• 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.

• Belize City water taxi pickup and drop-off at water taxi or city area hotel
• Bottled water and refillable water bottles
• Luggage storage while on tour
• Driver/guide
• Lunch
• National park fees
• Transport by air-conditioned minivan

• Gratuities for driver, boat captain, and tour guide (optional)
• Insect repellent, sunscreen, and rain ponchos (recommended to bring)

Rain or shine, Belize is blessed with Maya sites, rich cultures, diverse ecosystems, and abundant wildlife and birds. Led by expert guides, the Operator hears stories of Belize City, its people and culture, residences and businesses, and current developments, while passing by the historic old Belize River. The journey continues through rural communities, fruit farms, and ranches, near mangrove forests, grassland wetlands, and Caribbean pine forests. The tour includes a view of the Sugar Factory, cane fields, and distillery, followed by a guided site tour of the Lamanai Temples, ball courts, and museum. Guests embark on a river cruise with bird watching, then explore the Mask Temple, the High Temple, and the Jaguar Temple, learning the history behind these sites from a native guide. Panoramic views and vibrant nature surround travelers on this small-group tour, with birdwatching and listening to the Howler Monkeys. This tour includes a river cruise, lunch, entrance fees, and transfer by an air-conditioned minivan, all with guides who make the difference.

• 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
• Water taxi from the islands is not included. 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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.