Overview
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!
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Mobile ticket
- Hotel pickup offered
What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
National Park fees
Driver/guide
Lunch
anding and/or facility fees
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Local taxes
Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Address: Captain Jak's, Placencia, Belize
Directions: Main Street,
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time
What to expect
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Monkey River Town
Monkey river and Manatee watch is the most popular tour out of Placencia!
This tour departs at 9am, with complimentary pick-up from your hotel if needed. Enjoy 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!
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (America/Belize).
Additional Information
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Monkey River & Manatee Watch
Can I cancel Monkey River & Manatee Watch for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 5–7 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
Address: Captain Jak's, Placencia, Belize Directions: Main Street, Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- National Park fees
- Driver/guide
- Lunch
- anding and/or facility fees
- Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Local taxes
- Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)
What's not included?
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Captain Jak's Tours and Rentals
