Nature Tours

At the north end of San Pedro Town, an 80 foot channel, Boca del Rio, separates the northern and southern areas of Ambergris Caye. A pull ferry operates until 8 pm daily to take golf carts, bikes and pedestrians back and forth across the channel. There are fewer resorts north of town and because the area is less developed, your chances of catching a glimpse of wildlife increase as you proceed north. 

The road north ends near Journey's end Resort (3.5 miles), then follow the beach, Mata Chica is 5 miles, Portofino is 6 miles and Avalon is 7 miles. Palermo is 13 miles, Punta Azul is 16 miles, Robles is 20 and Rocky point is 22 miles. Depending on your conditioning, you can set out on bicycle (round trip) in a day!

Bacalar Chico National park lies at the northernmost end of Ambergris Caye and is a protected sanctuary for mangroves, birds and sea life. It is an excellent location for birding. Bird Caye is another place to see a vast array of colorful and
exotic birds.

Boats can be hired to take you up the coast, where sea-turtles have sometimes been found on isolated beaches. At the urging of environmental organizations, the Belizean government has expanded the "no-hunting" season for turtles; as a result, the turtle population is slowly increasing. Hunting of endangered species is outlawed completely.

Manatee Watch
There are few places in the world where you can still see the gentle manatee. The wonder of watching these huge animals in their natural habitat is a sight you won't soon forget. Full day trips include lunch, snorkeling, and of course, a chance to
watch the manatees.

Manatee Watch - Trip One: Travel by boat to the Belize River to view the giant manatee. Trip also includes 3 snorkel stops including Goff's Caye along with a short stop-over on Caye Caulker. 

Manatee Watch -Trip Two: Take a trip over to the mouth of the Belize River to see the amazing manatees. Then slowly cruise up the Belize River with frequent stops for  birds sightings, crocodiles, orchids and bats. Beer, soft drinks, and lunch included.

Inland Tours

Lamanai  
Travel to the mainland then overland to Tower Hill, which is near Orange Walk Town, then North 22 miles by boat up the New River lagoon to the ancient Maya city of Lamanai.  Along the way sightings of crocodiles, iguana, monkeys and tropical birds are a common.

Altun Ha & Baboon Wildlife Sanctuary Tour
Travel up the North River through mangrove channels for 30 to 40 minutes before arriving at the small village of Bomba before traveling overland to Altun Ha.

Next travel the Belize River to the Baboon Sanctuary. View monkeys, iguanas, birds and crocodiles up close and personal.  Howler monkey families watch as you travel upriver through the savannah while iguanas sun themselves along the river. 

Another option is to include an overnight in Belize's northern most town of Corozal with your visit to Belize.

We can arrange airfare (20 minutes and $82 RT) to Corozal where you can visit Lamanai, Altun Ha, Baboon Sancturary, Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary and more, as part of a Corozal Overnight Package. (See Details)

Guided Cave Tubing - Travel inland to Caves Branch for an underground float trip. While you're there, experience a jungle
Zip-line Canopy Tour. You can also visit Tikal By Air.

Where to Stay in Ambergris Caye

Banana Beach Resort
35 one-bedroom, one bathroom suites with AC, full kitchen and living areas. Nestled on the best stretch of beach on Ambergris Caye

Exotic Caye Beach Resort
An intimate Dive Resort consisting of 23, one- and two-bedroom, AC, condos overlooking the Caribbean, just south of San Pedro.

Stay at Banana Beach Resort or Exotic Caye Beach Resort
on a Dive Package or as part of a Belize Explorer
Rainforest, Ruins & Reef Vacation Package