Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
Take a scenic 60 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
$ 100 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)
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, snakes and the morlet's crocodile 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!

6pm - 12 or 1am
$ 100 USD per person
What to bring: Hiking boots, long pants, insect repellent, bottle of water. Headlights are provided.

Xunantunich and the Blue Hole
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
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. 

For another $10 USD you can visit the spice farm. Started in 1990, this farm is now the main producer of pepper and vanilla country-wide.

7am - 5pm
$ 135 USD per person
What to bring: insect repellent, water bottle, camera and pocket money.

Scarlet Macaws at red bank
For only February-April, you have a unique opportunity to see Scarlet Macaws in the wild. These magnificent birds migrate to southern Belize from Panama because of the rich food source in the mountains above Red Bank village. 

Take an hour drive through Red Bank village to 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 in 2014 had a 1100% sighting rate. 40-80 birds each time! This includes birds in flight, feeding, perching and even mid-air mating!

Departs 5am
$ 90 USD per person
What to bring: binoculars, repellent, hiking boots, camera, swim suit

Nite Wind Tours

For these tours, contact Miss Dana Gardiner at Nite Wind Tours.
Phone: (501)-660-6333

Monkey River Tour
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
$ 60 USD per person (lunch not included)

Laughing Bird Caye Snorkel Tour
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
$ 65 USD (includes gear, lunch and entrance fees)

Silk Cayes Snorkel Tour
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
$ 85 USD per person