Rumble in the Jungle: The Howler Monkey Expedition
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's not
- Lunch
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Entrance Fees
Itinerary
This 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.
As 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.
Upon 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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 51 travellers
- Operated by
- A Plus Adventures Belize
- 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
How it compares in Belize City
- Its from-price is 48% below the median of the 240 experiences we list in Belize City.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 77 of 240.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Belize City
Belize City is a harbour town on the Caribbean, the country's largest city and the usual starting point for the cayes, the reef and Maya sites.
Belize City sits low on the Caribbean coast at the mouth of Haulover Creek, which divides the town in two, and an old swing bridge over the creek is its best-known landmark. It was the capital until the government moved inland to Belmopan in 1970 after a devastating hurricane, but it remains the biggest city and the main port. Wooden colonial houses stand beside newer buildings, and the Museum of Belize occupies a former prison.
Top-ranked sights in Belize City: Xunantunich, Altun Ha, Lamanai.
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