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Combine nature and ancient history with adventure on a private day trip that covers three of Belize’s top attractions and activities—the Mayan ruins of Altun Ha, underground cave tubing, and the Community Baboon Sanctuary. This tour saves you the hassle of planning and booking three separate activities, and also comes with the undivided attention of a private guide, making it the ideal choice for groups and families.

Discover the best of Belize with Belize Wild Caribbean Tours on an unforgettable adventure to the ancient Maya city of Xunantunich and the natural limestone caves of Nohoch Che’en. Travel with friendly, knowledgeable local guides who bring Maya history to life as you explore temples and enjoy panoramic views from atop El Castillo. Then journey into the jungle to float through crystal-clear cave rivers, entering Xibalba, the Maya underworld, for a relaxing and exciting tubing experience. We pride ourselves on safe, personalized tours and go the extra mile to deliver an authentic, adventurous Belize experience you’ll never forget.

A foodie’s jackpot, this tour offers a look (and taste) into Belize culinary culture. Sample Belizean patties, visit a rum factory, a fresh fruit market, and a bakery to sample the goods, and then it’s time for the main event—a sit-down meal at a local restaurant. Here, dine on coconut rice, fried plantains, whole fish, rice and beans, tamales, cow foot soup, oxtail, chimole, and more.

Experience the adventure of exploring two dry caves considered to be the “Fertility Caves of the Maya”. Learn about some of our flora and fauna, then float in an epic cave that is believed to be the entrance to the underworld of the Maya civilization.

Easily fit in an expedition to one of Belize’s most impressive Mayan sites, Altun Ha, on a half-day tour. Leave the bustle of Belize City for the quiet mystery of ancient plazas, pyramids, and ceremonial temples. A guide shares the fascinating history of the fallen Mayan civilization and shows you the most impressive ruins, including the spot where a famous jade head was discovered.

The ATM Cave tour from San Pedro is distinctive because Actun Tunichil Muknal is both an active wet-cave expedition and a protected Maya ceremonial site. After traveling from Ambergris Caye to the mainland, a licensed ATM guide leads the jungle approach, river crossings, swim-in cave entrance, and route through limestone passages. The physical journey is essential to the experience: travelers move through water, climb within the cave, and follow the same natural route that gave the site meaning to the ancient Maya. In the ceremonial chambers, pottery, ritual evidence, and human remains remain in place rather than being displayed in a museum. Your guide explains the archaeological context while protecting a fragile site where every visitor must follow strict procedures. ATM is not a casual cave walk or a standard ruins tour; it is a demanding, closely guided expedition that connects Belize’s rainforest, geology, archaeology, and Maya spiritual history in one unforgettable journey.

An immersive experience, this tour takes you on a journey from San Pedro to the Xunantunich Maya Ruins. Step into the mysteries of an ancient civilization and explore the landscapes of Belize. Discover architectural wonders like El Castillo and cross the Mopan River on a traditional hand-cranked ferry. Engage with your guides, learn about the secrets of the Maya, and admire panoramic views from El Castillo's summit.

Visit ancient Mayan temples and explore scenic mangroves and cave systems with this tour from Belize City. Your guide will meet you at your hotel or cruise port and take you out into the rainforest, where you'll get the chance to inner tube through a beautiful cave system and out onto an open river. You'll then grab lunch before finishing your tour off at the Altun Ha Mayan Temple complex.

Travel off the beaten path in Belize with a Jeep tour through the rainforest and a visit to the ancient Mayan ruins of Altun Ha. Climb to the top of a ceremonial stone pyramid and explore other aspects of the once-powerful pre-Colombian city with a guide, and then venture into the surrounding jungle on a 4x4 ride to a secluded cave. A riverside picnic rounds out the exciting archaeological adventure.

Prepare for a double jungle adventure on this combo tour that lets you experience two of Belize’s signature outdoor activities in one day. After a nature hike through the rain forest, float down the Caves Branch River on a cave tubing tour that offers plenty of excitement with minimal effort. Back in the light of day, take to the skies for an aerial zipline course that criss-crosses the forest canopy at a thrilling speed.

Dare to take a plunge into the mysterious underworld of Belize on a full-day Actun Tunichil Muknal tour. Discover and connect with the ancient power that shaped Maya life—from shimmering stalactites in subterranean passages to crystal blue waters leading you deeper underground. This is your chance to explore Xibalba; experience its spiritual depth, see evidence of Mayan artistry, and uncover secrets still buried within this mystical world.

Experience the Mayan underworld of Xibalba on a guided cave-tubing adventure. After a convenient hotel pickup, enjoy a safety briefing, orientation and 45-minute hike through the rainforest before hopping in a tube at the mouth of this elaborate cave system. Witness fr intricate rock formations, learn about the caves’ history from an informative guide, and enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch after you reemerge into the sunlight.

Get the adrenaline pumping while you experience the nature of Belize on this private half-day tour from Belize City. Travel to the Nohoch Che'en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve where you’ll go river tubing through caves and zip lining through the treetops. Take a break with a Belizean lunch provided during the tour. Hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport are included for your comfort.

Learn about 3,000-year-old Mayan civilization with a visit to Altun Ha, then soar through jungle on a zipline during this 5-hour tour from Belize City. At Altun Ha, walk through the two ancient plazas that once served as center of commerce for 10,000 Mayan residents trading jade and obsidian. Get your heart racing with a zipline adventure through the jungle at 85 feet (26 meters) off the ground. Entrance fees, round-trip transportation from Belize City hotels and use of all safety equipment are included.

Combine two of Belize’s top outdoor activities without having to book each one separately on a private cave tubing and howler monkey sanctuary visit from Belize City. You’ll save hours of planning and enjoy the undivided attention of your private guide as you soak up Belize’s stunning outdoor scenery and wildlife.

Learn about 3,000-year-old Mayan civilization with a visit to Altun Ha, then go tubing in the Branch Rivera Caves during this 6-hour adventure from Belize City. At Altun Ha, walk through the two ancient plazas that once served as center of commerce for 10,000 Mayan residents trading jade and obsidian. With your adventure guide, hike 30 minutes to the entrance of the cave, then hop on an inner tube and float through the underground network of rivers. No experience is necessary; this activity is suitable for participants of all fitness levels. A traditional Belizean lunch with refreshments and round-trip transportation from centrally located Belize City hotels, the airport or the cruise port are included.

Get up close to black howler monkeys in their natural rainforest habitat on this tour of Belize and the Community Baboon Sanctuary in Bermudian Landing. Learn about local conservation efforts and traditional medicinal plants as you walk shaded jungle trails with an expert site guide. The experience includes a scenic drive from Belize City, plus a short city tour, bottled water, and hotel pickup and drop-off for your convenience.

Combine a visit to the Mayan ruins at Altun Ha with a tubing trip at the Nohoch Che'en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve on this small-group tour from Belize City. Your driver will take you and a small group of fellow travelers out to Altun Ha, where you'll learn about Mayan history as you explore the ruins. You'll wrap up your trip with a river tubing adventure at Nohoch Che'en Caves.

Enjoy a relaxing float through Belize’s Jaguar Paw Cave and admire the subterranean world on this outdoor adventure in Belize. Join a small group and float along the Caves Branch River with your headlamps to see geological formations including stalagmites and stalactites. Then, get your adrenaline pumping on a series of ziplines that wind through the rain forest. Hotel pickup is included for convenience.

Combine a visit to a monkey sanctuary with a trip to the archaeological ruins at Altun Ha on this private day tour from Belize City. You'll spend time at Altun Ha, learning about how Mayans lived in ancient times while you explore the ruins. You'll then get the chance to walk through the jungle, where you'll likely spot black howler monkeys in their natural habitat.

Combine a private tour of Belize City with a visit to the archaeological site at Altun Ha on this shore excursion from Belize City. Start with a drive through Belize City's "Old Capital" area to learn about local history, then explore ancient Mayan ruins at Altun Ha. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with admission fees included. This private tour accommodates groups of four to 14 people.

Discover a ruined Maya city and float through a series of flooded caves with a 6-hour private tour from Belize City to Altun Ha and the Caves Branch River. Explore broad plazas and towering pyramids as you visit the archeological site with your guide, and see the precious treasures excavated from the Temple of the Green Tomb. Hike through a lush forest to the Caves Branch River, then go tubing through soaring caverns as your headlight illuminates cave walls that glint with crystal formations and stalactites.

Combine a visit to the Altun Ha Mayan Ruins with a ziplining adventure on this two-in-one tour from Belize City. You'll start at Altun Ha, where you'll learn about Mayan history as you explore ancient temples. You'll then head over to the Nohoch Che'en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve, where you'll take a ziplining adventure over the rainforest.

Combine three of Belize’s top natural and historical attractions on a combo tour that saves you the hassle of booking each activity separately. Exploring the ancient Mayan site of Xunantunich with a guide puts the ruins into context, while cave tubing and ziplining satisfy an appetite for adventure. Note that the tour starts and ends in Belize City; water-taxi transfers from Caye Caulker are not included.