Explore Cockscomb Wildlife Sanctuary Jungle Hike, River Tubing, Private Tour

Summary

The Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary tour is make up of hikes. Hiking paths range from easy to strenuous. A typical tour is an easy hike along the River Walk trail to learn about the plants, trees and the uses the Maya made of them. Along the way, you will see birds, insects and animal residents in the Jaguar Preserve. After Lunch, enjoy river tubing and a 20 minutes hike to swim in the cool pool below the waterfalls. If you are looking for more of a workout, climb the Ben's Bluff where you can enjoy a panorama with Mount Victoria and Outlier.

Tour info

Duration
8 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary has the world’s highest concentration of big cats in the world. In addition to jaguars, this 98 000 acre Jaguar Reserve is home to jaguarondis, pumas, ocelots and margays. There is also a lot of “cat food” to be found including agouties, anteaters, armadillos, tapirs, brocket deer, coatis, kinkajous, otters, pacas, and peccaries and a troop of howler monkeys. Lots of birds can be seen while hiking in this beautiful wildlife refuge.  Your licensed guide will show and describe many of the plants and trees and the uses the Maya made of them and will help you spot the birds, insects and animals resident in the Jaguar Preserve.

What’s included?

  • Transport by air-conditioned van

  • Tour Guide.

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges.

  • Water.

  • Lunch

  • Snacks

  • Gratuity

  • Alcoholic drinks.

  • US$ 10.00 per person for pickup/drop off north of Placencia Village.

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 8h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

All crew and staff have had both covid-19 vaccinations and we require all adults to be fully vaccinated or bring a recent covid-19 test result.

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Splash Dive Shop

About operator:

Splash teaches scuba diving from beginner to professional and many specialties like nitrox, underwater navigation, underwater naturalist, fish ID and more. With five dive boats chose from dive & snorkel destinations on the barrier reef, Blue Hole, the atolls, whale sharks & Laughing Bird Caye National Park. The Belize Tourism Board selected Splash as Tour Operator Of The Year 2014 and 2016 saying Splash “excels in customer service. This tour operator sets the bar for marketing initiatives, meeting the standards of safety and security, equipment quality, cleanliness and reliability.” Splash has done over 150 certifications for kids through its Splash Junior Club (local kids get free scuba lessons). Splash also offers inland adventure tours such as Cockscomb Wildlife Sanctuary, Maya ruins, Mayan culture, zip line, river tubing, horseback riding, Monkey River, fishing, and more. Splash partners with hotels, resorts and tour operators all over Belize so can arrange your dream vacation.

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