Hopkins Tours, Tickets & Excursions - page 2

A must-visit, even when on the shortest stays in our beautiful country. Xunantunich is a national treasure that fills its visitors with a sense of time travel. You’ll depart from your Hopkins where our guides will meet you before your drive to this temple. You'll know you're arriving when you spot the little falls of the Mopan River winding alongside the road through the village of San Jose Succotz. You're hit with how green and lush everything is. Some visitors will get to see a group of women doing laundry in the river while their children swim nearby.The temples are nestled in between lush rainforest whose trees may bloom vibrant red, yellow, orange, or pink in season. Bring along a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, along with an open heart to experience simplicity and visiting another world for a few hours.

Check out the most famous ancient Maya site ever discovered - Tikal which is located just across the western border of Belize in Guatemala. This collection of ancient ruins (temples, pyramids) will let know the story about the Mayan Empire!

The tour starts with a 10 minute walk through the jungle as you get an informative talk on cave archaeology and the geology of the Maya Mountains. You then get to spend about two hours inside the cave system. Enter the exciting world of rivers disappearing into the “underworld” as you float on inner tubes with only your head lamp to light your way.

Avoid the risk of getting lost in the vast Belize rainforest by opting for this organized tour. Begin with a tractor ride to help you conquer eight river crossings, then go on a guided hike to Davis Falls. No need to worry about feeling rushed, as you’ll have plenty of time to swim, relax, and enjoy the scenery near this idyllic natural wonder.

Combine fishing and snorkeling into one convenient full-day excursion for a broad introduction to the Belize coastline. Ideal for both beginner and advanced snorkelers, your guide during this small-group tour will help you navigate the Southern Barrier Reefs and show you the best snorkel spots. Plus, enjoy the opportunity to try two activities you might find difficult to attempt alone.

Get your fill of adventure on a waterfall tour in Belize’s coastal rain forest. Start with a hike through the jungle to reach the top of Bocawina Falls, keeping a lookout for wild animals like monkeys, colorful birds, and even large cats. Then gear up with a rope and harness as a guide helps you safely rappel down the tropical waterfall on a thrilling descent. Cool off with a refreshing swim in the natural pool below before returning to Dangriga.

Untame Belize specializes in punctuality and reliability and charges a fixed price for each route, meaning you can save a lot of money, especially if you’re traveling in bigger groups. Although flying domestically is slightly faster, it is also much, much more expensive. Every driver working for Untame Belize has years of experience, has passed an advanced course in defensive driving, and is a true professional.

Cast for tarpon, snook, and bonefish in Southern Belize, world-renowned as permit territory. Whether you’re an advanced, intermediate, or beginner, our experts are only too happy to ensure you have a one-of-a-kind flyfishing experience. Led by legendary Belizean Fly Fishing guides considered the utmost authority on fly-fishing for Permit along with all other species found here on the flats in Belize. Each includes professional fly fishing guides, outfitted flats boats, Orvis rods and reels, and all terminal equipment (flies, leaders, and tippet). Lunch, refreshments and snacks. Casting lessons and instruction is available upon request.

Take a boat ride out and get dropped off at Thatch Caye. Spend most of the day enjoying Thatch Caye’s beautiful island facilities. Go paddle boarding, enjoy the many water toys, or just relax on the beach and overwater Starfish Bar and drink the day away.

Head out on an all-day adventure to see some of the greatest Mayan ruins in Belize on this private guided tour. Xunantunich is located in the Cayo District, close to Belize’s western border with Guatemala. You'll cross over the Mopan River via a hand-cranked ferry, then travel a mile (1.6 kilometer) uphill to the largely excavated archaeological site, which can be accessed on foot or in a vehicle. The largest pyramid, El Castillo, offers an impressive panoramic view of the surrounding area.

Untame Belize specializes in punctuality and reliability and charges a fixed price for each route, meaning you can save a lot of money, especially if you’re traveling in bigger groups. Although flying domestically is slightly faster, it is also much, much more expensive. Every driver working for Untame Belize has years of experience, has passed an advanced course in defensive driving, and is a true professional.

Ride with friendly experience and knowledgeable drivers. Julian's Shuttles and Transfers operates a fleet of modern, fully equipped vehicles that are perfectly suited to the highways of Belize. All of Julian Shuttles vehicle have air conditioning, and room for luggage.

Head to Bocawina, home to Belize’s longest zipline. Extending 2 ½ miles across the Mayflower Bocawina National Park, you can observe the rain forest from a bird’s eye view along with rappelling down waterfalls.

A must-visit, even when on the shortest stays in our beautiful country. Xunantunich is a national treasure that fills its visitors with a sense of time travel.. You'll know you're arriving when you spot the little falls of the Mopan River winding alongside the road through the village of San Jose Succotz. You're hit with how green and lush everything is. Some visitors will get to see a group of women doing laundry in the river while their children swim nearby. After a couple hours of exploring, you’ll head off to the Inland Blue Hole for a dip. Not to be confused with Belize’s iconic Blue Hole in the Caribbean Sea, this woodland natural pool offers a lovely and refreshing stop on the Hummingbird Highway.Once at the bottom, the jungle opens up to the sky’s canvas revealing limestone rock walls and vegetation, forming an attractive 25-foot (8-m) deep swimming hole. The water in the Blue Hole is part of an underground cave system that flows into the Sibun River.

Our Mayan Ruins and Inland Blue Hole tour starts off with a scenic drive from Hopkins to San Jose Succotz in Cayo District. This 2 hours drive will take you on the famous Hummingbird Highway, through the capital city Belmopan and San Igancio Town, then on to San Jose Succotz, where we will be crossing over a river on a hand-cranked ferry to access Xunantunich Site. After the Xunantunich Site, your guide/driver will take you to experience an authentic Belizean lunch at Hode's Place in San Ignacio Town. After lunch, we will head to the Blue Hole National Park for a refreshing swim in the Blue Hole cenote, a one-hour drive from San Ignacio. Your guide/driver will also give you the option to stop at gift shops near the ruins and stop at Country Barn Ice-cream on the Hummingbird Highway. Tour Duration Time 8 to 9 hours: Travel Time (round-trip) - 4 hours Xunantunich Mayan Ruins - 2 hours Hode's Place (lunch) - 1 hour Blue Hole National Park - 1 hour

Head to Bocawina, home to Belize’s longest zipline. Extending 2 ½ miles across the Mayflower Bocawina National Park, you can observe the rain forest from a bird’s eye view along with rappelling down waterfalls.

Cave tubing and zip line combination tour is for those looking for an adventure of a lifetime. There is nothing like the thrill of flying free like the birds or sitting back to enjoy being carried lazily through mysterious caves and under the shade of nature’s lush canopy. Considered one of the hottest new adventure sports and rated number 1 in Belize, the cave tubing and zip line excursion allow you to embark on every traveler’s dream adventure.

A must-visit, even when on the shortest stays in our beautiful country. Xunantunich is a national treasure that fills its visitors with a sense of time travel. If that isn’t appealing enough, how about saddling up a horse and riding into the shadow of this Mayan temple. You're hit with how green and lush everything is. Some visitors might get to see a group of women doing laundry in the river while their children swim nearby, this is where you will board the hand-cranked ferry that has carried many thousands to and from the calm beauty of this Maya Temple. Here, you’ll dismount your horse and the journey to Xunantunich begins on the other bank of the river.. The temples are nestled in between lush rainforest whose trees may bloom vibrant red, yellow, orange, or pink in season. Bring along a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, along with an open heart to experience simplicity and visiting another world for a few hours.