Our group will be in AC the first week of August for some R&R, and two of our group are interested in taking a day trip to the mainland to enjoy some horseback riding. Any recommendations on venue and tour operator?

I see where most operators have a package that combines a tour of Altun Ha in the morning with horseback riding at the spa in the afternoon. I would greatly appreciate comments from those who have done this combo.

The horsebasck riding I have done at Maruba ( part of the Altun Ha day trip) was less than exhilarating, to say the least. I've seen better horse rides (and horses) at the front of Wal-Mart for a quarter. Try Banana Bank - experts.

i haven't gone riding - i think i'd be scared - those horses are so scrawny i think they weigh less than me!

My first thought was Banana Bank too, but isn't that a bit of a jaunt for a day trip?

not that far outside of BC, less than Jaguar Paw for tubing

BB is an hours drive from Belize City and they a can provide a package with air, road transfers, riding and lunch. Lovely spot along the Belize River and you'll probably hear, ifnot see, howler monkeys in this area. Great riding here.
bbl@btl.net

OK thanks guys, my memory banks logged the car ride as longer than that.

Thanks, guys. How do I contact Banana Banks?

see mayatravels post above

bbl@btl.net or http://www.bananabank.com to see their website

Mountain Equestrian Trails (MET) try a search for MET +Belize in Google

Banana Bank is definitely the place for horseback riding. We arrived late and they had our horses ready when we got there. We went for a 2 hour ride through the jungle and teak forest. The guides were excellent. We they run the horses, they RUN the horses. I was crying "uncle". We arrived back at the lodge after nightfall guided only by the million or so fireflys.