Nature & Jungle
TOURS
Belize Jungle & Nature Tours
Explore the pristine jungles of Belize and get a look at some of Belize’s wildlife in their natural habitats.
Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary & Jaguar Preserve
Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary and Jaguar Preserve is believed to have the world’s largest density of jaguars as well as several other cat species. Belize’s national animal, the endangered tapir, also lives in the Cockscomb Basin Reserve along with over 290 different species of birds. It’s no wonder why Cockscomb is a leading destination for nature lovers around the world!
In this Belize Nature and Jungle Tour, your professional guide will meet you at Laru Beya for an hour drive to Maya Center Village, where you will check in and register before entering the Wildlife Sanctuary Reserve. At the register center, you can also purchase beautiful hand-carved slate plaques, baskets, jewelry and clothing made by local Mayan women. Upon arrival to the reserve, you will be briefed and given orientation about the park. You will also view the original cages built by reserve founder, Alan Rabinowitz, which he used to capture and tag wild jaguars. The first hike will be on an established trail, where your guide will explain the flora and fauna that makes the reserve such amazing place. You will also get to see a plethora of wildlife including a variety of exotic birds.
After the first hike on the trail, you will return back for a home cooked lunch. Later, the adventure continues as you hike upstream with inner tubes. It’s now time to relax and enjoy nature as you gently float downstream going with the flow of the South Stann Creek River. After the river tubing, you will hike to the local waterfall for a refreshing swim. You will have the chance to swim under the waterfall and receive a natural massage from the flowing fall. What a great way to end your Belize hiking adventure!
This tour is included in select all-inclusive packages
Total Duration & Distance: This is a full day adventure tour departing at 8:00 am and returning at 5:00pm.
Level: Moderate activity level.
Location: Stann Creek District in the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary and Jaguar Preserve.
Bring: Sturdy tennis shoes or hiking boots, comfortable & lightweight clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, bug repellant, camera, and pocket money if you would like to purchase souvenirs.
Leave: Personal and travel documents at the hotel.
Provided: Park entrance fees, drinking water and a fine home cooked lunch.
Remind us about: Any medical conditions, special needs, and dietary restrictions.
Monkey River Boat Cruise & Jungle Hike
Cruise along the Placencia Lagoon for a 45 minutes boat ride down the coast from Placencia through a maze of lush tropical mangroves. Before reaching the mouth of the river, be on the lookout for endangered manatees that are commonly spotted here!
Upon arrival at Monkey River Village, you will cruise upstream for about 3 to 4 miles. The meandering boat ride upstream is slow giving you ample time to observe. Here, you will have the opportunity to see iguanas as they lounge lazily on the tree branches, get close to tropical birds as they sing and swoop through the maze of jungle green, spot occasional crocodiles looming from the edge of the river banks, and listen as the famous howler monkeys loudly holler at you. The innumerable rainforest creatures that you will spot will undoubtedly make this boat trip to Monkey River an exciting and memorable experience.
Soon you’ll reach a jungle trail which you will venture out on foot in search of howler monkeys. Get ready to cover your ears – just a few slaps of your guide’s machete against the trees bring the monkeys to life – their deafening howls can be heard for over a mile. Your guide will also point out the medicinal properties of the surrounding flora and fauna.
When you return to the boat you will have the opportunity to take a dip in the river. After a refreshing swim, return down the village for a healthy Belizean dish at a family-run restaurant and interact with the locals of this quaint fishing village.
This tour is included in select all-inclusive packages
Total Duration & Distance: This is a full day adventure tour departing at 7:45am and returning at 2pm.
Level: Light activity level.
Location: Monkey River Village in Stann Creek District.
Bring: Sturdy tennis shoes or hiking boots, comfortable & lightweight clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, bug repellant, camera, and pocket money if you would like to purchase souvenirs.
Leave: Personal and travel documents at the hotel.
Provided: Park entrance fees, drinking water and a fine home cooked lunch.
Remind us about: Any medical conditions, special needs, and dietary restrictions.
Tropical Birding In Belize
With over 500 different species of birds, 80 percent of which are classified as resident birds and 20 percent as migrants from North America, Belize has become a premier destination for bird watching. Its tropical rainforests, savannahs, wetlands, and coastal plains offer a spectacular opportunity for viewing our numerous birds in their natural habitat. Birding in Belize is an experience for both the amateur and professional bird watcher.
Laru Beya’s Bird Watching Tour leaves at sunrise with stops at two locations around Placencia. Destinations included are the banana farm to view fly catchers, warblers (November to April), and vultures as well as a second stop at the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary and Jaguar Preserve where you will witness various birds such as: toucans, tinamous, trogans, motmots, herons, king vultures and the occasional scarlet macaws when in season (December to March).
This tour is NOT included in our packages, but can be booked separately.
Total Duration & Distance: This is a full day adventure tour departing at 8:30 and returning at 4:30.
Level: Moderate activity level.
Location: Just 30 minutes away from Placencia
Bring: Sturdy tennis shoes or hiking boots, comfortable & lightweight clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, swimwear, extra change of clothes, camera, and pocket money if you would like to purchase souvenirs.
Leave: Personal and travel documents at the hotel.
Provided: Park entrance fees, drinking water and Belizean lunch at the local Mayan King Grill.
Remind us about: Any medical conditions, special needs, and dietary restrictions.
“Jason was born in the Monkey River town and grew up on the river, so his knowledge and history of the area was superb. Jason has eagle eyes for pointing out the flora and fauna. He could find iguanas and crocs that we would never have noticed, and he positioned the boat for some awesome pictures. The best part was obviously the Howler monkeys. The sound was nothing less than prehistoric.”
