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Saddle up on your trip to Belize. Explore the jungle on horseback, no matter what your riding ability is. On this tour, all levels from beginner to advanced are catered to. This guided adventure takes you across picturesque, wild fields and alongside a river. Be one with nature, soaking up the beautiful rainforest setting while keeping an eye out for birds like parrots, toucans and macaws.

Experience a collection of places only accessible by boat without the hassle of chartering one yourself with this full-day from San Pedro. Cruise first to Hol Chan Marine Reserve for some snorkeling to see marine life and coral. Continue to Shark Ray Alley to see and swim with nurse sharks and sting-rays. Explore Caye Caulker and relax before heading back.

The Belize Barrier Reef is part of the second-largest reef system in the world, and this full-day group trip from San Pedro takes you snorkeling at three of its best-known sites. Start at Hol Chan Marine Reserve, a protected area home to turtles, moray eels, and countless fish species. Swim among nurse sharks and rays at Shark Ray Alley, then explore the corals and marine life at Coral Gardens before lunch.

Experience Belize City through its local flavors on a small-group food tour led by a knowledgeable guide. Sample traditional Belizean snacks and seasonal fruits, visit a rum factory and rum museum for tastings, then finish with a hot tamale lunch in a local park. It’s a flavorful introduction to Belizean culture beyond the city's main sights.

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.

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.

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.

With limited buses going in and out of Guatemala and a sprawling archeological complex it can be overwhelming to visit Tikal independently. Visit the UNESCO listed ruins with ease on an all-inclusive 8-hour tour. Private transfer from San Ignacio takes you to the park, where you enjoy free admission. Then, follow your guide on an immersive tour to the ancient city’s most important landmarks.

Visit the incredible ancient city of Tikal without having to rent a car on this day trip from San Ignacio. Once a powerful city center during the Mayan period, today Tikal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that draws scores of visitors each year. Your professional guide takes you across the border into Tikal National Park in Guatemala and leads you on a fascinating tour of the archaeological complex.

Venture into a remote jungle in southern Belize near the small settlement of Monkey River Village, an area known for its troops of black howler monkeys and other wildlife. Glide through a mangrove forest on a boat before trekking on foot through wild, undeveloped terrain with an expert guide. You’ll also look for manatees, turtles, and crocodiles in this unique ecosystem where river meets the sea.

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.

A guide shares information about the cultures and history of Belize City during this shore excursion, catered to cruise passengers with limited time. Relax during a leisurely drive past city landmarks and make several photo stops.

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.

Experience the beauty of the Caribbean Sea aboard your own charter and discover some of the best snorkeling spots in the area. Stop at two snorkel locations to see several marine species, like sea turtles, nurse sharks, and stingrays. Then, head to Caye Caulker for hours of free time to explore the island before heading back to San Pedro as the sun is setting.

Discover Ambergris Caye’s wildlife and coral reefs on this sailing and snorkeling tour to the Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley. Watch for the sea turtles, eels and fish that thrive within the protected area as well as stingrays and nurse sharks at Shark Ray Alley, watch them feed on fresh sardines, then enjoy tropical breezes on deck as you return to San Pedro Town.

Experience two quintessential Belize activities in one day on this full day tour. First, go cave tubing through an underground world called Xibalba, which was thought to be the entrance to the Mayan underworld. Then head to the Altun Ha ruins to learn about ancient Mayan life and the importance of this ceremonial location peppered with tombs, pyramids and temples.

Explore the underwater wonders of Belize’s most popular snorkeling sites on this trip to Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley. Departing from Ambergris Caye, you'll swim with an amazing variety of fish, sea turtles, stingrays, and nurse sharks among the coral formations.

Explore Guatemala’s most stunning Maya city on a full day trip from San Ignacio with lunch at a nearby restaurant. Travel back in time as you follow your guide through the remarkable ceremonial center, where weathered stelae, sweeping plazas and imposing temples tell dramatic stories about this ancient civilization. Spot wild turkeys, monkeys and tropical birds within the ruins, and stop to browse Maya crafts and souvenirs at a nearby shop before returning to Belize—don’t forget your passport.

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.

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.

Visit some of the best snorkeling spots along Belize’s Barrier Reef with this small-group speed boat tour from Caye Caulker. You'll visit Shark Ray Alley, the Coral Gardens, and the Channel, with 30 minutes to swim and snorkel at each spot. You'll then continue to Tarpon Town to feed tarpons and pelicans, wrapping up your tour with a visit to Seahorse City to see seahorses in the water.

Explore Ambergris Caye in style with this golf cart rental. Feel the tropical island breeze whilst navigating narrow roads in a comfortable, modern vehicle that makes reaching some of the island’s hidden treasures a whole lot easier. Comfortably seating up to four passengers, renting a golf cart is an excellent option for families who want to move around the island without the hassle of hiring a car.

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.

Delve into the Mayan underworld on a tour of Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) cave, a natural attraction that's challenging to reach on your own. This full-day tour from San Ignacio includes a scenic hike through Tapir Nature Reserve, followed by swimming, climbing, and exploring the cave’s chambers filled with ancient Mayan artifacts and human sacrifices. With round-trip transportation, a guide, and a local lunch included, this tour offers a seamless way to experience Belize’s rich history and natural beauty.