Top Belize Full-day Tours - page 4

Embark on the ultimate adventure in Belize with a combination tour of Xunantunich Mayan Ruins and Cave Tubing at Jaguar Paw! Prepare to uncover the mysteries of ancient civilizations and immerse yourself in the wonders of the underground world. Journey back in time as you explore the impressive Xunantunich Mayan Ruins. Climb to the top of El Castillo, the towering pyramid, and be rewarded with panoramic views of the surrounding jungle. Marvel at intricate carvings and glyphs that provide insights into Mayan culture. Your knowledgeable guide will share fascinating stories and legends that bring this ancient site to life. After Lunch, get ready for an adrenaline-pumping cave tubing experience at Jaguar Paw. Float along underground rivers, surrounded by awe-inspiring limestone caves.

Hike through tropical jungle to explore Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM Cave) on an adventurous, small-group tour to the important Maya archeological site. Following a 45-minute hike to the cave entrance, you’ll swim and wade to reach a network of passageways, tunnels, and chambers used by the ancient Maya people. Round-trip, climate-controlled transport ensures a comfortable trip to the remote location, where you’ll enjoy a picnic lunch after visiting the cave.

Discover the ancient Maya city of Caracol on a full-day private tour from San Ignacio with an optional visit to the Rio On pools. Explore the sprawling complex at your own pace as you explore with a local guide, and learn the history of this site through the glyphs, stelae and ceremonial carvings that are scattered throughout the ruined political center. Watch for wild turkeys and howler monkeys among the stones, and take in sweeping views of the jungle from the towering sky palace pyramid before returning to San Ignacio.

“Butts Up!” Says Damian, as the rushing fresh water takes you away. The forty-five-minute hike feels so little yet so exciting as you walk through the humid green forest. The smell of fresh air filling up your lungs and the feeling of the cool breeze touching your skin makes it a whole new adventure. “We are here!” exclaims Damian. That’s when you know the best is about to begin. Gearing up, positioning yourselves in your tube and preparing for approximately 1 hour and forty-five minutes of effortless adventure is quite astounding. Let’s leave the hard work to mother nature and let's have some fun. Down you go, as the currents wash you away. Cold and dark is the new ambient as you enter the underworld of the Mayas. “Headlights on” orders Damian, as the daylight slowly fades away. Resting in your tube while flashing the glittery walls of the cave is mesmerizing and adds a sense of relaxation to one’s mood.

Visit one of Belize's impressive ancient Mayan archeological sites—Xunantunich—on this all-day guided tour from Placencia. Located in western Belize, the site offers views of the Guatemala border. Following that, float through mysterious limestone archways into the mouths of centuries-old caves where you'll learn about Mayan rituals and ceremonies and see haunting mineral formations.

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.

Discover the Mayan mysteries of Xunantunich, one of the largest archeological sites in Belize, on an excursion from Belize City. As well as getting crucial historical context about the ruins from your guide, you’ll go river tubing through a cave network that help great spiritual significance for the Mayans.

Head out on an all-day adventure to see some of the greatest Mayan ruins in Belize on this private guided tour. Xunantunich is located in the Cayo District, close to Belize’s western border with Guatemala. You'll cross over the Mopan River via a hand-cranked ferry, then travel a mile (1.6 kilometer) uphill to the largely excavated archaeological site, which can be accessed on foot or in a vehicle. The largest pyramid, El Castillo, offers an impressive panoramic view of the surrounding area.

Learn about the ancient Maya civilization on a private day trip to Xunantunich, one of the most significant archaeological sites in Belize. Travel there with a personal guide for ease of navigation and save time researching the guidebooks. Climb to the top of El Castillo for views over the jungle and discover hieroglyphics of Maya beliefs inscripted in the stucco friezes. A barbecue lunch in town is provided.

Head deep into the jungles of Belize and discover the Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave, ATM for short, during this full-day excursion. Join a small group and depart from your hotel in San Ignacio to explore the impressive underground cave once sacred to the ancient Mayans. Admire the various geological formations inside and see sacred burial remains without worrying about getting lost.

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.

Welcome to the lost city! A place far, far away from home. Caracol Sits in the heart of the Chiquibul rainforest. It is known to be one of the largest Maya cities in Belize. Dominating the centre of this important community is the massive structure known as Caana, “Sky Place.” This immense complex of palaces and temples remains today the tallest human-made construction in Belize. Are you ready for a bumpy ride? Join us as we travel deep into the green dense forest of Belize. Off we go on a three-hour drive to one of Belize’s most prestigious jewels. Up and down, side to side as we drive up the dirt road. Looking through the window and witnessing how the broadleaf forest transitions into a pine Forest then back into the broadleaf forest is alluring. This is quite astonishing as both hold different ambient and different species of wildlife. “Come on, Vamonos!” says Dora La Exploradora, as Belize awaits you.

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.

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.

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.

Go cave tubing and ziplining on an active shore excursion from Belize City that goes deep into the Belizean rainforest. Float through an underground cave system, soar between treetops, and visit a butterfly house to see some of the rainforest’s most colorful creatures. Combining the activities is a great way to experience two Belize highlights, even if you have limited time in port. Refuel with a tasty local lunch.

Take a break from beach combing and water sports to explore the ancient ruins and mysterious caves of the Cayo district on this full-day combo tour from Placencia. Visit the remnants of a once-mighty Mayan city at Xunantunich — where you can see all the way to Guatemala from the top of a pyramid — and then float through an underground network of caverns on a cave tubing adventure.

This is a group activity where they will be accompanied all the time by a certified bilingual guide, giving them a detailed explanation of the Mayan culture and the archaeological area of Chichen Itza, also visiting a cenote where they can swim, as well as make a stop to visit the colonial city of Valladolid. This tour includes: Roundtrip transportation, a regional buffet meal, (NO DRINKS), ticket to the archaeological area, access to the cenote. Inside the archaeological site of Chichen Itza, you will have free time for tours and take the souvenir photo. In Valladolid you can visit the Church of San Servacio, also called Cathedral of San Gervasio. It is recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes, hat or cap to cover the sun, sunblock, towel and swimsuit, for swimming in the Cenote, change of extra clothes for after swimming, Water bottles and snacks, snack (at discretion). Cash if you want to buy souvenirs.

Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) in Belize is one of the most popular and impressive Maya ceremonial caves. The caving part of this all-day tour from Hopkins takes you through a subterranean river. You'll need to swim into the mouth of the cave and wade through ankle- to chest-high water before climbing through intricate passageways of dry chambers to reach a cathedral-like main hall that’s 1,148 feet (350 meters) in length and 164 feet (50 meters) wide and is filled with artifacts and sacrificial remains.

Experience an Indiana Jones-style adventure on a day trip to Actun Tunichil Muknal (Cave of the Stone Sepulchre) from Caye Caulker. Skip the hassle of arranging tickets, transfers, and equipment, and instead focus on the incredible underground scenery as you descend to the mysterious Mayan chamber.

Experience the beauty of the Caribbean Sea aboard your own charter and discover some of the best snorkeling spots in the area. Stop at two snorkel locations to see several marine species, like sea turtles, nurse sharks, and stingrays. Then, head to Caye Caulker for hours of free time to explore the island before heading back to San Pedro as the sun is setting.

Gliding silently along the New River, spotting tropical birds through the canopy. This Lamanai tour has become one of the most popular Mayan sites to visit. You will be able to walk through centuries-old plazas where history whispers between the ruins. Spotting exotic birds and wildlife that vanish if you blink—perfect for photos or awe-filled moments. At the site, you will be served lunch, which is a homemade Belizean meal. Bottled water and fruit juices will also be available. Your tour guide will then take you through this amazing ancient Mayan city of Lamanai. The highlight of this tour is visiting the mask temple, where you get to see the largest mask of an Olmec person in this region. You will also visit the high temple, which allows you to overlook the new river lagoon. Your tour of this ancient city culminates at the Jaquar temple. You will then be returned to the landing area by boat for your transfer to Belize City. An unexpected jungle encounter awaits—are you ready?

Small groups for a more personalized experience. Convenient pick up and drop off at your hotel within 10km of San Ignacio town. Sit down lunch. An early departure kicks off this full-day adventure, beginning with a convenient hotel pickup followed by a brief 20-minute drive to the Belize-Guatemala western border. Once across, enjoy a highly scenic 1.5-hour journey deep into the heart of the Guatemalan rainforest to reach the majestic ruins of Tikal. After an exhilarating day of hiking, exploring, and uncovering the secrets of ancient Maya history and culture, your adventure concludes with a well-deserved, delicious local lunch before returning to Belize

Our Mayan Ruins and Inland Blue Hole tour starts off with a scenic drive from Hopkins to San Jose Succotz in Cayo District. This 2 hours drive will take you on the famous Hummingbird Highway, through the capital city Belmopan and San Igancio Town, then on to San Jose Succotz, where we will be crossing over a river on a hand-cranked ferry to access Xunantunich Site. After the Xunantunich Site, your guide/driver will take you to experience an authentic Belizean lunch at Hode's Place in San Ignacio Town. After lunch, we will head to the Blue Hole National Park for a refreshing swim in the Blue Hole cenote, a one-hour drive from San Ignacio. Your guide/driver will also give you the option to stop at gift shops near the ruins and stop at Country Barn Ice-cream on the Hummingbird Highway. Tour Duration Time 8 to 9 hours: Travel Time (round-trip) - 4 hours Xunantunich Mayan Ruins - 2 hours Hode's Place (lunch) - 1 hour Blue Hole National Park - 1 hour