Mainland Adventures
Want to leave the paradise of Ambergris Caye for a day excursion to the mainland? Why not? Just give the word and we will handle everything for you! Tell us when you want to go and let us make all the arrangements. Or, if you would like to plan your own itinerary, we’ll be glad to fulfill it for you.
Belize is world-renowned for its ecotourism and is one of the most interesting countries in all of Central America. The jungles are lush, the wildlife is abundant and the rivers range from mild to wild.
Belize has set aside vast areas of natural forest as sanctuaries for birds, monkeys, jaguar and even the crocodile, making a trip down the river an unbelievable experience that offers rare photographic opportunities to see river life in their natural environments.
Belize is also rich in archaeological sites, which reveal their treasures to those who like adventure. Experience one of the most mysterious civilizations of all, the Maya. Excursions to the mainland of Belize are available by plane or boat.
Altun Ha, which is Maya for “rock stone water,” is the ultimate Mainland experience in Belize. Get ready for some fun! Hop aboard our twenty-eight foot or thirty-four foot high skiffs and prepare yourself for a thrilling boat ride. Head westward across the San Pedro Lagoon toward the mainland and enter the Northern River. A thirty minute ride up this narrow, winding river is one you won’t soon forget.
Enjoy a leisurely boat ride across the shallow waters that lie between San Pedro and the mainland of Belize to the boat marina in downtown Belize City. There, a van will be waiting to take you through the city and up the Northern Highway. After an hour and fifteen minutes of observing the scenery and cultural elements of Belize, you’ll come to the small bridge at Tower Hill.
This is a wonderful excursion, particularly if you have kids. They will love every minute of it. Enjoy a scenic boat ride across the shallow waters that lie between San Pedro and the mainland of Belize where you’ll be met by your tour guide. An air-conditioned tour van will pick you up, and together you’ll travel up the Western Highway into the mountains of Belize and to the Mopan River. There, you’ll board a small ferry that is hand cranked across the river.
Enjoy a scenic boat ride across the shallow waters that lie between San Pedro and the mainland of Belize where you’ll be met by your tour guide. An air-conditioned tour van will pick you up, and together you’ll travel up the Western Highway to Jaguar Paw Nature Reserve in the Belize jungle. You will enjoy an easy, guided hike through the rain forest on well maintained trails which will lead you across the Caves Branch River and through two dry caves.