Rumble in the Jungle: The Howler Monkey Expedition
Back at the ship by about 12:45 pm, 3 h 15 min before the last tender. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 2 h 15 min to spare.
Safety margin
- 8:00 amShip anchors in Belize City45 min to get a tender and reach the pier
- 8:45 amLeave the pierAbout 30 min to the start point
- 9:15 amEarliest tour startTour runs 3 h. Latest sensible start: 11:30 am.
- 12:15 pmTour ends30 min back to the pier
- 12:45 pmBack at the tender pier3 h 15 min before the last tender
- 4:30 pmAll aboardLast tender usually leaves about 4:00 pm
Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.
About this tour
To be a witness and get up close to the Black howler monkeys in their natural habitat is special. A tour of the Community Baboon Sanctuary in Belize is the ideal activity for the entire family. Spot the black howler monkeys swinging and calling through the treetops. This awesome initiative to protect and conserve the tropical rainforest's loudest creature, found in the Belize River valley, has become a huge success. Our guests get to walk through trails under the canopy of the rainforest and seek the presence of the monkeys. They get to learn about many medicinal plants and trees used as herbal remedies in rural communities. The capable and knowledgeable site guide at the Sanctuary provides detailed information on the history of the sanctuary at the small museum just before you venture out to view the howler monkeys. Our guests get to meet local guides and community members dedicated to conservation as they learn about wildlife preservation and the local culture.
Max 51 per group English, Spanish
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Not included
- Lunch
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Entrance Fees
Itinerary
- 1Belize CityThis tour begins in Belize City. After pick-up, our guests will be given a brief tour of the north side of Belize City as they make their way over to the howler monkey sanctuary. They will be able to see a few landmarks and educational institutions. This city tour will then be continued on the south side upon returning from the sanctuary. Besides the landmarks and historical buildings, the guest will be driven through downtown Belize City and get to see the beautiful faces of the Belizean people as they go about their daily lives. This is a great opportunity to experience the country's rich cultural and natural history.
- 2Belize DistrictAs the tour makes its way to the Sanctuary, it will be passing by the historical Belize River, which was once used as the mode of transportation by the Mayas and later by the British settlers to move their mahogany logs out of the rainforest. The tour continues passing through other villages that were first created as mahogany camps, as they make their way to the Howler Monkey Sanctuary. These villages are located along the Belize River and offer a stunning view of the Belize district.
- 3Community Baboon SanctuaryUpon arrival at the howler monkey sanctuary, the guest then gets a chance to use the restroom. Thereafter they are handed over to the site guide who will take over the tour. He begins by welcoming the guest and providing detailed information about the sanctuary inside the museum. They will then make their way onto the trails in the rainforest to get to see these fascinating black howler monkeys in their natural habit. Accompanied by their site guide they also will learn about many of the plants that are used traditionally as herbal remedies. They will get to take pictures if they wish. I great activity to learn and see one of the country's protected wildlife.
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
See booking page
From the cruise pier
About 30 min by taxi
Allow 45 min to tender ashore first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point
Good to know
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is smart casual
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Traveler reviews
Operated by A Plus Adventures Belize. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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