COCKSCOMB BASIN JAGUAR PRESERVE & Mayan Chocolate Farm

Cockscomb Basin is renowned for being the world’s first and only jaguar preserve with over 128,000 acres of lush tropical rainforest. In fact, Cockscomb Basin Jaguar Preserve is home to all five of Belize’s large cats: jaguar, puma, margay, jaguarundi, and ocelot. Explore the jungle trails of this flora & fauna sanctuary with a naturalist tour guide. After your hike, tube or float down the South Stann Creek River for a unique, close-up look at the jungle.

Next, you’ll grab some brunch before heading over to a nearby cacao farm. This part of the tour gives you a front-row seat to the ancient practice of chocolate making. You’ll learn everything there is to know about chocolate, including its many healthy properties and how the ancient Mayan civilizations used the cacao beans as currency.

Bring: bug spray, sunscreen, hat, light long pants, swimsuit, towel, dry clothes, camera, binoculars, hiking shoes, souvenir cash  
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate  
Approximate Tour Time: 8:00AM – 3:30PM

Night Hike at COCKSCOMB BASIN JAGUAR PRESERVe

The pristine rainforests of the world’s first and only jaguar preserve come alive at night. Try hiking its trails just after dusk for a one-of-a-kind experience! In addition to the elusive jaguar, you may also see pumas, ocelots, and jaguarundis. The Preserve is home to the endangered Baird’s Tapir and over 290 different species of birds. On most nights, the air is clear enough to see the majestic shape of Victoria Peak, the highest point in Belize, rising 3,675 feet above sea level. This tour is ideal for nature lovers and intrepid travelers alike.

To ensure everyone's safety, we have a strict 6-to-1 guest-to-guide ratio. We carry extra flashlights, batteries, a machete and a full first aid kit in the unlikely scenario where one is needed.

Bring: bug spray, hat, light long pants, camera, hiking shoes, souvenir cash 
Difficulty:  Easy to Moderate  
Approximate Tour Time: 6:00PM – 9:00PM

Rainforest horseback ride & swim

Whether you’re an experienced rider or a beginner, this unique horseback experience is designed for everyone. The horses are carefully trained and selected to make even the most timid rider feel confident and graceful. As you ride, you’ll pass through pine ridges blanketed with magnificent ferns and then enter the lush rainforest, marveling at towering Cohune trees along the trail.

The journey continues to the serene Sittee River, where you can choose to take a refreshing swim or relax on the riverbank, soaking in the peaceful surroundings. This combination of scenic trails, gentle adventure, and moments of relaxation offers a truly memorable way to experience the beauty of Belize on horseback.

Bring: bug spray, closed-toe shoes, light long pants, sunscreen, hat, swimsuit, towel, camera, souvenir cash  
Difficulty: Easy  
Approximate Tour Time: 8:00AM – 12:00PM

ATM CAVE
(Actun Tunichil Muknal)

Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM Cave) is most famous as an ancient archaeological site, containing the skeletal remains of Maya human sacrifices, pottery, and other ancient artifacts. Visitors go bananas over the fully intact skeleton from around 700-900 AD that literally sparkles, thanks to time and science. You’ll hike to the location, wade across rushing rivers in waist-deep water, climb wet ladders inside a cave in just your socks, then enter a deep, dark hole in the side of a mountain because a tour guide told you to (and maybe pee yourself a little – but that’s okay!). This is one of the more difficult tours offered in Belize, but the effort is well-worth the experience. ***Warning: This is not a cave for young children, those not physically fit, with knee, hip or ankle problems or with problems with claustrophobia and or heights.

Bring: sunscreen, hat, swimsuit or wetsuit, sturdy shoes and socks, dry clothes, towel, souvenir cash
Time: Full Day
Difficulty: Difficult

ZIP LINE & River or cave Tube

Soar above the South Stann Creek River on 7 thrilling ziplines, gliding between 11 platforms while taking in sweeping views of the canyon, mountains, and jungle. Feel the rush of wind and the thrill of height as you move from platform to platform, experiencing Belize’s rainforest like never before.

Then, slow the pace with a tubing adventure down gentle river rapids or through the mysterious darkness of an ancient cave system, guided by your headlamp. Spot wildlife along the way—scarlet macaws, iguanas, and other exotic creatures—making this combination of adrenaline and tranquility an unforgettable way to explore Belize’s rainforest from above and within.

Bring: bug spray, towel, long pants, swimsuit, closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, camera, souvenir cash
Difficulty:  Moderate  
Approximate Tour Time: 7:00AM – 3:00PM

Xunantunich & cave tubing or Blue Hole Swim

Enjoy the lush orange groves, banana farms, and sweeping views of the Maya Mountains as you journey along the scenic Hummingbird Highway. Crossing into Western Belize, you’ll traverse the Mopan River on a hand-cranked ferry to reach the ancient Maya site of Xunantunich. Climb to the top of El Castillo for breathtaking vistas of the Cayo District and Petén, Guatemala.

After your climb, savor a delicious lunch at a local restaurant before visiting St. Herman’s Blue Hole National Park. Here, choose between an exhilarating cave-tubing adventure through intricate underground passages or a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear waters of the inland Blue Hole.

Bring: bug spray, towel, bathing suit, dry clothes, closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, camera, souvenir cash 
Difficulty: Moderate  
Approximate Tour Time: 7:00AM – 5:00PM