MONKEY RIVER TOUR

Listing Type
Tour/Activity
Type of Tour/Activity
Jungle and Rainforest Adventures
Main Activity
Wildlife Watching
Departs From
Start Point
Placencia
Intensity Level
Moderate
$
120
-
$
125
/ Person
Trusted Provider
UNTAME B
Avg. Response:
3 hours
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Description

Monkey River Tour

 
The Monkey River is a well-named watercourse in Belize’s southeastern Toledo District that has its outlet in the Caribbean Sea. 

The Monkey River tour begins in Monkey River Town, a coastal village located just a short distance from the Placencia Village. From there, participants will board a boat and head upstream to explore one of the most pristine and untouched areas of the country, home to mangrove swamps and verdant jungles teeming with wildlife.

During the journey, an experienced tour guide will provide information about the wide variety of different plants, birds, and animals in the area, including giant iguanas, toucans, manatees, crocodiles, and different plants used for medicinal purposes by the locals.

Once deep into the heart of the jungle, the boat will dock on the banks. Participants will enjoy a light hike through the foliage, learning more about the plants and animals until they reach an area inhabited by black howler monkeys. These animals are renowned for having one of the loudest calls in the animal kingdom, able to be heard more than four miles away.

Although black howler monkeys flourish in this part of Belize, their numbers are dwindling elsewhere in Central America, making this region an important conservation area for these unique animals. Black howler monkeys live in troops of around a dozen individuals dominated by an alpha male.

Despite their name, only the adult males are black in color. Juveniles of both genders and adult females have a whitish-golden fur color with red highlights. Black howler monkeys are vegetarian, consuming a diet of mostly leaves but also some fruit. They have prehensile tails that act as extra arms, helping them maintain a secure grip high up in the jungle canopy.

Black howler monkeys sleep or rest for up to 70% of the day. Because of the way their tails work with their arms and legs, walking on the ground is difficult for black howler monkeys. Normally, they spend their entire lives in the trees but do occasionally come down to the banks of the river to drink water.

After returning to the boat, participants will have a chance to enjoy a refreshing swim in the river to cool off from the heat. On the trip back to Monkey River Town, the tour will pass by several small villages where locals participating in daily tasks and fishing can be observed. Upon returning to Monkey River Town, participants will enjoy a delicious meal prepared onsite by a local family.
 
Suitable for:
Kids
Teens
Adults
Families
Groups
Couples
Seniors
Recommended Age Range:
Under 10
11 - 20
21 - 30
31 - 40
41 - 50
Over 50
What is Included?
Things the supplier includes without any extra cost.
  • Transportation to and from hotel/airport
What to bring?
Recommended items to bring on the trip.
  • Camera
  • Walking Shoes
  • Comfortable Clothing
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect Repellent
Rates
The base rates charged by the provider. This includes all taxes and applicable fees.
Minimum:
2 people
Minimum number of people.
Price
Unless otherwise indicated, prices are in US dollars.
Per
Price
Unless otherwise indicated, prices are in US dollars.
Description
Person
$
120
Tours departing from Placencia. The tour leaves at 8:00 A.M. and returns at 2:00 P.M.
Person
$
125
Tours departing from Hopkins and Dangriga. The tour leaves at 6:45 A.M. and returns at 2:00 P.M.
Transportation
Is Transportation provided?:
Yes
Transport Info.
Important Transportation/Pickup Information
Transportation is provided to and from hotel/airport.
 
Availability
Schedule
Dates
Start Time
Duration
Daily8:00 AM6
Daily6:45 AM7
Provider
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Untame Belize is a premier, licensed, private tour company, that provides International Airport Transfers and excursions in Belize.

We strive to provide top quality service to our clients on every occasion whether it is an airport transfer or transport to the amazing sites of Belize.

Here at Untame Belize our fleet of vehicles are modern, spacious, air-conditioned and equipped with Wi-Fi.

Safety is our priority! We offer free child car seats (upon request) on all our tours across Belize. Our drivers are trained in defensive driving as part of our dedicated effort to keep our visiting friends safe and secure.

We are the best Tour Company in Belize offering a private shuttling option at great rates. We put a lot of heart into our business, ensuring that all tours and transfers are done with the aim of satisfying our customers. Untame Belize will be the guarantee of your satisfaction, after all, we couldn’t be tamed if we didn’t know Belize BEST.

We look forward to meeting you and helping you enjoy the vacation of a lifetime.
Account Type:
Tour Operator
Gold Certified:
Yes
Service Types:
Tours | Activities, Shuttles
Payment & Cancellation
Cancellation Policy
Strict
  • Cancellations made 90 days before will be fully refunded except for a service fee of 3%.
  • Cancellations made 45 days before will be refunded 25% of the amount paid.
  • Cancellations made at a later date will not be refunded.
Terms & Conditions
It is HIGHLY recommended that all clients purchase “trip cancellation insurance” in order to cover a possible cancellation
 
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