16 reviews of Lamanai and the New River Safari in Belize
Read what other Viator.com travelers think about the Lamanai and the New River Safari in Belize. What they loved, what they liked and what they think could be improved, it's all here to help you make the most of your next trip.
Reviewed by Alexandra M, February 2013
It was great. Our guide Vel was funny, knowledgable and has a great eye for spotting crocodiles on the river banks. The riverboat ride and the ruins were beautiful- I highly recommend this.
Reviewed by John D, January 2013
Van plus boat ride. Three major pyramids. A great guide! Not to be missed.
Reviewed by Reta I, Canada, September 2012
Our wonderful guide Vel took us on a great journey, giving us a history lesson as well as super boat ride to th Mayan ruins. We fed a spider monkey and saw the howlers!
Reviewed by GREGORY K, May 2012
Everything was great, especially the spider monkey, exotic bird and American crocodile sightings. Be sure and bring a pancho in the event that it rains. Seems like I was the only person prepared when it started raining pretty hard. Soon as it stopped everybody was soon blown dry by the speed of the boat and the heat of the outside temperature.
Reviewed by Allan R, USA, February 2012
A GREAT tour guide, and a wonderful trip. It was the 2nd time that I had been on that exact same trip. It was very well done.
Reviewed by webspender, June 2011
This trip is well organized by Discovery Expeditions. The river cruise is amazing. You see spider monkeys and lots of birds. The Mayan site is worth visiting, and the guide is knowledgeable.
Reviewed by Julie T, USA, June 2011
Had great time climbed the mayan ruins and scenic view on the boat safari
Reviewed by Mark K, USA, March 2011
Outstanding trip! Pickup and tour were timed as promised. More importantly, the others in the tour were interesting and engaged. Climbed many Mayan structures; saw crocodiles in the river; (voluntarily) agreed to hold a tarantula! All against a backdrop of Howler Monkeys and extraordinary wildlife, scenery and archeological sites.
Reviewed by Diane U, February 2011
This was a great day trip. Our guide, Mario, pointed out historical sites in Belize city as well as other locations on the way to the River. The boat ride up the New river was smooth and we saw plenty of wildlife and local people fishing in small boats and canoes. The tour of the Mayan ruins at Lamanai was amazing, truely a historical wonderland. The view from the top of high temple is spectacular, you can see for miles. The items we bought at the shops near the museum were priced much better than on the Cayes. I would highly recommend this tour and the tour company.
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Reviewed by rnodvr, March 2013
Tour was very well done. The van ride was pleasant, the river cruise was fun and full of surprises, and the ruins were magnificent (including the howler monkeys in the trees above us). Lunch was very good and overall we were pleased with the service.
Reviewed by Debbie P, Canada, March 2009
