Monkey River Jungle Wildlife Encounters en Manatee Watch
Beschrijving
Reis per boot door de schilderachtige mangrovelagunes naar het traditionele vissersdorp Monkey River en ga vervolgens verder stroomopwaarts naar een van Belize's laatste ongerepte regenwouden. Kijk uit naar Amerikaanse krokodillen, grote groene leguanen die zonnebaden in de bomen, schildpadden en een verscheidenheid aan tropische vogels, waaronder reigers, ijsvogels, papegaaien en visarenden. Uw lokale Gids leidt een gemakkelijke regenwoudwandeling op zoek naar de beroemde zwarte brulapen in het gebied. Het horen van hun diepe, echoënde gesprekken is een onvergetelijke Belize ervaring! Ontdek onderweg inheemse planten en torenhoge bomen, waarvan vele al lang door lokale bosartsen worden gebruikt voor voedsel en medicijnen. Met een beetje geluk kunt u ook gibnuts ("koninklijke ratten"), pekari's, agoeti's, coatimundi's, tapirs of zelfs de ongrijpbare ocelot spotten. Voordat u terugkeert naar Placencia, geniet u van de mogelijkheid om een authentieke Belizeaanse Creoolse lunch te kopen in Miss Alice's Restaurant. Let op bedreigde West-Indische zeekoeien tijdens de terugreis.
Rondreisopties
Reisroute
Vertrek om 08:00 uur uit Placencia Village voor een boottocht langs de kust die door de mangroven vaart. Stop in Monkey River Town om een lunch te bestellen die op de terugreis wordt gegeten. Je kunt krokodillen verwachten, enorme leguanen op boomtakken die zonnebaden, schildpadden en vele soorten tropische vogels. Stroomopwaarts leidt uw erkende gids u het regenwoud in op zoek naar brulapen die met elkaar communiceren om hun territorium aan te geven. Niets wat je leest kan je voorbereiden op het avontuur om deze apen voor het eerst te horen... je moet het gewoon ervaren! Je gids zal je ook wijzen op de verschillende planten en bomen, waarvan er vele als medicijn worden gebruikt door lokale bush-dokters. U kunt gibnuts zien (nu bekend als koninklijke rat sinds koningin Elizabeth erop dineerde), herten, ocelotten, pekari's, tapirs, coatimundis en agouti's. overvloedige fauna. Stop bij het restaurant van Miss Alice in Monkey River voordat je op een zeekoeienwacht op weg terug naar Placencia gaat.
Hoogtepunten
Wat is inbegrepen
Ophaallocaties en -tijden
We sms'en gasten om tijd en plaats af te spreken voor het ophalen. We bieden een gratis ophaal- en wegbrengservice langs de hoofdweg in Placencia Village, maar brengen US $ 10,00 per persoon in rekening voor ophalen / wegbrengen ten noorden van Placencia Village.
Beoordelingen van reizigers
Belangrijke informatie
- Geschikt voor alle condities
- Kinderen moeten worden begeleid door een volwassene.
- Maaltijden zijn niet inbegrepen - de traditie is om het Monkey River Village te steunen en daar een lunch te kopen.
- Draag schoenen waarvan het u niet uitmaakt als ze nat worden - voor de zachte wandeling door het junglegedeelte van de tour.
- Shirts met lange mouwen en lange broeken en muggenspray kunnen in sommige periodes van het jaar nodig zijn.
Beoordelingen(81)
Our guide was the Monkey River, King... The one and only boat-driving Howler Monkey man himself... Percy His knowledge and animated self were just as entertaining as the wildlife and the river itself.... Then we went to find the manatees... And we were quite successful in finding and getting photos of 4 of them... All in all, it was a fantastic trip.... I can see how with a lesser guide it wouldn't have been nearly as much fun or enjoyable
Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re really pleased to hear that you had such an enjoyable day exploring Monkey River and searching for manatees. Percy will be especially happy to hear your kind words. His knowledge of the river, wildlife, and local area, along with his entertaining personality, makes him a wonderful guide. And finding four manatees was certainly a great bonus—and hopefully you came away with some memorable photos! Thank you for choosing Splash for your Monkey River adventure. We hope to see you again on your next visit to Belize.
We were picked up from our condo and driven to splash dive. Warmly greeted and introduced to Junior, our guide. He was very friendly and knew all the names of the various birds & mammals we saw. We saw howler monkeys; numerous different species of birds, crocodile and a few manatees too. Fantastic day out, highly recommended.
We had a wonderful tour with Junior! He was incredibly knowledgeable about local animals and plants. We saw so many different species and it was truly a highlight of the trip!
Amy, Thank you for your kind review! We are very happy to hear that you had such a great time on the Monkey River Wildlife Encounters and Manatee Watch tour. Junior truly enjoys sharing his knowledge of the local wildlife and plants, and it’s wonderful to know that his passion helped make the experience a highlight of your trip. Seeing a variety of species along the river always makes the day special, and we’re glad you were able to enjoy so many memorable sightings. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure the next time you visit Belize!
We had wonderful bird and wildlife viewing, from howlers to manatees to herons and ibis. What a beautiful country you have.
Thank you for sharing your Monkey River Jungle Trip and Manatee Watch on Vator. There is no doubt that Belize is Nature's Best Kept Secret!
We saw all the animals and had a fantastic trip.
Thank you for a five star rating and for summarizing in fewer words than I though possible!!!! I hope we will see you down this way again.
Terrific experience with a great guide (JR). The Dive Center folks could not have been nicer. JR was incredible - knowledgeable, friendly, sensitive to our needs, and genuine. I highly recommend going through these folks.
Thank you very much for recommending Splash! I am very happy to hear that you had a terrific experience with us and that JR made such a positive impression. He truly enjoys what he does, and it’s wonderful to know his knowledge, friendliness, and attentiveness to your needs stood out during your time on the water. Your comments about our dive center team also mean a great deal. We work hard to create a welcoming and professional environment for every guest, and it’s rewarding to know that effort was felt. We sincerely appreciate you choosing to snorkel with us and hope to welcome you back to Placencia for another adventure in the future.
Our captain was Junior, picked us up right on time. Had a great trip up to Monkey River, ordered food at Alice’s restaurant, headed up river, Junior did a great job pointing out the local plants and animals along the way. Got to see manatees, several bird species, crocodile, leaf cutter ants, howler monkeys and back to Alice’s for a delicious meal. Then headed back to Placencia with a couple stops to see more manatees on the way. We all had a great time. Would definitely recommend.8
Thank you for sharing your experience with Splash Dive Center on Viator. We are very happy to hear you had such an enjoyable day on the Monkey River tour with Junior. A smooth, on-time pickup and a relaxed run up the coast and into the river always set the tone for the day, and it’s great to know he helped bring the surroundings to life by pointing out the plants and wildlife along the way. Seeing manatees, howler monkeys, crocodiles, birdlife, and even leaf cutter ants in one trip in their natural surroundings makes for a full and memorable outing. We’re also pleased you enjoyed your stop at Alice’s — it’s a special part of the Monkey River experience. Thank you for your recommendation. We appreciate you choosing to explore with us and hope to welcome you back for another adventure on the water in the future.
It was a fabulous day to Monkey Town and up Monkey River. Splash Dive Center took us on an educational boat ride, where we saw so many animals and learned about them & the local plants and their many uses (often medicinal). We took a hike in the rain forest and heard the howler monkeys, along with many birds. The other people on the boat with us were photographers, so we stopped lots to enjoy watching the animals. We also saw a crocodile, manatee, turtles, and so many types of birds. It was a very memorable day! Highly recommend!
Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful review of your Monkey River Wildlife Encounters & Manatee Watch tour with us. We are very pleased to hear that you had such a memorable day exploring Monkey River. It’s always rewarding to know our guests enjoyed not only spotting wildlife — from howler monkeys and crocodiles to manatees and turtles — but also learning about the rainforest ecosystem and the traditional uses of local plants. We’re especially glad the pace of the tour allowed time for photography and quiet wildlife observation. Monkey River offers such a rich and dynamic environment, and taking those extra moments often makes all the difference. Thank you again for your recommendation. We truly appreciate you choosing Splash Dive Center and hope to welcome you back to Placencia for another adventure in the future.
We booked with splash dive center and had junior as our guide he grew up in monkey river town and was very knowledgeable about all the plants and wildlife in the area as well as the history of the town we saw alot of different birds as well as howler monkeys crocodiles and bats. we had a great lunch at Alice's in monkey river town and on the boat ride back we stopped and was lucky enough to see a couple manatee. It was a great experience in belieze and our guide junior was amazing.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Splash at Monkey River. We are very pleased to hear you enjoyed your Monkey River tour with Junior. Growing up in Monkey River Town gives him a unique connection to the area, and it’s wonderful to know his knowledge of the local plants, wildlife, and history added depth to your day. It sounds like you had a fantastic range of sightings — from birds and howler monkeys to crocodiles, bats, and even manatees on the way back. That combination truly makes for a memorable river experience. We’re also glad you enjoyed lunch at Alice’s; it’s always a special stop along the way. We appreciate your kind words about Junior and your recommendation. Thank you for choosing Splash Dive Center, and we hope to welcome you back to Belize for another adventure in the future.
This was an awesome tour Our Guide was extremely knowledgeable. Would highly recommend to anyone. Saw a lot of birds. The Howler monkeys were lazy in the top of tree tops. I was raining, it was understandable. Did see the manatees on the way back. That was a bonus. They tour company did a great job. The lunch was also tasty.
Mary, thank you so much for your kind review! I am really happy to hear you had an awesome day on our Monkey River tour. Even with a little rain, it sounds like nature still delivered! The howler monkeys do tend to lounge high in the treetops during wet weather — conserving energy and staying dry — but we’re glad you were still able to observe them in their natural habitat. And spotting manatees on the way back is always a special bonus! Those moments never get old. We truly appreciate your comments about your guide’s knowledge. Our team takes great pride in sharing the wildlife, ecology, and stories of the river in a way that makes the experience meaningful and memorable. We’re also happy you enjoyed the lunch — a tasty Belizean meal is the perfect way to round out a day on the water. Thank you for the recommendation and for choosing to explore with us. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
