DURATION
4.5 Hours (Morning: 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM / Afternoon: 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM)
MAX. GUESTS
Hopkins Cultural Experience Tour - Garifuna Heritage in Belize
Starts US $100 PP
Connect with Belize’s vibrant Garifuna culture on our Hopkins Cultural Experience Tour. A half-day immersion into the music, food, and traditions of one of Belize's most unique communities.
Tour Overview:
Duration: 4.5 hours (Morning: 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM / Afternoon: 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM)
Group Size: Minimum 4 - Maximum 8 persons
Transport: Comfortable, air-conditioned van
Price: BZ$200 (US$100) per person
Guide: Licensed and experienced guide, Florencio Shal
Tour Highlights:
Pickup from your hotel in Placencia.
Travel to the Garifuna village of Hopkins.
Hands-on experience playing traditional Garifuna drums and instruments.
Learn to prepare and cook a traditional Garifuna meal.
Enjoy the meal you prepared for lunch.
Return to Placencia after a rich cultural morning or afternoon.
Optional Full-Day Experience:
Combine with Horse Riding Trek (+BZ$100 / +US$50) or Mayan Sky Canopy Zipline (+BZ$140 / +US$70).
Full-day tour duration: approx 8.5 hours.
What to Expect:
This tour focuses on cultural learning and participation. You’ll be warmly welcomed by locals and encouraged to actively engage in music, cooking, and storytelling traditions.
Included:
Hotel pickup and drop-off (Placencia)
All transportation in a private, air-conditioned van
Cultural experience guide
Traditional meal (cooked during the tour)
Musical instrument workshop
Bottled water
What to Bring:
Comfortable, casual clothing
Hat, sunscreen, and insect repellent
Camera
Open mind and readiness to participate
Why Choose Our Hopkins Cultural Experience Tour:
We offer authentic cultural encounters in small groups, creating deeper connections and memorable interactions. Perfect for those who want to go beyond sightseeing and experience the real Belize.
Book your Hopkins Cultural Experience Tour today and celebrate the living traditions of Belize’s Garifuna people.