Top Things to do in Orange Walk District
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Things to do in Orange Walk District, Orange Walk District: The Best Archaeology Tours
Discover the best top things to do in Orange Walk District, Belize including Lamanai Temple, Lamanai and the New River Safari in Belize, Lamanai Day Trip from San Ignacio, Private Lamania and Altun Ha v.i.v tour, 10 Nights Bucket List Belize - Do it All - See it All - Luxury Travel, Lamanai and Scenic Boat Ride from San Pedro, Lamanai and Scenic Boat ride from Belize City.
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1. Lamanai Temple
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Lamanai is arguably Belize’s must-do temple tour. This impressive Maya temple is accessible as a full-day tour from Caye Caulker - explore the temples shrouded in the jungle along the banks of the New River Lagoon. Explore the Mask Temple, High Temple, Jaguar temple as well as the on-site museum. A breath-taking, panoramic view awaits you from atop the High Temple. Your tour is fully inclusive: water taxi transfers, tour transfers, park entrance fees, lunch with beverage, and guided tour.
Inclusions: Licensed Professional Guided Tour, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Pick up at your hotel location (Bze City / Ladyville Areas), Gold Standard Approved Operator
Exclusions: Water Taxi or Air Transfers btwn Caye Caulker or San Pedro & Belize City, Park Entry Fee @ US$5pp, payable in cash at the site
Reviewed By KEB47360
During our recent travels to Belize, we were fortunate to discover Up Close Belize through the hotel we stayed at on our first night. We had a positively wonderful time on the Cave Tubing, Zipline, and Altun Ha Temple tour with our guide, Joel. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the areas we traveled to as part of the tour as well as the many other Belize-related questions we asked him. He was a delight to spend the day with and learn from. Because we had such a positive experience with Joel, we booked our snorkeling trip (to Shark Ray Alley and Hol Chan on Ambergris Caye) as well as the Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM Cave) with Up Close Belize also. Our guide for the ATM Cave, Auner) was also fantastic. Overall, we were very pleased with the quality of the tours, tour guides, and communication with the company. We would highly recommend exploring Belize with the exceptional guides of Up Close Belize!
2. Lamanai and the New River Safari in Belize
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 65 reviews
Discover ancient Mayan architecture on an excursion through Belize's exotic landscapes. You'll enjoy stunning views and spot diverse wildlife as you make your way to the Lamanai ruins, one of the most famous sights in Belize. Accessible only by water and a brief hike, this adventure is fun for the whole family.
Inclusions: Lunch, Refreshments, Hotel pickup and drop off from select Belize City hotels, Local taxes
Exclusions: Gratuities, Fuel surcharge for hotels located north of San Pedro.
Reviewed By katrinadventures
Swimming with the sharks is one of the best travel experiences I have ever had on this planet. I couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide to take us to Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley than JC! JC is the MAN. His smile and joyful presence will brighten your entire trip in Belize!! I love how he identified every creature as he was guiding us through the snorkeling tour. It was amazing to be in the home of nurse sharks, turtles, and fishes. He was so nice and offered to take plenty of videos and photos of us while we were in the water. His patience made the tour even more peaceful and enjoyable. Since we were on our own time for the private tour, JC let us stay in the water for much longer than the other snorkeling groups who were there. He does an excellent, extraordinary job and is humble because he genuinely cares about his guests. I love how much appreciation he showed for us. We even stayed around for at least an extra hour because he truly loves what he does, and he happily took his time to thoroughly answer every question we had about scuba diving, the best local restaurants in town, what to do with our time in Belize, literally any and every thing. It means everything to me when I have the pleasure and honor of supporting the business of someone who goes above and beyond the basic duties as a tour guide and entertains my curious inquiries. Surely, our time together wasn’t nearly long enough! When I return to Belize, he is the first person I will make sure to call to explore more of the country with.
3. Lamanai Day Trip from San Ignacio
Visit the hidden Mayan city of Lamanai and discover the ruins of Belize’s most fascinating archeological site. Your guided day trip from San Ignacio takes you deep into the rainforest where monkeys and tropical birds inhabit hillside structures like the Mask Temple, Jaguar Temple and High Temple. Named ‘submerged crocodile’ in Mayan for the remains that have not been entirely uncovered, the remote site of Lamanai is reached by riverboat across New River (Rio Nuevo), followed by a short hike. Round-trip hotel transport is included.
Inclusions: Local guide, Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off from within San Ignacio town limits
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pick up and drop off for hotels 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
4. Private Lamania and Altun Ha v.i.v tour
See two of the major ancient city states featuring trade routes, agricultural techniques, temple architecture, lots of archeological findings ( tombs, artifacts, residential buildings, ball courts, stela's )
Inclusions: Lunch, National Park Admissions
Exclusions:
Reviewed By 736taylor
This was such a great tour! They picked us up from the hotel promptly. The drive felt so short to the site because there was lot to see on the way. Our guide was great, he gave us alot of information and led us safetly up the structures. Sometimes slowly because they're definitely tall! The tour in total was roughly 3 hours which gave us alot of time in the day to go see other parts of Belize.
5. 10 Nights Bucket List Belize - Do it All - See it All - Luxury Travel
More Tours - More Adventures - More Inclusions than any other package! Packed with amazing must-do adventures; luxurious accommodations (optional) in the jungle and right on the beach; cultural experiences; nature conservation efforts! This is quite possibly your absolutely best Belize experience! Quality-Price-Substance. With over 10 years of experience - we are your first choice for everything awesome! + Eco-friendly immersions at the Green Iguana Conservatory, Cockscomb Nature Preserve, Hol Chan Marine Reserve and the Caye Caulker Marine Reserve, Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve, + Cultural Experiences including Maya and Mennonite + Archaeological immersions in the ancient Maya heritage and beliefs, including impressive Archaeological temples and caves + Experiencing untouched jungle and marine reserves + Off the couch thrilling adventures including Caving, Canoeing, Tubing + Snorkeling and Fishing on the second largest Barrier Reef in the World! + ohhh, and so much more!
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, All required tour gear all jungle and island tours are included (helmets, lights, lifevests, mask, fins, snorkel, etc)...., 10 Nights Double Occupancy Accommodation (Optional), All Hotel, Operator, and Government Taxes, Service Charge and Fees are included, All Ground - Boat - Air Transfers starting / ending Belize's International Airport
Exclusions: Meals are not included, other than Lunch on select tours as described on itinerary, Alcoholic Beverages are not included, Travel Insurance, International Flights to/from Belize, Upgrades to Package are available on request
Reviewed By KEB47360
During our recent travels to Belize, we were fortunate to discover Up Close Belize through the hotel we stayed at on our first night. We had a positively wonderful time on the Cave Tubing, Zipline, and Altun Ha Temple tour with our guide, Joel. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the areas we traveled to as part of the tour as well as the many other Belize-related questions we asked him. He was a delight to spend the day with and learn from. Because we had such a positive experience with Joel, we booked our snorkeling trip (to Shark Ray Alley and Hol Chan on Ambergris Caye) as well as the Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM Cave) with Up Close Belize also. Our guide for the ATM Cave, Auner) was also fantastic. Overall, we were very pleased with the quality of the tours, tour guides, and communication with the company. We would highly recommend exploring Belize with the exceptional guides of Up Close Belize!
6. Lamanai and Scenic Boat Ride from San Pedro
You’ll depart from Caye Caulker Island by sea on San Pedro Belize Express water ferry or by air on Maya Island Air; the choice is yours.. Keep your cameras handy as there will be many opportunities to get pictures of monkeys and other wildlife. This beautiful, serene ride is a great way to start your day before you get to walk through and climb the temples at Lamanai. Ask your experienced guide for names of flora and fauna along the way. Your boat captain will make a couple of stops to mimic the call of the animals in the area and for you to get pictures.Once at Lamanai, if you are not afraid of heights, climbing the tallest temple to get the one-of-a-kind view above the canopy will be a piece of cake. The roped steps lead up and down the temple for safety, rest, and balance. The guided tour will enlighten you on the life of the Maya people who once occupied this beautiful location. Souvenirs and local craft are available for sale at this site
Inclusions: Entrance Fee, Lunch, Juices, Private Guide, Sodas, Transportation, Water
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By saiofrelief
Our tour guide Paul notified us in advance to his arrival. Our Airbnb address was incorrect but he was still able to locate our lodging . Our guide Paul was extremely personable, relatable, knowledgeable about historical and contemporary facts about Belize and provided us with exemplary service and an unforgettable experience. During the drive he pointed out local landmarks, historical sites, answered our endless assortment of questions and brought us up to speed on contemporary matters pertaining to the country. When we arrived at Xuantunich Paul took us to each of structure offering insight as to its significance and purpose. He also assisted us with taking photos and answering any questions that we had on the archaeological site. Cave tubing was extremely fun and Paul ensured that we were safe, having a good time as well as gave us a history lesson on caves in Belize and how they related to the ancient Mayan civilization. After tubing my sister and I enjoyed a beverage we purchased from a local vendor who placed rum, coconut milk, fresh juice and melon into a half pineapple. Paul was kind enough to let us stop at a grocery store within close proximity to our AirBnb. He also provided us with restaurant recommendations and familiarized us with the general area that we stayed in. Private Belize Adventure provided an excellent tour and an overall amazing experience. Please request Paul as he will certainly show you a great time along with educating you.
7. Lamanai and Scenic Boat ride from Belize City
Drive from Belize City to Orange Walk and then get on a boat that takes you on a picturesque boat ride to Lamanai via the New River. Keep your cameras handy as there will be many opportunities to get pictures of monkeys and other wildlife. This beautiful, serene ride is a great way to start your day before you get to walk through and climb the temples at Lamanai. Ask your experienced guide for names of flora and fauna along the way. Your boat captain will make a couple of stops to mimic the call of the animals in the area and for you to get pictures. Once at Lamanai, if you are not afraid of heights, climbing the tallest temple to get the one-of-a-kind view above the canopy will be a piece of cake. The roped steps lead up and down the temple for safety, rest, and balance. The guided tour will enlighten you on the life of the Maya people who once occupied this beautiful location. Souvenirs and local craft are available for sale at this site.
Inclusions: Entrance Fee, Lunch, Juices, Private Guide, Sodas, Transportation, Water
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By saiofrelief
Our tour guide Paul notified us in advance to his arrival. Our Airbnb address was incorrect but he was still able to locate our lodging . Our guide Paul was extremely personable, relatable, knowledgeable about historical and contemporary facts about Belize and provided us with exemplary service and an unforgettable experience. During the drive he pointed out local landmarks, historical sites, answered our endless assortment of questions and brought us up to speed on contemporary matters pertaining to the country. When we arrived at Xuantunich Paul took us to each of structure offering insight as to its significance and purpose. He also assisted us with taking photos and answering any questions that we had on the archaeological site. Cave tubing was extremely fun and Paul ensured that we were safe, having a good time as well as gave us a history lesson on caves in Belize and how they related to the ancient Mayan civilization. After tubing my sister and I enjoyed a beverage we purchased from a local vendor who placed rum, coconut milk, fresh juice and melon into a half pineapple. Paul was kind enough to let us stop at a grocery store within close proximity to our AirBnb. He also provided us with restaurant recommendations and familiarized us with the general area that we stayed in. Private Belize Adventure provided an excellent tour and an overall amazing experience. Please request Paul as he will certainly show you a great time along with educating you.
