Belize · Wildlife

1-Day Monkey River Boating Tour with Jungle Wildlife Hike

1 Day Round trip from Monkey River Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Monkey River's beautiful riverine forests by skiff
02 Watch iguanas, crocodiles, and troops of howler monkeys in the wild
03 Boat through mangrove channels and broadleaf forest in southern Belize
04 Hike through the jungle in search of toucans, oropendolas, and herbal medicines

See beautiful riverine forests and wildlife from the comfort of a skiff as you explore the Monkey River, a coastal watercourse in southern Belize that rises in the Maya Mountains and flows into the Caribbean Sea near Monkey River Town. Watch iguanas dive into the water, troops of howler monkeys race through the trees, birds dart from branch to branch, and crocodiles sun themselves along the riverbanks. This full-day experience also includes time in the jungle, where you can look for herbal medicines, tarantulas, snakes, toucans, and oropendolas.

Watch iguanas dive into the water, troops of howler monkeys race through the trees, birds dart from tree to tree, and crocodiles sun along the banks of the river.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Monkey River Wildlife and Jungle Exploration

Visit the village bordered on the west by riverine forests, a good place for experiencing the Belizean jungle.
Boat through mangrove channels and broadleaf forest.
Explore the beautiful riverine forests and wildlife in the comfort of a skiff. Watch iguanas dive into the water, troops of howler monkeys race through the trees, birds dart from tree to tree, and crocodiles sun along the banks of the river.
Hike through the jungle.
Look for herbal medicines, tarantulas, crocodiles, snakes, howler monkeys, and various birds, including toucans and oropendolas.