After a road transfer, you will hop into a river boat for a scenic ride on the New River Lagoon. The hour long boat ride is a haven for nature lovers / birders since it boasts numerous species of water birds that live along this rich and diverse ecosystem. You may even be lucky enough to see monkeys, iguanas, and Morelet crocodiles as they sun themselves on the river banks. There are also interesting flora and fauna to be seen at the Lamanai Archeological Reserve.
Lamanai, meaning “Submerged Crocodile”, is one of Belize’s largest, and oldest, ceremonial centers. Located on the banks of the 30 mile long New River Lagoon, in the Orange Walk District, just north of Belize City.
Archeologists have recorded this site as having one of the longest occupational spans in the Mayan World. Lamanai was occupied continuously for over 3, 000 years from 1500 B.C. to A.D. 1675. It contains eight major plazas; a ball court with the largest known ball court marker; a well-preserved mask of a Maya ruler emerging from a crocodile headdress; a 108 foot tall temple, one of the largest Preclassic structures in the Maya area; an intricately carved stelae depicting the ruler “Lord Smoking Shell”; all focal points at the site.
Found also at this site are remains of a Christian, “Indian Church”, which revealed that in 1544, the Spaniards had built a church on top of a Maya temple. Walk back in the time of the Mayas and discover the authenticity of this unique city, climb ancient Maya Temples and explore the rainforest below with a panoramic view from atop the “High Temple”.
Hike back to the lunch area for a traditional Belizean lunch while enjoying the scenery of the lagoon.
The onsite museum is just a stroll away where you can find artifacts that were discovered in this ancient Maya City.
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CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS
Suppose it becomes necessary for you to cancel your trip. In that case, fees will apply computed as of the date of receipt of the written cancellation notice.
Cancellation by traveler
The cancellation of a trip's participation is necessary to make it in writing, which will come into effect at the time of receipt. If you need to cancel your reservation, you must inform us immediately; we will confirm your cancellation by email.
Based on the date of reception of your cancellation notice, cancellation penalty fees will apply per person. This policy and rate schedule also apply to pre-trip and post-trip extensions, as well as any transfer from one trip extension to another.
For cancellations received 30 days or more before the first day of the tour,
All non-refundable deposits, surcharges, and deposits will be charged (e.g., non-refundable domestic airfare, helicopter trip deposits, or hotel deposits)
Fully refundable, less 10% of the deposit due to bank account management
100% travel credit for the same trip postponed, change tour or destination change (charges may apply due to holiday season and availability)
For cancellations received 29-15 days before the first day of the tour. All non-refundable deposits, surcharges, and deposits will be charged (e.g., non-refundable domestic airfare, helicopter trip deposits, or hotel deposits)
A cancellation fee of 50% of the entire trip cost will be charged
100% travel credit for the same trip postponed, change tour or destination change (charges may apply due to holiday season and availability)
14 days or less:
100% of the trip cost will be charged,
Under no circumstances can Authentic Travel Ltd waive or reduce cancellation fees, so it is highly recommended that you purchase travel cancellation/interruption insurance.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
We are not responsible for changes that arise as a result of events outside of our control, such as technical or maintenance problems with international transportation, changes imposed by re-scheduling or cancellation of flights by an airline, or main charter company, war, or threat of war, civil strife, industrial disputes, natural disasters, bad weather or terrorist activity.
