Belize Howler Monkey Jungle Sanctuary and Sightseeing Excursion

the natural habitat of the famous Howler Monkeys of Belize. Your adventure shore excursion starts right outside the Belize cruise terminal where your friendly, English speaking excursion guide will greet you and get the fun going.The Monkey Sanctuary is located about 35 miles outside of Belize City. As the transportation passes through Belize City, your guide will point out the sites and give you all kind of information about the area and the famous Howler Monkeys you are off to find. This is not a zoo! The Black Howler Monkeys are an endangered species. The Sanctuary was founded in 1980's, it is a collective effort of the 7 villages located within the sanctuary to protect the Belize monkeys. The efforts are working as the primate population now numbers around 3,000. Belize locals call the primates, baboons. The Belize Howler Monkey Sanctuary consists of approximately 20 square miles along the Belize River and comprises of a combination of dense jungle, pasture, farmland, and small village life. You will start your hike in the village of Bermudan Landing. Your Belize cruise excursion guide will lead you through the jungle to get views of these intelligent animals perched in the treetops. Your arrival in their territory will be loudly announced with the famous grunts and deep howls the monkeys get their name from. They can be heard up to 5 miles away. Do not forget your camera! Mother Belize Nature is unpredictable and you never know what you will get to see. While hiking along the trail, the Belize shore excursion guide will also point out the different flora and fauna; you will be hiking for approximately 1 to 1.5 hours depending on the group. You will get to enjoy one of the most innovative and unique eco-tourism projects in Central America! At the end of this excursion, your guide and transportation will take you back to the Belize cruise terminal when the hike is completed. NOTE: There is a minimum of 5 participants needed for this Belize cruise excursion. This shore excursion is also available as private with own guide for your group (up to 6 participants). Please see the order form.