological site. Excursions from Belize City start at US$140, while wildlife-watching tours start at US$186.

Yes, Lamanai is worth visiting, as it's hailed as one of the best Maya sites in Belize. The temple is shrouded by tropical rainforest, so exploration typically involves boat rides and wildlife watching for an adventurous vibe. Plus, unlike at many archeological sites, you can climb the main temple for panoramic views.

Per one customer who booked the Lamanai Temples, River Cruise, Howler Monkeys, V.i.V., "This was such an adventurous tour! We got picked up and then driven to a boat. The boat ride was so beautiful, and then we landed on the ruins. I felt like a true explorer. The ruins were so beautiful. I would actually do this tour again."

The top attractions within the Lamanai archaeological site include the High Temple, the Mask Temple, and the Jaguar Temple. The High Temple is fantastic if you want to take in views, as it has a wooden staircase that makes climbing easy.

Yes, there are guided tours available for travelers wishing to explore Lamanai. Going on a tour is a good idea if you want to learn about the site from a knowledgeable guide. Many tours include round-trip transportation from Belize City and a boat ride on the New River.

The best time to visit Lamanai is first thing in the morning when no cruise ships are docked in Belize City (as cruise days get considerably more crowded). Try to visit during the dry season, which runs from the end of November until the middle of April.

Yes, tour operators generally provide transportation to Lamanai. If you’re coming from Belize City, your tour operator will generally pick you up at your hotel or cruise port, or they’ll arrange to meet you at a central location. Some operators offer hotel pickup for an additional fee, while others include it in the tour cost.

Yes, you can combine a visit to Lamanai with other nearby attractions or activities in Belize. Many day tours to Lamanai include a boat trip along the New River, and some multi-day tours combine the ruins with visits to other attractions and activities, including the Altun Ha archaeological site and cave tubing adventures.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Lamanai. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Belize City:

• Xunantunich

• Altun Ha

• Caracol

• Community Baboon Sanctuary

• St. John's Cathedral

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Belize City.