Xunantunich Maya Temple and Jungle River Cave Tubing: An Adventure in History and Nature

Embark on a full day adventure exploring the Xunantunich Maya Temple and Jungle River Cave Tubing. Discover ancient history and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • San Jose Succotz - San Jose Succotz is a Maya village in the Cayo District of Belize, consisting mainly of people of Yucatec Maya descent. It’s located approximately 10 minutes west of San Ignacio Town. Xunantunich Maya Temple is located in this village. We will driver to the village where will get on the hand cranked ferry and cross the Mopan River to gain access to the Maya site.
What's Included
  • Use of equipment provided
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Expert guidance from a professional guide
  • Towels included
  • All park entrance fees covered
  • Delicious lunch included
  • Transportation throughout the tour
  • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Small groups for a personalized experience. Convenient pick up and drop off at your hotel within 20km of San Ignacio town. Sit down lunch.
This tour consists of guided visits to a Maya Temple and a Cave. All in one full day of adventure. We visit the beautiful Maya Temple of Xunantunich and after lunch we head to Noh Hoch Chen Archaeological Reserve…

Location
Cayo Welcome Center & Tourist Information Center
Your driver/guide will have a sign with your name for easy recognition. He will meet you by the bus terminal.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Nathan
Jul 31, 2025
Excellent! Xunantunich and tubing - Pedro was incredible, answering all questions and taking excellent care off our family during the site tour and tubing.
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428logana
Jul 22, 2025
- This was a main highlight from our trip! Tour guide Burn was awesome and super knowledgeable about all the history of Mayas and Belize! If you come to Belize this is a must!
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Melissa_b
Jun 16, 2025
Fun day for all - We had a great day on this tour! Everything was great and our tour guides were very helpful. They were flexible and allowed us to climb around and explore within the cave, which was also fun. The meal was good too - great day for all ages.
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Dietguru00
Jun 12, 2025
Memorable and Family Friendly Adventure - We had a wonderful 8-hour tour with Cayo Inland Expeditions that took us to the amazing ruins of Xunantunich and a fun, refreshing cave tubing experience at Nohoch Che’en. Booking through TripAdvisor was easy, and Cayo was responsive and helpful through email, WhatsApp, and online chat. There were a few discrepancies between the website, TripAdvisor listing, and confirmation email. This was mainly around whether swimming would be part of the day. Still, everything ran smoothly in the end. Our guide, Dimas was excellent. He was very friendly, professional, respectful, patient, and knowledgeable. From the start to the finish, he made sure everyone felt safe and included. He offered to take family photos at scenic spots using multiple angles and cameras, which we really appreciated. He also took great care helping each of us up and down the ruins and in/out of the river and tubes. Our kids especially loved the cave tubing, but the entire day was informative and fun for all of us. The blend of history, nature, and adventure made it well-rounded and memorable. The tour felt a bit pricey, but if a fair portion goes directly to the guide and staff, it’s well worth it. It does cover transportation, entry fees, lunch, and equipment. The lunch was satisfying (chicken, rice, beans, and cucumber salad) and came with cold water or soda options. They were also conscientious of dietary restrictions like vegetarian/vegan needs. Tips for Future Travelers: 🩱 Bring a swimsuit! There is swimming during the tubing. 🥾 Most people wore closed-toe water shoes with good grip. One person wore strap-on sandals, which worked, but hiking water shoes would’ve been ideal. 🪖 Be aware that life jackets and helmets are reused throughout the day, so they might have a bit of a smell by the time you use them. Absolutely recommend this tour for active families, couples, and adult friend groups. Overall, it was a well-organized, enjoyable experience with engaging discussion, awesome sights, and a lot of fun!
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Madiparker611
Jun 10, 2025
Amazing Tour of Mayan Ruins - This was such an amazing tour! We got to learn about the history of Mayan culture and Xunantunich. We were able to go all the way to the top of the pyramid! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions. He also was able to point out any wildlife we saw. We were provided with a delicious lunch! The cave tubing portion was just as incredible! We tubed through a beautiful cave and got to see several stalactite formations. This tour was the highlight of our vacation!
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E-weezy01
Jun 8, 2025
Mayan/Jungle tours - Oh man! This was amazing. Dimas was our tour guide for the day ( highly recommend asking for him specifically). He was so friendly and super knowledgeable. He took us around Xunantunich in the morning before is got hot and then drove us out to the river tubing for the afternoon. The river tubing was so much fun. We all had a blast. I highly recommend this company for any of you jungle tour needs.
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Shana
May 25, 2025
Just say yes! - What a great day! Our guide was knowledgeable and very friendly. Lunch was great and the Cave was beautiful. It was an easy hike to bith locations. Climbing thr ruin is not for the weak or anyone afraid of heights. The Cave would have been better if other guides had not been so loud and inconsiderate. We had one splashing so loud as he hand paddled his crew past us. The second guide echoed through the Cave for the whole tour. I felt bad for our sweet guide. Overall, worth the trip!
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Cathy_d
May 19, 2025
Good Combo Tour - This was the final excursion of our two-week trip to Belize. There is a lot of walking and climbing to see the Xunantunich site, but the ruins and panoramic are worth it! The site is large; pay $1 to take the truck from the main gate. After a long walk in the jungle you can relax for a 90-minute drive to the tubing location and anticipate a refreshing float in the river. Only my husband and I were with the driver/guide all day. It was great because we weren’t rushed. We had a typical Belizean chicken-rice-beans lunch at the site where all the groups come for cave-tubing. Our guide Pedro was very patient and kindly carried my tube for the 35-minute walk to the cave. The river was quite low in May, so the guide spent as much time walking in the river as floating. At one point we left our tubes and walked for a bit around the cave. It’s fine to take your phone and take photos. I recommend bringing a snack.
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Berto_a
May 14, 2025
It was a great time. Most... - It was a great time. Most informative guide I’ve met in a long time. Had a great time with our guide and views and the tour were a great experience.
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Rebeccarg3568yt
May 7, 2025
10/10!! - This tour was AMAZING! We couldn’t have enjoyed our time more. We visited the Mayan temples first and our guide, Josh made it so fun. The cave tubing after that was even better, and they really went the extra mile to make our tour special. 10/10 would recommend
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From $135
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).