Lamanai Ruins & River Boat Safari question

[Djdarleen]

For anyone who has done this excursion: how far is it from the river landing to the ruins? Just wondering about the walk...

[lifes-a-beach]

It's about 250 yards or so. Take mosquito repellent and water. It's shady and the walking surface isn't bad. There is no incline to speak of. The walk is worth it though. The ruins are pretty cool.

[andreaahlers]

I remember it being a slow grade uphill. I was very overweight and out of shape at the time and huffed and puffed through the tour (and vowed to go home and lose weight, which I did). You have the opportunity to climb the pyramid as well. Even after spraying some Off, I came back covered in mosquito and fire ant bites. Wear light khaki colors and long sleeves & long khaki pants tucked in to your socks. Use an entire can of Off! And remember to bring cash to purchase drinks with lunch. It was cash only and no ATM. Other than the bugs and being thirsty, it was a really exciting excursion. Have fun!

 

 

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[rittsail]

We did climb the pyramid and it was worth it. Great view and it was up there when we started hearing the howler monkeys! Very cool. We joked at first that they were piping in sound effects, it was so dramatic of a sound! Our tour guide encouraged us to take turns swinging on some grapevines. This was several years ago, so may not be there now. We also had lunch served to us at the boat dock. Sounds like they take you somewhere for lunch now.

 

 

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[Djdarleen]

Thanks for your responses and advice. Much appreciated! Yes, when we first booked the tour I was thinking Capri pants... Then I remembered the rain forest on Maui and how buggy it was! That's when I figured long pants and long sleeves were in order! I've packed a bottle of Eco friendly bug repellent and bug repelling wrist bands as well. So looking forward to seeing these ruins!!!

[JimAOk1945]

We did this excursion and really enjoyed it. You might enjoy viewing my wife's pictures which will give you an idea of what to expect. I'll insert a link below.

 

Lamanai Ruins and River Boat Excursion

[GINNY L]

We did this excursion and really enjoyed it. You might enjoy viewing my wife's pictures which will give you an idea of what to expect. I'll insert a link below.

 

Lamanai Ruins and River Boat Excursion

 

Thank you for posting.