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Take a relaxing float on the crisp waters of the Nohoch Che’en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve. Your guide will fit you with a helmet and give you an inner tube at the entrance ... moreof the park. Then you will take a short but fun hike to the entrance of the cave. While on the hike, you will pass through a shallow river and get to explore small limestone caves. The Caves Branch System includes 9 caves, but your basic tour will last approximately an hour and a half and will be a relaxing, fun adventure. Once you reach the entrance to the cave, your guide will tether your group’s tubes together and then pull you through the cave, as he or she points out schools of cavefish, Mayan paintings, and stalactites inside the cave. You will also spot plenty of birds and other wildlife once you emerge on the other side of the caves. After your relaxing float, enjoy a swim before the short hike back to the park entrance.
Departs From: San Ignacio Town
Xunantunich, which means “Stone Lady” in the Mayan language, is one of the many impressive ancient Mayan sites in Belize. To reach these ruins, you will travel with your guide on a ... morehand-cranked ferry across the Mopan River. Xunantunich sits atop a stunning green hilltop with views of a nearby border town, Benque Viejo del Carmen, and Melchor de Mencos, Guatemala. Enjoy a half-day climbing the pyramids, some of which were recently excavated. Learn more about Mayan history in the museum, including how the name of the ruins changed over time. If you are lucky, you might catch a glimpse of the howler monkeys that live in the forest canopies at the site, or a wish willy (black iguana) that can be spotted trying to blend into the rock of the pyramids. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the site, or travel back across the river to try some yummy local cuisine. A must-see in Belize!
Cahal Pech, which means “Place of the Ticks”, in the Mayan language, sits atop a steep hill that overlooks the twin towns of San Ignacio and Santa Elena. Your guide will tell you more ... moreabout this site, which is believed to have been first settled around 1200 BC. From the structures of the site, you can see that its inhabitants were rather sophisticated people. They built circular platforms used for ceremonial purposes, housing structures that resemble modern houses, and a ball court, which are all in amazing condition after thousands of years. Come explore these ruins and let your guide tell you more about the people who lived at Cahal Pech created art and traded and communicated with their neighbors in the nearby cities of Xunantunich, El Pilar, and others.
Altun Ha, which means “Rockstone Pond”, is located 31 miles north of Belize City on the Old Northern Highway. Your expert guide will lead you on this excursion. This site is rich with ... morewildlife: hundreds of species of birds, crocodiles in the ancient reservoir, armadillos, bats, squirrels, tapirs, and more have all been spotted at this site. Altun Ha was a ceremonial site that has two main temples and 13 additional structures. Located near the Caribbean Sea, it was part of a network of other sites near the coast. The discovery of tombs at the site indicates that Altun Ha was inhabited by the elite ruling class. Another interesting feature of this site is the reservoir which was made by the ancient people. The bottom of the reservoir contains yellow clay, which hardened to form a base that retains water. Enjoy learning more about this wealthy Mayan site!
Departs From: San Ignacio Town
On this all-day excursion from the Cayo District, you will travel to the Mayan site of Lamanai and also get to try the famous Sugar City tacos! Lamanai, which means “Submerged Crocodile”, ... moreis located in the Orange Walk district in northern Belize. Lamanai is impressive and well-known for the exceptionally long length of time that it was occupied by the Mayan people: its occupation spanned from the Preclassic Maya period all the way into the Spanish and British Colonial periods in the early 20th century. In contrast, most of the other Mayan sites in Belize were abandoned by the 10th century AD. To get to the site, your experienced guide will accompany you on an organized boat trip that departs from Orange Walk Town and travels along the New River. Once you reach the site, be sure to take in the impressive history as you explore notable structures such as the Mask Temple, Jaguar Temple, and High Temple. After your tour of the site, make sure to try the Sugar City tacos (in Orange Walk), which are claimed to be the best tacos in the
country!
Departs From: San Ignacio Town
Your experienced guide will help you navigate across the Belize/Guatemala border to Yaxha, which is located in the Petén region of Guatemala. During the Pre-Columbian Maya Period, ... moreYaxha was the third-largest city in the region. It is situated on the north shore of Lake Yaxha and is an excellent day trip from Benque Viejo del Carmen, Belize. Yaxha, which means “Green Waters”, is an impressive site that contains over 500 structures, including 40 stelae (Mayan gravestones), several pyramid temples, and ball courts. Yaxha’s highest structure, Structure 216, offers stunning views of the lake and surrounding forest. A great
alternative to Tikal!
Pacbitun is a lesser-known Mayan site located near San Antonio Village in the Cayo District, Belize. The name means “Stone Set in Earth”. Your experienced guide will take you to this ... moresite, which has just recently begun to be excavated. This site was inhabited for around 2000 years, from 900 BC to 900 AD. This site is unique because it was recently discovered that during the Late Classic period, the Mayan people had a slate workshop, which is attached to one of the royal court's zones on the complex. This is a great off-the-beaten-track ruin that would make for a great stop to or from Mountain Pine Ridge!
El Pilar is a Mayan Ruin located about 7 miles from Bullet Tree Falls village in Cayo, Belize. Your expert guide will take you to this site, which is surrounded by an abundance of ... morewater sources (“pila” means “water basin” in Spanish). This site is still being excavated, and most structures are in the early stages of excavation. An interesting feature of this site is a causeway that runs along the eastern edge of the site all the way across the border of the country into Guatemala. So far, 12 pyramids and 25 plazas have been discovered at El Pilar. It is believed to have been inhabited from 500 BC to 1000 AD. There are a variety of different residential structures at the sight, including an elite household, and also ceremonial
structures. In addition to 3 archaeological trails, there are also 2 nature trails for you to explore on the site. Your guide would be happy to accompany you on the trails and point out notable plants and wildlife in addition to providing you with more information about the rich Mayan history.
This is the mother of all Mayan sites! Your experienced tour guide will take you on this all-day excursion leaving from Benque Viejo del Carmen, Belize. Your guide will help you cross ... morethe Belize/Guatemalan border, then you will travel a couple of hours to Tikal National Park, located in Guatemala’s northern Peten region. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Guatemala along the way! Tikal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is definitely worth the day trip from Belize. Inside the park, there is a diverse population of subtropical flora and fauna and notable wildlife such as jaguars, pumas, several species of monkeys, anteaters (known as pizotes), and more than 300 species of birds roam the park. Tikal was a major Pre- Columbian Period political, military, and economic epicenter for the Mayan people. It is by far one of the biggest and most important of the many Mayan archaeological sites located across Central America. The city has been mapped and covers over 6.2 square miles and features over 3,000 structures. The Great Plaza, centrally located at Tikal has been seen in several different films. In addition to The Great Plaza, your guide will take you to other notable structures such as Temple IV, the tallest structure in Tikal, which offers stunning views of Guatemala, including other Mayan sites in the area; El Mundo Perdido (The Lost World), and the Plaza of the Seven Temples. There is so much to explore! This is definitely a must-see for those interested in Mayan history and archaeological sites!
Enjoy a healing, relaxing experience as a traditional Mayan Shaman light the copal (a tree resin used for incense) and other herbs such as sage and cedar, that are used for healing ... morephysical and psychological ailments. The Mayan Shaman will meet with you to learn about your unique needs and targeted areas for healing. Copal is an herb widely used by Mayans in smudging, or a healing smoke ceremony, to cleanse people and places of evil spirits. The Mayans believe that copal is extremely sacred and that the practice of smudging will help cleanse your spirit/aura from negative energy and purify your soul. This is an unforgettable experience rooted in ancient traditions.
Enjoy this relaxing walk through the jungle exploring medicinal plants and food used by the locals and Native Mayans for food, medicine, and healing. Learn why the Mayans say “Food ... moreis medicine, and medicine is food”.
The ancient Mayan people worshipped the maize (corn) God, K’an, and gave thanks to him for providing them with food. The presence of corn in modern-day Mayan cooking is still very ... moreevident today. Learn about foods such as bollos, tamales, tamalitos, salbutes, panades, atole (a corn-based drink), and other traditional Mayan foods, how to prepare and cook them, and sample some dishes. A very tasty and rewarding experience rich in Mayan history!
Roll up your sleeves and immerse yourself in this interactive chocolate demonstration. This half-day demonstration gets you to involve with the ancient Mayan Way of making traditional ... morechocolate. See how chocolate is grown, harvested and fermented in this jungle backdrop. Participate in the rolling and making of chocolate. Eat and drink your way through this learning process while you’re at it and let’s have fun with it.
Enjoy a relaxing Mayan massage and ritual of cleansing copal incense. As the Mayan Shaman massages your body, let the sacred copal incense cleanse your soul. Breathe in deeply and ... morelet all the negative energy leave your soul, allowing positive energy in. Traditional Mayan massages include cupping, which is the process of using a suction device to improve blood flow and help release toxins from your body. The Mayan Shaman will use a cup on your desired area for improvement- this method has been shown to help conditions such as headaches, arthritis, and cellulite, and offered a palm reading, complete with a Mayan blessing. Enjoy this unique and healing massage and ritual in a beautiful jungle setting!
Take a guided cave tour with a Mayan Shaman and learn about the numerous ancient Mayan carvings and glyphs found on the cave systems in the Cayo District, Belize. Some notable ones ... moreare a human skull, a serpent, Tata Duende (a mythological creature famous in Belizean legends), and more. Learn about the significance of each carving and drawing and how they represented ancient Mayan culture and how it relates to Mayan culture today. The Mayan Shaman will even invite you to participate in some rituals the Mayans perform inside the cave!
Enjoy a fun jungle walk along ancient Mayan pathways as your experienced guide teaches you about all the foods that are at your disposal in the rainforest. Learn which plants are edible ... moreand how they can be cooked or blended to make delicious foods and drinks. Also, learn which plants can be used as different medicines and how to bottle and use them for your own personal use. The rainforest is full of amazing healing plants! This tour is approximately 4 hours or more. This tour takes place right in this beautiful 300-acre adventure park in Cayo just 10 minutes from the famous Xunantunich Mayan ruin. This tour includes an entrance fee and a professional licensed tour guide.
This is an action-packed, fun-filled, FULL day adventure. There is not a dull moment on this tour. With this tour, you are in all elements: land, water, and air!... more
Traverse the jungle on an off-road ATV, zip line along the canopy of the Rainforest, and float through the Maya underworld.
After the adrenaline rush of the zip line and jungle ATVs, we wash the mud off our clothes and take a 15-minute ride to the “No’hoch Che’en” national park. Here you will be fitted with a helmet, a headlight, a life jacket, and an appropriate flotation tube. It is a 30 – 45 minute hike to the entrance of the caves. Once we reach the entrance you will board your floating tube and be navigated through the underworld by one of our experienced guides.
In the caves, you will see eagles, turtles, mammoths, sharks, jellyfish, Indiana Jones, and even Darth Vader. Once we exit the caves you will continue down the lazy river for another 15 minutes right back to the starting point of the tour.
Once we are back to the land of the living you will enjoy a delicious meal before we take the ride back to your drop-off point. Along the way, we will share experiences, highlights, a local rum cocktail, or just take advantage of the free time with a siesta. Most guests prefer the siesta.
This will truly be one of the most UnBelizeable days of your life!!
** MINIMUM HEIGHT requirement is 40 inches.
Departure time is 8:00 - 8:30 am
From Belize City
Things to wear:
-the first activity is the zip lining so the best attire to start with is comfortable walking shoes and comfortable athletic clothes.
-next is ATV so wear shoes and clothes if you don't mind getting muddy.
-last is the cave tubing. This is where you will get everything wet so wear your bathing suit and water shoes.
**Price of the ferry from the islands to the tour starting point in Belize City can be a lot less if guests opt for us to purchase the ferry tickets for them.**
Traverse the junge canopy via zip line. Ride 6 different lines each being more impressive than the last. Altun Ha translates to “Rockstone pond”. The site dates back to ... more200 B.C. and covers an area of 44 acres. This city was a very wealthy ceremonial center and this is evidenced by the excavation of the green tomb and the internationally famous jade head.
“No’hoch Che’en” national park has one of the most relaxing cave experiences in Belize. Here you will be fitted with a helmet, a headlight, a life jacket, and an appropriate flotation tube. We take a 45-minute relaxing ride down the lazy river and under the jungle canopy. We make sure nobody stays in the underworld! It is a 30 – 45 minute hike to the entrance of the caves. Once we reach the entrance you will board your floating tubes and be navigated through the underworld by one of our experienced guides.
In the caves, you will see eagles, turtles, mammoths, sharks, jellyfish, Indiana Jones, and even Darth Vader. Once we exit the caves you will continue down the lazy river for another 15 minutes right back to the starting point of the tour. It will be one of the most peaceful and relaxing days of your life.
Departure time is 8:00 - 8:30 am
From Belize City
Things to wear:
comfortable walking shoes, water shoes, comfortable athletic clothes, bathing suits, sunblock, and bug spray.
Altun Ha dates back to 200 B.C. and covers an area of 44 acres. The site is rich with wildlife like armadillos, bats, coati, tapir, foxes, and white-tailed deer. 200 species of birds ... moreand even crocodiles inhabit the large Maya-made water reservoir. This city was a very wealthy ceremonial center which is evidenced by the excavation of the famous jade head.
In the village of Bermudian Landing, the people have established a special relationship with the black howler monkeys. It took years to foster this relationship of trust with the monkeys and now visitors can actually come face to face with these friendly creatures.
Departure time is 8:00 - 8:30 am
From Belize City
Things to wear:
comfortable walking shoes, comfortable athletic clothes, and sunblock.
**Price of a ferry from the islands to the tour starting point in Belize City can be a lot less if guests opt for us to purchase the ferry tickets for them.**
Join one of the McDonald's family expert drummers and teachers for an authentic Garifuna drumming lesson under our beautiful thatch palapa on the edge of Punta Gorda town. Your teacher ... morewill give you unique insight into the history and background of this UNESCO recognized culture and music. He will then teach you the Paranda, one of the most well-known Garifuna beats, as popularised by the legendary Paul Nabor and Aurelio Martinez. He will then move onto the other popular beats in traditional Garifuna music, such as punta, chumba, hungu-hunga and gunjei, moving along at a pace that suits you. Your instructor will also sing the songs that accompany each traditional rhythm, allowing you to hear the enchanting melody and lyrics of songs handed down through the generations.
The McDonald family have all been playing drums and singing since they were young children and grew up performing with the family group, Umalali. They have also played along with Paul Nabor, Aurelio Martinez, Andy Palacio, and more modern Belizean bands including Sweet Pain and Griga Boyz.
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