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Bioluminescence Tour & Sunset River Cruise

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The Sittee River is the gateway to one of nature’s breathtaking phenomena – bioluminescent or “burning wata” as the Belizeans call it. This night tour is seasonal. Conditions have to be just perfect in the Anderson Lagoon and it usually occurs in the driest months like February - April. Head out on the 5 minute boat ride to Anderson Lagoon on the Sittee River. The night sky is UNBELIEVABLE.  Thick with stars all the way down to the tree line.
  • Professional guide
  • Landing and facility fees
  • Local taxes
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off is an additional 7.50 USD per person round trip, Can be paid to driver
Departure Point

RP7R+J3X, Hopkins, Belize

We can pick you up from your Hotel. Just let us know where. the drive to the Mangrove Resort & Marina from most hotel in Hopkins is 15 minutes.

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  • Hopkins, Belize
  • Hopkins, Hopkins, Belize
    Head out on the 5 minute boat ride to Anderson Lagoon on the Sittee River. The night sky is UNBELIEVABLE. Thick with stars all the way down to the tree line. Go through a tiny cut to get to the lagoon and you will be surrounded by the giant mangroves and then shoot out into the lagoon. It’s pitch black, the guide’s flashlight beam cutting across the lagoon is the only light and then he turns it off. The boat picks up speed and the wake glows. A blue light. As the boat pick up more speed, the tiny algae, which settle in the lagoon during the dry season, get agitated and glow. It’s absolutely unbelievable. Our guide will stop the boat and you just stare into the water. Schools of fish or any marine life swimming through the lagoon create a phosphorescent trail which can look like a glowing cloud in the water. Hundreds of jelly fish pulsating in the water. They feed on the algae – it’s all along their edges and inside them. Just moving your hand around in the water is miraculous.
    120 minutes
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Christopher_S
29 May 2024
The journey itself along the river was relaxing and serene. When we got to the lagoon it was larger than I expected and the bioluminescent plankton was a sight to be seen. Just the journey alone on the boat was nice - saw birds, iguanas and crocodiles. Others on the boat went swimming in the lagoon (no crocs there) - we observed from the boat which in my opinion didn’t lessen the experience. This is a family owned business based in Hopkins and it was good to be able to support them. The trip is seasonal as the plankton won’t be present during rainy season so if you happen to time it right I would recommend it.
cloeesmama24
27 May 2024
This activity was absolutely incredible! It was so beautiful. Not what my husband and I thought it was going to be. We got picked up from The Lodge at Jaguar Reef by Dirk, such a funny and great guy. We were greeted by Theodore and Martin, who took us on the cruise. They were SO much fun to talk to, and we learned so much about Belize and the culture. They went extremely out of their way to make our sunset cruise so much fun! Learning about their family business and their history was amazing. I HIGHLY recommend booking with them and supporting the local village of Hopkins. It truly means a lot to them, and they are so genuine for the support. Also, a huge shout out to Josie for booking all of our excursions! She made the process so easy. She is very quick to respond with any questions you may have. I'm looking forward to our next 3 tours with them!
David R
27 May 2024
Big tip to those that visit Hopkins, Belize. Don't book excursions through your resort. Book directly through the Get to Know Belize website. Josie is amazing and very thorough. We just did the sunset couples cruise, and it was way above our expectations (10/10). Martin and Theodore were our boat crew, and they were so funny, chill, and informative about what we were experiencing. Dirk was our transportation guru, and he was so polite, funny, and humble. We have 3 more excursions booked with this company, and we can't wait to experience more of a beautiful Belize with the help of this local business that is family owned from generations.
This tour in Hopkins is organized by Get to Know Belize Adventures

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