Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary: Encounter Jaguars, Enjoy River Tubing and Learn Jungle Survival

You will be picked up from an agreed location in Placencia and taken on a drive to the Jaguar Preserve/Cockscomb basin. Enjoy either river tubing or swim at a waterfall or do both. Hike through our jungles is an exciting feat. You will learn about the usefulness of some plants while you make your way along a jungle trail to river tube.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Barefoot Rental and Services - Your guide will pick you up from either Hopkins or Placencia.
  • Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Preserve - Tour Guide begins with a tour briefing. Once we arrive at Maya Center, park tickets are purchased. The 6 miles into the jungle continue until arriving at the visitors center. At this point the group discuss the park…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges included
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Lunch provided
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • Dress code: cool/light clothing for the jungle. Wear bathing suit under.
Location
Barefoot Rental and Services
Main Street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Haileyraer
Jul 30, 2025
Absolute best day of my life with Ian at Tiger Fern Waterfalls! - I’m so happy we booked this tour and has Ian as our guide, as I think it was the highlight of our week in Belize!! We did the Tiger Fern Trail and waterfalls and I have never seen something so special in my life, incredible views and experience all around. Ian was a fantastic guide: super knowledgeable, friendly, and fun. He was cool with us changing our itinerary last minute, and let us do one of the more strenuous hikes in lieu of rafting. He was hilarious and took us to super cool spots and arranged a fanatic lunch. Barefoot Services was super accommodating for our travel arrangements, and let us book a full-day tour the day before. They reached out to us personally to make sure they were picking us up from the right spot and were very responsive via email. We were also able to make last minute changes to the reservation over phone and email.
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K9750btheidif
Jun 19, 2025
Highly Recommend Barefoot Services! - We spent the day with Jimmy, our guide, and loved every minute of it! Jimmy was knowledgeable and accommodating. The hike, waterfall swim, and river tubing allowed us to experience firsthand the beauty and rich culture Belize has to offer! This tour was perfect for our family of 4 (boys ages 9 and 12)! The delicious, local meal at the end of our day was the icing on the cake!
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Frankowithak
Jun 17, 2025
Amazing Jaguar Preserve Excursion - We had an incredible excursion through the nature preserve! Our guide, Jimmy, was the absolute best. We had a bit of a drive to get to the preserve but his encyclopedic knowledge of his home country made the trip interesting and educational. Jimmy was awesome with our boys (9 and 12 yrs old). He was accommodating and encouraging with them throughout the day. We never felt rushed and even though we had an itinerary, it felt like the tour wouldn’t end until we decided it was over. Jimmy got to know us quickly throughout the day and got the perfect read on our boys - he knew exactly how to connect with all of us. We hiked, tubed the river, swam in a waterfall, and had an amazing local lunch at a spot you would never stop at without a true Belizean telling you to. I’m sure there are other great guides out there, but we clearly got the best one. It felt like we had to say goodbye to a friend when we arrived at our hotel. We’re excited to find Jimmy and the Barefoot crew again when we return to Belize!
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Joshuahs8570ek
May 24, 2025
Highly recommend ! - Ian was our guide with barefoot services, through cockscomb basin. Ian was patient, knowledgeable, and made sure to that our safety was his priority. He provided the history of jaguar preserve, and demonstrated his passion for conservation, being a naturalist, and love for the rainforest. During the trip, we experienced a medical emergency and Ian was able to act quickly, contacted the park rangers, and ensured that we returned to the lodge safely, while continuing to point out the wonders of the rainforest. We are looking forward to working with Ian, his daughter, and the rest of his company in the future, and highly recommend them to anyone who is visiting Belize.
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Departure610053
Apr 27, 2025
A must-do activity in Belize - We had a great time. Our guide, Jimmy was very knowledgeable and shared a lot about the rainforest, the plants and trees etc. Our favorite was the rafting down the river, so relaxing. The waterfall was beautiful too. The food was delicious! Highly recommend this tour.
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Aditijain101
Feb 22, 2025
Ian is an excellent guide and we had an amazing experience! - Ian was the highlight of our Belize adventure. We are a family of 4, with a 70 year old grandma and 2 young kids. And Ian handled everyone with a finesse. He was kind and attentive making sure that my mother was able to walk and be safe. And he kept the kids entertained throughout with his stories and jokes. It was pouring all throughout but that didn’t dampen our spirits and we enjoyed a good hike and river tubing experience with Ian. He also treated us to a delicious local cuisine at a local restaurant and we returned back to our fancy resort feeling rejuvenated.
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Dan_m
Jun 15, 2024
Fun tour with a great guide! - The tour was great! Our guide Jimmy was so much fun and knows so much about his home country. He’s a very educated person and I enjoyed all the info he shared. On the tour, he spotted rare birds and butterflies and took us to a wonderful little Mayan lunch stop. Would definitely recommend a tour with Jimmy.
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D5598jimr
Jun 8, 2024
Great Cockscomb tour - We did the Cockscomb Reserve tour with Jimmy and although we did not see many animals (due to the heat), we had a great day! Jimmy introduced us to lots of different plants and fruits we had never tried before (or even heard of before). He is a great and honest guide who made this tour very memorable. The little waterfall in the Cockscomb Preserve was a beautiful and very refreshing place and the food for lunch was awesome.
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330caric
Jun 6, 2024
Best Shuttle in Belize! - Barefoot shuttled is from Belize City to Placencia round trip and it was easy, fun, and air conditioned! Our driver Jimmy was the best- knowledgeable, funny, and welcoming. Definitely recommend!
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Bodisattva
Feb 2, 2025
Basic accommodations in a forest full of wildlife. - Getting into the Jaguar forest was a nice change from city/beach times. I stayed in the Rustic Cabin. The room was very basic. No air con, no fan. The four rooms of the Rustic Cabin were independently lockable but at 8 feet the inner walls stopped. Air freely circulated amongst rooms and with outside air. Bugs were minimal. Bring food and water. Food service not available but a kitchen is. Internet available for BZD 5 per day
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From $155
up to 10 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).