Monkey River Tour From Placencia
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
Cruise on the Monkey River and spot Howler monkeys, toucans, manatees, giant iguanas, crocodiles, and other species that call this river their home. Also witness the local residents participating in traditional fishing and other daily tasks. Top this off with an authentic meal.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Lunch
Transportation
Gratuities
Towels
What To Expect
Monkey River Town
- Begin this experience at the docks where there Monkey River meets the Ocean. - As we tour, pass the wooden homes owned by the locals, and be on the lookout for Howler Monkeys (of course), Giant Iguanas, toucans, manatees, crocodiles and other species that make Belize their home. - There will be light hiking and a possible river swim to cool off. - On our way, observe the locals doing traditional fishing and other daily tasks with your Belizean tour guide. - Once we complete our journey, enjoy a hearty, authentic meal from a locally owned and operated restaurant
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Monkey River Tour From Placencia
Pickup included
Reviews
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best tour!!! A must do while in Placencia!
Kayla B,
Jun 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Hands down one of the best tours we have ever been on!! Our guide was a local and knew all of the best spots to see animals. When he reached his hand into a hole and pulled out a HUGE ground crap I knew right then we were on a tour like we’ve never been on before! We saw iguanas, manatees-a mama and baby, monkeys-lots of monkeys! Interesting birds, had a great lunch and got a few souvenirs. Excellent tour by Jeremy and we will remember it forever!
Monkey River tour with a native
Kevin R,
Mar 12, 2020
- Viator
5.00We loved this tour of the Monkey River and surrounding jungle. The tour guide was a local native who was born and raised right at the mouth of the river. He shared a lot about of what we were seeing and was extremely knowledgeable about all the wildlife. He was very personable and shared plenty of stories about growing up on the river. We saw so much we would have missed without him to point it out... bats, hummingbird nests, crocodiles, iguanas and of course, the howler monkeys. We got out of the boat and he took us into the jungle where he narrated even more about their habitat. He was an expert at getting them to howl, quite an experience. My biggest caution, take plenty of bug spray and if possible, wear long pants and protective clothing! We used the repellent wipes and they don't work as well.
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