Monkey River Tour

A fantastic wildlife adventure for families or couples, this boat trip along Monkey River will bring you up close to howler monkeys, crocodiles, toucans and other exotic species as you are immersed in lush jungle and surrounded by the animals' calls.

Area

Placencia

Type

Wildlife & Nature

Who

Adults

Older Kids

Young Kids

Difficulty

Leisurely

You will be met at your hotel and transferred to the dock to board a small boat. Silently glide along the still water through dense jungle, keeping your eyes peeled for Morelet's crocodiles, iguanas and herons. Once you are deep within the jungle, disembark and head along a series of trails on foot for a moderate, 40-minute hike where you may spot howler monkeys, toucans and other tropical species. Your naturalist guide will help you to spot the wildlife whilst teaching you about the flora and fauna, focusing on medicinal plants and natural medicines.

Following a stop for lunch, explore Monkey River Town on foot, a small fishing community which runs without electricity. You will then return to Placencia, gliding alongside mangroves where you may be fortunate enough to spot manatees in the water!

Recommended Hotels Nearby

A selection of luxury hotel options in the area, handpicked and recommended by our travel specialists.

Hamanasi Resort

Perfect for divers and adventure lovers, Hamanasi Resort is the ideal place to soak up the famous Belizean sunshine, swim in warm Caribbean waters, discover one of the world's best reefs and uncover wildlife in the rainforest.

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Naia Resort & Spa

Located on a mile-long stretch of palm studded beach, Naia Resort & Spa sits on Belize's Placencia Peninsula and is centred around wellness and relaxation. The resort comprises 35 modern private homes, all secluded and with views to the Caribbean Sea.

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Las Lagunas

Set in the jungle overlooking Quexil Lagoon and near the great Mayan city of Tikal, Las Lagunas is a comfortable boutique lodge with just 19 suites. The lodge has a private reserve where wildlife, especially birds and monkeys, may be observed.

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Turtle Inn

Movie Director Francis Ford Coppola’s Turtle Inn is a rustic Indonesian style beach retreat set back from a narrow stretch of pearly white sands gently lapped by the Caribbean Sea on Belize’s southern coast, outside the sleepy Creole village of Placencia.

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