Maya Cultural Immersion Tour

Learn how the Maya people of Belize lived from centuries ago to present.  We are invited into a family’s home that has been transformed into a museum.  A member of the family will proudly share his/her knowledge, culture and history; from musical instruments to beds to experiencing the process of making corn tortilla!You will be immersed in the traditional lifestyle of the Maya people and learn about a culture that has survived thousands of years.  After the tour, you will enjoy eating a home-cooked meal that you helped prepare!This is a half day tour or about four hours unless you add one of the additional offered tours. 

Minimum of 2 People

$120 USD/person from Hopkins or Placencia

Difficulty Level – Easy

What to bring – Bottled water, sunscreen, bug repellent, cap or hat, loose fitting long pants, t-shirt, sturdy shoes or boots, camera, swimsuit, beach towel and extra (dry) clothes for the end of your day.

Complement this culture tour with the following additional tour options:

River Tubing

Immerse yourself in some fresh water and enjoy a lazy river tube through the Rio Grande River in Big Falls Village.  Relax while you wind through the waters for two hours and can even make a stop by some hot springs!  It’s a perfect way to finish your day!  This tour can be done by itself as well.

Add $50 USD/person

$110 USD/person (if doing this tour only and not combining it with Maya Immersion Culture Tour)

Difficulty Level – Moderate

What to bring – Bottled water, sunscreen, bug repellent, t-shirt, water shoes or sneakers, swimsuit, beach towel and extra (dry) clothes for the end of your day.

Spice Farm Tour

If you have a love for cooking and/or gardening, this tour is for you!  Enjoy an hour’s tour through a beautiful spice farm and botanical garden.  Depending on the time of the year you can see vanilla beans and blossoms, cacao (the chocolate plant!), black pepper, papaya, carambola or starfruit, nutmeg, jackfruit, custard apple, cashew fruit and nut, tangerines, oranges and the list continues.  We stop at the farm on the way back from the Maya Immersion Culture Tour.

Add $45 USD/person

Difficulty Level – Easy

What to bring – Bottled water, sunscreen, bug repellent, cap or hat

Nim Li Punit

To further your Maya history lesson, we continue south to Nim Li Punit Maya Archaeological site.  The tour begins at the Visitor Center and we are guided around the different plazas.  It’s believed that the inhabitants of Nim Li Punit took advantage of the location between the mountains and sea coast and traded with many in cities and villages nearby. 

Add $45 USD/person

Difficulty Level – Easy

What to bring – Bottled water, sunscreen, bug repellent, cap or hat, sturdy shoes or boots, camera.