Belize Horseback Riding – Half Day (2-3 hours)
Enjoy the fresh air and the beauty of the Belizean country side, while on your way to one or more of the attractions. If the water level of the river is low enough, you will ride over some hilly but scenic terrains and through jungle trails leading to great swimming holes.
What to Bring: Camera, extra film, binoculars, drinking water, insect repellent, and plenty of sunscreen. Bringing along swimwear. We recommend you wear long pants and sturdy shoes for riding.
Mountain Pine Ridge (2/3 to Full Day)
Even with its recent bout of forest devastation due to the Southern Pine Beetles, the attractions of Mountain Pine Ridge are still captivating and worth a visit. The reserve is home to some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the country such as Big Rock Falls, Hidden Valley Falls, and Butterfly Falls. The Rio On Pools is a popular place for swimming, relaxing, sliding around in the cascades and little falls, or simply admiring the granite rock formations dating back 300 million years.
The Rio Frio Caves, a large cavern with openings on both sides, has a creek flowing and echoing through the cave. This 300 sq. mile reserve consists of mostly pine trees shrubs, grasses and sedges. Home to some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the country such as Big Rock Falls, Hidden Valley Falls, and Butterfly Falls. The Rio On Pools is a popular place for swimming, relaxing, sliding around in the cascade and little falls or simply admiring the granite rock formations dating back to some 300 million years. The Rio Frio Caves, a large cavern with openings on both sides, has a creek flowing and echoing through the cave.
What to Bring: Camera, binoculars, drinking water, insect repellent, and plenty of sunscreen. Wearing shorts and hiking boots is fine; bringing along swimwear, water shoes or sandals is recommended as you may want to go for a dip at the falls or pools.
Driving time: 1 hr
Fitness: moderate
Zip-Lining at Calico Jacks – Half Day (2-3 hours)
One of the Most exciting adventures in Belize is Zip lining; an exhilarating experience with spectacular views and a perspective you won’t get anywhere.
Calico Jack’s is acknowledged as a safe zip line, double cabled, and built to exceed conventional standards. You will have fun and excitement with peace of mind for your safety
Explorer: This tour offers 1,135 feet of cable and takes 45 minutes from start to finish. Via 4 runs and 7 platforms you explore the jungle canopy overhead and end this tour via the exciting jungle lift run.
Intermedio: This tour offers a challenging and lengthy line. It provides 2,573 feet in 7 runs and 12 platforms and includes hiking and crossing a hammock bridge
Ultimo Explorer: This 2 hour tour is for zip line enthusiasts. It combines the Explorer and Intermedio in over 2,700 feet of zip line comprised of 9 runs and 15 platforms that take you over and through the jungle.
What to Bring: Camera, drinking water, insect repellent, and plenty of sunscreen.
US$60/pp – Explorer, US$75/pp – Intermedio, US$95/pp – Ultimo Exolorer
Minimum of 2 persons required
Driving time: 40 minutes
Fitness: moderate
Belize Zoo (can be added to a Transfer to or from Belize City/Airport)
The Belize Zoo consists of more than some 150 native birds, mammals and reptiles living in their natural environment. A visit to the zoo is a good way to become familiarized with some of the wildlife you may encounter in your travel to Belize. A stop can be arranged during your transfer from or to the airport. The Belize zoo is relatively small compared to others it takes about 1 ½ hrs to see it. Entrance fee $15.00 per person
Green Hills Butterfly Farm (can also be part of Barton Creek Tour)
If you visit early in the morning, you may get to see the pupae hatching into a butterfly. Flocks of butterflies, from brilliant blue to gorgeous orange, dazzling yellow to intriguing gray, fly freely in 2,700 sq. ft. of beautifully landscaped flight areas. With more than 20 species of butterflies, Green Hills is the largest live-butterfly display in Belize. They also have a living collection of plants such as bromeliads, heliconias and orchids. Entrance fees U.S $15.00 per person.