Excursions
The Awakened Escape
Explore the Best of Belize
An often-overlooked destination where life slows down to one delicious pace.
Horse Back Riding
$250 USD
Saddle up and see the gorgeous landscapes of Belize on this off-the-beaten-path adventure. We’ll make every step of your adventure one you’ll never forget while providing you with comfort and safety throughout your ride.
Difficulty: Easy
Duration: 6 hours
Minimum Group: 2
Transportation, guide, park entrance fee & light lunch
Water, camera, hat, sturdy shoes , insect repellent, sunscreen, binoculars
Monkey River
$200.00 USD
If you’re an avid bird watcher or someone who loves to be in nature, the Monkey River Tour is a must see when you’re in Placencia. Your tour will include abundant wildlife as you take the 15 mile ride from up the Monkey River from Placencia. Read more about Monkey River and the Toledo District of Southern Belize here.
Difficulty: Easy
Duration: 6 hours
Minimum Group: 2
Transportation, guide, park entrance fee & light lunch
Water, camera, hat, sturdy shoes , insect repellent, sunscreen, binoculars
Zip Lining
$280.00 USD
The canopy zip line tour is an amazing way to get a bird’s-eye view of the Belize jungle. Expert guides & experienced platform directors will securely fasten you in a harness as you push-off from platform to platform. This is not for you if you’re afraid of heights.
Difficulty: Moderate
Duration: 8 hours
Minimum Group: 2
Transportation, guide, park entrance fee & light lunch
Water, camera, hat, sturdy shoes , insect repellent, sunscreen, binoculars
Chocolate & Spice Tour
$150.00 USD
Indulge in the world of chocolate with our half-day tour that takes you on a journey from the cacao tree to a delectable Mayan chocolate bar in your hands. Our tour starts at the Maya Center community where you will visit an organic cacao farm and receive a comprehensive history of the farm from the farmer.
This interactive experience allows you to taste and feel the organic cacao beans from the tree. Learn to create your own chocolate on traditional grinding stones, just like the ancient Maya. By the end of the tour, you will have a newfound appreciation for the art of chocolate making.
Difficulty: Easy
Duration: 5 hours
Minimum Group: 2
Transportation, guide, park entrance fee & light lunch
Water, camera, hat, sturdy shoes, insect repellent, sunscreen, binoculars
Butterfly Ranch
$150.00 USD
Green Hills Butterfly Ranch in western Belize has about 30 native species in a large flight area. The friendly staff speak a variety of English, Spanish and Creole and will be happy to show you around. Apart from our butterflies, our 250-acre (101 hectare) property is also home to a rich biodiversity of Flora and Fauna such as ardency flowers, bromeliads, heliconias, orchids, hummingbirds, agoutis, margays, jaguars and gibnuts. Birder’s also enjoy our pristine rainforest which is home to about 300 species of birds.
Difficulty: Easy
Duration: 5 hours
Minimum Group: 2
Transportation, guide, cpark entrance fee & light lunch
Water, camera, hat, sturdy shoes, insect repellent, sunscreen, binoculars
Jaguar Preserve
110.00 USD
Hike through the Belize jungle to one of the most scenic waterfalls located in The Cockscomb Jaguar Preserve just an hour from Placencia. The hike is totally worth the effort once you see the breathtaking beauty of the waterfall. End your hike with a refreshing swim or even go tubing down the lazy river. Learn more about the Jaguar Reserve Here
Difficulty: Moderate
Duration: 5 hours
Minimum Group: 2
Transportation, guide, park entrance fee & light lunch
Water, bathing suit, dry bag, camera, hat, sturdy shoes , insect repellent, sunscreen, binoculars
Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM)
$300.00pp
Exploring this a “must see” archaeological site the ATM (Actun Tunichil Muknal) cave, will give you a glimpse into the lost underworld of the Mayans. The history of the cave is believed to be where the Maya performed human sacrifices to their gods. Read more about the ATM here
Difficulty: Moderate
Duration: 8 hours
Minimum Group: 2
Transportation, guide, cave gear, park entrance fee & light lunch
Water, bathing suit, dry bag, sturdy shoes , insect repellent
Xunantunich
$200 USD
Climb to the top of the second tallest temple in Belize. The great pyramid of Xunantunich has views that stretch all the way into Guatemala. While there you’ll see remnants of plazas, royal quarters, ball courts, and the imposing El Castillo temple. Read more about Xunantunich here.
Difficulty: Moderate
Duration: 6 hours
Minimum Group: 2
Transportation, guide, park entrance fee & light lunch
Water, Sunscreen, Hat, Camera, Sturdy Shoes , Insect Repellent, Binoculars
Fishing
Prices vary depending on season and type of fishing
The Belize barrier reef is home to more than 500 types of fish with a wide range of smaller bait fish and crustaceans that attract the biggest game fish in the world. Discover world-class sport fishing in Belize with your choice of regular trolling, Tarpon fishing or deep-sea fishing. Learn more about sport fishing in Belize here
Difficulty: Easy
Duration: 6 hours
Minimum Group: 2
Transportation, guide, park entrance fee, light lunch, fishing gear.
Water, bathing suit, dry bag, camera, hat, sturdy shoes , insect repellent, sunscreen.
Snorkeling
$200.00pp
Experience some of the best snorkeling in the world off the coast of Belize. With an abundance of coral and tropical fish to discover, Belize boasts the world’s second largest barrier reef, clear turquoise waters, hundreds of cayes (small islands) and three atolls that offer exceptional Belize snorkeling adventures. Learn more about the Belize barrier reef here.
Difficulty: Easy
Duration: 6 hours
Minimum Group: 2
Transportation, guide, park entrance fee, gear & light lunch
Water, bathing suit, dry bag, camera, hat, sturdy shoes, insect repellent, sunscreen.
Diving
$350.00pp
Belize is home to the largest barrier reef in the western hemisphere. This huge reef stretches the length of Belize’s coastline and provides amazing diving opportunities. Please enquire below for more details about diving excursions in Placencia.
Difficulty: Moderate
Duration: 8 hours
Minimum Group: 2
Transportation, guide, park entrance fee, 1 tank & light lunch
Water, bathing suit, dry bag, camera, hat, sturdy shoes, insect repellent, sunscreen.
