Things to do in  Belize

There are a lot to see in Belize. And the tour great opportunity to check out some of them. When in Belize one absolutely had to see Mayan ruins. And the only way to do it is with the great guide which our tour guide Nelson was. Knowledgeable about history and fauna. Caves were amazing and kids loved the zip lining! So great tour!

This was such an amazing experience. The details of the images in the ruins are a work of art. This is something you have to see with your own eyes in order to believe. I have read a lot of books about ancient civilizations (Egypt, Ghana, Kush, Mayan, Olmec, Aztecs, etc.) and, thus, I have seen a lot of depictions of statues and ruins in the books that I have read, but seeing them in person is a completely different experience. If you love history, not just what you were taught in school then you will love this tour. Our tour guide Nathan was super knowledgeable. He is also half Mayan so he has a lot of insight about their culture. It was a long days journey from Caye Caulker to Orange Walk (where Lamani is located) so I would recommend either doing this trip from Belize City or someplace closer but no matter what, you should definitely take the time to do this trip if you are in Belize.

This ranks among the best travel experiences of my life, and I’ve traveled a lot. It’s almost hard to believe that what you are seeing is real, but real it is, and the only way to believe is to see it with your own eyes. Patrick was a phenomenal tour guide in every way. He was funny, extremely knowledgeable, extremely capable maneuvering in the cave (and helping all of us to do the same), and obviously loved his work and his home country of Belize. I can’t recommend this tour enough, but I do recommend specifically requesting Patrick as your guide. I heard through the grapevine that he is one of the best, and it’s hard to imagine anyone being better.

This excursion was one of the best ones I have done. I booked with Melissa and she responded in a timely manner. David our tour guide was amazing. He was friendly and he made the tour more than we expected. It was me and four other friends. You were able to see the passion in him as he spoke about the country, the ruins and the cave. We stopped for lunch at this beautifully designed restaurant, which was owned by him and his wife. The food was delicious, the lemonade was very superb (best one i've tasted). My friends and I wanted to take some to go. I am glad we decided to do this excursion the day before we left Belize because it was really the best way to end the trip. BTW, David owes us each 3 beers each LOL

We traveled to Belize as soon as they opened for tourists in June 2021. Perfect travel weather and terrific adventure activities with few other travelers. Our guide was very knowledgeable and funny. The home cooked lunch was great and swimming in the cave was fun.

Our tour guides Julio and Oscar were very knowledgeable about the history of Caracol, as well as Belize in general. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to see Rio Frio Cave due to the road being too muddy to cross.

Naulette Bull was an extremely knowledgeable guide! Zip lining was a ton of fun and we weren't ready for it to end. We didn't get to go cave tubing due to the weather, but our guide gave us the option to visit a howler monkey sanctuary where we were able to see wild monkeys and eat a traditional Belizean lunch. Great day.

Amazing experience! Robert was such a great guide - learned so much, he made us laugh the entire day and went above and beyond to make our experience perfect. His love for Belize made us fall more and more in love with the beautiful country! Definitely the highlight of our trip - highly recommend!

This was less a transfer and more of a half-day driving tour of Eastern Belize. The driver was very quick to point out different sights along the way and gave us lots of flexibility to see things en-route. We had a smooth, calm ride the whole way.

Pluses: Abner our tour guide/driver was excellent! He was full of knowledge about the culture of the Maya and Belizean people. The actual kayaking in the caves was awesome. Zip lining was zippy and the guides for that, Manuel and Kelvin were great! Minuses: The AC wasn't great in the van and the ride is an hour. There is hiking involved in both activities. It is not a flat trek for either. The cave kayaking required 3 water crossings prior to the actual activity and one crossing was chest high. Bring extra clothing or your trip back will be very uncomfortable. We also missed the 4:30 water taxi due to a flat tire. It's a really long day, but we really enjoyed the zipline and kayaking very much.

I was blown away by the level of knowledge and wisdom that Gerson had about Belize and Mayan history, nature, health care, educational and prison systems. There wasn’t a topic left untouched. We had an absolute blast in the caves and learning about Mayan history. Then we ate at the most delicious restaurant that our guide recommended. If you’re looking to visit the ruins and caves this is the best tour!

This was the highlight of all of my days in Belize. We started the day at 8am when David picked us up. From there, he took us to the best restaurant for breakfast - we had eggs, fried jack, fish, and some freshly squeezed orange juice. We ziplined first and the guides for this part were so friendly, we even got to see some monkeys! When it was time for tubing, we took about a 45min hike through the forest - this was not hard at all and you are covered by the trees so you do not get too hot. Along the way and while tubing, David teaches you a bunch of things about the nature, the Mayans, and the wildlife. He was funny, genuine, and helpful the entire time. He had us laughing and engaged throughout our time with him. He was very patient with us as we wanted to do things like take pictures or get out and swim. He is the absolute best guide there is! If he asks if you want to get breakfast with him in the morning, say yes! You will have to pay but for breakfast and lunch it was not expensive and definitely worth it! If he likes you and your group he will probably go above and beyond as he did with us and show you some extra things. Good things to know: 1. you can bring a bag with your things - David will keep it in the car, locked and safe 2. He gives you a ride to and from the excursion location (I believe this is if you stay in Belize City) 3. Bring sunscreen! 4. Bring a waterproof phone case to take pictures! 5. If David asks if you want to try something from the forest, just say yes! 6. When you're in the caves, turn your lights off as a group to see just how dark it is. 7. Ask questions! David is very knowledgeable and always willing to answer questions. 8. Take some pics with David!

Giovanni, was a sweet and great tour guide/captain! He made the experience very fun and exciting for us. I didn’t really know how to swim but he assisted me and made me feel safe while swimming at the waterfalls. Lunch was very good. Can’t tell you enough, the view of the jungle and the feeling of relaxation is to die for. A must try when you’re in Belize!

My wife and I wanted a tour to see a few of the attractions in Belize. This tour fit the bill nicely. It was a full day tour (101/2 hours) and gave us a good overview of the Mayan civilizations in Belize, a look at the jungle while zip lining over it and a relaxing float on an underground river. We were the only two on the tour and were well looked after and informed by our guide Pau who was extremely knowledgeable, and considerate. All in all it was a well spent day.

We were a little nervous about the tendering situation and having time to do both tours when our ship the Liberty of the Seas got into Belize, but it was so smooth going. We got tender tickets that morning and were on #4, they called 1-4 first thing when boats were ready to go so we got to shore early. Found VIV tours exactly where they described they would be. We were quickly walked out to the parking area and introduced to Marco (the best guide ever!!!), our guide for the day. We took a minute to run to the Belize sign to take pictures then we were on the road, way before any of the cruise buses left the parking lot. Marco was a competent guide and driver. He explained the day to us, told us exactly how long the drives would be and what to expect. Usually you can't do the cave kayaking and Altun Ha in the same day with a big cruise tour, but with Marco and VIV tours, he got us in and out right where we needed to be to be able to see both places and still have time to shop before we got back on the ship. Beware, its a busy day though, if you want to take your time, choose one or the other. We had 4 kid 8-16, so this was a perfect tour to keep their attention. We made it to the Jaguar Paw early in the day, before all the tour buses. Marco got our paddles and life jackets and we were off on a 25 minute hike to the caves. Marco was so knowledgeable about the plants and animals and showed us many cool things on the way to the caves. Once at the caves we were the only ones there, it was amazing not having a million people surrounding us. Kayaking was awesome, we got to see more of the caves than if we were tubing. We paddled up river to a sweet swimming spot and had it completely to ourselves for 20 minutes of playing in the water. Marco even showed us the best way to jump into the water, where to catch snails and feed them to the fish and deer tracks where they've come to drink the water. We loaded back into the Kayaks and headed downstream. We did pass a couple of small tubing groups who had made it to the river by this time, but it was still not very crowded, and the kayaking added another dimension to the tour, so much fun. My kids would have gotten bored sitting on the tube. Before we headed to the caves Marco pre-ordered our lunch to be ready for us when we got back from the caves. It was so smoothly done, we walked back, turned our paddles in and headed to the van to change and pick up lunch. We were on our way quickly with a authentic Belize lunch of rice/beans/chicken. SO good!!! Driving through Belize was so insightful and interesting and Marco keep the dialogue going the whole time, making the driving part seem quick. He's so interesting and so proud of his country. We learned so much from him and could understand his English easily. Altun Ha was amazing. So beautiful to see and learn about. We were able to climb one of the temples and the view was amazing. We didn't spent too much time here, which worked out perfectly for our kids attention spans. We headed back to the port with 45 minutes left to shop before the last tender left. Thank you Marco and VIV tours for such a neat experience and wonderful day!

Perfect way to see an do several things all in one day when you are taking a short trip to Belize. Your day starts early as you have to catch the first water taxi off the island at 6:00am, but it’s well worth getting up early for one day of your vacation. The ruins are a beautiful site and our guide gave us a good history lesson about Mayan culture and rituals. Zip lining in the tree tops here is quite beautiful. And if you come when several species of natural orchids are in bloom, it is no doubt even better. Our tour guides gave us some nature lessons and also a little more information about current Mayan culture that still exists in the country even today. Tubing through the caves was extremely relaxing. The water is so crystal clear and the perfect temperature. Even the travel time in the car through the city of Belize and in between activities was fun to experience.

This was the best deal financially but also so very good deal for the experience! Jose who drove us was amazing and talk to us all the way there about the history of Belize . he is the nicest man and such a good driver! Colin who was our tour guide on the boat went out of his way to give us extra experiences with all the different kind of birds we even got to see bats up close. He is a very careful driver and happy friendly he cooked our meal and it was completely delicious and we did not get sick at all. Both of these guys had a lot of energy and enthusiasm and knowledge we could not have been more pleased! We were happy to give them each their own tip so be generous because they rely on this tip money to support their families . So we are big fans of viator! Thank you and please tell our guides how very much they made everyone in our group happy

Elio, our guide, was fantastic! The way he told us about the Mayan Ruins history, the caves and answered our questions about Belize made it evident that he was passionate about history, Belize, and his career. While floating through the caves, Elio told us a Mayan legend, and the passion behind his voice made the cave floating even better. We were lucky enough to be the only ones on the tour, which made it feel exclusive and gave us the opportunity to go at our own pace. Can't praise this tour enough, especially for travelers with limited time! Gives you the chance to see Mayan Ruins and explore caves. Thanks, Elio!

Do not pass go. Do not collect 200 dollars. Just book this tour. Jeff and Percy hooked us up. This was a group of 4 girls on a cruise who wanted to go experience Belize during our time in port. We booked this due to reviews I saw and boy did the reviews understate how well we were taken care of. The only problem we had was locating Jeff and that was my fault because I didn’t have a screenshot of that page of info. We met another nice tourist guide who called Jeff for us and then helped direct us to where we needed to be After Jeff picked us up he gave us a tour through the country to the cave tubing. He hooked us up with local drinks before going into the river. And took us through the caves. He pointed out awesome rock formations and plants and animals as we went through. Afterwards we had these amazing tamales that he picked up from a home on the way. Then we went to the ruins and got us some more amazing food. Climbing to the top of the ruins was a high light. On the way back he took us to see some sights. Including his project that he’s working on to better Belize and the country. It was so worth the money and

With three teenagers aged 19, 17 and 16 to occupy we couldn’t have picked a better trip or company! Robert, our main guide was extremely fun, knowledgeable, personable and above all un-rushed to fulfill the days agenda so we never felt that he was just checking off boxes. His team - Ken and Geovanny - were awesome and hardworking too! Expect a lazy float along the river during the trip, a short hike to the first waterfall (would recommend water shoes or hiking boots for this part but mine were still soaked from a previous tour so I fared fine in sturdy flip flops). Our second stop was another beautiful waterfall location, where we enjoyed a delicious BBQ lunch our guides had been preparing since the journey began. My teenagers loved the rope swing that Robert took them to use, they played games in the water and I floated in a tube enjoying the amazing jungle views! After an unhurried lunch and more food than we could possibly eat (our fellow vegetarian travelers were also catered for) we headed to the final waterfall, where willing people had the opportunity to climb up the face and dip in the pools at each level - do it, it’s an amazing experience and the guides offer assistance to those who need it! Soft drinks are provided for the day and you can take alcohol if you would like. I had read a previous review that throwing in some snacks just in case wouldn’t hurt, so I did that and they came in useful towards the end of the day to keep us going until dinner. You cannot beat value for money with this tour, 8 hours plus travel time and voted the best trip of our 10 day visit to Belize by my family!! Thank you Robert, Ken and Geovanny for the wonderful experience!