Tours, Activities and Excursions
Get in the water
Start with a snorkel under our pier where we have an artificial reef that
attracts tropical fish, lobster and moray eels - free*
Take out one of our kayaks and get your first look at the 200 mile long
Meso American barrier reef just a short paddle away - free*
Snorkel at the Hol Chan Marine Reserve/Shar Ray Alley on a half day
tour. Here you will see large schools of fish and huge individual
specimens of grouper, sea turtles and rays in a protected environment.
- $45 US plus $10 US park fee*
Take a full day guided tour on a power boat north up to Bacalar Chico.
sail by catamaran to Caye Caulker, or see West Indian Manatees in
their native habitat, all with multiple stops for snorkeling.
- Bacalar Chico Tour, includes lunch: $90 US plus $5 US park fee pp*
- Caye Caulker Sail, lunch extra: $75 US pp*
- Manatee Watch & Snorkel, includes lunch: $105 US pp*
- Mexico Rocks day sail w/3 snorkel stops & beach BBQ: $75 US pp
Go diving. Get certified in a 3 day PADI course, or for previously certified
divers book with one of our recommended dive operators for days of
varied and exciting dives. See the Blue Hole and Half Moon Caye.
- 2 tank local dive $75 US
- night dive $60 US
- Blue Hole (incl. lunch & refreshments) $335 US for divers ($231 US
for snorkelers) plus $40 US park fee
Go to the mainland
Tour the island(s)
Take one of our complementary bikes and ride the beach, stop
for breakfast, lunch or drinks at nearby establishments, or
continue to town where you can meet the people of San Pedro
where they live and work - free use of bicycles
Rent a golf cart for the hour, day or week and see even more
of the island - from $16.50 US an hour to $310 US a week
Take the water taxi to nearby Caye Caulker and spend part of
a day swimming at the split, and walking the streets of our
neighbor island - $17.50 US pp r/t from San Pedro
Buy a water taxi unlimited pass for the week - allows you
transportation up and down the coast on scheduled runs
morning until night - $46 US pp for the week
Sunset Cruise, Full Moon Cruise or Sunrise Cruise - leisurely
sailing trips ideal for romantic couples - $50 US pp
Fly over the Blue Hole with Tropic Air - private flight on a 3
seater plane - $315 US per hour
Lamanai Ruins & River Tour - cross the bay by power boat,
then up the New River on a naturalists cruise arriving at the
Mayan ruins of Lamanai. $155 US pp
Altun Ha Ruins and Maruba Spa - includes ruins tour and
lunch at Maruba Spa - spa treatments or horseback riding
additional $90 US pp
Cave Tubing & Zip Line - ride an inner tube through the caves
branch river system and zip line through the rainforest canopy.
$230 US pp
Cave Tubing & Xunantunich/Zoo- inner tube through caves
branch river system plus a visit to the Xunantunich Mayan site
and a stop at the Belize Zoo. $230 US pp
Actun Tunichil Muknal - hike through the jungle to a wet cave
to discover Mayan artifacts and human skeletal remains from
sacrifices. $300 US pp
Tikal Day Trip (+ Guat. Dep. Tax $33 US) - Fly to Guatemala to
see to spectacular ruins of the Mayan city of Tikal. $499 US pp
All full day tours include lunch - check with us for more specific
details.
Go Fishing
You can get more information on these and other tours from our on site guest
services manager at: guestservices@cocotalbelize.com. Prices are approximate as
we deal with multiple vendors and tour rates may change seasonally or with
fluctuations in the price of gas.
Due to changing weather conditions and scheduling we suggest that you wait until
after arrival to book your tours.
All price indications are in US dollars.
**We suggest you bring your own equipment for snorkeling at the artificial reef at our
pier or when going out in our kayaks. You will only need a mask and snorkel. For
tours rental equipment is available from the operator. Plan on approx. $8 rental fee
per tour for a full set of snorkel gear (mask, snorkel and fins), $5 for the fins only if
you have your own mask and snorkel.
Reef fishing -
- half day up to 4 passengers $250 US
- full day up to 4 passengers $325 US
Flats fishing
- half day up to 2 passengers $225 US
- full day up to 2 passengers $300 US
Reef fishing with a beach barbecue where your guide
takes you fishing and cooks your catch for you for lunch. You
can add a snorkel stop as well.
- up to 3 passengers $325 US
Deep sea fishing or trolling on the other side of the reef .
- half day up to 6 passengers $475 US
- full day up to 6 passengers $675 US
Or you can just relax and enjoy Cocotal...... that's an activity, isn't it?
Sit in our lounge chairs by the pool or the oceanfront and read a
book, swing in a hammock, have a beer or soft drink at the honor
bar, or order up a local style lunch or dinner delivered on site .
Below are some of the most popular excursions and tours we book for our guests. The prices listed
are indications only , and are provided to help you plan/budget for your trip. We check competitive
pricing at the time of booking to get you the best deals, and use only quality tour operators that we
know to be reliable and reputable in the local market.