Hiking & Rivertubing at Cockscomb Basin
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.
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Hiking & Rivertubing at Cockscomb Basin
Pickup included
What's included in Hiking & Rivertubing at Cockscomb Basin
(Subject to Option Inclusions)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.
Inclusions
- 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.
- 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
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We text guests to arrange time and place for pickup along the Placencia Peninsula. We also, provide pick up at he Hopkins Junction.
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Ticket Redemption
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time
