Experiences in Southern Cays
Snorkelling · Wildlife · Diving · Day trip · Fishing · Boat trip
SnorkellingLaughing Bird Caye Snorkel Tour from Placencia
Day trip to Laughing Bird Caye National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with two or three snorkel stops on the Belize Barrier Reef.
WildlifeWhale Shark Tour at Gladden Spit, Placencia
Look for whale sharks in Gladden Spit Marine Reserve, one of the few places in the world where they gather to feed on snapper spawn. Spring only, around the full moon.
DivingScuba Diving Silk Cayes, Placencia (2 Dives)
Two guided dives on the Belize Barrier Reef around the Silk Cayes, with walls, turtles and nurse sharks. For certified divers.
Day tripMonkey River Tour from Placencia
Cruise the coast and head up the Monkey River in search of howler monkeys, crocodiles, iguanas and tropical birds. Includes a jungle walk with a local guide.
FishingPlacencia Fly Fishing: Permit, Bonefish & Tarpon
A full day with a local guide on the flats and mangroves of Placencia, one of the world’s top permit destinations. Catch and release.
Boat tripPrivate Boat Day Trip to the Placencia Cayes
A boat just for your group with a local captain to design the day your way: reef snorkelling, deserted cayes and fishing. Up to 8 people.
DivingPADI Open Water Course in Placencia, Belize
Learn to dive on the Belize Barrier Reef and earn your PADI Open Water certification in three days. Dives at cayes with warm, clear water.
Boat tripPlacencia Sunset Catamaran Cruise
Two and a half hours sailing the lagoon and coast of Placencia as the sun sets behind the Maya Mountains. With wine, fruit and drinks.
Day tripRanguana Caye Day Trip from Placencia
A day on a private white-sand island right on the reef, with snorkelling, kayaking, paddleboarding and a beach barbecue. Postcard Caribbean.
HikingCockscomb Basin Hike, Waterfall & Tubing Tour
Hike the Belize jaguar sanctuary, swim under a jungle waterfall and float down the river on a tube. A full day with a naturalist guide.
CultureNim Li Punit & Lubaantun Maya Ruins from Placencia
Visit two Maya sites in Toledo District with a guide, entry fees and a local lunch. Carved stelae, jungle pyramids and living Maya culture.
CultureGarifuna Drumming & Cooking Experience, Hopkins
Learn to play Garifuna drums and cook hudut with a local family in Hopkins. A culture recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Heritage.
Southern Cays
Fancy a whole week?
Combine your experience with a skippered sailing week.