Lamanai Tours and Tickets

Travel back in time to ancient Mesoamerica with a tour of the spectacular and mysterious Lamanai ruins from Belize City. Cruise along the scenic New River to reach the secluded Mayan temples tucked into the dense jungle, and learn about the civilizations that thrived here for thousands of years while exploring sacred ceremonial sites, plazas, stone carvings and ball courts. Encounter Belize's screeching black howler monkeys and enjoy a typical buffet lunch to cap off the archaeological adventure.

Discover what makes Lamanai one of Belize's most impressive Mayan ruins on this full-day tour that takes you through an excavated ancient city that rises mysteriously out of the jungle. Look for native wildlife including birds and crocodiles on a river cruise to the archaeological site, where the ruins of the Jaguar and Mask Temples and ancient Mayan palaces beg exploration. See fascinating artifacts like clay pots and temple carvings at the on-site museum, and round out the day with a typical Belizean lunch at a restaurant.

Take a journey down the mystical New River Lagoon to discover more than 3,000 years of Belize's Mayan history at the Lamanai ruins. Encounter exotic birds, crocodiles, turtles and howler monkeys on a river cruise as you venture deep into the jungle, where a powerful ancient civilization once thrived. Learn about the life and customs at the mighty Maya as you explore sacred temples and stone carvings, ceremonial plazas and a ball court on a guided tour of the archaeological site.

This 2-day package highlights Belize's Maya archaeology, history and culture.  Our river cruise to the Lamanai temples explores the New River and introduces you to the wildlife of Belize in the natural habitat.  The temples of Lamanai are majestic and impressive, the ancient architecture and craftsmanship is sure to amaze.  Delicious Belizean flavors and warm hospitality rounds out a very memorable experience.

Your day starts with pick up at your desired location in Belize City. You will go fishing on the New River Lagoon for about 2 hours then you will be headed to the mystical temples of Lamanai which are a must see and must do adventure while visiting Belize. Located in the Orange Walk District, along the New River Banks, Lamanai is today considered one of the longest continuously occupied site in Mesoamerica.  It was a large trading area as it has close proximity to Guatemala on the west and Mexico to the north.  After your visit to the Mayan temples, you will head back to AyinHa where a delicious lunch will be waiting for you!