Night Hike at Cockscomb Basin Wild Life Sanctuary
Dare to explore the rainforest after sunset? Join us for an unforgettable Night Hike in the world-renowned Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, just a short 35-minute drive from Hopkins Village. This is your chance to experience the jungle in its most mysterious and thrilling state—under the cover of night. While spotting a jaguar is the ultimate dream (and yes, this is the world’s first jaguar preserve), it’s the journey that truly captivates. You’ll likely encounter kinkajous, coatimundis, opossums, foxes, and agoutis quietly moving through the forest. Keep your eyes peeled and your flashlight ready; scorpions, snakes, spiders, and other fascinating nocturnal critters often make an appearance. Your guide will share stories, identify animal tracks, and help you see and hear what most visitors never get the chance to.
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Night Hike at Cockscomb Basin Wild Life Sanctuary
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Hopkins
The journey from Hopkins Village to Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary takes just about 35 minutes, winding through the lush Belizean landscape until you reach one of the country's most iconic protected areas.
Leading the way is your knowledgeable local guide, whose deep understanding of the area’s flora and fauna brings the jungle to life. As darkness falls, the rainforest comes alive. The goal for many? To spot the elusive jaguar—Cockscomb is the world’s first jaguar preserve, after all. While sightings are incredibly rare due to the jaguar's secretive nature, the possibility adds an edge of excitement to the experience. What you are likely to encounter during your night walk are a host of fascinating nocturnal creatures. Foxes, opossums, kinkajous, agoutis, and coatimundis often reveal themselves under the cover of darkness. For insect and arachnid enthusiasts, this is prime time to observe scorpions, spiders, snakes, and other small but intriguing rainforest dwellers.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Entrance fee
- Snacks
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We will pick up all guests at the front desk /hotel location.
