Day Trips from Belize City to San Ignacio - page 2

A must-visit, even when on the shortest stays in our beautiful country. Xunantunich is a national treasure that fills its visitors with a sense of time travel. If that isn’t appealing enough, how about saddling up a horse and riding into the shadow of this Mayan temple. You're hit with how green and lush everything is. Some visitors might get to see a group of women doing laundry in the river while their children swim nearby, this is where you will board the hand-cranked ferry that has carried many thousands to and from the calm beauty of this Maya Temple. Here, you’ll dismount your horse and the journey to Xunantunich begins on the other bank of the river.. The temples are nestled in between lush rainforest whose trees may bloom vibrant red, yellow, orange, or pink in season. Bring along a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, along with an open heart to experience simplicity and visiting another world for a few hours.

Xunantunich tours from Caye Caulker stand out due to their unique blend of activities, often combining the Mayan ruins with cave tubing, ziplining, or visits to other historical sites. The journey itself is scenic, involving a boat ride to Belize City followed by a drive through the countryside. A highlight is the hand-cranked ferry across the Mopan River, adding a touch of adventure. Once at Xunantunich, visitors can climb El Castillo for panoramic views of the jungle and nearby Guatemala. These tours offer a mix of history, culture, adventure, and natural beauty, making them a popular choice for those exploring Belize.

Combine three of Belize’s top natural and historical attractions on a combo tour that saves you that 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 zipline let you satisfy an appetite for adventure.

Belize offers tons of opportunities for outdoor adventure, but it can be difficult to pack in the highlights into just one trip. This small-group tour packs three of the most enthralling activities the country has to offer into just one day of adventure. Visit the Mayan ruins of Altun Ha, go tubing through a water-filled cave, and experience the thrill of ziplining through the jungle.

This tour is uniquely designed to showcase Belize’s ancient past and rich cultural traditions in one unforgettable experience. At Xunantunich, guests climb the iconic El Castillo for panoramic jungle views while discovering the stories, temples, and legends that shaped Maya civilization. After exploring the ruins, guests dive into a hands-on chocolate-making workshop, learning how the Maya cultivated, roasted, and ground cacao to create the original chocolate drink known as the “food of the gods.” Combining archaeology, culture, flavor, and adventure, this tour provides an authentic Belize experience that is educational, delicious, and truly memorable. Ideal for travelers who want more than just sightseeing—this is a real cultural immersion.

Visit Xunantunich, known for its ancient Mayan ruins, on this private tour from Belize City. You'll take a roughly 3-hour drive out to the ruins in an air-conditioned vehicle, where you'll explore ruins and learn about ancient culture. Climb to the top of El Castillo, the second-tallest structure in the country, for views of Belize and Guatemala. Hotel pickup and lunch are included for your convenience.

Explore one of the world’s most-visited Mayan sites at your own pace on a private tour that lets you dive deeper into the history of the Xunantunich ruins. Exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site with a private guide means that you’ll have ample time to ask questions as can tailor your itinerary to only cover the areas that most interest you. Plus, your guide puts the 26 different temples into context with commentary.

Avoid the stress of being stuck in crowds by choosing a small group guided tour. Forget the concrete jungles and iron bars of traditional zoos; The Belize Zoo is considered as a tropical animal rescue, research, and rehabilitation center. Every animal at the Belize Zoo was either orphaned, born at the zoo, rescued or received as a gift from other institutions. You are not going to find imported species here; just the native "stars" of Belize and Central America. The tour includes a licensed guide who provides commentary at each stop, as well as points out Belize city’s most impressive monuments along the way like the Belize sign, Anglican Cathedral, The Belize City swing bridge and more.

Guest get to view the city and the country side and learn the Culture and History of it while heading to the cave. The guest hike through the rain forest for 20 minutes to where they start the cave tubing. Guest will not carry their tube, the tubes will already be at the cave entrance. In the cave guest get to see Magnificent Stalactite, Stalagmite, columns and also a beautiful waterfall in the cave system. After finished at the cave guest head to where they do the Mudding (In Our Rainy Season) in the jeep wranglers through the rain forest and also through the Maya Mountain. After the jeeps guest head to have lunch (Lunch Included in the tour).After lunch they head back to where they were picked up in the morning.