Proceed to the Blue Hole National Park along the Hummingbird Highway on your way back to Hopkins. Enjoy a refreshing swim in the sapphire blue waters of the Inland Blue Hole, a sinkhole fed by an underground river. Upon arriving, take a short 15-minute hike to witness the bright hues of the sinkhole piercing through the green foliage. Beams of sunlight penetrate the thick jungle canopy above and reflect off the glass-like surface of the water. Birds are often seen resting on the over-hanging vines, specifically the jacamars and blue-crowned marmots. Look out for a variety of hummingbirds like the scarlet-rumped tanager and listen for the nightingale wren.
This sinkhole was formed by the collapse of an underground limestone cave. The pool itself lies at the bottom of this large depression in the jungle. From ground level it drops about 100 feet to the surface of the water and after which the water drops to 25 feet into an underground cave system. A thrilling yet refreshing swimming experience, you don’t want to miss visiting the Inland Blue Hole!
Timetable: 24 hours noticed required
Departure Time: 7:00am
Return Time: 5:00 pm
Travel Time: 110 minutes each way
Included: Transportation, certified guide, lunch, and taxes & fees
What to bring:
Bug repellent, hat, camera, sturdy hiking shoes or tennis shoes, swimwear, towel, water bottles, and power/granola bars
This is an à la carte tour:
The Inland Blue Hole and Belize Zoo Tour is not included in our all inclusive packages.
Tour Pricing & Availability:
This tour can be purchased à la carte for US$250 per person with a 4 person minimum requirement.
The resort has many tours available for its guests. We took advantage of six of them, which included river cruises (one a sunset cruise up the Sittee River and the other a wildlife and jungle adventure cruise up the Monkey River where we saw monkeys, iguanas and a variety of birds) – TripAdvisor user