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Lamanai & the New River Safari
Traveler Type: Cruise Passenger
Activity Type: River and Maya site tour
Skill Activity Level: Beginner to Expert
TOUR DESCRIPTION:
After a short tender transfer you will start one of the most interesting tours in Belize.
A 45-minute drive up the Northern Highway brings you to Tower Hill, where you board
a riverboat and head up the New River. While traversing the many little creeks and
lagoons, it is easy to encounter hawks, kites and falcons. Dainty Jacanas lightly walk
on the lily pads while the crocodiles bask in the morning sunlight. At the entrance to
the New River Lagoon, the ruins of Lamanai (Maya for submerged crocodile) rise into
view. While touring this site, huge masks depicting dead rulers and gods seem to
materialize out of the rainforest, amid the chatter of birdlife and the haunting call of
the Howler Monkeys. Your guide will point out the Copal and Ramon trees, which were
of great importance in ancient times. You are returned to the local dock in time to
board your tender back to the ship.
SITES PASSED/PHOTOGRAPHIC OPPORTUNITIES
Wetlands fauna such as crocodiles and birds.
Maya temples, plazas and ceremonial sites
Museum of Maya artifacts
Tour Timetable:
Clients will need to be on the first tenders.
To From Description
0.00 0.30 Tendering and embarking buses.
0.30 1.30 Drive to Tower Hill on paved highway.
1.30 1.45 Courtesy stop at Tower Hill. (Bathrooms)
1.45 1.55 Embark riverboats.
1.55 2.25 River stopping for points of interest.
2.25 3.10 Disembark at Lamanai site for lunch. (Bathrooms)
3.10 4.40 Tour of Maya site.
4.40 4.50 Return to boats and embark.
4.50 5.35 Travel back down river.
5.35 5.50 Final courtesy call. (Bathrooms)
5.50 7:00 Embark Coach and return to Belize City.
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TOUR INFORMATION: |
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Meals
Location of Meal: Lamanai Picnic Area
Type of meal: Box lunch
Menu items: Stewed chicken, rice and beans,
potato salad or cole slaw.
Drink(s) included: Soda and bottled water
Number of Drinks: 1 soda and 2 bottled water
Shopping:
Shopping available: Yes – minimal at Lamanai
Shopping time: 15 minutes after completion of tour.
Walking Information:
Type of Walking: Extensive walking on flat
grassy areas.
Walking Distance:1.5 - 2 miles.
Type of Climbing: Optional climbing of temples.
Climbing Distance: Approximately 100 ft.
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Restroom Information:
Tower Hill and Lamanai visitors’ center
Recommended Attire:
Long pants, hat, comfortable shoes, sunscreen and bug spray. |
Tour Details
Duration: 7 hrs.
Departure: Should be the 1st tour to depart the ship.
Minimum:
Maximum:
Transportation:
Type of Vehicle: MCI Bus
Vehicle Capacity: 45
Occupancy Percentage: 100%
Restrooms: No
AC: Yes
Heat: No
PA System: Yes
Radio: Yes
Cell Phone: No
Video: No
Wheelchair Lift: No
Guide Type:
Licensed guides.
Guide Ratio: 20 passengers/1 guide
Ship Escort: Determined by ship.
Medical Supplies:
Standard medical kits on bus.
Closed Holidays?
No
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