Belize · Archaeology

6-Hour Boat Tour to Lamanai Archaeological Reserve with Wildlife

6 Hours Round trip from Belize Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Scenic boat ride on the New River Lagoon to Lamanai Archaeological Reserve
02 Spot Morelet crocodiles, birds, turtles, and bats along the way
03 Explore Lamanai, once a major city of the Maya civilization
04 Learn about the Postclassic community that lived here from 950 AD to 1544 AD
05 See copper objects recovered from the ancient Maya site of Lamanai

Travel by boat to the Lamanai Archaeological Reserve, a Mesoamerican archaeological site and once a major city of the Maya civilization in Belize's Orange Walk District. Enjoy a scenic ride on the New River Lagoon while looking out for Morelet crocodiles and various species of birds, turtles, and bats along the way. Explore the ancient Maya site of Lamanai and learn about the community that lived here during the Postclassic period from 950 AD to 1544 AD.

Enjoy a scenic ride on the New River Lagoon while looking out for Morelet crocodiles and various species of birds, turtles, and bats along the way.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Boat Journey to Lamanai Archaeological Reserve

Pick up from the hotel at 8:00 am and drive towards the harbour.
Board a boat and travel towards the Lamanai Archaeological Reserve.
See Morelet crocodiles and various species of birds, turtles, and bats on the way.
Arrive at the archaeological site and see the copper objects that have been recovered at the ancient Maya site of Lamanai.
Learn about the residents of the community that lived here during the Postclassic time, dating from 950 AD to 1544 AD.
Have lunch at a local restaurant.

Return to the hotel.

The route