Templos Lamanai, Tour por la vida silvestre del río

Perfect blend of private transfer, river boat, jungle scenery and Mayan ruins. These were my favorite ruins of five seen in two weeks.

The trip up the river to see the wildlife was wonderful--there were birds and bats and plenty of iguanas enjoying their branches. The temples themselves are immensely beautiful, there were not many people there when we visited and the museum is small but informative. The one recommendation I would make is that the hike can be pretty strenuous to see the temples, as they are spread out over a considerable distance rather than centralized in a plaza as is the norm in Mayan cities, so if someone wants to do this visit they should be reasonably fit and in shape, and also equipped with plenty of bug spray.

I had a very disappointing experience with this tour agency. Despite having a confirmed reservation, the agency appeared to have completely forgotten about my booking. I waited around 40 minutes before I was able to get a response. During the call, it became clear that they were not expecting me and had not arranged my pickup. They then attempted to have another agency take me on the tour instead. When I expressed my dissatisfaction and said I would be leaving a negative review, the conversation became unprofessional. I was shouted at, my reservation was marked as a no-show even though I had been waiting for pickup, and the call was ended while I was still speaking. Because the original booking was not honoured, I had to make separate arrangements and pay another agency directly in order to do the tour. Mistakes can happen, but the way the situation was handled afterwards was unacceptable. I cannot recommend this company based on my experience.

WOWWWWW! 🌴☀️🔥 Sea and Cerros Eco-Tours gave our teachers the ABSOLUTE BEST Teacher’s Day experience we could have ever asked for! From beginning to end, the entire day was pure relaxation, fun, laughter, good vibes, and unforgettable memories! The boat ride was breathtaking, peaceful, scenic, and honestly one of the most enjoyable rides we’ve ever had. The land transportation was smooth and comfortable, and the views along the way were simply beautiful. Then came the FOOD… and let’s just say — 1000/10!!! 😍 Everything was fresh, flavorful, super delicious, and there was PLENTY of everything! The ice-cold drinks flowing all day in that heat were a lifesaver too! And Warrie Bight?! ABSOLUTELY STUNNING. Without a doubt the BEST swimming spot we have ever visited! Crystal-clear water, beautiful scenery, relaxing atmosphere… it honestly felt like paradise. 🌊✨ We literally spent the whole day being pampered, relaxing, swimming, eating, vibing to great music, laughing nonstop, and simply enjoying life with the best company. It was peaceful, joyful, stress-free, and exactly what hardworking teachers needed. ❤️ Sea and Cerros Eco-Tours delivered a PERFECT Teacher’s Day package at such an affordable price. The hospitality, organization, attention to detail, food, fun, and overall experience were TOP TIER! Thank you for such an unforgettable, beautiful, relaxing, and fun-filled day! We are already talking about doing this again! 😂❤️ 1000000/10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

Tour was great! Javier, our guide, made it very fun and was knowledgeable. Tour operator was responsive and made sure we were taken care of throughout.

Our driver Elvin, who pick us up at our hotel, was friendly and knowledgable. We shared an interest in birding and he pointed out some birds as we drove to the boat launch site. Our tour guide and boat captain, Humberto, made the trip memorable. He knew the river terrain and the local wildlife like the back of his hand and made sure we all had a chance to see the local residents, from birds, bats, iguanas, and crocodiles. We heard the howler monkeys near the ruins and Humberto filled us in on their behaviors and habitat. He was also very knowledgable about the ruins and the latest historical and archeological studies. I booked with Viator because of the exceptional quality I experienced on past tours in other locations. This tour more than exceeded my expectations. A great day all around.

Wonderful combination of land and water tour. Guide was terrific and very knowledgeable. Lunch was local foods which added to the experience

The river cruise is already a great experience. The subsequent tour of Lamanai temples was very professional and interesting. The warm picnic brought along very delicious. A highly recommended tour!

Don’t go with Viator to see Lamanai! It is one of the worst travel agencies I have dealt with in my 45 years of travels. I paid in advanced and Viator told me that they would pick me up from my hotel at 8:00 am: they never showed up and never called me. After I phoned Viator many times, at 8:45 they finally answered, they told me they didn’t know what was going on and they hung up on me. I had to phone again a bunch of times before they answered. When I asked why they didn’t phone me back, they told me they couldn’t get in touch with me! (Viator had my e-mail address, my mobile phone number and obviously they knew the hotel I was staying at) In that conversation they rescheduled the departure time for 10 am, - 2 hours later! -, but they didn’t show up at that time either. When I phoned again they gave me all kinds of excuses…. They showed up at 10:25. The driver still had to go and collect other tourist, so we started the journey at 11:30. The information of the Lamanai tour specifies that the journey lasts 8 hours; in my case it was less than 6 hours. You have to be aware that you go to see the temples of Lamanai, but the entrance ticket is not included in the price of Viator's tour. Viator also asks you to pay an extra amount after you have paid for the tour. I am a travel agent myself, I have toured more than 60 countries and I can tell you I haven’t seen such unprofessional work anywhere else. AVOID Viator!

Ignacio our boat driver and guide through Lamanai and Elvin our driver were both fantastic! Personable, knowledgeable, and entertaining. The drive was fairly long (1.25 hours?) but it was well worth it. The boat ride was really pretty and the tour of Lamanai was educational and very interesting. Lunch was really tasty too.