Tours and Excursions
Epic Adventures for all ages!
Rest assured that you can explore and experience the many adventures Belize has to offer safely and easily when adding on excursions to your reservation. You can also pre-book your tours and excursions so they’re no surprises or unexpected costs when you arrive in Belize. Placencia offers a wide variety of amazing land & sea tours. Our concierge will work with you prior to your arrival to customize and select the best tours and adventures to fit your groups specific needs and desires.
Pre-book before your arrival to earn a 5% discount!
Land Excursions
Monkey River with Manatee Watch
The most popular tour out of Placencia! Take a 40-minute boat ride through the mangroves and Caribbean Sea to enter the mouth of Monkey River at Monkey River Village. On your boat ride down the Monkey River, watch for the wildlife of Belize – birds, iguanas, snakes, crocodiles and the stars of the tour – howler monkeys. Jump in for a swim in the river…if you dare! Then return to Monkey River Village to enjoy a native lunch. Top off the trip with a stop for manatee watching on the way back to Placencia. See how many you can spot before they go back under!
Xunantunich Ruins With Cave Tubing
The History – and Mystery – of The Mayans. A scenic 100-mile drive through the hills of Belize leads to a visit to El Castillo, one of the largest Maya temples in Belize. Spend some time exploring the ancient marketplace and temple. Climb to the top of El Castillo and enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Belize and Guatemala. When you’ve explored the site, head out for lunch and then cool off with an adventure of cave tubing through limestone archways in centuries-old caves.
ATM Caves
The Crown Jewel of Mayan Ruins in Belize! Your day starts with a drive through the beautiful countryside of Belize to the Village of Teakettle – about two hours away from Placencia. From there, we’ll turn off into the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve and pass through mahogany groves and orchards. When we arrive at the trail, you’ll hike through the lush jungle for about 45 minutes before arriving at the caves. Finally, you’ll gear up before entering the caves where you’ll spend the next three hours hiking, swimming, and exploring this sacred cave formation. Keep your eyes open for the chance to see ancient Mayan bones and artifacts!
Ziplining & Cave Tubing
Zip Lining, River Tubing, & Waterfall
Three Popular Adventures in One Day! Experience the thrill of zip lining on the longest, safest, and most thrilling zip line in the tropical forests of Belize. Seven lines high above the jungle canopy and Stann Creek. Then cool off with a 45-minute trip down the South Stann Creek, complete with easy rapids and beautiful views. Finish your tour with a trip to the Mayan King waterfall – enjoy lunch and take a dip in the pristine waters at the base of the falls, or just sit and enjoy the serenity of the falls.
Zipline & Waterfall Rappel At Bocawina
Hike to the top and rappel down the waterfall! About an hour’s drive from Placencia, start in the Mayflower National Park with over 7100 acres of lush jungle. Learn about the rainforest as you hike to the top of the Bocawina Falls. Rappel 100 feet down the falls, then enjoy a swim in the waterfall pool before heading back down for lunch at the Wild Fig Restaurant. Finish your day with a seven-line zip line adventure above the Belizean jungle.
Cave Tubing At Jaguar Paw
A scenic 100-mile drive through the hills of Belize leads to a visit to Jaguar Paw. Hike for roughly 10-25 minutes to the caves and then get ready for a tube ride that will awaken your sense of adventure! Float through mysterious limestone archways beckoning you into the mouths of centuries-old caves, holding untold stories of Maya rituals. Explore the many breathtaking formations designed by nature and learn about the ancient rituals and ceremonies that are a part of their mystique and magic.
Snorkeling & Diving
Dive Pompion Caye
We gear up at the dive shop prior to departure. If you are in a location where we will need to pick up you by boat, we will already have your gear on the boat (which means we will need all your gear size information upon booking tour). Once we will reach the dive site you will get a detailed briefing of the dive site and safety procedures. Afterwards we will take our time to get ready for the first dive adventure. During your dives your dive master will point different corals and creatures out to you. Lunch will be on the beautiful Caye. Enjoy a fantastic day under water and encounter Belize marine life.
Snorkeling & Leisure Fishing With An Island Stop
On the way to the island, enjoy trolling and bottom fishing from the boat. After catching some fish, you’ll head to the island to learn about the island’s history, rules, and the surrounding waters. After a traditional Belizean lunch, you will have time to explore and enjoy the island. Then, get ready for an hour of snorkeling to see the beautiful coral gardens! Return to the island for a snack before heading back to Placencia.
Silk Caye & Moho Caye
Snorkel and Swim with Sharks, Sting Rays, and Turtles at Silk Caye in Placencia Belize plus a snorkel and lunch at Moho Caye. Your first snorkeling adventure takes place around the entire island of Silk Caye where you have the opportunity to snorkel with nurse sharks, sea turtles and stingrays. Then enjoy a little time on this beautiful island. After this first adventure, you’ll head over to Moho Caye for a freshly cooked lunch prepared by your guides. After lunch, you can continue snorkeling around the beautiful island of Moho Caye.
Fishing Excursions
Fishing The Inner Reef
Leave early because the fish bite better in the morning! This tour will bring you into the Inner Reef where you will catch bait before heading out to catch some bottom feeders like snappers, groupers or jacks. Our guide will show you how to set the hook, cast and hold the rod to challenge any fish. Then do some trolliing for Barracudas, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel and Bonitos.
Fishing The Outer Reef
Outside the reef the fish get bigger! Our boat will take you past the reef – which is the second largest great Barrier Reef of the world. Once there, you will do some trolling to try to catch Barracudas, King Mackerel, Wahoo and Bonitos.
Marine Tours with Aweh Belize
Ranguana Caye
When you picture an island in the Caribbean, this is it. This stunning little Caye is just inside the barrier reef so we begin the day heading straight out to the barrier where the water is crystal clear and turquoise blue. Teaming with wildlife, this experience will not disappoint. Enjoy a delicious Belizean BBQ lunch served on this quaint little Caye. With rustic vibes and sandy feet at the beach bar, this island is a personal favorite with the Aweh Belize crew.
Island Bar Hop
Discover the ever- growing number of island bars just off the coast of Placencia. From rustic to lavish, ice cold beer to freshly made mojito’s, you will love this trip. Sip your way from island bar to island bar with refreshing dips in natures aquarium in between. The ultimate way to explore Belize.
Island Snorkel Hop
Three islands, three very different experiences. Begin the day with a mangrove snorkel. Mangroves are a complete habitat and home to 1000’s of different marine species which navigate here to spawn each year. Next is shark, ray, turtle alley right on the barrier reef where the water is crystal clear and turquoise blue. And finally, a delicious beach BBQ lunch will be served on the fabulous Moho Caye. Undoubtedly one of Belize’s most stunning
beaches.
King Lewey's Pirate Island
A unique pirate themed island adventure, fun for the whole family begins with a snorkel in the Pelican island range, home to 1000’s of fish species that swim here to spawn each year. King Lewey island has a 42- foot water slide as well as water swings. Spend the day swimming, snorkeling and relaxing in a hammock. The on- island restaurant overlooks the water and serves delicious food and cocktails. Cash or credit card accepted at the bar. This adventure is a definite hit with both kids and adults.
CATAMARAN SAILING WITH Nautical Adventures
Full-Day Sailing and Snorkeling
Join us for an unforgettable day on our 38′ sailing catamaran, ‘YOLO,’ where you will sail through crystal blue waters, snorkel stunning patch reefs, and spend an afternoon exploring, swimming, playing, or just lounging on a tropical island where you will enjoy a traditional Belizean BBQ lunch served on a white sand beach.
We will explore one of two spectacular islands – either Moho Caye or Laughing Bird Caye in the Laughing Bird Marine Reserve. Both islands have extraordinary waters, snorkeling, and beaches for you to enjoy.
Sunset Sailing
Kick back, relax, and enjoy cocktails as you experience the extraordinary Belizean sunset on our 38’ sailing catamaran, ‘YOLO.’ You’ll spend the twilight hours smooth sailing on our yacht through the peaceful Placencia Lagoon as the sun sets behind our majestic Mayan Mountains.
Bring swimsuits if you want to stop for a swim, or binoculars to spot some of the amazing wildlife that frequent the lagoon. One can see anything from manatees, dolphins, crocodiles, to an abundance of birds which are usually making their flight back after a day of fishing the shoals.
Full-Day Powerboat Tours - Island Hopping & Snorkeling
Experience the best of all worlds on one of our customizable leisure powerboat tours to islands along the reef. Swim with nurse sharks and turtles, snorkel the barrier reef, and relax on white sand beaches in some of the best spots around Belize’s inner reef and islands.
We will stop on one of our tropical islands where you can lounge or explore, and then enjoy a traditional Belizean BBQ lunch served on a white sand beach, or in a charming beachside restaurant if you choose the option for Ray Caye.