Your private tour begins with a comfortable, air-conditioned drive approximately one hour north to the New River Lamanai Dock in Orange Walk. From there, your private boat glides along the New River — a waterway that served as a major Maya trade route for millennia as your professional guide introduces you to the remarkable wildlife of the region, from rare bird species and native flora to crocodiles resting along the banks, the very animals that gave Lamanai its name. Upon arrival, enjoy a relaxing lunch by the lagoon before a short hike into the ancient site, where your expert local guide spends 45 minutes walking you through one of the most extraordinary archaeological parks in the Americas. Settled around 900 BC and still occupied when Spanish missionaries arrived in 1544, Lamanai outlasted virtually every other Maya city on the continent and the ruins of the Spanish churches the Maya eventually burned in revolt are still visible today. The 108-foot High Temple offers panoramic views stretching to Mexico and Guatemala on a clear day. The journey home follows the same scenic river and road route back.
This exclusive private tour takes you deep into the Belizean wilderness on a scenic river journey through the New River an ancient Maya trade corridor still teeming with exotic birds, howler monkeys, and wild crocodiles before arriving at Lamanai, a city so resilient it was inhabited for over 3,000 years. Every detail is handled for you, from air-conditioned transport to a private boat reserved solely for your group, so all you have to do is take it all in. It’s an unhurried, intimate experience capped off with a delicious Belizean lunch by the lagoon’s edge.
Air-conditioned transport to the New River Lamanai Dock, Orange Walk
Private wildlife boat tour en route to Lamanai along an ancient Maya trade corridor; birds, flora, fauna & crocodiles
Delicious sit-down Belizean meal at the water’s edge
Scenic trail into the Lamanai archaeological site
Expert local guide brings the ancient Maya city to life among temples, a ball court, and 3,000 years of history
Same scenic river and road route back
We understand plans can change. Our cancellation fees are structured as follows:
We reserve the right to cancel tours due to severe weather, safety concerns, or factors beyond our control.
In these cases you may choose: A full refund, or A reschedule to another available date.
No additional fees will apply for cancellations initiated by the operator.
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We provide a delicious and locally made lunch with most of our excursions! If a tour you want to go on does not offer food, please contact us and can absolutely accommodate you with beautiful and delicious local cuisine! Feel free to reach out!
