Lamanai and Scenic Boat ride from Belize City

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About this activity

The journey to Lamanai is one of the defining features of this Maya ruins and New River boat tour, not simply transportation between Belize City and an archaeological site. Travel along the New River through northern Belize, watching the riverbanks and forest canopy for iguanas, crocodiles, monkeys, and tropical birdlife before arriving at temples rising from dense vegetation. Lamanai is especially meaningful because the community was occupied for more than 3,000 years and continued into the period of Spanish contact. Along with monumental Maya architecture, the reserve preserves evidence of later history, including Spanish church remains and a colonial sugar mill. Your guide connects these different periods so travelers understand Lamanai as a long-lived community rather than a city that disappeared at a single moment. The combination of river scenery, wildlife observation, forest archaeology, and layered cultural history makes this a fuller northern Belize experience.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Private Belize Adventure

Ages: Children (5–9 years) · Adults (10–65 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Water
Included: Sodas
Included: Lunch
Included: Transportation
Included: Juices
Included: Private Guide
Included: Entrance Fee

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Lamanai Archaeological Reserve

2 hours Admission included

. Our guides will meet you upon mainland arrival in Belize City. After an hour’s drive from Belize City to Orange Walk, you’ll hop on a boat that takes you on a picturesque boat ride to Lamanai via the New River. Keep your cameras handy as there will be many opportunities to get pictures of monkeys and other wildlife.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

Royal Orchid Hotel
Best Western Plus Belize Biltmore Plaza
Best Caribbean Belize Pickwick Hotel
Comodidades Delta
Xaman Ek Resort & Spa
Fort George Hotel And Spa
Ramada by Wyndham Princess Belize City
North Park Hotel
Bachelor Inn

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.