Belize City Tour (2 hours)
A comprehensive tour of the old capital will take approximately 2 hours, depending on traffic. The City remains the commercial and cultural capital of our nation with almost one third of the country’s population calling it home. The tour will take you from the historic Fort George area as your guide gives commentary as you travel from the typically wealthier North side over to the poorer but nonetheless historic South side of the City. Points of interest will include St. John’s Anglican Cathedral, Government House, Baron Bliss Grave Monument , the Swing Bridge , and many other features which are part of the City’s rich history. You will finish the tour back at The Wet Lizard where you can relax and enjoy a great lunch or perhaps just a snack and that special cocktail.

City & Brewery Tour (3 1/2 hours)
Departing from the Wet Lizard you will enjoy a guided tour around the South Side of Belize City which will encompass many points of interest before heading out on the Northern Highway for 9 miles to the village of Ladyville and the Belikin Brewery. This is a very modern facility with state of the art technology which will be explained during the tour. After being confused by all the technicalities we can ease your mind by going to the hospitality suite where you can sample as much of the product as you wish while enjoying light snacks. Unfortunately all good things must come to an end and after about an hour at the bar it will be time to head back and complete the tour of the North Side of the City before returning to the Wet Lizard for a complimentary glass of party punch.

Altun Ha Maya Site (3 ½ hours)
Departing from The Wet Lizard, you will travel through Belize City heading out of town on the Northern Highway for 20 miles where the tour will take you a further 11 miles along the very narrow old Northern Highway to the archeological site of Altun Ha. Translated as “Water of the Rock”, one of the largest carved jade artifacts in the Maya world was found here during excavations. An important trading and ceremonial centre, the site is easily accessible featuring two main plazas with thirteen temples.

The Belize Zoo (3 ½ hours)
Located on at 29 miles on the Western Highway , the Belize Zoo is in may ways a misnomer as it is more an education centre. All the “guests” are indigenous to Belize and have been either rescued or donated from domestic situations which got out of hand. The original motivation was to care for animals used during filming who could no longer fend for themselves in the wild. Kept in spacious compounds of their natural habitat are many endangered species which include jaguars, tapirs, black howler monkeys and much more. A great trip for the whole family.

Community Baboon Sanctuary (3 ½ hours)
Strictly speaking this facility should be called the Community Black Howler Monkey but locally these engaging animals are known as Baboons. Located some 30 miles from Belize City in and around the village of Bermudian Landing , this sanctuary was created by the local residents and farmers who had by necessity cut into the various runs the monkeys traditional inhabited. To preserve theintegrity of these runs a system of rope walks was constructed in order to allow the monkeys to move from one feeding point to another without having to come to ground where they are vulnerable. The project was a great success and because of this visitors can now be guided into areas frequented by the monkeys and get a first hand view of how they live.

Olde Belize Cultural Museum (2 hours)
Just 5 Miles outside Belize City on the Western Highway , Olde Belize is a relatively new addition to places of interest. An interactive museum perhaps better describes the exhibition which depicts both the natural and cultural history of our jewel. Extremely well done, it is hard not to be impressed by the attention to detail and the efforts made to draw visitors back in time through the country’s development.

FULL DAY TOURS

Cave Tubing (6 hours)
Time for a wet adventure in the underworld of the Maya. Belize is gifted with one of the largest cave systems in the Americas . Largely carved out of limestone by the hand of nature, we are able to take advantage of just part of these natural wonders for a fun and interesting experience. Departing from Belize City, it is about a 1 hour drive to the Caves Branch park. Here you will be given a safety briefing and orientation before being issued with headlamps and tubes. A short hike through the forest and the fun begins. Your guides will assist with getting you comfortable and waterborne before the float through the caves begins. This is a blast in itself with the bonus of seeing Mayan artifacts which have been discovered and left in place. The guides will be on hand at all times to ensure your safety and to answer any questions you may have. After the float it will be time to change into dry clothing for the short drive to a local establishment for a Belizean lunch before returning to Belize City.

Lamanai & the New River (8 hours)
A full day experience, this excursion will give the visitor a great insight into both our Mayan legacy and the diverse natural history of the country. The tour begins with a 50 mile road trip to Tower Hill just outside Orange Walk where we will disembark right next to the New River. After a quick courtesy break it will be time to board our boat and head out along the river. After approximately 90 minutes the river opens out in a large lagoon (lake). On the northern bank nestled amongst the rainforest, the top of the main temple of Lamanai (submerged crocodile) can be seen peeking through the canopy. After docking and disembarking, the guide will begin the tour with a visit to the onsite museum which is filled with artifacts excavated at the site. It will then be time for lunch which is provided along with soft drinks. Once everyone is full and refreshed it will be time to follow the trails through the forest to the numerous structures and pyramids the most impressive of which is the 108 foot tall “El Castillo”, one of the largest Pre-classic structures in the Maya world. After an active few hours of hiking and climbing pyramids it will be time to retrace our steps for the return journey back to Belize City.

Xunantunich & the Belize Zoo (7 ½ Hours)
This is a great combination of archeology and natural history. Departing from Belize City , the tour will head out for 29 miles on the Western Highway to the Belize Zoo. This Zoo is very well done and it’s “guests” have either been rescued or donated from domestic situations that have gotten out of hand. All indigenous to Belize , the animals are well cared for in large compounds of their natural habitat. Your guide will escort the tour around the well laid out facility explaining exactly what is on display. The tour of the Zoo will take approximately 1 ½ hours after which the journey west will continue. There will be a stop for a lunch of local cuisine before the final leg of the journey ending in the village of San Jose Succotz in the Cayo District. Here passengers must disembark the vehicle which will drive onto a hand cranked ferry to cross the Mopan River. A novel experience, guests often help the man in charge to do the cranking! Once on the other side there is another mile to drive to the Maya Site of Xunantunich(Maiden of the Rock), on of the largest ceremonial centers in the Belize River Valley . At nearly 130 ft, El Castillo is the tallest structure at the sight and can be seen for miles around. Being built on a limestone ridge, the panoramic view from the top of the pyramid is stunning. Your guide will explain the significance of the various glyphs, stellae and the site in general. On completion of the tour you will then head for the coast and return to Belize City.

WATER TOURS

Marine Magic Beach Combo
A fantastic opportunity for you to experience the incredible marine life of the Belize Barrier reef: the second largest reef in the western hemisphere! The reef around Gallows Point is home to a fantastic array of colorful reef fish including the blue tang, angelfish and butterfly fish. The coral formations themselves are also very dramatic with an abundance of brain, finger and elkhorn coral. Belizean waters are one of the last strongholds in the Caribbean for the endangered West Indian Manatee. The nearby cayes are popular grazing grounds, and sightings of this amazing gentle creature are frequent. It is a thrill to witness these “mermaids of the sea” in their own natural environment. Bannister Island Beach Resort is a private caye catering to a wide range of clientele, yet retaining its tropical relaxing atmosphere. Guests can take advantage of shallow safe waters for swimming, thatched bar, 500ft sandy beach, volleyball area, kiddies play area, gift shop and kiosk.

Itinerary:
20 min. boat ride to Banniester Island
5 min. ride to reef: 1hr snorkeling, 1/2 hr manatee and dolphin search.
Return to Bannister Island for approx. 1 1/2 - 2hrs.
(Includes guides, snorkel gear, water and snacks)
Special Requirements: Must be able to swim.
Must sign medical waiver verifying fitness to snorkel.

Your the Captain Beach Combo
Are you seeking adventure of family fun? Ever wanted to captain your own boat? Now’s your chance and you couldnt have picked a better spot than the calm sheltered waters inside the Belize Barrier Reef. The mangrove cayes surrounding Bannister Island Resort provide a myriad of interesting channels to zip around in yout Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB). They are also a haven for wildlife! The quiet Honda 4-stroke engines are eco-friendly as well as powerful and easy to use. Watch pelicans dive, dolphin jump and fish fly as you follow the lead boat on this exciting guided tour, where safety is as important as your fun and satisfaction. The area is also a popular grazing ground for the endangered West Indian Manatee, and sightings of this amazing gentle creature are frequent. It is a thrill to witness these “mermaids of the sea” in their own natural environment. Bannister Island Beach Resort is a private caye catering to a wide range of clientele, yet retaining its tropical relaxing atmosphere. Guests can take advantage of shallow safe waters for swimming, thatched bar, 500ft sandy beach, volleyball area, kiddies play area, gift shop and kiosk.

Itinerary:
20min. boat ride to Bannister Island
10min. safety briefing and orientation
1 1/2 hr. boating and manatee search
Return to Island for 1 - 1 1/2 hrs.
Special Requirements: “Captains” must be in possession of a valid drivers license and be over 18yrs.
Participants should be physically fit for such an activity.
No children under 3 permitted.

Super Scuba Beach Combo
A fantastic opportunity for you to experience the wonders of the second largest barrier reef in the world, both above and below the water. Gallows Point is an excellent dive destination for both experienced and inexperienced divers alike, offering a unique topography of shallow coral gardens and impressive drop-offs. Highlights include an abundance of soft and hard corals, and a wide variety of lare and small marine life such as hawksbill turtles, nurse sharks, eagle rays and giant grouper.

Itinerary:
20 min. boat ride to Bannister Island
5 min. ride to dive site
2 dives (approx. 2hrs)
Back to beach for approx. 1hr.
Includes guides, tanks, weights, water and snack.
Special Requirements: Divers must hold valid and current certification from a reputable scuba training agency and sign medical waiver verifying fitness to dive.