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My dh and I were in Belize last November and took the Rain Forest biking tour. The tour included a mountain bike tour through a rain forest area, a tour of Al Tun Ha (spelling?) Mayan ruins, and a lovely lunch at a great secluded restaurant. The bike ride was intense and included brief stops and descriptions of the local wildlife and foliage. The ruins were our first so I can't compare to other ruin sites. There were several large temple sites and we were able to climb to the top of at least two. Local merchants sold their wares at the ruin sites. This tour provides a comprehensive view of Belize City as you travel to and from the bike site, as well as descriptions of city and country highlights along the way. Belize is a developing country and appeals more to eco-tourists. I would avoid the Baboon sanctuary. Remember to wear DEET insect protectant, light colored clothing, long sleeves and pants, old but comfortable shoes (you may get muddy and wet during the bike tour), a hat, and sunglasses. Also be sure to bring extra bottled water as the rain forest is very hot. Good luck as you choose an activity for this beautiful yet primitive country. -MJ

<blockquote data-quote="mjwark" data-source="post: 726472"><p>My dh and I were in Belize last November and took the Rain Forest biking tour.&nbsp; The tour included a mountain bike tour through a rain forest area, a tour of Al Tun Ha (spelling?) Mayan ruins, and a lovely lunch at a great secluded restaurant.&nbsp; The bike ride was intense and included brief stops and descriptions of the local wildlife and foliage.&nbsp; The ruins were our first so I can't compare to other ruin sites.&nbsp; There were several large temple sites and we were able to climb to the top of at least two.&nbsp; Local merchants sold their wares at the ruin sites.&nbsp; This tour provides a comprehensive view of Belize City as you travel to and from the bike site, as well as descriptions of city and country highlights along the way.&nbsp;&nbsp; Belize is a developing country and appeals more to eco-tourists.&nbsp; I would avoid the Baboon sanctuary.&nbsp; Remember to wear DEET insect protectant, light colored clothing, long sleeves and pants, old but comfortable shoes (you may get muddy and wet during the bike tour), a hat, and sunglasses.&nbsp; Also be sure to bring extra bottled water as the rain forest is very hot.&nbsp; Good luck as you choose an activity for this beautiful yet primitive country. -MJ</p></blockquote><p></p>

[QUOTE="mjwark, post: 726472"] My dh and I were in Belize last November and took the Rain Forest biking tour. The tour included a mountain bike tour through a rain forest area, a tour of Al Tun Ha (spelling?) Mayan ruins, and a lovely lunch at a great secluded restaurant. The bike ride was intense and included brief stops and descriptions of the local wildlife and foliage. The ruins were our first so I can't compare to other ruin sites. There were several large temple sites and we were able to climb to the top of at least two. Local merchants sold their wares at the ruin sites. This tour provides a comprehensive view of Belize City as you travel to and from the bike site, as well as descriptions of city and country highlights along the way. Belize is a developing country and appeals more to eco-tourists. I would avoid the Baboon sanctuary. Remember to wear DEET insect protectant, light colored clothing, long sleeves and pants, old but comfortable shoes (you may get muddy and wet during the bike tour), a hat, and sunglasses. Also be sure to bring extra bottled water as the rain forest is very hot. Good luck as you choose an activity for this beautiful yet primitive country. -MJ [/QUOTE]