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Altun Ha & Cave Tubing from Belize City: Private Mayan ruins tour
Altun Ha & Cave Tubing from Belize City: Private Mayan ruins tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.60 (25)5hA private tour from Belize City visits Altun Ha, a former trading center where Belize's Jade Head was discovered, then moves to Jaguar Paw caves where you tube down a river past ancient artwork and rock formations. The tour runs five hours, includes an experienced guide, A/C vehicle, and a Belizean lunch; children from age 4 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this if you want both Altun Ha ruins and cave tubing in one trip with private pacing and a single pickup—the five-hour format keeps it manageable for families with young children.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 170View ›
Belize Jungle Horseback & Cave Tubing: Local Guide, Lunch
Belize Jungle Horseback & Cave Tubing: Local Guide, Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (22)7hYou’ll ride gentle horses into Belize’s lush jungle with a local guide who knows every twist of the trail, float quietly through ancient caves on an inner tube, and share laughs over a traditional lunch before heading back to Belize City—windows open to catch those last warm breezes.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 150View ›
Lamanai Maya Ruins & New River Wildlife Tour from Belize City
Lamanai Maya Ruins & New River Wildlife Tour from Belize City★★★★★★★★★★ 4.36 (22)4hA full-day tour from Belize City combining a New River wildlife boat ride and the Lamanai Maya ruins, with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, air-conditioned van transport, and a Belizean lunch included. The route starts with an hour's drive to the river, then a boat tour spotting howler monkeys and native birds, followed by a guided hike through several temples at the archaeological site before returning by water. Children from age 4 are welcome, and the fixed itinerary means transport, entry and timing are settled before you arrive.Is it for me?Book this if you're docking at Belize City or have one afternoon free and want both ruins and rainforest in a single outing—the van, river guide, and meals are bundled together, so you move between sites without gaps.Free cancellationKids −26%fromUS$ 186View ›
Belize: Altun Ha ruins tour with city & rum stop
Belize: Altun Ha ruins tour with city & rum stop★★★★★★★★★★ 4.38 (21)3h 30mYou’ll explore Belize City’s lively streets before heading into lush countryside toward Altun Ha Maya ruins. Walk ancient plazas with your local guide, taste fresh rum at a factory stop, and enjoy lunch plus time for souvenirs. It’s a day full of real encounters and small surprises you’ll remember long after you leave Belize.Free cancellationKids −40%fromUS$ 125View ›
Xunantunich Mayan Ruins from Belize City: 26 temples to climb
Xunantunich Mayan Ruins from Belize City: 26 temples to climb★★★★★★★★★★ 4.80 (20)6hThis private tour from Belize City takes you across the Mopan River by ferry to Xunantunich, one of the three most powerful Mayan cities of its time. You'll explore six large plazas and climb 26 different temples and structures, including El Castillo, then stand on top of it to see the Guatemalan border. The tour runs six hours, includes a local lunch, bottled water and an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide who speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and one additional language. Hotel pickup is included, and children from age 2 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see the full layout of a major Mayan city without arranging your own transport or figuring out the ferry crossing — the private vehicle and included lunch mean the day stays on schedule and you move at a pace that lets you actually absorb what you're climbing through.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 200View ›
Altun Ha & Belize City: Ancient Maya Ruins & Cultural Tour
Altun Ha & Belize City: Ancient Maya Ruins & Cultural Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (12)4h 30mYou visit two thousand years of Maya history at Altun Ha, walk the ruins with a professional guide, then explore Belize City's colonial and civic landmarks. Transport, meals, and a guide who knows the site are all included, with pickup from your hotel or cruise ship and timing that gets you back before departure. No arranging your own way out to the ruins, no figuring out what to eat — just show up and walk through it.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see Altun Ha's Maya ruins and Belize City's landmarks without arranging your own transport, figuring out the route, or managing meals — the guide, the van, and the food are all handled, which is what makes fitting both sites into one day possible.Instant confirmationfromUS$ 165View ›
Belize City Airport to Placencia: Shared Shuttle & WiFi
Belize City Airport to Placencia: Shared Shuttle & WiFi★★★★★★★★★★ 4.63 (30)3hYou get picked up at the airport, driven south through Belize's interior on the scenic Hummingbird Highway, and dropped at your Placencia hotel — all in one transfer with WiFi and water included. Departures run daily at noon, 1pm, and 2:30pm, so you choose the time that fits your flight. Book ahead with your flight details to lock in your seat.Is it for me?Book this if you're flying into Belize City and want a fixed-price, scheduled ride to Placencia without arranging a private car or negotiating with taxis — the set departures mean you know exactly when you're leaving and what you'll pay.Free cancellationKids −37%fromUS$ 128View ›
Lamanai tour from Belize City: Maya ruins and New River boat ride
Lamanai tour from Belize City: Maya ruins and New River boat ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.67 (12)6hThis guide-led tour from Belize City combines a scenic boat journey up the New River with access to Lamanai, one of Belize's largest Maya archaeological sites. The route includes eight major plazas, a ball court, temple remains, and an on-site museum with pottery and figurines. A professional guide in English or Spanish leads the group of up to 15 travelers, with lunch and bottled water included; the full experience runs about six hours.Is it for me?This tour works best for travelers with moderate fitness who are comfortable on a boat and walking forest trails, since the full six-hour experience includes both the river journey and temple exploration on foot. The shared group format and fixed schedule mean you don't arrange transport or meals separately—everything is timed to move together from pickup through the site and back to your hotel.Free cancellationfromUS$ 250View ›
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