Top Hopkins Private and Luxury

There’s no need to brave the supposedly haunted Xunantunich archaeological site alone; instead, visit these popular Belizean ruins as part of a guided excursion from Hopkins and learn more about the region’s history. Don’t worry about making your own way there either, as round-trip transportation and the ferry ride are included for ease.

Belize Premier Black Indigenous Cultural & Cooking Classes guaranteed to be highly educational, entertaining and interactive.  Come journey with us through our historical stories.  We are glad to share the tremendous cultural value of our coconut trees engaging you in the interactive process of coconut harvesting, husking, tasting, grating and milk extraction. Enter our traditional Garifuna Kitchen where we share with you our cassava baking process and share many of our antique collection of artifacts with you.   Cooking Class in Hopkins Belize is always fun time.   Earn your bragging rights by over coming the heat in the kitchen.  Fireheart Cooking Lessons is a unique signature experience where you get to prepare your own (HUDUT) traditional meal that is served for Lunch or Dinner.  Culminate your Garifuna Immersion with sensational drum rolls learning the basic techniques of Garifuna drumming & Music & revitalizing your souls earning your delicious cultural dessert.

The Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary established in 1990 is world renowned for being the first jaguar reserve.Besides being the home to Belize's largest cat, the sanctuary protects the headwaters of two major river systems and supports an abundance of hardwood vegetation and a diverse faunal assemblage.Over 128,000 acres of lush jungle are ringed by the spectacular Cockscomb Mountains.Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary is home to all five (5) of Belize's cats: Jaguar, Puma, Margay, Jaguarundi, and Ocelot. It is estimated that over 80 resident Jaguars are in the area. Belize's national animal, the endangered Baird's Tapir also inhabits the Basin and over 290 different species of birds have been recorded.This tour is ideal for nature lovers and intrepid travelers. Get a chance to be up close and personal with the majestic jaguar.

Seeing is belizing - Freshwater Creek lagoon Bioluminescence - Explore Hopkins with the local indigenous people. Learn about the importance of their aquatic surroundings to the survival of the Garifuna People. Be dazzled by stars as you sit back and enjoy a front row seat to the shimmer of the night on on the Freshwater Creek Lagoon. Tour departs from Palmento Grove Docking station at 6:30PM and return at about 8:30PM. We cruise in our kayaks through the Lagoon looking to spot Crocodiles while heading to our magical location where you will be the witness to a magnificent mystical view of water glowing in the night with every droplet sparkling like stars. You can also look forward to seeing rays and lively fish darting around in otherworldly green glow.. Sure to mesmerize you and the entire family.

Catch your own seafood meal on this fun guided excursion in Southern Belize. Head out with an experienced skipper and try your hand at catching snapper, grouper, barracuda, lionfish, and if you’re lucky, lobster and conch. Then, head to a private island and grill your catch on the beach before enjoy a relaxing afternoon of eating, swimming, snorkeling, and kicking back by the water.

Head out into the Anderson Lagoon to see enchanting bioluminescent plankton light up the water with this Sittee River trip. Your guide will take you into the mangroves by boat, where you'll get to see this enchanting natural phenomenon up close and personal. You can even put your hand in the water and swish it around to see how agitated plankton immediately illuminate.

Go through the process of making your own traditional Garifuna Drum with our master Drum Maker. Carved from one block of wood,animal skin, and vines; this ancient instrument gives off some of the most beautiful rhythms and uplifting beats. Perfect for musicians who keep there instruments dear to their heart and even perfect for visitors seeking a hands on adventure. Take home your self made and functional souvenir and keep a token of the Garifuna culture with you for generations to come. Tour also includes 1 hour drumming lesson.

We head down to the waterfalls to take a rejuvenating waterfall shower and chill pool side at the refreshing natural waterfall pool . It's truly an amazing experience as u enjoy your fresh fruit and juice snacks by the refreshing waterfall pool. You'll also have the option of ordering a delicious meal from the nearby rustic and comfy restaurant. Enjoy the pristine scenery and the company of our certified and experienced guides.

Engage in a Mayan herbal walk with a Mayan healer with over 30 years experience treating some of the most horrible diseases naturally. Then sit and eat a traditional all organic Mayan Breakfast that's surely going to entice your taste buds. From there we head deep into the pristine sanctuary where you will have the option to river tube ,looking for monkeys,snakes and big cats, through the refreshing waters rolling down the mountains or hike straight to the waterfall. After exiting the tubes if chosen, we still take a short hike up to the waterfall ,where you will take a refreshing swim in one of cockscomb's natural pools. Then you will have an option of going through some nature's natural slides down the waterfall heading back or just hiking back. Immerse yourself in nature and culture in this amazing tour..