Monkey River & Manatee Watch

4.8(120)7 hBy Captain Jak's Tours and Rentals

About this activity

MONKEY RIVER & MANATEE WATCH The most popular tour out of Placencia! Take a 40-minute boat ride through the mangroves and Caribbean Sea to enter the mouth of Monkey River at Monkey River Village. On your boat ride down the Monkey River, watch for the wildlife of Belize - birds, iguanas, snakes, crocodiles and the stars of the tour - howler monkeys. Jump in for a swim in the river...if you dare! Then return to Monkey River Village to enjoy a native lunch. Top off the trip with a stop for manatee watching on the way back to Placencia. See how many you can spot before they go back under!

What's included

✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
✓National Park fees
✓GST (Goods and Services Tax)
✓Driver/guide
✓Lunch
✓Landing and facility fees
✓Local taxes
✓Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)

Not included

✕Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Meeting and pickup

Address: Captain Jak's, Placencia, Belize Directions: Main Street,

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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