Top Belize Sightseeing Tours

Explore Belize’s coral reef the fun and eco-friendly way on this snorkeling tour of the Hol Chan Marine Reserve from Caye Caulker. Swim among stingrays, sea turtles, harmless nurse sharks, and even manatees with provided equipment, and enjoy a fresh lunch on board the boat. Guides capture memories of your adventures with underwater GoPro cameras, and you can feel good about your adventure knowing a portion of proceeds is donated to community projects.

Explore the cave of the crystal sepulcher on a full-day tour to Actun Tunichil Muknal from San Ignacio, and discover a spiritual site that was sacred to the ancient Maya. Learn about the traditions and rites that took place in the cave system and visit the crystallized remains of an ancient ceremonial victim as you hike deep into the cave with a professional guide. Swim through a spring-fed pool, and follow tunnels, passageways and yawning chambers lined with stalactites, stalagmites, ancient ceramics and stoneware.

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.

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.

Snorkel at one of the very best spots on Belize’s barrier reef, Laughing Bird Caye. At this national park that's part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, swim in a unique environment known as a faro, with an angular atoll surrounding a lagoon. A guide shows you the best coral gardens teeming with reef fish and other marine life, while a Belizean-style picnic lunch keeps you energized for a full day of underwater exploration.

Explore the pristine Northern coast of Ambergris Caye, with amazing blue waters and beautiful views along the way. While we start our morning sail, we serve you fresh fruit and homemade Belizean meat-pies. In the end of 2015 Mexico Rocks became a part of the Hol Chan Marine Reserve, to protect its rich marine life and precious corals. We do our first stop for snorkeling there and then continue to our favorite spot - a shallow area close by the reef, that is just like a natural pool (great for non-swimmers as well)! Here we make a break to relax in the shallow warm water, while the crew prepares our famous Belizean buffet on-board. Traditional dishes like stewed chicken and rice and beans with our Captain’s secret recipe BBQ fish! After lunch we return South doing a second snorkel stop at Tres Cocos. Open bar with local rum, vodka, gin, soft drinks and juices is included. Try the specials, rum punch and "panty rippers"!

Get up close to the vibrant marine life of the Hol Chan Marine Reserve—including the Mesoamerican Reef (Belize Barrier Reef)—on a full-day, small-group snorkeling tour. Enjoy an early-morning departure that gets you into the water ahead of the crowds, maximizing your time with the reef’s colorful fish and coral. Have fun with the provided GoPro cameras to document your underwater journey, enjoy a delicious lunch, and gain valuable snorkeling tips from your guides.

You will take a private guided tour on foot with official guides, graduates in Humanities. You will tour Toledo with an expert guide of the city, with extensive knowledge in History and Art who will show you the charm and essence of the city of Three Cultures. You will visit the Cathedral of Toledo, the Museum of the Visigoth Councils, the Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca and the Church of Santo Tomé where you can see the most important work of El Greco "The Burial of the Lord of Orgaz". You will also visit exclusively the Archaeological Remains of Toledo (Roman baths, well, House of the Jew), which cannot be accessed without a guide and which will help you understand the origin of the city. The guide will pick you up at the train station, the hotel where you are staying or in the Zocodover square. A unique opportunity to get to know Toledo through its streets and its monuments.

Climb one of Belize's tallest temples and learn the history of the ancient Mayan civilization on a tour of Xunantunich, a hilltop archaeological site near San Ignacio. After walking among the ruins of ball courts and royal palaces, head to a tucked-away forest reserve for a jungle pontoon cruise. It's an eco-friendly way to explore the Belizean rain forest, complete with waterfalls, tubing, and cliff jumping for the adventurous.

Avoid waiting in long taxi lines by booking this shared shuttle service from the Belize International Airport to San Ignacio. Spaces are limited on each shuttle run, so book early. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle equipped with WiFi and stocked with water. Several departure times from the airport are available daily. In case of flight delays, you will be rescheduled or your driver will wait for you.

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.

Explore the majestic Great Blue Hole and Lighthouse Reef Atoll on this full-day snorkeling tour. Designed for snorkeling enthusiasts, this trip includes visits to iconic sites like Blue Hole, Half Moon Caye Wall and Long Caye Aquarium, where vibrant marine life flourishes. Enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast and a delicious lunch, along with refreshing fruits throughout the day. With a minimum of 10 guests required for confirmation, this tour promises an immersive experience in one of Belize's most treasured natural wonders. - Full-day snorkeling adventure to the Great Blue Hole and surrounding reefs - Visit protected sites including Half Moon Caye - Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and beverages provided - Tour duration: approximately 12 hours, with early morning pick-up included

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.

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.

Discover the highlights of the area on the semi-private Exclusive "All-in-1" tour, with max. 8 guests onboard. We depart later to let you sleep in, avoid the crowds, and see the sunset. We start with snorkeling at Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley. Hol Chan has the largest variety of species to be seen in the area and is often compared to an aquarium, while at Shark Ray Alley you get to experience a close encounter with nurse-sharks and stingrays. Watch from the boat or swim with them! We serve our famous *Premium* Belizean buffet on-board. Traditional dishes like stewed chicken, rice and beans, our Captain’s secret recipe BBQ fish and the premium additions corn on the cob and skewers. After lunch, we stop at the neighbor island Caye Caulker for approx. 1 hour of free time to explore the island, followed by a relaxed sunset cruise back to San Pedro, with ceviche served. Open bar with local rum, vodka, gin, soft drinks and juices is included. Try the specials, rum punch and "panty rippers"!

Take a private day trip to the ruins of Altun Ha, and do a bit of sightseeing in Belize City, with this private, guided tour. Your guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you to Altun Ha, originally a trading center for ancient Maya people, with time left over to enjoy an included lunch and spend time exploring Belize City.

Find your own tropical paradise on Goff’s Caye, a tiny island surrounded by the warm blue Caribbean and Belize’s barrier reef. Located just a quick 30-minute boat ride from Belize City, it’s an easy way to escape civilization and spend the day basking on white sandy beaches and snorkeling among colorful fish and coral gardens. Enjoy the comforts of larger islands without the crowds on this blissful Belizean day trip.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Discover one of Belize's best-kept secrets on a day trip to the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Preserve and waterfall near Hopkins. Hike through the jungle to a hidden cascade, and then ride natural river waterslides and inner tubes down the South Stann Creek River. After enjoying this natural playground, enjoy a picnic lunch and spot a variety of Belizean wildlife in the surrounding nature reserve that's home to the country's largest number of jaguars.

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.