Truly Wild Belize

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English
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Tours | Activities, Shuttles
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TO 06-104
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Truly Wild Belize is a small-scale, idealistic, Belizean-owned travel organization with a passion for eco-tourism. We proudly tailor unique and exciting tours revolving around your personal wants, needs, and expectations. Opting for our tour means opting for culture and nature, contact with locals, and freedom and flexibility throughout your adventure in Belize.
 
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As we embark on this 100-mile drive through the hills of the country, you’ll encounter a breathtaking view of the mountains as we make our way to the Western Highway. We’ll pass Maya ... moreand Mestizo communities with their beautifully maintained farmlands and cattle farms.

Once we come to the banks of the Mopan River, we will cross on a hand-operated ferry before arriving across grassy plazas, where you will marvel at the architecture of El Castillo, one of the largest Maya Temples of Belize, and the largest structure at Xunantunich. El Castillo stands 130 feet above plaza level, with its reconstructed East and West friezes representing the Gods of the Maya and several inner chambers. We’ll also move through other temples and courtyards where kings, queens, and their elite carried out special ceremonies. Xunantunich has an excellent display center at the site, and you will have a chance to climb the “stairway to heaven” on El Castillo. This vantage point provides a breathtaking panoramic view of surrounding rivers and towns as well as Guatemala. After the tour, we enjoy a nice meal at a local restaurant in the town of San Ignacio. We make a stop on the way back on the Hummingbird Highway at St Herman Blue Hole for its natural turquoise pool surrounded by mosses and lush vegetation the perfect spot for an afternoon swim.
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Type of Tour/Activity:
Mayan Ruins and Archaeological Sites
Departs From:
Placencia
Gold Certified:
No
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Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary is recognized internationally as the world’s first jaguar preserve. It is also known for its spectacular waterfalls, mountain views, nature trails, ... morethe rich diversity of neo-tropical birds, and the occasional encounter of land animals such as Gibnutt, coatimundi, and various wildlife.
This adventure requires a 1 hour + mins drive from Placencia where we stop at a Mayan Village where one can purchase traditional Mayan Art. A 6 miles off-road drive follows before arriving at the reserve, where we commence our tour with a nature hike looking for wildlife, discovering medicinal plants, and learning about the Park’s history & efforts to save Jaguar. Afterward, guests can enjoy a refreshing tube float down the river for almost an hour and a hike to a waterfall for an invigorating swim in its cool mountain waters.
Provider:
Type of Tour/Activity:
Wildlife and Nature Encounters
Departs From:
Placencia
Gold Certified:
No
As we embark on this 100-mile drive through the hills of the country, you’ll encounter a breathtaking view of the mountains as we make our way to the Western Highway. Once we come ... moreto the banks of the Mopan River, we will cross on a hand-operated ferry before arriving across grassy plazas, where you explore the architecture of Xunantunich, at its highest point (130ft) which provides a breathtaking panoramic view of the surrounding rivers and towns as well as Guatemala. After exploring the ruins we drive to Franks Eddie where we will immediately have lunch, next we gear up and hike 20 minutes (1 WAY ONLY) through the lush rainforest with running streams rich tropical plants, and wild diverse wildlife. Arriving, you then descend below the surface of the earth to Xibalba – the sacred world of caves. There you will begin to explore the mystery of caves and the Maya ritual ceremonies on floating tubes and meander through the cool waters of these Maya caverns with hidden pottery, glittering rim stone dams, and waterfall all at your suspense.
Provider:
Type of Tour/Activity:
Mayan Ruins and Archaeological Sites
Departs From:
Placencia
Gold Certified:
No
 (1)
These are Belize’s two most popular attractions combined in ONE fantastic package. Enjoy a full day of hiking, floating, and being immersed in Mayan history.... more

We will visit one of the most impressive Mayan Ruins in Belize, Xunantunich! After your guided excursion of The Ruins, enjoy A local lunch before gearing up and heading for a 10-25 minute hike to the caves for a tube ride that will awaken your sense of excitement. Float through mysterious limestone archways beckoning you into the mouths of centuries-old caves, holding untold stories of Maya rituals. Explore the many breathtaking formations designed by only nature and learn about the ancient rituals and ceremonies that are a part of their mystique and magic.
Provider:
Type of Tour/Activity:
Mayan Ruins and Archaeological Sites
Departs From:
Placencia
Gold Certified:
No
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June Stanley
Jonathon was our guide. Excellent! Timely, considerate, educational, professional, funny. Highly recommend!!
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Top notch guide
Our guide was born and raised in Belize and was incredibly knowledgeable. He was witty as hell and knew everything that one would expect a guide to know, and a wholleeeeee lot more! His English was top notch. He also spoke Mayan and at least two other languages. As he drove us through the reserve in a very comfortable can with AC, he talked to us about the ancient Mayans and how they used all the ... more resources the land naturally offers. He talked to us about the medicinal properties each plant, animal, and bug had. He really enriched our lives with the culture, even for just a day. We tasted termites, berries, local water from the waterfall. He explained how ancient Mayans used ants to seal wounds. He showed us which tree leaves they used to craft carrying bags. We rafted down the river in the preserve, admiring the beauty the whole way. We hiked through the jungle. It was around 30 minutes of moderate hiking with reasonable elevation gain in some areas. Wear appropriate shoes (no flip flops.). Plenty of places to rest if you're not fit. We enjoyed the cocoa farm tour and would absolutely recommend the addition. Between the preserve and the cocoa farm, it was an entire day. 8am to 3pm and we loved every moment of it.
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