Lamanai’s setting in the New River Lagoon, with only jungle for miles around, gives it a special quality. Enjoy a scenic boat ride down the New River with your knowledgeable guide. This site features the second largest Pre-Classic structure in the Maya world and the view across the surrounding forest from atop the temple is magnificent.
Location: Orange Walk District
Level: Easy – Moderate (walking and climbing)
| DEPARTURE | Tour departs from Belize City, Cruise Terminal, Gate 1 | |||||
| DURATION | Approx 6 hours | |||||
| WHAT TO WEAR | Recommended Wear for Lamanai Belize Shore Excursion: Tshirt & Short Pants or Lightweight Long Pants, Cap, Sturdy Walking Shoes (not flip flops), Sunshades, Sunblock, Water, Insect Repellent | |||||
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Tender to Mainland
Welcome to Belize! Your cruise ship will anchor just offshore, and smaller boats called tenders ferry passengers from the ship to the mainland. Try to get on the earliest tender you can so as to maximize your tour time!
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Meet your Tour
Upon arrival at the terminal, make your way to the entrance gate in Terminal One. Your rep will be waiting to meet you with an “UpClose Belize” sign and will have your name on his/her checklist.
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River Tour Lamanai Temple Shore Excursion
Board your tour transfer enjoying a Highlights of Belize City Tour until you eventually make your way past several small villages to the boat landing site. Here you will board your guided boat transfer to the temple site at Lamanai. Enjoy a river rainforest tour lined with much diverse flora and fauna and the different species of bats and birds that inhabit the area. Don’t be surprised to see crocodiles along the way!
Lamanai Maya Temple Site: Enjoy a guided tour of the site with your very knowledgeable guide – and climb some temples! Enjoy your homemade local lunch before reboarding your boat transfer and making your way back to the terminal.
Lamanai Maya Temple Site: Enjoy a guided tour of the site with your very knowledgeable guide – and climb some temples! Enjoy your homemade local lunch before reboarding your boat transfer and making your way back to the terminal.
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Return to Terminal
At the end of your tour, your guide will return you back to the terminal building in plenty of time to board your return tender to the ship.
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