Immerse yourself in Belize’s Mayan history with a day trip to Xunantunich from San Ignacio. Explore the ancient ruins, climb the pyramid steps, and enjoy breathtaking views of the Belize River Valley. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.
Immerse yourself in Belize’s Mayan history with a day trip to Xunantunich from San Ignacio. Explore the ancient ruins, climb the pyramid steps, and enjoy breathtaking views of the Belize River Valley. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.
- Xunantunich - Step back in time and discover the ancient city of Xunantunich, a renowned Mayan site in Belize. This excursion from San Ignacio transports visitors to San Jose Succotz, a Maya-Mestizo village near the Western Border, and takes them on a traditional, hand-cranked ferryboat to the stunning ruins nestled in the Belizean rainforest….
- Xunantunich - Step back in time and discover the ancient city of Xunantunich, a renowned Mayan site in Belize. This excursion from San Ignacio transports visitors to San Jose Succotz, a Maya-Mestizo village near the Western Border, and takes them on a traditional, hand-cranked ferryboat to the stunning ruins nestled in the Belizean rainforest. Marvel at the astronomical carvings at El Castillo (The Castle) and enjoy breathtaking views of the Belize River Valley and the nearby Melchor de Mencos, Guatemala, after ascending the steep pyramid steps to the summit! Hotel pickup and drop-off within San Ignacio Town are provided.
- Nohoch Che’en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve - Known as the caves branch, Nohoch Cheʼen offers a serene and leisurely tour. The adventure begins with equipping life jackets and receiving safety instructions. The journey continues with a hike through a forest trail, where participants can choose to shorten or extend the hike for a longer exploration of the caves and an extended river ride, as it is an extensive cave system. Along the trail, wildlife such as the crested quetzal bird and small creatures like the “lone coati” or coatimundi, which are small scavengers searching for nuts or fruits, may be spotted. As the hike ends, it’s time to enter the water. Participants are placed in their tubes and guided down the river and through the caves. Inside the cave, there are numerous stunning rock formations to admire, and the river offers some thrilling rapids to navigate on the tubes.

- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Explore with a local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Explore with a local guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick up and Drop off outside San Ignacio Town limits
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick up and Drop off outside San Ignacio Town limits
Journey into the past and explore the life in the ancient city of Xunantunich, a favorite Mayan spot in Belize. This expedition from San Ignacio guides you to San Jose Succotz, a village encompassing Maya-Mestizo heritage, situated near the Western Border. It then transports you using a charming, manually-operated ferryboat into the majestic remnants…
Journey into the past and explore the life in the ancient city of Xunantunich, a favorite Mayan spot in Belize. This expedition from San Ignacio guides you to San Jose Succotz, a village encompassing Maya-Mestizo heritage, situated near the Western Border. It then transports you using a charming, manually-operated ferryboat into the majestic remnants nestled within the Belizean rainforest. Marvel at astronomical etchings at El Castillo (The Castle) and enjoy panoramic vistas of the Belize River Valley and neighboring Melchor de Mencos, Guatemala after summiting the tall pyramid staircase! Complimentary hotel transfers within San Ignacio Town are provided.
- It is recommended you wear comfortable shoes and clothing
- Please note: a minimum of 2 passengers is required in order for this tour to operate. 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.