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Long day
It was a long car ride to the boat meet point. Then it takes over an hour to get there. I would definitely do it again, but it was a lot. The tour guide was amazing.
Lamanai Temples, River Cruise, Howler Monkeys, V.i.V.
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At a glance
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Price from
- $179 / person
- Location
- Belize City, Belize
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 159 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 88
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Tourism Auto Transport Ltd.
- Meeting point
- We pickup at the San Pedro Express Water Taxi Terminal, Belize City Cruise Port FSTv, Belize mumicipal Airport, Belize City Hotels, aIR bNb, LET US KNOW WHERE YOU ARE STAYING SO WE CAN ARRANGE PICKUPS. the guide will have a V.i.V. sign
Description
Rain or Shine, Belize is blessed with Maya Sites, Cultures, Ecosystems and wildlife, birds. Led by expert guidance, we see and hear stories of parts of Belize City, the people and culture, residences and business, and current developments, pass by the Historic old Belize River, See the rural communities, fruit farms and ranches. pass near mangrove forest, grassland wetlands, Caribbean pine forest. See the Sugar Factory, cane fields and distillery. Guided site tour of Lamanai Temples, ball-courts and museum. Rain or Shine, enjoy this tour. Embark on a river cruise, bird watching, then explore the Mask Temple, the High Temple and Jaguar temple and learn the history behind those sites from your native guide. Take in the panoramic views and vibrant nature surrounding you on this small-group tour. Birdwatching, listening to the Howler Monkeys. This tour includes river cruise, lunch, entrance fees and transfer by an air-conditioned minivan. tour with the guides that make the difference.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 7:50 AM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 16
- Adult (ages 18–85)
- $179
- Youth (ages 10–17)
- $149
- Child (ages 0–9)
- $149
Larger groups pay less per person.
In demand: 6 of the next 29 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 14.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Lamanai Archaeological Reserve
Following pickup, you will embark on a drive with your guide, who will provide commentary along the way. Then, you will board a boat for a sightseeing river ride, where you'll get to observe birds, orchids, water lilies and possibly crocodiles. You will pass near the Amish community of shipyard, before you arrive at the new river lagoon at the footsteps of the Ancient city of Lamanai. Your guide will then lead you through forest paths, where you will look at huge Guanacaste trees and the Cohune palm forest, and listen to the sounds of the howler monkeys. Your next stop will be the Mask Temple, where you will have the opportunity to take photos and go up the top, and get a panoramic view of the plaza down below. Next, you will go on a 5 minute walk through the forest path to see the High Temple. Your guide will explain the secrets revealed through excavations at the site, before providing you with the opportunity to climb to the top and see all of the Northern Belize lowlands and small villages. Following you descent, you will head to the Ball Court and the Altar in the center. Your guide will shed light on the findings and the ritual game. You will then pass through the residential area and see the famous Stela #9, which features an intricate carved drawing of the Lamanai dynasty and its ruler, Lord Smoking Shell. Moving along, you will next visit the Jaguar Temple, where you get to see the mask of the Jaguar on the Temple Wall. You will then stop for lunch. Next, you'll visit the on-site museum to see some of the Red clay pots with drawings on them that were used at Lamanai. Likewise, you will see Altars and stelas now housed in the facility. Your tour will conclude with drop-off.
What's included
Included
Belize City Water taxi pickup and drop of at water taxi or city area hotel
Bottled water
Bring Refillable water bottles
Luggage storage while on tour
Driver/guide
local Belizean Rice and beans with stew chicken and veg cole slaw
National park fees
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Not included
Gratuities
Pickup Locations & Times
The V.i.V. guide will meet you at the Belize City Hotel, airport, Air BnB, water taxi terminal. the guide will have a V.i.V. sign. maya Air Taxi and San Pedro water taxi tickets is not included in the Lamania tour. the water taxi leaves San Pedro Ambergris Caye at 6:00 and Caye Caulker at 6:30 to arrive at 7:30, last boat returns at 5:30 the air taxi schedules departs at 7:00 and the last flight is 5:30 Cruise tours operate on ship time, arrive early, tour lamania and return onboard . for pickup near Belmopan or San Ignacio a fuel surcharge will apply.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
159 reviews
How it compares in Belize City
- No. 11 by number of reviews among 235 tours in Belize City
- Starting price $179 is 17% below the typical $215 for tours of similar length in Belize City
Excurgo comparison of 235 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, using a open air boat with a small canopy,please dress appropriately (poncho, rain jacket, and tennis shoes for walking on uneven foot paths and climbing structures recommended)
- You may bring, cellphone, cameras, binoculars, sun screen, hat, poncho, towel and change of clothes should there be a downpour in the Rainforest, normally its Sunny, when you return to the car park, there is changing rooms
- We pick up at the Belize Airport, sir Barry Bowen municipal, San Pedro Express, Sprinter cruise port marine terminal ocean ferry
- wear proper hiking footwear for uneven, slippery paths, no flip flops
- Guest from San Pedro Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker, choose the 6am water taxi or the 7am air taxi to come to Belize City and we will pick you up at water taxi terminal or the Belize City Municipal Airport, from Caye Caulker choose the 6:30 water taxi to arrive ontime for the Lamania Tour
- We use open air boat and a small canopy, For sunny days bring sunscreen, hat, g
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Lamanai Temples, River Cruise, Howler Monkeys, V.i.V. take?
Lamanai Temples, River Cruise, Howler Monkeys, V.i.V. lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Lamanai Temples, River Cruise, Howler Monkeys, V.i.V. cost?
Prices start at $179 per person for this Belize City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Lamanai Temples, River Cruise, Howler Monkeys, V.i.V. run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:50 AM.
How much does Lamanai Temples, River Cruise, Howler Monkeys, V.i.V. cost for children?
Children aged 0–9 pay from $149, adults from $179.
Does Lamanai Temples, River Cruise, Howler Monkeys, V.i.V. sell out?
It can: 6 of the next 29 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Lamanai Temples, River Cruise, Howler Monkeys, V.i.V. for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. The V.i.V. guide will meet you at the Belize City Hotel, airport, Air BnB, water taxi terminal. the guide will have a V.i.V. sign. maya Air Taxi and San Pedro water taxi tickets is not included in the Lamania tour. the water taxi leaves San Pedro Ambergris Caye at 6:00 and Caye Caulker at 6:30 to arrive at 7:30, last boat returns at 5:30 the air taxi schedules departs at 7:00 and the last flight is 5:30 Cruise tours operate on ship time, arrive early, tour lamania and return onboard . for pickup near Belmopan or San Ignacio a fuel surcharge will apply.
What languages is Lamanai Temples, River Cruise, Howler Monkeys, V.i.V. offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 88 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Children must be accompanied by an adult
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(159)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
S
Lamanai
Everything was great! We enjoyed the lunch provided, learning about the temples’ rich history. and seeing the family of howler monkeys. We had a splendid time. We enjoyed the ride on the speedboat.
L
This was great from start...
This was great from start to finish, Amir was an amazing guide. The other reviews are kidding about the mosquitos at the temple though; bring long sleeves and extra bug repellent
Operator response
Yep, the knowledgeable guides are eager to share their local history and archeological findings of Lamania and Belize and yes with recent rains, the mosquitoes come alive and are seeking donors, so yes prepare with light full clothing and some repellent. thanks for the review and thanks for choosing us.
F
Lamanai Temples from San Pedro
The guide Ignacio was very good. One and a half hour taxi ride to Belize City from San Pedro then one hour drive to catch the boat and one hour boat ride to the ruins takes a lot out of you by the time you get to the ruins.
Operator response
Thanks for the review: want less boat rides, choose tropic or maya air only 15 minutes to Belize city from San Pedro, and Tour lamania or stay in Belize city hotels, Golden Bay, The Great House, Fort George, Golden Tree, the Grand Resort, we will pick you up. thanks for choosing us.
J
Amazing Adventure!
This was such an adventurous tour ! We got picked up and then driven to a boat. The boat ride was so beautiful And then we landed on the ruins. I felt like a true explorer. The ruins were so beautiful. I would actually do this tour again.
L
Important Mayan Site
Wonderful and educational exploration of major Mayan site. Our boat Captain and guides were wonderful.
D
Amazing temple ruins
We booked this tour through our cruise line, the entire experience was incredible, we traveled by bus to our destination, upon arrival we hopped on a boat that took us up a river to the Mayan temple site
C
Best temple tour!
We had Brenda as our Captain she was amazing and answered all questions. She was super great pointing out animals for all of us on the river portion! I would use this company again. Robert who picked us up from the ferry terminal and brought is to the river was AMAZING. He even brought us to a gas station to grab some breakfast since we didn't eat due to catching the 6am ferry from San Pedro. He also stopped for fresh coconut water on the side of the road for me! The lunch at Lamanai was also spectacular!
M
Very nice trip!...
Very nice trip! Delightful river cruise and very beautiful Mayan ruins. Would definitely recommend it!
M
A highlight of our trip
This was just an absolutely amazing trip, really the highlight of our trip to Belize. From the driver/tour guide Fab, who was fantastic at giving us more details about Belize City and the history, to our boat captain and tour guide Brenda, it was a great day. She's not just a tour guide but has actually worked the archeological sites and gave great insight to the temples and Mayan history. Only thing-bring bug spray. And maybe some layers for the river cruise. It was awesome, btw, seeing the crocodiles and different birds, the iguanas and the Mennonites who live and work along the river.
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