I returned from our cruise
today and I want to send you an email to let you know how much we
enjoyed our tour of Lamanai. It was wonderful and I can't say
enough about our tour guide, JP. He made the whole trip! He was
kind, informative, interesting, and even funny! I would recommend
him in a second! He truly did an exceptional job. (And he got us
back with time to spare!)
Thank you,
Donna L. T.
Nov 11,
2007
We departed on Feb 1. We had
an excellent time . This was our very best excursion on our trip.
Our driver, Moses, was educational and fun! He got us back to the
ship in time after a fun filled day on the river and the Ruins. J.C.
was our guide at the river and ruins and he was a lot of FUN! He was
very knowledgeable regarding wildlife and the Mayan culture and
history. Lunch was the BEST that we had on the whole trip. I would
love to return someday. ( Maybe next Feb) Belize is beautiful and I
am coming back to do all the things that I did not get to do. I will
keep your NAME SO THAT HOPEFULLY YOU CAN HELP ME OUT WITH MY
TRAVELS. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING ORGANIZED, knowledgeable and
the Best time that I had on my trip!!
Cathy P.
Feb 12,
2008
Lamanai Mayan Ruins Belize
This Belize City Excursion is simply
magical. Lamanai is one of the largest Mayan sites in
Belize, expanding over a huge expanse on the Belize New River,
the Lamanai Mayan Center holds over 800 structures deep in the Tropical
Forest. Lamanai (Submerged Crocodile in Mayan) was
occupied as early as 1500bc, the small onsite museum where your
Lamanai exploration begins once on the site holds precious artifacts
spanning well over 2000 years of Mayan History.
"Getting
to Lamanai is half the fun", your Exploration Excursions starts at
the Port of Belize City where you will be transported in a brand
new air-conditioned van 1hr North to the Orange Walk District of
Belize, the drive will lead you across rivers and vast expanses
of land providing you with a true Belizean Country tour.
Once at the Tower Hill Bridge you will board your boat for a
spectacular boat ride upriver continuing your journey to
Lamanai. The boat tour is by far the highlight (except for
the Lamanai Ruins of course but you will have to flip a coin..)
of the excursions! You will travel through miles of virgin
river fauna, viewing majestic trees with overhanging air plants
and colorful Orchids. The boat ride is a wonderful
opportunity for wildlife spotting as well, with 100 + variety of
tropical birds and occasional fresh water crocodiles floating
near the river's edge.
Your boat will dock at the Lamanai
Welcome Center where your exploration will begin with your
guide. Well kept paths though ancient jungle will lead you
to the monuments and Temples, Howler Monkeys
relaxing on many of the huge Ceiba trees can be seen all over
the site, Toucans are ever
present as well as countless other bird species. The
Lamanai exploration will be approximately 1.5hrs, guiding you to
the Ball Court, the Jaguar Temple and the Lag Temple where you
will be able to climb 125 feet to the top and gain an
unforgettable view of the whole Lamanai ruins, New River Lagoon and the
vast Lamanai Archeology Reserve.
One of
our many brand new air conditioned vans awaiting our clients
at the Port of Belize City in Belize.
On the New
River the boat is readied for the journey upriver to reach
Lamanai Reserve.
The
upriver exploration is simply magical, reminiscent of a
Hollywood movie, you will travel through the spectacular New
River.
Teeming with
wildlife, the New River voyage to Lamanai offers a large
variety of Tropical Birds, Crocodiles and beautiful Flora.
The
Temples of Lamanai are exciting and easy to explore.
The Temples deep in the jungle will take you back in time to
the land of the Maya.
The Lag Temple
will take you 125 feet high over the canopy for a fantastic
view of the New River Lagoon.
The view
on top of the Lag Temple is sure worth the climb!
Wayyy up!
Lamanai
Exploration Excursions
Please note: This excursion
requires a 2 Passengers per reservation minimum
DedicatedPick Up from Inside the Port a few steps from your
tender, no need to venture outside the Port to find your
Guide!
All excursions are organized to
depart according to each individual Cruise Ship Arrival and
Departure Time in Belize.
All excursion departures differ from day to day depending on
the Ship in Port in order to assure an adequate meeting time
at the Port as well as a safe return back to the Port before
your Ship's departure.
Belize
Northern Country Tour
in air-conditioned comfort
Enjoy a
fantastic
boat ride on the New River to
reach the Lamanai Temples
Guided Tour of Lamanai
Our Guides are
Certified by Both BTB &
BCIA, the very BEST of Belize
Minimum age:
6 Years old
Lamanai Exploration
Excursion Time: 6hrs to 7.5hrs depending on your Ship's Port times, including transport.
Small groups of up to
ten people ONLY,
make sure to reserve early!
If you have a larger group,
please contact us and we can make special arrangements for
your group as a PRIVATE Group
Excursion for no additional
cost.
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"Getting
to Lamanai is half the fun", your Exploration Excursions starts at
the Port of Belize City where you will be transported in a brand
new air-conditioned van 1hr North to the Orange Walk District of
Belize, the drive will lead you across rivers and vast expanses
of land providing you with a true Belizean Country tour.
Once at the Tower Hill Bridge you will board your boat for a
spectacular boat ride upriver continuing your journey to
Lamanai. The boat tour is by far the highlight (except for
the Lamanai Ruins of course but you will have to flip a coin..)
of the excursions! You will travel through miles of virgin
river fauna, viewing majestic trees with overhanging air plants
and colorful Orchids. The boat ride is a wonderful
opportunity for wildlife spotting as well, with 100 + variety of
tropical birds and occasional fresh water crocodiles floating
near the river's edge.
