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1 Day Hiking Tour Of Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary In Belize

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Trekking, Climbing, Wildlife

  • Duration

    1 Day

  • Language

    English, Spanish

  • Activity Level

    Easy

Description

Hike up to witness the Cockscomb Waterfalls and ride inner tubes down the South Stann Creek River along with a chance to spot a wide variety of wildlife at a nature reserve in Belize. You will be greeted by magnificent landscapes and vegetation during your hike here. Drive to The Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, a nature reserve in the Stann Creek District of south-central Belize. It was established to protect the forests, fauna, and watersheds of an approximately 400 square kilometers area of the eastern slopes of the Maya Mountains. 

Highlights
  • Hike along a well-marked trail

  • Different animals and plants 

  • Exotic birds

  • South Stann Creek River

  • Waterfall hike

  • Natural water slide

  • River Tubing

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    • Pick up from Placencia, Hopkins, Dangriga, or airport.

    • Drive to the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary. A half hour drive from Placencia and fifteen minutes drive from Hopkins down the Southern Highway.

    • Upon arrival, receive a brief orientation. 

    • Hike along a well-marked trail. You will get the chance to see different animals and plants and lots of exotic birds.

    • Go on inner tubes down the South Stann Creek River. 

    • Go on a quick hike to an amazing waterfall for a swim and enjoy a natural water slide along with a packed lunch.

    • Hike back to the vehicles.

    • Return to your hotel. 

What's Included

  • Belizean tour guide

  • Lunch

  • Drinking water

  • Pick up and drop off directly from the hotel/port

  • River tubes

  • Park fees

What's Excluded

  • Gratuities

  • Towels

Know before you go

  • The Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the country’s most beautiful, unspoiled areas and a nature reserve. Having no automobile traffic, or residences makes the perfect place to see Belize’s nature at its finest. Located 30 mins from Placencia and 15 mins from Hopkins Village, it is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including approximately 200 jaguars. The reserve is home to the world’s only dedicated scientific and conservation program to help preserve these rare animals in their natural habitats. 

Meeting Point

Belize

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Tour Reviews
  • Rose

    We met Edgar on our first tour that included visit to Outback trails for horseback riding and then used him for several more activities! Edgar goes above and beyond in his service to you and your family. He ensures you are having fun  and safe and happy at all times. Beyond that, he is  a very informed, well-educated tour leader who has vast knowledge of the archeological make up of Belize as well as the history and culture. He works hard to ensure you get as much information as you want , and makes every excursion the best possible. Do not look at anyone else...ask for EDGAR!

Starting From
95.00 USD USD
USD 95.00 / adult