AIRBOAT SAFARI RIDE
Blend history and excitement on this excursion of approximately two and a half hours, which features live Garifuna drumming and singing, an airboat ride across a lagoon and a short, guided bus tour. During the airboat ride, you’ll be able to enjoy views of Belizean nature and perhaps some local wildlife.
Excursion details
Take a safari by airboat and enjoy live Garifuna drumming and singing on this excursion lasting around 3 hours. The trip begins with a transfer of approximately 30 minutes, which also acts as a guided tour. Your onboard guide will tell you about Belize City’s history, including information about the area’s origins.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the Garifuna, known for their unique tradition of singing, percussion and dancing. Drummers and Junkanoo dancers merge in a single performance, where each step carries precise meaning. In 2001, UNESCO recognized the Garifuna culture as a “Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. ”
Combined with an Airboat Ride, explore the rich mangrove forest on an approximately 45-minute airboat ride gliding over lily pods and marshes in Almond Hill Lagoon, keep an eye out for native birds and other wildlife that call this area home.
After the airboat ride, back at the outpost, sample the flavors of Belize with a tasting session. If you’re interested, you can even purchase a special memento from the souvenir shop, choosing from over twenty brands of rum. A 45-minute transfer then returns to the port.
Important Information: Wildlife sightings, while common, are not guaranteed. Guests will be required to sign a waiver which may only be available in English. The minimum age to participate in this tour is 5 years old. Pregnant women are prohibited from participating in this tour. Guests with prior or current neck injuries, or who have difficulty with or limited mobility, and any guest with disabilities such as blindness or balance disorder are prohibited from participating in this tour. Guests should wear insect repellent. The order of events may vary.
