Top Belize City Adventure Tours

Splash into one of Belize’s top dive spots on a snorkeling tour to Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley. Swim among colorful coral reefs teeming with fish in this protected channel, and then feel the thrill of snorkeling among a throng of harmless nurse sharks and stingrays during a feeding frenzy. Relax with a rum punch back on board the boat, and spend some time exploring the laid-back island of Caye Caulker on this memorable voyage.

Explore one of the world’s most-visited Mayan sites at your own pace on a private tour that lets you dive deeper into the history of the Xunantunich ruins. Exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site with a private guide means that you’ll have ample time to ask questions as can tailor your itinerary to only cover the areas that most interest you. Plus, your guide puts the 26 different temples into context with commentary.

Learn about the history of the Mayan people and their way of life on this all-day guided tour from Belize City. Explore the climbable temples at Altun Ha, the closest archeological site to Belize City, before going on a relaxing cave tubing adventure. The cave system represents the Mayan underworld, offering another perspective on the culture.

Fit three tours into one on this private Belize adventure that's ideal for cruise ship passengers and other travelers with limited time. Climb an ancient Mayan stone temple at the Altun Ha ruins, and then connect with the animal kingdom at a black howler monkey sanctuary. There's also a stop at a rum distillery to taste one of Belize's most famous exports on this personalized day trip.

Find your own tropical paradise on Goff’s Caye, a tiny island surrounded by the warm blue Caribbean and Belize’s barrier reef. Located just a quick 30-minute boat ride from Belize City, it’s an easy way to escape civilization and spend the day basking on white sandy beaches and snorkeling among colorful fish and coral gardens. Enjoy the comforts of larger islands without the crowds on this blissful Belizean day trip. 

Tour Altun Ha, the ruins of an ancient Mayan city, with a local guide. After some souvenir shopping and lunch, make a pit stop at the Belize sign, a colorful art display against an ocean backdrop. The day wraps up with a tasting and tour at a local rum factory.

Channel your inner archaeologist while exploring Belize’s lush tropical landscapes and ancient history by land and by water. Look for wildlife such as howler monkeys and crocodiles on a cruise down the River Wallace, a historic trading channel. After this aquatic adventure, travel inland to the Altun Ha archaeological site for a guided tour of this once-mighty Mayan city, where you can climb stone pyramids for views over the surrounding rain forest.

Combine a visit to the ruins of Altun Ha with a cave tubing trip on this private tour from Belize City. You'll start at Altun Ha, where you'll learn about how Mayans lived long ago. You'll then visit the Nohoch Che'en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve for a tubing adventure through ancient caves before making your way back to the city.

Tick off two of Belize's top activities in just one day during a private combo tour that takes you cave tubing and to Xunantunich, some of the most-visited Mayan ruins in the world. You'll enjoy the freedom to tailor your schedule on this private tour, which takes care of all admission tickets and transport so that you don't have to. Plus, a traditional Belizean lunch is included.

Step on to Splash Wave Tours Vessel where to boat ride will be 35 minutes to the island of Caye Caulker where you will be having an island time to enjoy the island, also on the vessel we will be have water for you, and also rum punch local made in Belize to witness the tropical vibes here in our Caribbean country.

Experience the adventure of exploring two dry caves considered to be the “Fertility Caves of the Maya”. Learn about some of our flora and fauna, then float in an epic cave that is believed to be the entrance to the underworld of the Maya civilization.

Feel like a jungle explorer on this tour that takes you from bustling Belize City to the mystical ancient Mayans ruins of Lamanai. The archaeological site can only be accessed by water, so you’ll first cruise on the New River to a tropical lagoon, where stone temples rise impressively out of the jungle. A guide illuminates the long history of Lamanai as you climb pyramids and take photos of this once-lost city.

Dare to take a plunge into the mysterious underworld of Belize on a full-day Actun Tunichil Muknal tour. Discover and connect with the ancient power that shaped Maya life—from shimmering stalactites in subterranean passages to crystal blue waters leading you deeper underground. This is your chance to explore Xibalba; experience its spiritual depth, see evidence of Mayan artistry, and uncover secrets still buried within this mystical world.

Bring some adventure to your Belize vacation or cruise ship stopover with a cave kayaking tour from Belize City to Nohoch Che'en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve. Feel safe and secure in a hard-shelled sit-on-top kayak as you paddle your way around the Caves Branch River with a guide. You’ll also get to explore Belize City with your guide, stopping for lunch (own expense) along the way.

Combine a visit to the Altun Ha Mayan Ruins with a ziplining adventure on this two-in-one tour from Belize City. You'll start at Altun Ha, where you'll learn about Mayan history as you explore ancient temples. You'll then head over to the Nohoch Che'en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve, where you'll take a ziplining adventure over the rainforest.

Descend into a sacred cave, once considered an entrance to the Mayan underworld, on this tour from Belize City. You'll visit Actun Tunichal Muknal, where you'll see skeletal remains and ancient pottery while you learn about the ancient belief systems of the region. You'll also spend some time hiking in the jungle and dining on an included lunch.

Visit Xunantunich, known for its ancient Mayan ruins, on this tour from Belize City. You'll take a roughly 3-hour drive out to the ruins in an air-conditioned vehicle all the way to the site, where you'll explore ruins and learn about ancient culture. You can even climb to the top of El Castillo, the second-tallest structure in the country, to take in views of both Belize and neighboring Guatemala.

Discover the underground wonders of Belize on a cave tubing tour of Nohoch Che'en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve from Belize City. You’ll float down gently-flowing waters and discover the rich Mayan history of the archaeological site, which is notable for its prehistoric and geological significance.

The Community Baboon Sanctuary (CBS) is a pioneering project in voluntary grassroots conservation. The goal is to sustain the habitat of the Black Howler Monkey (called ‘baboon’ in the local Creole dialect) while promoting the economic development of the participating communities. The result has been an innovative project in sustainable ecotourism that protects the habitat for the endangered Black Howler Monkey and other species while offering a unique opportunity for visitors to experience the rain forest and witness Black Howler Monkeys in the wild.

Combine a sightseeing tour of Belize City with a bit of time to relax and swim at Kukumba Beach with this small-group tour. You'll see historic sites with a professional guide and get the chance to learn about the story of the city at the Old Belize Museum.

Get the adrenaline pumping while you experience the nature of Belize on this private half-day tour from Belize City. Travel to the Nohoch Che'en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve where you’ll have the opportunity to go river tubing through caves there and zip lining through the treetops. Take a break from the action with a Belizean lunch provided by your personal tour guide.

You’ll enjoy the wide-open spaces and incredible architecture of these ancient historical temples. After trekking an ancient home of the Maya, take a tour of the present-day city that is the heart of Belize.Our guides will meet you upon mainland arrival in Belize City before heading off to Altun Ha, which is the nearest Mayan ruin to the “Old Capital”. Belize City was once the capital of the country, but that changed after Hurricane Hattie when her vulnerability as a seaside city was exposed. The capital was moved inland to Belmopan, but Belize City has remained the Commercial Capital. It is a vibrant, dynamic city that is undergoing modernization to keep up the needs of its people and its growing tourism market. Enjoy some of the remnants of our colonial history, and the landmarks of recent stories that have impacted the changing face of this growing, vibrant city that sits proudly on the Caribbean Sea.

Discover the Mayan mysteries of Xunantunich, one of the largest archeological sites in Belize, on an excursion from Belize City. As well as getting crucial historical context about the ruins from your guide, you’ll go river tubing through a cave network that help great spiritual significance for the Mayans.