The 10 Best Sightseeing Tours in Belize, Belize

March 6, 2022 Augustus Redeker

According to famed diver Jacques Cousteau, the Great Blue Hole of Belize is one of the most spectacular dive sites on earth. The crystal-clear sapphire waters are home to colorful tropical fish and several species of reef sharks – ideal for brave divers who love to get up close and personal with sea life. On dry ground, diverse rainforests, mangrove swamps, and Mayan ruins are perfect for exploration. The beaches of Belize are sunny and tranquil spots for a day of relaxation.
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1. Private Xunantunich Day Trip from San Ignacio

6 Far W St, San Ignacio, Belize Belize Family Adventure
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Travel back in time and experience what life was like in the city of Xunantunich, one of Belize’s most popular Mayan sites. This tour from San Ignacio takes you to San Jose Succotz, a Maya-Mestizo village located close to the Western Border and delivers you on an old-fashioned, hand-cranked ferryboat to the magnificent ruins deep in the Belizean rainforest. Admire astronomical carvings at El Castillo (The Castle) and sweeping views of the Belize River Valley and neighboring Melchor de Mencos, Guatemala once you’ve climbed the steep pyramid steps to the top! Hotel pickup and drop-off within San Ignacio Town are included.

Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off from within San Ignacio Town limits

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pick up and Drop off outside San Ignacio Town limits

Reviewed By RetireBlz

I would highly recommend for tours or transfers. My husband and I were lucky enough to have Francisco "Cisco" as our guide for the transfers and the cave tubing. He is extremely knowledgeable about the trees, plant, birds, etc. We learned a lot from him. When we transferred to Placencia, our lodging was hard to find, but Cisco stayed with us until we found the place and made sure we were able to get into the room before leaving! He even carried our bag with all our snorkel gear in it!!. He was amazing! Rick & Donna H

2. Waterfalls and 1000 Foot Falls by Helicopter

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A one-of-a-kind trip across the Mountain Pine Ridge Waterfalls, where you’ll enjoy a bird’s eye view of the largest waterfall in Belize and Central America, 1,000 Foot Falls and four additional waterfalls located within Pine Ridge.

Inclusions: Live commentary on board, Headsets to hear the guide clearly

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Reviewed By xsalesliep

The Pilot was very reassuring and the journey calm. We had a lot of time to take photos and to see the entire area.

3. Xunantunich and Cave Tubing Combo Tour from San Ignacio

St Leonard's Tours
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A full day tour starts when your guide meets you at your hotel in San Ignacio Town followed by a short drive to Xunantunich. After exploring & climbing El Castilloand rest of the Maya site you will then be driving (approx 1.5hrs) to 'Jaguar Paw' where you will enjoy lunch before getting your cave tubing gear before hiking (approx 20 - 30 mins depending on your pace) to the starting point of the cave tubing tour. Go cave tubing, through the crystalline water of this underground system and enjoy a relaxing tubing adventure.  (This tour may be affected by seasonal rains - flash floods, so your tour may be susceptible to changes only during extremely wet days) (lunch for this tour is packed lunch especially for special dietary needs - at times you may have lunch at a local restaurant at 'Jaguar Paw')

Inclusions: all entrance fees, cave tubing equipment, water, light snack, lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off (within San Ignacio), small group tours

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks, souvenirs, gratuities, Excess luggage charges (where applicable), pickups & drop offs OUTSIDE of San Ignacio Town (contact us to confirm availability)

Reviewed By B5156FParielc

Loved our tour day! Elio was such a great tour guide!!! My husband and I had a blast with him. An absolute great way to see so many things in one day!

4. Altun Ha Mayan Site tour from Belize City

A Plus Adventures Belize
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The guided tour of Altun Ha allow you to climb the temple to the Sun God of the Mayan Civilization

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, National park entrance fee

Exclusions: Food and drinks, This half day tour does not include lunch you will be allow to purchace snacks or lunch at a local restuarant along the way after your tour

Reviewed By Loren928

Everyone should travel to Belize. The tourism industry is back! We came to Belize for a scuba diving trip and went on several land excursions too. Yesterday we had the best tour of Lamanai (the Mayan ruins in northwest Belize). At 8am, Albert Alvarez (from “A Plus Adventures Belize”) picked us up from the Radisson in Belize City and we drove about an hour to pick up Amir Reyes (local tour guide for Lamanai) from Tower Hill Village). From there we drove through the Mennonite community and farmland. Albert and Amir taught us about the variety of cultures found in Belize. Then we passed the small village of Indian Church (population of 236 people). When we arrived in Lamanai, we had the whole place almost to ourselves. Amir gave an excellent cultural and historical tour as we walked through Lamanai. It was great taking pictures of all the Mayan ruins without any other tourists getting in our pictures. Really an amazing experience. After that, we had a delicious lunch at Las Orquideas Restaurant in Indian Church. And on the way back to the hotel we made a quick detour to see trucks filled with sugarcane pulling into the sugar processing plant. Albert and Amir were both very friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge of Belize with us. Overall, it was a great tour and a great day. Everyone should come visit Belize and book a tour through A Plus Adventures. We’ll be returning soon.

5. Xunantunich Maya Temple and Big Rock Falls combo

Cayo Welcome Center & Tourist Information Center, San Ignacio, Belize Cayo Inland Expeditions
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This combination tour consists of a morning tour of Xunantunich Maya Temple which is located 20 minutes driving distance from San Ignacio Town in the Maya Village of San Jose Succotz. To get to the site one must cross the Mopan River by a hand cranked ferry, which then gives us access to the one mile ascent into one of Belize’s most popular sites. Here you will enjoy sightings of pristine jungle surroundings, howler monkeys, spider monkeys, birds and iguanas. After lunch we head to Big Rock Water Falls located in the Mt. Pine Ridge Forest Reserve for swimming and site seeing. This combo tour begins at 8:30am and concludes around 4:30pm.

Inclusions: Transportation, Equipment, Bottled water, Lunch, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By Samurai196

Our group of late 20's couples did two tours with Cayo Inland (ATM Caves and Xun/River Tubing), as well as utilizing their shuttle service back to the airport once we were done in San Ignacio. Everything was absolutely incredible. Every little detail was taken care of perfectly and the guides were incredibly knowledgeable and professional throughout. Terry and JP were a great with setting everything up and communicating everything to us clearly so that our entire stay in San Ignacio went smoothly. We also stayed at their rental home in San Ignacio, and I have left a separate review of that property on Airbnb, but if you are looking for a great place to stay while in San Ignacio, it has everything you need and is in a great, private, quiet location with an awesome view. For the tours themselves, we did the Xun/River tubing one day, and the ATM caves the following day, and both were incredible. The guides were excellent, both friendly, as well as incredibly knowledgeable and it was easy to tell they enjoyed what they did. I wasn't sure at first if it would be worth it to do both river trips in succession, but I'm incredibly glad we did. The ATM caves were the highlight of our time in Belize (our second trip to Belize.) I can't recommend Cayo Inland enough, it really was a great experience in San Ignacio.

6. Triple Activity Limo Tour: Xunantunich Ruins, Cave Tubing & ATV Adventure

San Pedro, Belize Belize Jungle Limo Tours
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We are the first -- and only -- provider of super stretch, 20 passenger, SUV limousines in the country of Belize. When you go on one of Belize's amazing day tours, learn about our culture, visit our fabulous ruins and caves, and explore our wildlife adventures, why do so bouncing around in a circa-1980 panel van with a distracted driver/guide yelling over his shoulder at you? Instead, ride with a professional limo driver dedicated to only one thing -- your safety. Take a deep and meaningful dive into our culture with a top-flight guide, who accompanies you inside the limo, faces you, eye to eye, answering all your questions and catering to all your needs. Breakfast, lunch, spirits, all included. In truth, you spend more time getting to these sites than enjoying them, so why not make the transportation part of the experience? this tour is perfect for a group that wants a private tour experience.

Inclusions: zip lining equipment, Private guide and private driver, Air-conditioned vehicle, Alcoholic Beverages, Bottled water, Breakfast, Lunch, Private transportation, Soda/Pop

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Reviewed By alisac571

Tony and Jason were outstanding! Tony was a fabulous tour guide and Jason made sure we made it to all of our destinations safely. The customer service can not be surpassed! This experience was the highlight of our family vacation! I Highly recommend this tour and the company. Michael was great to work with and we appreciate all this group did to make it a personal experience for us all. #Unbelizeable

7. Triple Activity Limo Tour -- Altun Ha Ruins, Cave Tubing & Zip Lining

Belize City, Belize Belize Jungle Limo Tours
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We are the first -- and only -- provider of super stretch, 20 passenger, SUV limousines in the country of Belize. When you go on one of Belize's amazing day tours, learn about our culture, visit our fabulous ruins and caves, and explore our wildlife adventures, why do so bouncing around in a circa-1980 panel van with a distracted driver/guide yelling over his shoulder at you? Instead, ride with a professional limo driver dedicated to only one thing -- your safety. Take a deep and meaningful dive into our culture with a top-flight guide, who accompanies you inside the limo, faces you, eye to eye, answering all your questions and catering to all your needs. Breakfast, lunch, spirits, all included. You spend more time getting to these sites than enjoying them, so why not make the transportation part of the experience? It's your vacation, after all. This tour is perfect for groups of 6-16 or so wanting a private experience.

Inclusions: Cave tubing and zip lining equipment, Alcoholic Beverages, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Lunch, Breakfast, Soda/Pop, Bottled water

Exclusions: Transportation fees to and from Belize City, where tours depart from, are not included.

Reviewed By alisac571

Tony and Jason were outstanding! Tony was a fabulous tour guide and Jason made sure we made it to all of our destinations safely. The customer service can not be surpassed! This experience was the highlight of our family vacation! I Highly recommend this tour and the company. Michael was great to work with and we appreciate all this group did to make it a personal experience for us all. #Unbelizeable

8. Cave Tubing Adventure from Belize City

A Plus Adventures Belize
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The cave tubing adventure has become the most popular activity in Belize. Located just 37 miles west of Belize City the cave branch of the Sibun river is now designated as a national reserve providing this incredible cave tubing experience to all our visitors both near and far. . You get to walk through rain forest trail for 30 mins. Whilst on your hike your guide points out important plants and trees with medicinal properties in the rain forest that are use as herbal remedies. This walk brings you to the entrances of the cave system, here you gear up with your life jackets, head lights, helmets and your tube. Once you are all on your tubes in one group with your trained guide you start floating down this amazing under ground river which creates this cave system all naturally done by mother nature. After an hour of both cave and open river tubing your tour finishes exactly at where the hike begun. This unique national geographic adventure could only be done in Belize.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Use of helmet, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Lunch

Reviewed By Loren928

Everyone should travel to Belize. The tourism industry is back! We came to Belize for a scuba diving trip and went on several land excursions too. Yesterday we had the best tour of Lamanai (the Mayan ruins in northwest Belize). At 8am, Albert Alvarez (from “A Plus Adventures Belize”) picked us up from the Radisson in Belize City and we drove about an hour to pick up Amir Reyes (local tour guide for Lamanai) from Tower Hill Village). From there we drove through the Mennonite community and farmland. Albert and Amir taught us about the variety of cultures found in Belize. Then we passed the small village of Indian Church (population of 236 people). When we arrived in Lamanai, we had the whole place almost to ourselves. Amir gave an excellent cultural and historical tour as we walked through Lamanai. It was great taking pictures of all the Mayan ruins without any other tourists getting in our pictures. Really an amazing experience. After that, we had a delicious lunch at Las Orquideas Restaurant in Indian Church. And on the way back to the hotel we made a quick detour to see trucks filled with sugarcane pulling into the sugar processing plant. Albert and Amir were both very friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge of Belize with us. Overall, it was a great tour and a great day. Everyone should come visit Belize and book a tour through A Plus Adventures. We’ll be returning soon.

9. Belize Party Bus Ultimate Evening Experience Fridays Only

Way To Go Tours Belize - Day Tours
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Our Belizean Dream Express is a one of a kind Party Bus in Belize! On board our party bus, you will experience like entertainment like no other as we take you around Belize City on an evening/night time extravaganza! All drinks are local and made in Belize just bring along your dancing shoes and be ready for some ultimate party bus fun!

Inclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Hotel Pickup , On board Entertainment , Music and DJ

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Reviewed By Barbie D

From start to finish this was a great tour. I think each tour would vary depending on the type of crowd you get, but in my experience this is defintely more for partiers and drinkers and people who aren't easily offended. Probably not kid freindly either. But if you are like my group and you like to drink, dance and get a little wild then this is totally for you. It was a nonstop blast. On top of all the fun they are very informative and friendly. The Rum punch and shots were free flowing. Never was there an empty cup. Kristie was a great host/bar tender. And "C" Cardinal was on point playing DJ/Host. They were very accomadating of all requets anyon had. We would totally book this tour again and reccomend anyone who wants to have a good time to do this!!

10. Cave Tubing & Xunantunich (Mayan Ruins) From Placencia

Truly Wild Belize
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We will visit one of the most impressive Mayan Ruins in Belize, Xunantunich! 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.

Inclusions: Helmets, Head lights & life Jackets, Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch, Parking Fees

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Reviewed By SLGallegos

Israel and Jason were amazing. They put together a customer itinerary for us that included everything we were hoping to do. Prompt pick up, great information on the tour, and excellent customer service. I recommend them highly!

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