Lamanai Day Tour
Overview
Are you looking for a personable adventure to explore Belize's one of Belize's largest Archaeological Reserve, to see one of its major attractions the well-preserved mask of a Maya ruler emerging from a crocodile headdress.
We get the unique experience of Boating up the New River from Orange Walk to the Lamanai Maya temples. On your boat ride, in addition to some amazing scenery, you’ll see wildlife like snail kites, jacana, morelet’s crocodile and iguanas.
Lamanai was occupied for more than 3,000 years, up until European contact.
The Archaeological Reserve not only contains a museum with ancient Maya artifacts, but visitors can also see the remnants of two (2) 16th century Spanish churches and a colonial sugar mill established in 1860.
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What's Included
✓ Included
- licensed tour guide
- authentic Belizean lunch of rice & beans (cooked w. coconut milk); chicken open fire grilled or baked, fish or shrimp options available; classic potato salad, a dessert and natural fruit juice, salsa
✗ Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if not in the Belize City area incur an additional cost)
- available upon guest request
- All Fees and Taxes
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Lamanai (submerged crocodile), is one of the oldest, continuously inhabited archaeological zones in the Maya World. A major attraction of Lamanai is the well-preserved mask of a Maya ruler emerging from a crocodile headdress. Lamanai is a Mesoamerican archaeological site, and was once a major city of the Maya civilization, located in the north of Belize, in Orange Walk District. . On your boat ride, in addition to some amazing scenery, you’ll see wildlife like snail kites, jacana, morelet’s crocodile and iguanas. Lamanai was occupied for more than 3,000 years, up until European contact. The Archaeological Reserve not only contains a museum with ancient Maya artifacts, but visitors can also see the remnants of two (2) 16th century Spanish churches and a colonial sugar mill established in 1860.
Meeting & End Point
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Meeting Point
Mile 19 George Price Highway
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End Point
Mile 19 George Price Highway
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Good to Know
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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