Nelson Maya Adventures
Alluring Mayan Site Tours and Outstanding Transfers Service for the Insightful Traveler.
Cruise Ship Excursions are specially designed for travelers arriving by cruise ship to Belize City. These short, adventure-packed tours are perfect for making the most of your limited time ashore—giving you the chance to explore Belize’s highlights before heading back to your ship.
Our excursions are ideal for anyone looking to experience the culture, nature, and excitement of Belize in just a few hours—with guaranteed return to the cruise port on time.
When arriving from your cruise, you’ll stop at the Tourist Village Cruise Terminal, where you can immerse yourself in local culture—vibrant cafés, shops, and bars offering authentic Belizean flavors. Ready for adventure? Explore our exciting tour options, including ancient Maya ruins and thrilling cave experiences—all before heading back to your cruise for departure.
With us, you’ll discover authentic Belize through our expert tour operators, personalized service, and unforgettable adventures. From ancient ruins to thrilling caves, we prioritize safety, comfort, and lasting memories.
Nelson Maya Adventures is Gold Standard Certified, ensuring safe, reliable, and high-quality tours and transfers in Belize.
Each tour is designed to give you a quick experience around Belize, ensuring you can explore the best of the country and still return to your cruise on time.
Explore the ancient city of Altun Ha, a remarkable Maya ruin just an hour from Belize City. Climb the towering temples, stroll through ceremonial plazas, and immerse yourself in the rich history of this once-thriving civilization—all before returning to your cruise ship.
Experience Belize’s wildlife up close with a visit to the Baboon Sanctuary, home to playful black howler monkeys. Walk through lush jungle trails as local guides share insights into conservation and community life—an unforgettable glimpse into nature and culture.
Float through ancient underground rivers on a cave tubing adventure. Surrounded by crystal-clear waters and towering limestone caves, this relaxing yet thrilling tour offers a unique glimpse into Belize’s mystical Maya underworld—all with plenty of time to return to your cruise.
Paddle through Belize’s sacred caves on a guided kayaking adventure. Navigate crystal-clear waters beneath towering rock formations as you explore the hidden beauty and history of the Maya underworld—all while staying on schedule for your cruise return.
Rev up for adventure as you ride through rugged jungle trails on an ATV! Experience muddy fun, breathtaking scenery, and the raw beauty of Belize’s wilderness, all while enjoying a thrilling ride—guaranteeing you return to your cruise ship with plenty of time to spare.
Explore the ancient city of Altun Ha, home to towering temples and impressive Maya ruins. Wander through ceremonial plazas and uncover the history of this once-thriving civilization—an adventure filled with culture and breathtaking views, all before heading back to your cruise.
Get up close to Belize’s wildlife at the world-renowned Belize Zoo. Explore lush jungle trails and meet the country’s unique animals, from jaguars to toucans, with expert guides sharing fascinating insights—returning to your cruise with unforgettable memories.
Explore Xunantunich, one of Belize’s most impressive Maya ruins. Climb the El Castillo pyramid and enjoy panoramic views of the jungle and beyond—an unforgettable adventure that ensures you’ll return to your cruise on time. (Early arrival is required to fully experience Xunantunich.)
Combine history and nature with a visit to the Altun Ha Maya Ruins, where you’ll explore ancient temples and fascinating history, followed by a trip to the Baboon Sanctuary to encounter playful howler monkeys in their natural habitat—an unforgettable experience that guarantees you return to your cruise on time.
Combine culture and adventure with a visit to Altun Ha, where you’ll explore ancient Maya ruins, followed by an exhilarating ATV ride through rugged jungle trails. This action-packed combo tour offers the best of Belize’s history and wild terrain, all while ensuring timely return to your cruise.
Get the best of both worlds with Cave Tubing through Belize’s mystical underground rivers, followed by an exhilarating zipline adventure through the jungle canopy. This exciting combo tour combines relaxation and thrill, ensuring you return to your cruise with unforgettable memories.
Experience two thrilling adventures with Cave Kayaking through Belize’s stunning underground rivers, followed by an exciting zipline ride above the jungle canopy. This combo tour offers a perfect mix of adventure and natural beauty, all while making sure you return to your cruise on time.
My husband Joe & I had a great tour with Josh as our guide. He took us to the Community Baboon Santuary to see the Black Howler Monkeys, the Belize... read more Prison Gift Shop where there are beautiful hand carved items made by the prisoners, and to Caves Branch Outpost for some excellent zip lining. Josh is a wealth of knowledge and really took the time to make sure we had everything we needed. We would give him 10 out of 10 stars if we could.
While visiting Caye Caulker with friends we decided to visit the Xunantunich ruins. Booking was seamless and our guide Auner met us at the water taxi.
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Our day with Auner was perfect! He is a wealth of information and ensured all of our questions were answered. Cold water was readily available along with a delicious traditional Belizean lunch. Highly recommend this tour company, we will definitely use them again.
We decided to arrange a private tour for a family of four to Tikal with Nelson Maya Adventures after reading a couple of reviews here and on a couple of... read more other platforms. We like to give our business to smaller companies whenever possible, and we rarely regret it. We were extremely impressed with the service: the drivers (Wilbert in Belize and William in Guatemala) were very professional and friendly, and the guide who met us for our transfer at the Guatemala border and accompanied us to Tikal (Oliverio) was outstanding. The entire process went very smoothly, and Nelson Díaz was great at keeping in touch and providing details about the adventure.
My family of 4 was picked up at 7:00 at our lodge near San Ignacio and were driven to the Guatemalan border by our first driver. There, we were met by our guide (arranged by Nelson) who walked us through the border-crossing process and then took us to our next van on the Guatemala side that drove us the 2.5 hours to Tikal. The van was brand new and very comfortable, and the driver was super friendly and professional. Our guide (Oliverio) was amazing. He was extremely knowledgable (spoke English and Spanish) and provided lots of interesting information during the drive and at Tikal: he was an expert in the flare and fauna of Tikal and also knew a great deal about the history of this incredible place. He was also extremely helpful when it came to negotiating the lines at the border and at the entrance to Tikal. He easily saved us a couple of hours and made it clear to us that driving our rental vehicle and trying to do this on our own would have been a real hassle.
Our guide and driver were also very flexible allowing for several short stops to take photos, buy a snack, visit an artisan shop, etc. Lunch was included in the price of our day-long trip, and they took us to a fabulous roadside restaurant - Restaurante González - outside of the park. We opted to stay in the park till early afternoon and have a late lunch on the way back to Belize.
The price that we paid for our family to spend the day at Tikal was significantly less than we would have paid through our lodge and through other companies in San Ignacio, and it was great to have the private tour. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Nelson for any of your transportation needs in Belize.
We decided to arrange a private tour for a family of four to Tikal with Nelson Maya Adventures after reading a couple of reviews here and on a couple of... read more other platforms. We like to give our business to smaller companies whenever possible, and we rarely regret it. We were extremely impressed with the service: the drivers (Wilbert in Belize and William in Guatemala) were very professional and friendly, and the guide who met us for our transfer at the Guatemala border and accompanied us to Tikal (Oliverio) was outstanding. The entire process went very smoothly, and Nelson Díaz was great at keeping in touch and providing details about the adventure.
My family of 4 was picked up at 7:00 at our lodge near San Ignacio and were driven to the Guatemalan border by our first driver. There, we were met by our guide (arranged by Nelson) who walked us through the border-crossing process and then took us to our next van on the Guatemala side that drove us the 2.5 hours to Tikal. The van was brand new and very comfortable, and the driver was super friendly and professional. Our guide (Oliverio) was amazing. He was extremely knowledgable (spoke English and Spanish) and provided lots of interesting information during the drive and at Tikal: he was an expert in the flare and fauna of Tikal and also knew a great deal about the history of this incredible place. He was also extremely helpful when it came to negotiating the lines at the border and at the entrance to Tikal. He easily saved us a couple of hours and made it clear to us that driving our rental vehicle and trying to do this on our own would have been a real hassle.
Our guide and driver were also very flexible allowing for several short stops to take photos, buy a snack, visit an artisan shop, etc. Lunch was included in the price of our day-long trip, and they took us to a fabulous roadside restaurant – Restaurante González – outside of the park. We opted to stay in the park till early afternoon and have a late lunch on the way back to Belize.
The price that we paid for our family to spend the day at Tikal was significantly less than we would have paid through our lodge and through other companies in San Ignacio, and it was great to have the private tour. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Nelson for any of your transportation needs in Belize.
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