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Snorkeling at Silk and Moho Caye

Dive into the ultimate underwater adventure around the stunning Silk Caye! Swim with the friendly nurse sharks, graceful sea turtles, and sleek sting rays in their natural habitat. And that's not all – you'll also get to soak up some sun on this pristine island paradise. After working up an appetite, indulge in a mouth-watering lunch lovingly cooked by your guides on the gorgeous Moho Caye. Once you've refueled, the snorkeling fun continues around the breathtaking Moho Caye. Don't miss this chance to experience the magic of Belize's aquatic wonders!

Snorkeling at Silk and Moho Caye

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Monkey River Tour From Placencia

Cruise along Belize's Monkey River on this all-day guided tour from Placencia. Be on the lookout for howler monkeys, toucans, crocodiles, manatees, giant iguanas, and other creatures that call this waterway home. Watch the village residents fish, and get the chance to cool off in the river. End the tour with a hearty meal (included) from a local restaurant. All fees and taxes are included for a hassle-free experience.

Monkey River Tour From Placencia

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Cockscomb Wildlife Sanctuary

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.

Cockscomb Wildlife Sanctuary

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

Xunantunich and Inland Blue Hole Tour

Combine the best of Belizean nature and culture on this combo tour that includes a visit to the Xunantunich ancient Mayan ruins and the Inland Blue Hole — a beautiful jungle lagoon. The ruins can be difficult to navigate on your own, but a guide explains the site’s fascinating history and helps you safely climb the highest stone temple in Belize. A picnic lunch and hotel pickup are included for a stress-free adventure.

Xunantunich and Inland Blue Hole Tour

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Cave Tubing & Zipline at Jaguar Paw

Enjoy a relaxing float through Belize’s Jaguar Paw Cave and admire the subterranean world on this outdoor adventure in Belize. Join a small group and float along the Caves Branch River with your headlamps to see geological formations including stalagmites and stalactites. Then, get your adrenaline pumping on a series of ziplines that wind through the rain forest. Hotel pickup is included for convenience.

Cave Tubing & Zipline at Jaguar Paw

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

PRIVATE Xunantunich Ruins & Cave Tubing from Placencia (Luxury)

Embark on an unforgettable journey full of adventure when you join this full-day Xunantunich Mayan ruins and cave tubing experience. This 7.5-hour tour is a private escapade perfect for all ages, ensuring fun for the whole family. From the moment you're picked up, indulge in unlimited sight-seeing and revel in the best of Belize's top three excursions. Don't miss out on this extraordinary experience in Belize.

PRIVATE Xunantunich Ruins & Cave Tubing from Placencia (Luxury)

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Private Xunantunich Mayan Ruins & Inland Blue Hole Tour from Placencia

Experience two of Belize’s natural and cultural treasures on a private tour. Learn the fascinating history behind Xunantunich, a sprawling and ancient Mayan city that’s best explored with a guide. Later, step inside the glittering Saint Herman's cave and cool off with a swim in the beautiful Blue Hole natural pool. A private guide and driver makes this a personalized day of adventure.

Private Xunantunich Mayan Ruins & Inland Blue Hole Tour from Placencia

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Belize International Airport - Placencia PRIVATE SHUTTLE

Untame Belize specializes in punctuality and reliability and charges a fixed price for each route, meaning you can save a lot of money, especially if you’re traveling in bigger groups. Although flying domestically is slightly faster, it is also much, much more expensive. Every driver working for Untame Belize has years of experience, has passed an advanced course in defensive driving, and is a true professional.

Belize International Airport - Placencia PRIVATE SHUTTLE

3 to 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Horseback Riding in Hopkins

Horseback Riding in Hopkins

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

Tikal Mayan Adventure - 1 Day Tour

Tikal Mayan Adventure - 1 Day Tour

14 to 15 hoursFree Cancellation

PRIVATE Cave Tubing from Placencia with Lunch (Half day)

PRIVATE Cave Tubing from Placencia with Lunch (Half day)

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Cave Kayaking and Ziplines Private Tour

Cave Kayaking and Ziplines Private Tour

Price varies by group size

Zipline at Bocawina

Soar through the rain forest canopy on a series of thrilling ziplines, and get a bird’s-eye view of the tropical ecosystem. Hotel pickup and round-trip transfers from Placencia, Hopkins Bay, and the airport make it easy to reach Bocawina Zipline’s location within Mayflower Bocawina National Park. That means more time to explore the rain forest, home to wildlife including tapir, jaguars, howler monkeys, and more.

Zipline at Bocawina

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM Cave) tour

Private Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM Cave) tour

5 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Fully Guided Belize Zoo & Jungle Zipline Tour from Placencia

Fully Guided Belize Zoo & Jungle Zipline Tour from Placencia

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Zipline & Water Rappelling at Bocawina

Venture to Bocawina National Park, home of the longest zipline in Belize, on this all-day adventure-packed tour from Hopkins. Spanning 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) across the national park, the zipline course allows you to see the lush rainforest from a bird’s-eye view. Also, go rappelling down the Bocawina Waterfall—a good option for beginners. Hotel pickup is included for your convenience.

Zipline & Water Rappelling at Bocawina

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Black Hole Drop

Black Hole Drop

9 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

Nim li Punit Mayan Ruin and The Living Maya Experience from Plancencia

Visit English-speaking Mayan homes in the village of Big Falls with the Living Maya Experience on this guided tour. Learn how the local Kek'chi Mayas live off the forest, from food to furniture to medicine, and hear about their beliefs, traditions, and other cultural activities. Plus, get hands-on food prep experience; traditional Mayan dishes are served for lunch. The tour also includes a stop at the Nim Li Punit ruins.

Nim li Punit Mayan Ruin and The Living Maya Experience from Plancencia

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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