Lamanai Tours and Tickets

Explore the majestic and mysterious Lamanai Temples on a full-day tour that starts from Belize City, making it possible to visit on a day trip from the cayes. With lunch, transfers, and a guided tour of this ancient Mayan site on the banks of the New River Lagoon included, you just sit back and enjoy the day. Learn about the legends of the temples and see artifacts at the museum.

Feel like a jungle explorer on this tour that takes you from bustling Belize City to the mystical ancient Mayans ruins of Lamanai. The archaeological site can only be accessed by water, so you’ll first cruise on the New River to a tropical lagoon, where stone temples rise impressively out of the jungle. A guide illuminates the long history of Lamanai as you climb pyramids and take photos of this once-lost city.

Travel from San Ignacio into the jungles of northern Belize on a small-group day tour that makes it easier to reach the remote Lamanai ruins. Cruise along the New River to the archaeological site, avoiding complex road routes and turning the journey itself into part of the experience. Once there, explore the temples, plazas, and former royal areas with a guide who provides context on the ancient Maya city.

Journey to Lamanai, one of Belize’s most iconic Maya cities — hidden deep in the jungle and accessible only by boat. This unforgettable full-day adventure combines a scenic drive departing San Ignacio, a wildlife-rich river cruise, and a guided exploration of towering temples surrounded by rainforest. With roundtrip transfers, lunch, entrance fees, and a guided tour included, you can simply relax and enjoy the journey Highlights Visit one of Belize’s most impressive ancient Maya cities in the jungle Cruise the New River with opportunities for wildlife spotting Learn the legends, history, and symbolism of Lamanai with a licensed guide Includes pickup and drop-off from San Ignacio / Cayo, lunch, tour guide, entrance fees and taxes Perfect day trip for travelers staying inland who want culture + nature in one tour. The easiest way for inland travelers to experience one of Belize’s most iconic Maya sites without having to arrange transportation to Belize City.

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.

Discover the nature and culture of Belize as you embark on an exciting excursion through cave systems. Alongside a private guide, head to the Nohoch Che'en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve and hike to the river to begin your tubing adventure. After you’ve worked up an appetite, sit down to a traditional Belizean lunch to complete your adventure.

You’ll depart from Caye Caulker Island by sea on San Pedro Belize Express water ferry or by air on Maya Island Air; the choice is yours.. Keep your cameras handy as there will be many opportunities to get pictures of monkeys and other wildlife. This beautiful, serene ride is a great way to start your day before you get to walk through and climb the temples at Lamanai. Ask your experienced guide for names of flora and fauna along the way. Your boat captain will make a couple of stops to mimic the call of the animals in the area and for you to get pictures.Once at Lamanai, if you are not afraid of heights, climbing the tallest temple to get the one-of-a-kind view above the canopy will be a piece of cake. The roped steps lead up and down the temple for safety, rest, and balance. The guided tour will enlighten you on the life of the Maya people who once occupied this beautiful location. Souvenirs and local craft are available for sale at this site

Unearth the mysteries of one of Belize’s most mysterious archaeological sites on a tour that takes you to the Lamanai ruins via a scenic river cruise, which reveals rare flora and fauna in the area. Exploring the site with a guide puts the crumbling temples into context and provides deeper insight than you’d get on your own.

See the best of Belize in just 10 days with this small-group tour and let an expert plan the logistics. Swim and snorkel in the world’s second-largest barrier reef, visit ancient Mayan archaeological sites, tube and canoe through cave systems, and hike through black howler monkey habitats, all with a local guide to lead the way. The tour includes some meals and one night of accommodation on Ambergris Caye.