Activities
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Deep Sea Fishing (From US$2,100)
Fishing Tour
A must-do activity for amateurs and seasoned anglers alike. Your experienced captain will take you trolling (or drop fishing) in areas known for wahoo, snapper, tuna, barracuda, sailfish, marlin, and others. This package includes all fishing gear, lures, non-alcoholic drinks, packed lunch, and snacks. Duration: Full day |
Group Size: 4
Gallows Point (From US$175/person)
Snorkeling Tour
Located in front of St. George’s Caye, the Gallows Point Reef is a 5-mile section of the Belize Barrier Reef that extends from the St. George’s Caye Channel to South Gallows Point. Here, instead of coral canyons, you’ll find big walls. The dive begins on a sandy slope and moves into deeper water along the wall. In addition to plenty of coral, this area is home to marine animals such as the endangered hawksbill sea turtle, spotted eagle rays, snappers, angel fish, trumpet fish, and much more! This package includes non-alcoholic drinks, packed lunch and snacks, and park fees. Gear is not included but can be arranged for US$15/ person. Duration: 5 hours |
Group Size: 3+
Hol Chan Marine Reserve (From US$220/ person)
SnorkelingTour
The Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley are two of the most popular snorkeling sites near Ambergris Caye. At Hol Chan, descend into the water and explore the marine reserve’s renowned reefs where abundant species of fish, sting rays, sea turtles, and living coral formations thrive.
Group Size: 4+ |
Fly Fishing (From US$550)
Fishing Tour
Fish the “Big Three”: Bonefish, Permit, and Tarpon! Belize is home to some of the best saltwater flats in the world. The entire coastline of the country hosts a broad range of species including the ‘big three’, snook, snapper, jacks, barracuda, and many more in white sand flats to shallow-water lagoons, to deep, mud-covered tarpon fisheries. Boats typically take 2 anglers each, but multiple boats can be arranged for larger groups to fish together. This package includes non-alcoholic drinks, packed lunch, and snacks. Group Size: 2 |
Lighthouse Reef Atoll (Request a Quote)
Diving Tour
The most distant of Belize’s three atolls, Lighthouse Reef is located about 50 miles (80km) east of Belize City and is surrounded by the easternmost part of the Belize Barrier Reef. This full-day package includes three dive stops: |
The most distant of Belize’s three atolls, Lighthouse Reef is located about 50 miles (80km) east of Belize City and is surrounded by the easternmost part of the Belize Barrier Reef. This full-day package includes three dive stops: |
Half Moon Caye Wall. Commonly referred to as “The Wall” is visited as part of a surface interval on this dive tour. Cruise along the coral rim that has large swim-throughs that lead to a very steep drop-off. The boat moors over a sandy bottom with sea grass that supports a thriving queen conch population, garden eels, and attracts resident green sea turtles. Off the wall in the abyss, you may see passing sharks and manta or eagle rays.
Long Caye Aquarium. This site is usually teeming with schools of Bermuda chubs, sergeant majors, creole wrasse, and an occasional trumpetfish. The reef at the Aquarium is referred to as table-top formation. The shallower part of the dive site is a flat expanse covered with clusters of brain coral, purple fans, and groves of sea plumes. At about 35’ there’s a steep 90-degree wall that drops suddenly into the abyss. This package includes non-alcoholic drinks, packed lunch and snacks, and all park entrance fees. Group Size: 2+ |
ZOO, XUNANTUNICH, & CAVE TUBE TOUR (From US$275/person)
Inland Tour
This full-day tour takes you from Tarpon Sands to the interior of Belize to the Cayo District. Your day will begin with a trip to “the Best Little Zoo in the World” – the Belize Zoo! Unlike zoos in many other parts of the world, animals are kept in habitats designed to reflect their natural settings, providing an immersive educational experience for visitors. |
After departing the Zoo prepare for adventure at Nohoch Che’en Caves Reserve. Grab your inner tube, jump into the cool water, and enjoy an unforgettable time exploring one of the country’s largest cave systems.
After cave tubing, experience the jungle from above as you zipline over the forest canopy. Experienced guides accompany you throughout this portion of the tour to instruct you on how to push off from the platform and soar into the forest canopy.
Suggested attire: cool dry-wicking clothing, swim clothes, tennis/water shoes, and towels. Sunblock and bug spray may be needed. This is a Moderate/Active level tour.
The package includes lunch, non-alcoholic beverages (water/soda), and all park entrance fees. The minimum height requirement for cave tubing is 40”.
Group Size: 2+
Turneffe Island Atoll (Request a Quote)
Diving Tour
A Marine Protected Area on the eastern seaboard of Belize, the Turneffe Atoll consists of 400 small islands interspersed with shallow lagoons, mangrove forests, and deep waters. Turneffe has multiple dive sites that can be explored and enjoyed by divers of varying skills from novice to divemaster. Water depths range from 5 to 40m, with visibility up to 40m and rarely less than 15m. |
The Atoll is home to marine wildlife such as manatees, sea turtles, stingrays, large pelagic fish such as marlin and sailfish, parrotfish, nurse and reef sharks, Nassau grouper, and much more. Turneffe has more than 70 dive sites, and your divemaster will select which sites you’ll get to visit depending on weather and visibility conditions. Sites may include: The Elbow, Northwest – Rendezvous, The Terrace Eastern – Calabash Cut, Turtle Point Southern Tip, Black Beauty, Myrtle’s Turtle, Front Porch, or Sayonara. This is a full-day tour package includes non-alcoholic drinks, packed lunch and snacks, and all park entrance fees. Group Size: 2+ |
ALTUN HA, BABOON SANCTUARY, & CITY TOUR (From US$275/person)
Inland Tour
This full-day tour takes you inland from Tarpon Sands north (about a 60-minute drive) to the village of Bermudian Landing to visit The Community Baboon Sanctuary. Founded in 1985, the sanctuary aimed to show farmers in the area that protecting the habitat of the Black Howler Monkey could create sustainability for the village. This experience will allow you to see the monkeys up close, and learn about a wide array of medicinal plants, and other animals and birds native to Belize. |
From there you’ll head further north (about 30-45 minutes) to the Altun Ha archaeological site. This Maya temple is the nearest excavated temple to Belize City, and probably the most visited. The site was once a central trading link between the Caribbean coast and the Maya centers in the interior during the Maya Classic period. Best known for the discovery of a large jade carving of the Maya sun god “Kinich Ahau” which weighs almost 10lbs and sits 6 inches tall – the largest carved jade object to be found in any Maya community in the region.
After leaving Altun Ha you’ll return to Belize City where your guide escort you on a tour of the City to view popular sites such as the Belize City Swing Bridge, the St. John’s Anglican Cathedral, and others. |
Belizean Birding (From US$250/ person)
Inland Tour
This full-day tour takes you from Tarpon Sands inland to the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary. The Sanctuary is a protected area in Belize and during Belize’s dry season, many resident and migratory birds find refuge in the lagoons. The Sanctuary is an ideal location to see all sorts of birds including herons, Jabiru storks, egrets, parrots, and more. Binoculars are a must! Suggested Attire: Cool dry wicking clothing & tennis shoes. Sunblock and bug spray may be needed. This is considered a Low Exertion/Easy tour. The package includes lunch, non-alcoholic beverages (water/soda), and all park entrance fees. The minimum height requirement for cave tubing is 40”.
Group Size: 2+ |
ZOO, CAVE TUBING AND ZIPLINING (From US$275/person)
Inland Tour
This full-day tour takes you from Tarpon Sands to the interior of Belize to the Cayo District. Your day will begin with a trip to “the Best Little Zoo in the World” – the Belize Zoo! The Belize Zoo was opened 40 years ago with a handful of wild animals that had been part of a natural history documentary. Unlike zoos in many other parts of the world, animals who call the Belize Zoo home are kept in habitats designed to reflect their natural settings, providing an immersive educational experience for visitors. |
Your visit to the Zoo will be followed by a journey into Mayan culture at the Xunantunich (‘Stone Woman’ in Mayan) Maya ruin. This site is one of Belize’s largest excavated sites and is dominated by the 130-ft tall El Castillo temple. At the top, you’ll have fantastic views of the jungle canopy, the other ruins, and the Guatemalan border. After departing Xunantunich, the adventure continues with cave tubing at the Nohoch Che’en Caves Reserve. Grab your inner tube, jump into the cool water, and prepare to enjoy an unforgettable time exploring part of the country’s largest cave system. Suggested attire: cool dry-wicking clothing, swim clothes, tennis/water shoes, and towels. Sunblock and bug spray may be needed. This is a Moderate/Active level tour. The package includes lunch, non-alcoholic beverages (water/soda), and all park entrance fees. The minimum height requirement for cave tubing is 40”. Group Size:2+ |
ATM CAVES (From US$275/person)
Inland Tour
This full-day tour will allow you to explore the fascinating Actun Tunichil Muknal (the Cave of the Crystal Sepulcher) Cave (the ‘ATM’), located within the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve in the Cayo district. Your adventure begins on arrival when you hike through the jungle and wade across rivers (about 30-45 minutes) to reach the cave entrance. There, you’ll navigate the cave with an expert guide to explore burial chambers and learn about the sacrificial ceremonies that took place here. |
Dress code: Cool dry-wicking clothing, swim clothes, socks, water shoes and towels. Sunblock and bug spray may be needed. Cameras are NOT allowed. This is a highly Active level tour. The package includes lunch, non-alcoholic beverages (water/soda), and all park entrance fees. The minimum height requirement for entrance to the cave is 40”. Minimum 2 -3 days’ notice required to book this tour. |
Group Size: 2
PICK -YOUR TOUR
Inland Tour
ZOO, XUNANTUNICH, CAVE TUBING, ALTUN HA, BABOON SANCTUARY, ZIP LINING OR THE BELIZE CITY TOUR
This is a half day tour leaving Tarpon Sands around 10am and returning around 4pm. Dress code: Dry wicking clothing and tennis shoes. Depending on location you may need swimwear and towel. Sunblock and bug spray may be needed. Cameras allowed. This is a normal/moderate exertion level tour.
About Tarpon Sands
Tarpon Sands lies just 11 miles east of Belize City among the saltwater flats of Belize on a pristine 2-acre private island. This all-inclusive Belize vacation rental offers an experience like no other. Tarpon Sands is a family owned and operated oasis crafted with passion, love, and attention to detail to ensure that you create Belize vacation memories to last a lifetime. We host only a small number of guests at any given time ensuring unparalleled privacy and relaxation, and work with you to curate an ultimate vacation experience just for you.
