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Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
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"By the end, we hiked back to homebase and celebrated the fact that we were KINGS OF THE JUNGLE." -San Pedro Scoop 
Click on photo for video of river tubing down the South Stann Creek River: |
Take a scenic 60 minute drive to the world's only jaguar preserve. Make a stop to learn about the banana plantation and another to check out the "Maya Centre" where you can buy local souvenirs.
The first part of this tour is a natural history hike where Doyle, the tour guide will teach you about all of the flora and fauna of the area. Anything you want to know, he'll tell you. After a delicious provided lunch comes the optional second half of the tour. Grab an inner tube and hike down to the South Stann Creek River where you will float along for around an hour. After this, you will take another hike to a beautiful waterfall where you can swim to your heart's content. Next up is an amazing experience sure to be the highlight of your day, an adventure zipping down natural water slides. You'll be sliding down moss-covered rocks with Doyle giving you step by step instructions. Nothing to fear!!! 8:00am - 5:00pm $ 120 USD per person What to bring: swimwear, towel, sunblock, insect repellent, camera, shoes (NO FLIP-FLOPS), fresh clothes, pocket money, water bottle. |
Cockscomb Basin (Night Tour)
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After the 60 minute drive to the wildlife sanctuary, headlights will be distributed to each person. First we fuel up with a hearty local dinner, followed by a briefing of the hiking trails.. The hike is around 2 hours long where you will have the chance to see tapirs, howler monkeys, river otters 5 species of wild cats and many more. Various types of frogs and snakes are prevalent in this area as well. After a short break, we collect river tubes and head to the river for night river tubing! The key to seeing wildlife is staying quiet and being in the right place at the right time. Sightings are never guaranteed but many animals are nocturnal and can only be seen at night!
6:00pm - around 11:00pm/12:00am $ 120 USD per person What to bring: Hiking boots, long pants, insect repellent, bottle of water. Headlights are provided. |
Cockscomb Basin (overnight Tour)
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Experience the ultimate adventure of spending the night in the jungle at Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary!! This tour includes all the activities for both the day and night tours - natural history hike, waterfall swim, rock slides, tubing (both day and night) and night hike. Accommodations are presently closed within the park due to covid restrictions but we provide everything for "fancy camping!" You will get a large tent with blow up mattress, cotton sheets and pillows. We have access to proper bathrooms, showers and a kitchen with dining area and we even take our coffee machine for real coffee!! Meals included: lunch and dinner on day 1, breakfast on day 2.
8am - 12pm (following day) $ 280 USD per person +cost of accommodation (accommodation cost payable to Cockscomb Basin) On the first morning, pick-up will be from your hotel but if you have a rental car and will not be returning to Placencia then we can drive in convoy. Other options and for accommodation in the park are not available during covid times. |
ATM Cave Tour (Actun Tunichil Muknal, or “Cave of the Stone Sepulchre”)
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"It is absolutely incredible that something like this exists, and that it is possible for a layperson to visit." -San Pedro Scoop |
Take a glimpse into the Maya underworld with the ultimate caving adventure. Declared by National Geographic as the number 1 sacred cave in the world! Depart Placencia at 6.30am for a 2.5 hour drive up the beautiful Hummingbird Highway to the northwest of the country where you will join your specialist caving guide. To enter the cave you must cross a river 3 times and swim into the entrance! The adventure inside the cave lasts for around 4 hours. Follow in the footsteps of the ancient Maya and learn about the cultural use of the cave and see first-hand ancient cooking utensils and sacrificial sites. The ultimate sight it that of the “crystal maiden” – gaze upon her in awe, and see remains of many other ancient sacrificed Maya.
6.45am – 6:00pm. $ 195 USD per person What to bring: water shoes, clothes that can get wet, a pair of socks (some areas shoes are not allowed and no bare feet to protect the environment), towel, change of clothes for drive home. No cameras are allowed inside the cave. Everyone is provided a lifejacket and head light. A moderate level of fitness is required. |
Xunantunich and the Blue Hole
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This tour begins with a 2 and a half hour drive down the famous "Hummingbird Highway," a little long but a great way to see the country.
Once we are almost at the site, we'll cross the Mopan River by means of a hand-cranked ferry. Upon arrival, a knowledgeable site guide will walk you through the site while giving you a thorough history of the Maya people. The highlight of the trip is climbing the 140 foot high "El Castillo" building to experience a 360 degree view over the forest treetops of Western Belize and straight into Guatemala. After lunch, we will begin the journey back home. After 45 minutes of driving we will stop at the Blue Hole National Park to take a dip in the natural sinkhole in the middle of the jungle. Then it is homeward bound. 7:00am - 5:00pm $ 135 USD per person What to bring: light hiking shoe, water bottle, swimwear, towel, insect repellent, camera, pocket money. |
Mayan Ruins and Chocolate Factory
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Take an hour and a half long drive to the Maya site called, "Nim Li Punit" (Big Hat). Next stop is for lunch at a local restaurant and then back to sightseeing at the Maya site, "Lubaantun" (Place of the Fallen Stones) famous for the unearthing of the "Crystal Skull". A knowledgeable guide will take you through the site teaching you about the people, culture and history of the site. On the drive back, we'll stop at "Ixcacao" the traditional Maya Chocolate Factory! Yes, you get samples and you'll make your very own chocolate the way that the Mayas did! We'll spend about an hour there and then head for home.
This includes a visit to the spice farm. Started in 1990, this farm is now the main producer of pepper and vanilla country-wide. 7:00am - 5:00pm $ 150 USD per person What to bring: insect repellent, water bottle, camera and pocket money. |
Coconut Cooking Classes
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We’re delighted to announce our new "Belizean Cooking Tour" conducted on-site at Doyle's Smoke Yaad right in Placencia Village. (During the pandemic, when no tourists could visit Doyle created a restaurant out of his other passion -cooking!)
How much do you know about the humble coconut... one of nature’s most diverse resources? Learn all about coconut products; drink, eat, cook and eat some more! Passed on from generation to generation, you will learn traditional Belizean cooking techniques. Together we'll make coconut milk and coconut oil from scratch, which we then use to create the traditional feast of Belizean stewed chicken with coconut rice and fried plantain. 2:00pm - around 6pm. $ 75 USD per person What to bring: Yourself and a healthy appetite! |
Scarlet Macaws at red bank
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For only December-March, you have a unique opportunity to see Scarlet Macaws in the wild. These magnificent birds migrate to southern Belize because of the rich food source in the mountains above Red Bank village.
Take an hour drive t0 Red Bank village and the Swasey River for a chance to see these birds as well as other colorful species. Take a dip in the refreshing river whilst your guide prepares breakfast on an open fire! More birding follows for as long as you wish. Trips 2014-2020 have had a 100% sighting rate. 40-80 birds each time! This includes macaws in flight, feeding, perching and even mid-air mating! Departs 5am $ 90 USD per person What to bring: binoculars, bug spray, walking shoes, camera, swim suit |
Placencia Lagoon Tour with CRocodile Encounter
In partnership with wildlife conservation organization, "Crocodile Research Coalition" (CRC)
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Sink your teeth into conservation by joining the Crocodile Research Coalition on a 2hr boat-based eco-tour in Placencia Lagoon. Learn about the connection of the ancient Maya with crocodiles whilst driving through mangrove canals and observing various wildlife. The tour will take a stop at CRC's land where you can meet one of the "Crocodile Ambassadors". Following our crocodile encounter, we will watch the sun set over the Maya Mountains from the boat at an area locally known as "Flower Camp Lagoon". We will end the tour with a short crocodile eyeshine survey - will you be able to spot those shining golden eyes amongst the dense mangrove roots?
N.B. This tour will be conducted on TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS ONLY to coincide with the ambassador crocodiles being fed - crocodiles do not eat every day! Proceeds from this tour go towards crocodile care and local education and outreach. For more information, please visit: Home - Crocodile Research Coalition 4.30-6.30pm (approx.) $60 USD What to bring: Water Bottle, water shoes or walking sandals. Long-sleeve shirt and long pants are suggested if you are susceptible to bug bites. At an additional charge we offer: Fishing from the boat: $15 USD per person Wine and cheese platter: $17 USD per person |
Nite Wind Tours
For these tours, contact Miss Dana Gardiner at Nite Wind Tours.
Phone: (501) 660 6333
Phone: (501) 660 6333
Monkey River Tour
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Take a 45 minute boat ride through the beautiful lagoon to the gorgeous little village of Monkey River. Upon arrival, a local tour guide is picked up and the boat continues another mile up river. Monkeys, iguanas, crocodiles and aquatic birds can be spotted almost immediately. A guided trail tour follows where you learn about various uses of the plants and trees, as well as enjoy wildlife sightings. Lunch is served at a local restaurant in the village. On the ride back, there's manatee watching. Manatees are sighted almost all the time.
8:00am - 2:30pm $ 75 USD per person (lunch not included) |
Laughing Bird Caye Snorkel Tour
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Take a 45 minute boat ride past the inner cayes to reach the beautiful Laughing Bird Caye National Park. Upon arrival, your guide will take you on a snorkel tour; you will see lots of colorful corals and fish, if you're lucky, you may even see spotted eagle rays, spiny lobsters, the queen conch and much more. A coral restoration project here, allows you to see the endangered Acropora corals and a variety of fish life which lives amongst the branches of these beautiful corals. This snorkel lasts for about an hour and then a delicious beach barbecue is supplied for you. After lunch your guide takes you out for another snorkel tour and then it's homeward bound.
9:00am - 3:00pm $ 85 USD (includes gear, lunch and entrance fees) |
Silk Cayes Snorkel Tour
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Take a beautiful hour long boat ride to a tiny pristine tropical island close to the Belize Barrier Reef, within the "Gladden Spit and Silk Cayes Marine Reserve". Jump in the water for a 45 minute snorkel with your experienced guides to see the wonders of the underwater world. A delicious barbecue lunch will be ready on your arrival back at the island. After lunch, you will be taken to snorkel with turtles, stingrays and nurse sharks in a shallow seagrass area. All gears provided, including life vests for snorkeling if required.
9:00am - 3:30pm $ 95 USD per person |
Fishing Tours
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Belize offers some of the best fishing in the world! Experience the thrill of the chase and the excitement of the catch. Bring your catch home for dinner!
Full day fly fishing: Up to two anglers. Includes all fishing equipment, use of 23’ skiff or panga and expert fishing guide. Bring your own equipment if you have. Also included: lunch, ice with cooler space (bring additional snacks and drinks if you wish), a. US$400 Full day reef fishing. US$400 for up to two anglers; maximum 4 people (each additional person pays US$25). Lunch, water, ice etc. included. Full day tour: 7:30am - 3:30pm, or change the timings as you wish. Custom trips available on request. Half day tour $ 250 USD. Includes water, ice and snacks (fruits). |
