Snorkeling, Sailing and Island Tours

Discover one of the most beautiful snorkeling destinations near Placencia. Laughing Bird Caye National Park is home to clear Caribbean water, colorful coral formations and abundant marine life.

A licensed guide will lead you through the reserve before you relax on the island’s white-sand beach and enjoy a Belizean-style lunch.

• From $110 USD per person
• Departure: 8:00 AM
• Approximate return time : 3:00 PM

Includes transportation, licensed guide, lunch, water, snacks, beach towel, snorkeling equipment and national park fees.

Bring reef-safe sunscreen and swimwear.

Travel from Placencia to Silk Caye, a tiny tropical island surrounded by the Belize Barrier Reef.

Snorkel through colorful coral gardens filled with tropical fish, lobsters and other marine life. After lunch on the island, visit a nearby snorkeling area known for nurse sharks, southern stingrays and sea turtles.

• From $110 USD per person
• Departure: 8:00 AM
• Approximate return: 3:00 PM

Includes transportation, licensed guide, lunch, water, snacks, beach towel, snorkeling equipment and park fees.



Bring reef-safe sunscreen and swimwear.

Spend the day snorkeling, fishing and exploring three beautiful Belizean islands: Silk Caye, Laughing Bird Caye and Moho Caye.



This full-day Caribbean adventure combines colorful reefs, tropical islands and time on the water. It is a wonderful option for families, friends and groups who want to experience more of the Belize Barrier Reef in one day.

• From $200 USD per person
• Departure: 8:00 AM
• Approximate return: 3:00 PM
• Minimum: Four guests

Includes transportation, guide, lunch, water, snacks, beach towel, snorkeling equipment and park fees.

Bring reef-safe sunscreen and swimwear.

Spend a relaxed day sailing the Caribbean Sea aboard a comfortable catamaran.

Swim, snorkel, sunbathe or simply enjoy the view from the deck with a glass of local rum punch. This tour offers an easy balance of adventure and relaxation.

• From $85 USD per person
• Departure: 9:00 AM
• Approximate return: 3:00 PM
• Minimum: Four guests

Includes guided sailing tour, lunch, water, snacks, beach towel and snorkeling equipment.

Bring reef-safe sunscreen, swimwear and sun protection.

Laughing Bird Caye or Silk Caye

Experience a two-tank dive at one of the outstanding marine reserves accessible from Placencia.

Depending on conditions and availability, your dive may take you to Laughing Bird Caye, Silk Caye or South Water Caye. Explore coral formations and look for tropical fish, rays, sea turtles and other marine life with an experienced dive team.

• From $160 USD for certified divers
• From $200 USD for non-certified divers
• Minimum age: 10
• Departure: 8:00 AM
• Approximate return: 4:00 PM

Includes transportation, dive guide, lunch, water, snacks, beach towel, dive equipment and park fees.

Certified divers should bring their certification card.

Travel to the Gladden Spit area for the possibility of encountering whale sharks, the largest fish in the ocean.

This seasonal experience is offered around selected moon cycles, traditionally between March and June. Even when whale sharks are not present, divers can experience an extraordinary marine environment filled with coral, snapper, jacks and other marine life.

• From $260 USD per certified diver
• Minimum age: 16
• Minimum: 12 guests
• Full-day experience

Includes transportation, dive guide, lunch, water, snacks, beach towel, dive equipment and park fees.

Certification is required. Bring your certification card.

Inland Tours

Cruise through the mangroves and along Monkey River with a local guide while searching for Belizean wildlife.

Possible sightings include black howler monkeys, toucans, crocodiles, iguanas, manatees and other animals that inhabit the river and surrounding forest. The experience also offers a glimpse into life in Monkey River Village.

• From $110 USD per person
• Departure: 8:00 AM
• Approximate return: 1:30 PM



Includes transportation, guide, lunch, water and snacks.

Bring sunscreen, insect repellent, comfortable clothing and suitable shoes.

Explore the rainforest of Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, widely known as the world’s first jaguar preserve.

Follow forest trails with a guide while learning about tropical plants about tropical plants, birds and Belizean wildlife.

Depending on the day’s itinerary, the experience may include a waterfall swim, natural rock slides or tubing along South Stann Creek River.

Wildlife sightings, including jaguars, cannot be guaranteed.

• From $125 USD per person
• Departure: 8:30 AM
• Approximate return: 3:00 PM

Includes transportation, guide, packed lunch, water, snacks and park fees.



Bring swimwear, a towel, insect repellent and comfortable walking shoes.

Experience two very different sides of inland Belize in one full-day adventure.

Begin at Xunantunich, an important ancient Maya city overlooking the Mopan River. Explore its plazas and temples before climbing El Castillo for panoramic views across the surrounding jungle.

The journey continues to St. Herman’s Blue Hole National Park, where you can cool off in a beautiful natural inland swimming hole surrounded by tropical forest.

• From $155 USD per person
• Departure: 7:00 AM
• Approximate return: 4:00 PM

Includes transportation, guide, lunch, water, snacks and park entrance fees.



Bring sunscreen, swimwear, a towel, insect repellent and comfortable walking shoes..

Journey into Actun Tunichil Muknal, commonly known as ATM Cave, for one of Belize’s most remarkable archaeological adventures.



After hiking through the rainforest and crossing rivers, enter a sacred Maya cave containing ancient artifacts, ceremonial spaces and skeletal remains. An authorized guide will explain the cave’s cultural and archaeological significance throughout the experience.

This is a physically active tour involving hiking, swimming, climbing and river crossings.

• From $210 USD per person
• Departure: 6:45 AM
  
• Approximate return: 5:00 PM
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Includes transportation, authorized guide, lunch, water, snacks and park fees.

Bring swimwear, insect repellent and secure, comfortable footwear. Our tour desk will provide the complete preparation and clothing requirements before departure..

Discover how Belizean cacao becomes chocolate during a hands-on visit to a local chocolate farm near Maya Center.

Learn about cacao cultivation and traditional chocolate-making methods before making and tasting chocolate of your own. Afterwards, continue to Maya King Waterfall for a refreshing swim surrounded by tropical forest.

• From $140 USD per person
• Departure: 8:00 AM
• Approximate return: 2:00 PM

Includes transportation, guide, lunch, water, snacks, chocolate-making experience and applicable park fees.

Bring swimwear, a towel, insect repellent and comfortable walking shoes..

Choose your own combination of outdoor adventures at Maya World Adventure.

Ride an ATV through the jungle, soar between the trees on a zipline, float down the river, kayak through the rainforest, hike a jungle trail, ride horseback to a waterfall or spend the day swimming beneath the falls.

Activities can be arranged individually or combined into a customized adventure. Guests with a rental car may also visit independently.

Pricing and schedules vary by activity.

Food Tours

Taste your way through Placencia Village with a local guide while learning about Belizean food, traditions and everyday life.

Lunch tours feature Belizean street food and Creole favorites such as salbutes, garnaches, rice and beans, local snacks and dessert. Dinner experiences may include seafood, charcuterie, seaweed smoothies, locally made chocolate and homemade pastries.

Stops and tastings vary according to the tour and availability.

• From $140 USD per person
• Lunch and dinner options available
• Schedule varies

Includes a local guide and multiple food tastings. Transportation availability can be confirmed by our tour desk.

Discover the flavors, traditions and farming heritage of southern Belize on this full-day cultural experience.

Begin at Ixcacao, Belize’s original Maya-owned chocolatier, where you will see cacao growing, learn how it is cultivated and taste fresh cacao fruit when it is in season. Enjoy Maya-style hot chocolate and chocolate samples before making your own chocolate by hand using traditional stone tools.

After a farm-to-table Belizean lunch, continue to the Belize Spice Farm. Explore the farm on foot or by trolley while learning how vanilla, allspice, nutmeg, cardamom, black pepper and other tropical spices are grown, harvested and used.

This tour is a wonderful choice for food lovers, families and guests looking for a cultural experience with limited physical activity.

• From $145 USD per person
• Duration: Full day
• Standard tour minimum: Four guests
• Private tour minimum: Two guests

Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meal options are available with advance notice.

INCLUDED:

• Guided chocolate and spice farm experiences
• Hands-on traditional chocolate making
• Chocolate and cacao tastings
• Farm-to-table lunch
• Transportation from Kalimera, when confirmed
• Tour coordination through our concierge