Belize is more than a
fascinating dive destination, it's unique above the
water as well. Perhaps no other destination
in the world is so rich with ancient history and
spectacular attractions ....
Belize Explorer specializes
in personalized, Vacation Packages to Belize.
Listed
below are some of the most frequented, Inland-Tour options -
Tikal and Flores tours in Guatemala originate from San Ignacio & Ambergris Caye
Visit Belize as part of a Belize Explorer
Rainforest, Ruins & Reef Vacation Package
Avoid the Cruise Ship crowds by signing on to one of our private, personally conducted tours. Belize Explorer Cruise Ship Tour Excursions were developed around the time constraints Cruise-Ship-Visitors have to work with and include Mayan Ruins including Lamanai, Altun Ha & Xunantunich as well as Cave Tubing, Cave Canoeing, Zip-Line Canopy Tours, Belize Zoo, Old Belize City and more!!
"You are going to remember your visit to our beautiful country as the
most enjoyable and memorable destination on your visit to the region"
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Caracol
- Mayan site
Caracol is the most extensive Mayan site
yet discovered in Belize. It contains a massive edifice
capped by three temples rising 145 feet above the jungle floor. Covering
thirty square miles of thick high-canopy jungle, this Classic-period complex
includes a number of pyramids, five plazas, and an astronomical observatory
. Caracol is within the Chiquibul Forest where the surrounding trails are
rich in tropical flora and fauna.
The full-day excursion passes through the Mountain
Pine Ridge where Rio Frio Cave, the largest water-cave in
Belize, Rio On Pools and Big Roc Falls are located.
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Tikal - Mayan site in Guatemala
Visit Tikal, greatest of all Classic Mayan
cities. Tikal presents an excellent
opportunity for animal and bird watching. Along the paths, spider and howler
monkeys, gray foxes and red coatis are easily seen by visitors. The combination
of archaeological remains and the natural environment of the Peten region
makes Tikal the only place in the
world that has been declared both a Natural
and
Cultural Heritage Site for Humanity.
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Actun
Tunichil Muknal (ATM) - Cave with Mayan artifacts
Looking for a taste of adventure? This is it! In this remote cave you will
witness burial chambers with calcified remains, ceremonial vessels and much
more. Observe numerous cultural artifacts used by the Maya in their ritual
ceremonies,
and view the remains of a Mayan Princess as she was laid to rest centuries
ago.
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Caves
Branch - Cave Tubing
Explore the Caves Branch river cave
system with only your headlamp to lead the way. Glide
past entrances from above, filtering mists of jungle
light, as you float through underground river caves sparkling with mica-studded stalactites and stalagmites.
Exploration is by inner tube. |
Zip-Line Canopy Tour
Aerial Trek Canopy Tour offers the adventurous tourists a thrilling opportunity to soar through the jungle treetops high above the forest floor. The canopy tour involves traversing from one platform to another along a steel cable suspended up to 80 feet above the forest floor.
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Xunantunich - Mayan Site
Xunantunich's largest pyramid, El Castillo, rises 130 feet
above the main plaza and offers an impressive panoramic view of Belize's Cayo District and nearby Guatemala.
El
Castillo, is known for its frieze,
a banded stucco decoration which at one time extended
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Mopan
River Kayaking
No experience necessary. Use inflatable kayaks to travel down the Mopan River
with it's abundance of light
rapids and
small water falls. Enjoy the sights
and sounds of this picturesque river. See a variety of birds including flycatchers,
cormorants, ducks, parrots and parquets as well as iguanas basking along
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Macal & Belize River Canoeing
Take a guided or self-guided tour. Knowable guides will point out the different flora and fauna, birds and other wildlife along the way. You are likely to spot basking Iguanas perched atop the jungle canopy, while passing by high-rock-wall formations, as you slowly make your way downstream. |
Mountain
Pine Ridge Reserve
This unusual pine forest covers nearly three hundred square miles of unpaved
roads and nature trails carpeted
with tall, slender pine trees, pristine rivers, exotic wildlife, birds and
natural monuments. Day tours to the Mountain Pine Ridge include visits to Rio Frio Cave, Rio On Pools, 1,000
Foot Falls and Big Rock Falls.
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Barton
Creek - Cave Canoeing
Glide through a remote underground
water cave system in a canoe
equipped with powerful spotlights. While canoeing
through the cave see large and colorful formations,
skeletal remains and other cultural artifacts left
behind by the Maya centuries ago.
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Black-Hole-Drop
Stretch your comfort zone as you rappel down into a jungle sink hole deep in the rainforest. This expedition starts off with a vigorous hike into the foothills of the Maya Mountains.The edge of the Actun Loch Tunich sink hole is over 300 feet above the basin below and 200 feet above therain-forest canopy that grows out from the sink hole basin. |
Chechem
Ha (Pottery Cave) - Cave with Mayan Artifacts
This cave was once used by the Maya as a storehouse for grain as well as a ceremonial
center for their
after-life, bloodletting rituals. The various levels
of the cave contain numerous pristine artifacts,
including large pottery vessels, some with paintings
and other distinct markings. Afterwards take a short hike down to Vaca Falls.
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Lamanai
- Mayan site
Travel by boat 26 miles
up the New River to the
ancient Maya city of Lamanai. Along the way see crocodiles,
camouflaged bats and the "Jesus Christ Bird" walk
on water. The view across
the surrounding forest from the top of the temple is magnificent.
In front of one temple stands a 13-foot stone temple mask
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Altun Ha - Mayan Site
Altun Ha is the most extensively-excavated Maya site in
Belize. The core site includes thirteen structures clustered
within two Classic period plazas. It
was here that archeologist discovered a carved jade head of Kinich Ahau, the Maya sun god. At 15cm high, it is the
largest carved jade piece to be found anywhere in the Maya
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Community Baboon Sanctuary
Local area farmers and riverside villages have created an 18 square mile reserve to protect 1,000 Black Howler monkeys. The
reserve is also home to 200 bird species, with iguanas,
peccaries and coatis among other animals to be seen. Special
trails are cut through the forest so that visitors can see
it all at it's best.
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Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary
Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1984 for the protection of resident and migrant birds. Herons, ducks, kites, egrets, ospreys, kingfishers and hawks are just a smattering of the 275 bird species seen here, including the Jabaru stork, with a wingspan of up to 8 feet, making it the largest flying bird in the western hemisphere.
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Southern
Belize
The following Tour Destinations originate from Placencia.
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Cockscomb
Basin Wildlife Reserve
Learn about the plants and animals that inhabit this pristine rainforest while
strolling through the jungle canopy.
An early departure from Placencia will insure good
birding. Tours include lunch and an afternoon tube
float down
the South Stann Creek River. |
Monkey
River Float Trip & Jungle Tour
River float trips, originating
in Placencia, generally travel 3 to 4 miles
up the Monkey River exploring mangrove growth
and
habitat, watching for manatee, dolphin, tropical
birds and
the occasional crocodile. Tours
include a jungle walk after a lunch stop
in Monkey River town.
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Nim Li Punit & Lubaantun - Mayan Sites and Blue Creek Cave
The first
stop is Nim Li Punit, a small Maya site known for it's stelae. After visiting this site, some tours
travel to Blue Creek Cave for a hiking
and caving adventure experience. Another option is to visit Lubaantun,
where the famous crystal skull was found.
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