Rio Dulce Boat Tour
Imagine floating down a river, surrounded on all sides by towering cliffs of verdant jungle. This is the Canyon of Rio Dulce, a must-see attraction in Izabal and a great way to meet local people and encounter exotic wildlife. There are many companies that offer a boat tour of the Canyon and the entire river.
For cruise ship passengers, there are options to take a shore excursion departing directly from Santo Tomas de Castillo with a stop in the unique village of Livingston. For independent travelers, round-trip and one-way tours are available departing daily from Rio Dulce and Livingston.
Sample itinerary:
- 10:00 a.m. We leave the Port Santo Tomas De Castillo by boat, enjoying the scenic Stroll that goes beyond the Caribbean green coast of Guatemala.
- 10:30 a.m. We'll pass in front the Caribbean village of Livingston.
- 10:40 a.m. We'll enter in the Rio Dulce Canyon, a calm river with canyon walls reaching over 400 feet at the highest point.
- 11:30 a.m. We'll visit the Hot Springs (Thermals Water).
- 12:30 p.m. We'll visit the Ak'tenamit project which is a school for Mayan Children. After a short walk on a scenic footpath you will have the opportunity to buy crafts created by the local community members (with your purchase, you contribute to the Ak'tenamit project).
- 2:30 p.m. We visit the colorful town of Livingston, tour the Museum and other interesting sites.
- 3:00 p.m. Break for lunch where you can sample delicious local specialties like Tapado, a coconut seafood stew, and enjoy a show of local music by the Garifuna people.
- 3:45p.m. Begin return trip to the Port
- 4:15 p.m. Arrive at the Port.
