adventure
a collection of one of a kind experiences and activities
adventure
So much to do, see, and experience
The Rainforest Lodge at Sleeping Giant vacation is about doing something incredible, creating everlasting memories and bringing back tons of exciting stories to tell. Our tours and adventures are designed for the active traveler who wants to get out and experience the true beauty, nature and excitement of Belize.
Starting at $75.00 USD per person
Bioluminescence Tour
Bioluminescence is a natural occurrence caused by algae. There are few places in the world where this phenomenon can be experienced and Hopkins offers a unique vantage point. Beneath a new moon when the stars are at their brightest, this boat tour takes you to Anderson Lagoon. In the darkness, you’ll notice a neon glow surrounding the boat. This bright blue glow is caused by the bioluminescent algae. You’ll also be able to spot jellyfish and schools of fish darting around. This tour is seasonal and is best done during dry season under a new moon to experience the full magic.
All tours are subject to 12.5% General Sales Tax and 10% Resort Fee
Starting at $199.00 USD per person
Rhythm Reef Caye
Craft your unforgettable adventure at Rhythm Reef Caye, a secluded private island getaway in Belize. Depart from Jaguar Reef and immerse yourself in the scenic 40-minute boat ride to Rhythm Reef Caye where time, deadlines, and responsibilities cease to exist. Spend the day unwinding on plush daybeds, snorkeling along the reef, or kayaking in clear waters. Included in this experience is a lunch menu curated by our executive chef, freshly made on the island. Whether adventure or relaxation is your choice, your day is yours to design.
All tours are subject to 12.5% General Sales Tax and 10% Resort Fee
Starting at $95.00 USD per person
South Water Reef Snorkel
This adventure departs from our dock and includes a scenic 30 minute boat ride to the South Water Caye marine reserve. Ahead lies the famous Belize Barrier Reef, the longest unbroken barrier reef system in the world. It is a massive coastal system teeming with marine life and offering unsurpassed opportunities for snorkeling. Your activity includes two snorkel stops for approximately 45 minutes each, allowing you adequate time to explore the vibrant reef system.
All tours are subject to 12.5% General Sales Tax and 10% Resort Fee
Starting at $120.00 USD per person
Island Hopping and Snorkeling
As you depart for the cayes 14 miles offshore, you will come across the Belize Barrier Reef, the longest living barrier reef in the world. There are two stops on this tour, South Water Caye and Tobacco Caye, where you can set foot on each island and explore. Then head out to snorkel and experience the wild and colorful reef that Belize has to offer. Before heading back inland, you’ll stop at the nesting grounds of Bird Island (Man- O-War Caye), which is a protected island and home to the frigate birds and brown footed boobies.
All tours are subject to 12.5% General Sales Tax and 10% Resort Fee
Starting at $150.00 USD per person
Xunantunich Archaeological Site and Inland Blue Hole
Located in the Cayo District, the archaeological site Xunantunich is an excellent tour for all ages. To access Xunantunich, you will cross the Mopan River on a hand-cranked ferry. Xunantunich, which translates to “Maiden of the Rock”, is best known for El Castillo, the second highest structure in Belize. This site consists of six major Mayan plazas and 25 temples. Highlights include stelae carved into the facade of the Mayan temples and amazing views for those adventurous enough to scale to the top. Hop back into the van and stop at St. Herman’s Blue Hole for a quick dip.
All tours are subject to 12.5% General Sales Tax and 10% Resort Fee
Starting at $70.00 USD per person
Sittee River Cruise and Wildlife Tour
Take a motorboat ride on the calm Sittee River surrounded by exotic plant life. Let the sun’s colors romance you as it slowly dips beneath the horizon. Look around for colorful birds, swimming iguanas, crocodiles, or the gentle manatee.
All tours are subject to 12.5% General Sales Tax and 10% Resort Fee
Starting at $120.00 USD per person
St. Herman’s Cave Tubing Adventure
This tour begins with a drive up the scenic Hummingbird Highway to the Blue Hole National Park. Your guide will lead you through a 10 minute hike through the jungle to the entrance of St. Herman's Cave. Enter the exciting world of rivers disappearing into the underworld as you float on inner tubes with only your headlamp to light your way. Enjoy floating past side windows that filter the jungle light through the mist as you swirl around stalagmites jutting from the river and stalactites looming from above.
All tours are subject to 12.5% General Sales Tax and 10% Resort Fee
Starting at $120.00 USD per person
Jungle Zipline and River Tubing Adventure at Mayan Sky
Hop into one of our comfortable vans and take an hour’s drive down the scenic Hummingbird Highway. Once fitted with your harness and safety equipment, you will be guided through a short trail and soar 500 feet above the South Stann Creek River on the jungle zipline. You’ll cross a suspended bridge and experience a panoramic view when zipping half a mile across on all seven lines. You will then go on a two-minute walk where you will be provided with inner tubes to float down the Stann Creek River and feel the refreshing water while listening to the tranquil sounds of the jungle, accompanied by a guide who will point out the flora and fauna as you go along.
All tours are subject to 12.5% General Sales Tax and 10% Resort Fee
Starting at $65.00 USD per person
Maya Chocolate Tour
At a local cacao farm, you’ll be able to see cacao pods fresh off the tree with the seed still covered in sweet fleshy fruit. You’ll be taken through the entire process of traditional chocolate making which includes grinding the cacao into a paste with a mortar and pestle. You will learn about the history and significance of cacao in the Mayan culture, including its use as currency. The chocolate paste you created will set in the fridge and you’ll be able to taste organic chocolate, handmade by you, straight from the source.
All tours are subject to 12.5% General Sales Tax and 10% Resort Fee
Starting at $125.00 USD per person
Barrier Reef Light Tackle Sport Fishing
Reef fishing is the most popular fishing trip with our guests. Most of the fishing in Belize is done inside the reef, along the mangrove channels and within the cayes. The Belize coastline offers the ideal ecosystem for a wide variety of marine life. Once outside the reef, you will be able to watch your guide use a traditional cast net to catch sardines for bait. Snappers, barracuda, jacks and grouper are some of the more common catches on a day trip. Spin casting and trolling are the most common techniques used by local fishing guides.
All tours are subject to 12.5% General Sales Tax and 10% Resort Fee
Starting at $120.00 USD per person
Silk Caye Snorkeling Adventure
Snorkel along one of Belize’s healthiest marine reserves at Silk Caye. You will have two snorkel stops. After refueling with a Belizean-style lunch, you’ll splash back in at Turtle Alley, famous for attracting throngs of nurse sharks, sting rays, and sea turtles.
All tours are subject to 12.5% General Sales Tax and 10% Resort Fee
Starting at $80.00 USD per person
Jaguar Preserve Night Time Exploration
This tour is ideal for nature lovers and intrepid travelers. You will take a 45-minute drive down the Southern Highway until you get to the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary where the only Jaguar Preserve in the world is located. You’ll hike in this unique sanctuary which covers an area of about 150 square miles of tropical forest. It is estimated that over 80 resident jaguars are in the area. If you’re lucky, you may spot fresh jaguar tracks. Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary is home to all five of Belize’s wild cats: the jaguar, puma, margay, jaguarondi, and ocelot. Belize’s national animal, the endangered Baird’s tapir, also inhabits the basin; 290 different species of birds have been recorded.
All tours are subject to 12.5% General Sales Tax and 10% Resort Fee
Starting at $75.00 USD per person
Jaguar Preserve River Tubing Adventure
This tour takes you to the rainforest at the Jaguar Preserve. Since this tour is during the day time, you may spot jaguar tracks but are not likely to see the nocturnal jaguars. You will gather your inner tubes and start a hike into the jungle that is approximately 15 to 20 minutes long. From there, you will float on inner tubes down the South Stann Creek River. The river is shallow and serene. Vegetation along the river is beautiful as you quietly float amongst the birds and foliage. After approximately 45 minutes, you will hike back to the starting point.
All tours are subject to 12.5% General Sales Tax and 10% Resort Fee
Starting at $80.00 USD per person
Jaguar Preserve Waterfall Hike
The Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary is the world’s only preserve of its kind. With this tour, you will be able to take a hike through well-established trails within the Jaguar Preserve, which contains the highest density of jaguars ever recorded. Along the way, you may see evidence of jaguars and other mammals such as howler monkeys, tapirs, or peccaries. The preserve is also a haven for 290 bird species. You’ll be able to enjoy a refreshing swim at the waterfall's pools.
All tours are subject to 12.5% General Sales Tax and 10% Resort Fee
Starting at $75.00 USD per person
Mayflower Waterfall Hiking
Mayflower National Park boasts incredible trails with the Antelope Falls hike at the top of the list. This trail guides you along with steep steps and ropes to the top of the 1,000 feet waterfalls. Keep your eyes open for sightings of wildlife as you reconnect with the earth below you. Once at the top, take a refreshing dip in the waterfall’s pool with breathtaking views of the jungle. Mayflower is also home to ancient Maya sites that are still being uncovered by archeologists.
All tours are subject to 12.5% General Sales Tax and 10% Resort Fee
Starting at $120.00 USD per person
Monkey River Wildlife & Village Tour
With the starting point in Placencia Village, your guide will take you on a boat ride down the southern coast, inland, and up the Monkey River, where you'll view the beautiful flora and fauna of the broadleaf-subtropical forest. Iguanas dive into the water, troops of howler monkeys race through the forest, birds dart from tree to tree, crocodiles sun themselves on the river banks. You will also stop for a hike where your guide will point out medicinal plants and other wildlife. You'll have lunch in the remote village of Monkey River and experience the friendly hospitality of this small fisherfolk village, home to about 200 residents. After lunch, you will return to Placencia and back to the resort.
All tours are subject to 12.5% General Sales Tax and 10% Resort Fee
Starting at $50.00 USD per person
Garifuna Cooking Class at Jaguar Reef
The Garifuna people come from a history of migration and first settled in St. Vincent. They arrived in Belize in 1802, fleeing civil war in Honduras. They brought with them their tradition, culture, and food. One of their most well-known traditional meals is hudut, which is a fish coconut stew served with plantain. In this class, you’ll learn to make your very own hudut using traditional cooking techniques. Afterward, enjoy the fruit of your labor.
All tours are subject to 12.5% General Sales Tax and 10% Resort Fee
Starting at $95.00 USD per person
Scarlet Macaw Tour
Scarlet macaws are one of the most magnificent birds in Belize. From December to April every year, scarlet macaws leave their nesting grounds in the Chiquibul Rainforest and fly to the small Mayan village of Red Bank in South Stann Creek to feed. Scarlet macaws are one of the precious species of birds in Belize known for their iconic colors and long wingspan. In this area you may even spot Belize’s national bird, the keel-billed toucan. Take a short walk down to the river and have a cool swim before heading back to the lodge for lunch.
All tours are subject to 12.5% General Sales Tax and 10% Resort Fee
Starting at $110.00 USD per person
Horseback Riding (Mayan Sky)
Ride on trails where the Maya once ruled. Your half-day tour takes place on the ranch at Mayan Sky. The trail makes its way into Belize's rainforest where you’ll ride under the canopy accompanied by the chirping of exotic birds.
All tours are subject to 12.5% General Sales Tax and 10% Resort Fee
Starting at $100.00 USD per person
Maya Chocolate Farm & Jaguar Preserve River Tubing
At a local cacao farm, you’ll be able to see cacao pods fresh off the tree with the seed still covered in sweet fleshy fruit. You’ll be taken through the entire process of traditional chocolate making which includes grinding the cacao into a paste with a mortar and pestle. You will learn about the history and significance of cacao in the Mayan culture, including its use as currency. The chocolate paste you created will set in the fridge and you’ll be able to taste organic chocolate, handmade by you, straight from the source. Then take a 20-minute drive to the Jaguar Preserve in Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary where you will gather your inner tubes and hike down to the riverside. Enjoy relaxing tubing down the South Stann Creek River.
All tours are subject to 12.5% General Sales Tax and 10% Resort Fee
Starting at $150.00 USD per person
Ceremonial Cave at Sleeping Giant
The Mayan Ceremonial Cave is an intense adventure that starts with a hike and leads you to the underworld of the ancient Maya. Located behind the Rainforest Lodge at Sleeping Giant, the cave is reserved exclusively for guests of The Belize Collection. You’ll get an intimate look into the past lives of the Maya civilization through the pottery, tools, and even skeletal remains left behind by the Maya who used the cave for religious ceremonies. The cave is a haven of geological finds, filled with stalactites, stalagmites, and crystal curtains formed thousands of years ago. Enter the cave believed to be the portal to the underworld for a life-changing experience.
All tours are subject to 12.5% General Sales Tax and 10% Resort Fee