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Hiking & Rivertubing at Cockscomb Basin
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8 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English, Spanish
Overview
Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary has the world’s highest concentration of big cats in the world. In addition to jaguars, this 98 000 acre Jaguar Reserve is home to jaguarondis, pumas, ocelots and margays. There is also a lot of “cat food” to be found including agouties, anteaters, armadillos, tapirs, brocket deer, coatis, kinkajous, otters, pacas, and peccaries and a troop of howler monkeys. Lots of birds can be seen while hiking in this beautiful wildlife refuge. Your licensed guide will show and describe many of the plants and trees and the uses the Maya made of them and will help you spot the birds, insects and animals resident in the Jaguar Preserve.
What's Included
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Transport by air-conditioned van
- Tour Guide.
- Water.
- All taxes, fees and handling charges.
- Gratuity
- Alcoholic drinks.
- US$ 10.00 per person for pickup/drop off north of Placencia Village.
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Start time
07:00 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Pickup points
What To Expect
Hiking paths at Cockscombs Basin range from easy to strenuous. A typical tour is an easy hike along the River Walk trail to learn about the plants, trees and the uses the Maya made of them. Along the way, you will see birds, insects and animal residents in the Jaguar Preserve. After Lunch, enjoy river tubing and a 20 minutes hike to swim in the cool pool below the waterfalls. If you are looking for more of a workout, request the Tiger Fern or Ben's Bluff trail where you can enjoy a panoramic view of Victoria Peak and Outlier.
Additional Info
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Infant meals not included.
- Hiking trails range from moderate to rigorous and can be muddy after rains
Operated by Splash Dive Center Limited (but shown as Splash Dive Shop on Trip Advisor)
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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