We offer daily tours to Lamanai and Altun Ha Archaeological sites, Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary, The Community Baboon Sanctuary, The Belize Zoo, and Cave Tubing. Customized trips within Belize and Tikal in Guatemala are also offered.
As lead tour guide and owner, Sam gained his intimate knowledge of Belize when he was young, working as a member of a British Survey Team that mapped the entire country. His extensive knowledge and passion, not only for birding, but also for the cultural and archaeological wonders of Belize, makes him an extraordinary guide and companion on our tours. In addition to leading tours for his hotel, he also guides tours for Exotic Birding and Wildland Adventures where he has received rave reviews.
Tours Offered:
Boat Tour | Lamanai Archaeological Site | Altun Ha Archaeological Site | Belize Zoo
Baboon Sanctuary | Horseback Riding
Boat Tour of Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary:
1-4 persons US$80.00 - 4+ persons US$20.00 per person
Wake up early to the lovely bird songs and a fresh cup of coffee or tea. After which you will start making your way at 6:00 am to the boat. After boarding the boat our knowledgeable guide will start pointing out the different species of birds that you will encounter on this tour. These include, Great Egrets, Roseate spoonbill, Agami Herons, Great Blue Herons, Northern Jacana, Boat Billed Herons and Jabirus. This tour however, is not limited to birds; look out for the Iguanas or "Bamboo Chicken" as they are locally known, as well as Crocodiles, Howler Monkeys, and Manatee.
We welcome birders and non-birders to join us on this breathtaking 3 hour boat tour of the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Lamanai Archaeological Site:
US$80.00 per person
We start the morning with hot breakfast after which we leave at 8:30 am for Tower Hill, Orange Walk. We will board the boat for a scenic 26 miles up the New River to Lamanai. On this boat ride you will see crocodiles, turtles, camouflaged bats and the "Jesus Christ Birds" walk on water.
Lamanai "Submerged Crocodile" is located on the New River Lagoon within the tropical rainforest of central Belize. Lamanai is the second largest ruin of the pre-classic Mayan world and was one of the longest continuously occupied cities – from about 500 BC to 1675 AD or later.
The on-site museum houses an amazing collection of artifacts depicting Maya gods and animals. The view from the top of the temple is magnificent. In front of one temple stands a 13 foot stone mask of a Mayan King.
This tour includes all entrance fees, transportation and boat ride, as well as lunch and your guide. You will return to Crooked Tree around 3:00 pm.
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Altun Ha Archaeological Site:
Minimum 2 persons, includes entry fee US$40.00 per person
This is a half day tour that leaves anytime from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm.
Altun Ha is located 31 miles north of Belize City and is the most extensively excavated ruin in Belize. It was a major ceremonial center during the Classic Period as well as a vital trade center that linked the Caribbean shores with other Maya centers in the interior.
Altun Ha consists of two main plazas with some thirteen temple and residential structures. Plaza A is a large grassy area, surrounded on all sides by pyramids. Plaza A is adjoined by Plaza B which has the largest structure on site, the Temple of the Masonry Altars, which rises 54 ft. above the plaza. This temple went through eight phases of construction and the round alter at the top is unique to this site. It was the focus of an unusual sacrificial ceremony in which copal (incense) and beautiful jade carvings were offered into a blazing fire.
Another feature of Altun Ha is the "Jade Head" that represents the Sun God, Kinich Ahau. This is the most significant find of Altun Ha, it is approximately six inches high and weights over nine pounds, and is to this day the largest carved jade object in the whole Maya area.
We invite you to go back in time with us to this magical place and imagine being a part of this beautiful and mighty city.
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Belize Zoo:
Minimum 3 persons, includes entry fee US$50.00 per person
The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center was started in 1983, in an effort to provide a home for a collection of animals that were used in making a documentary film about tropical forests. It was quickly realized that Belizean visitors were unfamiliar with the different species of wildlife in the country; hence the zoo became a wildlife education center. Each year the zoo receives over 10,000 school children as part of its educational programs.
The Belize Zoo sits upon 29 acres of tropical savanna and is home to over 125 animals native to Belize. These animals were either orphaned, born at the zoo or rehabilitated.
This is a half day tour that leaves at 8:00 am from Crooked Tree.
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Baboon Sanctuary:
Minimum 2 persons, includes entry fee US$45.00 per person
The Community Baboon Sanctuary was established in 1985 to protect the endangered black howler monkey, locally called "baboon". This was the first of many community sanctuaries in Belize that was formed to conserve the wildlife of Belize. At anytime the Baboon Sanctuary has over 250 animals in the rehabilitation process, and releases are planned for each summer season.
This is a half day tour that leaves Crooked Tree anytime from 8:00 am – 2:00pm. Come and enjoy these exotic Howler monkeys at the Community Baboon Sanctuary.
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Horseback Riding:
US$15.00 per person per hour
Give your feet a rest, let someone else do the work. Explore the many trails, sights and sounds of Crooked Tree on horseback.
2 days advance notice required.
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