Mainland Belize Recreation
Complimentary:
Mayan Ruins of Lamanai, Altun Ha, or Xunantunich
Included in your trip price is a tour of the Mayan ruins. We will visit the Mayan ruins closest to your ministry location. The Mayan ruins of Belize include a number of well-known and historical Maya archaeological sites. Your guided tour through the ruins will take you through well-designed and impressively built ancient cities and give you the opportunity to climb the high temple. The experience will definitely give you an appreciation for the Mayan culture in Belize!
Half-day tour. Bus transportation, lunch, national park entrance, and guided tour included.
Additional Options:
If your group has been to the Mayan Ruins before or would just like to spend your half-day of recreation experiencing another cultural option, here are some opportunities to consider.
Orchid Bay Day Trip
Situated on the Bay of Corozal in far Northern Belize is Orchid Bay Resort. For teams who have experienced the Mayan Ruins previously or are looking for a relaxing recreation day closer to their ministry site in the north, this is a great option. Spend the day at the beach and or under the palm trees. Swim, canoe, or paddleboard in the calm waters of the Caribbean or in the resort’s pool. Enjoy a restaurant provided meal as you relax and take in the surf, sun, and sand during a half-day recreation. $25 – Lunch provided by Orchid Bay, and use of the pool, beach and beach area, paddle boards and canoes.
Orchid Bay Overnight
At the conclusion of your trip, instead of a trip to Caye Caulker, stay overnight for one night at Orchid Bay Resort, situated on the Bay of Corozal in far Northern Belize. Spend the day at the beach and or under the palm trees. Swim, canoe, or paddleboard in the calm waters of the Caribbean or in the resort’s pool. Enjoy three restaurant meals as you relax and take in the surf, sun, and sand during your final full day in Belize. In the evening, enjoy your closing meeting and celebration with worship and sharing on the resort grounds, before spending the night at the Resort. $80 – (One night lodging with A/C, 3 meals provided by Orchid Bay and use of the pool, beach and beach area, paddle boards and canoes.
B
oat Eco Tour to Lamanai
If Lamanai is your Mayan ruins destination, we recommend taking an eco tour to the ruins instead of the included bus tour. This boat tour will bring you down a jungle river with many wildlife viewing opportunities, including the potential to see monkeys, crocodiles, toucans, and more. While stopping to view flora and fauna, this trip provides a smooth, fun, recreational way to visit Lamanai. Half-day tour.
Transportation, lunch, national park entrance, guided tour included. Minimum eight people, $60/person.
Cave Tubing
A bus trip to Caves Branch National Park, just east of Belmopan, will bring you to the jungle and an amazing cave system. Guided by experienced Belizean tour guides, you will hike for about 30 minutes through the Belizean rainforest, then tube down the refreshing Caves Branch River making your way through spectacular cave systems.
Half-day tour. Transportation, national park fees, life vest, tube, head lamp, tour guide, barbeque chicken lunch. Minimum eight people, $75/person.
Zip Lining
The zip line adventure begins with a ten-minute hike through the Belizean rainforest. You’ll be fitted into a harness and enjoy flying through the rainforest canopy on seven runs ranging from 200 to 600 feet between treetop platforms. There will be a guide on each platform to assist you with landing and taking off.
Half-day tour. Transportation, national park fees, tour guide, helmet, harness, gloves, and barbeque chicken lunch. Minimum eight people, $75/person.
Cave Tubing and Zip Lining
Combined Adventure Cave tubing and zip lining are located near each other in Caves Branch National Park. See details above.
Half-day tour. $100/person.
Bacab Eco Park
Bacab Eco Park welcomes you to a lush jungle playground. The park proudly boasts over 200 species of tropical flowering plants, towering hardwood trees, palms, and different species of ferns as well as a great population of wildlife. The largest swimming pool in Belize, complete with water slide, palm trees, lounge chairs, large palapa huts, changing rooms, and a great restaurant, are a refreshing highlight for all.
Half-day tour. Park entrance fee, swimming pool entrance, transportation, chicken or hamburger basket lunch provided. $45/person.
Registration for recreation and any other trip upgrades can be done during registration or after registration through your trip portal, that’s assigned after registering.
