Top San Ignacio Car Tours

Skip the confusion of navigating remote ruins on your own. Visit the Xunantunich Archaeological Reserve with ease on a guided tour from San Ignacio. Begin your journey by crossing the Mopan River on a traditional hand-cranked ferry—an experience in itself—before ascending to the hilltop ruins. Climb to the top for sweeping views that reach into neighboring Guatemala, and let your guide bring the ancient Mayan civilization to life with expert insights and stories.

Explore the dominion of the ancient Maya in Belize on a full-day tour from San Ignacio. Climb to the top of sacred pyramids and learn about the once-mighty civilization at the archaeological site of Xunantunich, and enter a portal to the Mayan underworld on a cave tubing adventure that takes you splashing through the crystalline caverns of an underground cave system. Round-trip transport from San Ignacio Town and lunch are included on this tour.

Explore the cave of the crystal sepulcher on a full-day tour to Actun Tunichil Muknal from San Ignacio, and discover a spiritual site that was sacred to the ancient Maya. Learn about the traditions and rites that took place in the cave system and visit the crystallized remains of an ancient ceremonial victim as you hike deep into the cave with a professional guide. Swim through a spring-fed pool, and follow tunnels, passageways and yawning chambers lined with stalactites, stalagmites, ancient ceramics and stoneware.

Explore the ancient Maya city of Caracol with a full-day tour from San Ignacio that includes the Río On pools and the Río Frio caves. Follow your guide through the vast archaeological site, stand in the field of the ball court, and take in sweeping views of the jungle from the peak of the sky temple pyramid. Follow the history of Caracol in the glyphs, stelae, and carvings throughout the site, and then finish your day swimming in natural pools and visiting a vast limestone cave system in Pine Ridge.

Embrace the nature of Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve and take time to relax on this small-group tour from San Ignacio. Swimming, sunbathing, and hiking are on the agenda as you take it easy in this nature reserve, stopping in at Rio Frio Cave, Rio On Pools, and Big Rock Falls. This small-group tour requires at least 2 participants and has a maximum of 10.

Visit the incredible ancient city of Tikal without having to rent a car on this day trip from San Ignacio. Once a powerful city center during the Mayan period, today Tikal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that draws scores of visitors each year. Your professional guide takes you across the border into Tikal National Park in Guatemala and leads you on a fascinating tour of the archaeological complex.

Explore the ancient Mayan site of Xunantunich, known as the 'Stone Maiden,' just a short drive from San Ignacio. This archaeological marvel features over 26 temples and palaces, boasting the second tallest structure in Belize. Following your visit, embark on an exhilarating paddle through Barton Creek Cave, where you’ll glide under stunning stalactites illuminated by a powerful spotlight. Discover ancient Maya artifacts while your guide shares fascinating insights about their beliefs surrounding the underworld, 'Xibalba.' Don't miss the chance to refresh with a swim in the cave-fed pool after your adventure. Visit the expansive Mayan ruins of Xunantunich, lasting a century longer than most sites Paddle nearly a mile into Barton Creek Cave and explore its remarkable formations Learn about ancient Maya culture and beliefs from your knowledgeable guide Option to swim in a cave-fed pool and jump from rocks after the tour

Barton Creek Cave Cave and Green Hills Butterfly Farm offer visitors a unique experience that cannot be found elsewhere. Barton Creek Cave offers a chance to explore a natural wonder that has been shaped by millions of years of geological processes, while Green Hills Butterfly Farm provides an immersive experience into the world of Butterflies. Visitors can also witness the different stages of a butterfly's life cycle and learn about the important role that they play in pollination and the ecosystem.

This private Tikal Archaeological & Sunset Tour is designed for travelers of all ages, making it suitable for families with children as well as adults. Departing from San Ignacio, Belize, the tour offers a smooth, stress-free experience with full border-crossing assistance, private transportation, and a licensed, English-speaking guide. Enjoy a relaxed pace, wildlife encounters, and Tikal’s most iconic temples, finishing with a safe and unforgettable sunset experience inside Tikal National Park.

End your time in Belize on a high note and take an economical airport shuttle to Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) from San Ignacio. Your driver meets you directly at your accommodation to begin your journey. After collecting all of the passengers, enjoy a swift transfer to the airport where you arrive with plenty of time before your departure flight.

Take a relaxing ride down a river to explore magnificent limestone formations on this 3-hour Belize cave-tubing adventure. A short hike along a jungle trail will lead you to the refreshing waters, where you’ll enjoy a swim, and then hop aboard your inner tube. Accompanied by an expert guide, float through an underground cave system used by the ancient Mayans to access their mythological underworld, Xibalba. Round-trip transport from your San Ignacio hotel is included.

Go where cars can't and explore the heart of the jungle on a full-day tubing and caving trip from San Ignacio. Ideal for adventurers, this experience sees you hike into a cave entrance surrounded by lush foliage. Follow a gentle stream through a series of cavern passages, learn about the area’s Maya history, then enjoy a swim in the clear water.

This shared Xunantunich tour from San Ignacio focuses on the details that make the ancient city memorable, beginning with the hand-cranked ferry across the Mopan River. Climb the limestone ridge and walk through six ceremonial plazas containing more than 25 temples and palaces. At El Castillo, your guide explains the carved friezes and their symbolism, the role of Maya rulers, religious ceremony, astronomy, and Xunantunich’s connections across the Cayo region. The elevated setting and views toward Guatemala help travelers understand why this location mattered, while the guide’s interpretation turns walls and plazas into a story about the people who built and used them. Because the experience concentrates on one archaeological reserve, guests can develop a clearer understanding instead of treating the Maya ruins as a quick photo stop. The shared format offers an enjoyable way to explore with other travelers while retaining a strong educational focus.

Awaken your inner archaeologist and get deeper insight into the Mayan ruins of Caracol on this tour from San Ignacio. Journey deep into the jungles of Belize without worrying about self-driving to the Chiquibul Forest Reserve, home to one of the largest Mayan sites in the country. Your expert guide will illuminate the history of Caracol, which was once a mighty city and a rival of neighboring Tikal in Guatemala. Explore magnificent plazas, temples, palaces, and an observatory while learning about the social and religious practices of the ancient Mayans.

Delve into the Mayan underworld on a tour of Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) cave, a natural attraction that's challenging to reach on your own. This full-day tour from San Ignacio includes a scenic hike through Tapir Nature Reserve, followed by swimming, climbing, and exploring the cave’s chambers filled with ancient Mayan artifacts and human sacrifices. With round-trip transportation, a guide, and a local lunch included, this tour offers a seamless way to experience Belize’s rich history and natural beauty.

St. Herman's Blue Hole National Park is located on the Hummingbird Highway 12 miles from our beautiful Capital Belmopan. Blue Hole National Park covers over 500 acres of dense tropical rain forest and some of the birds we see are: White Hawk, White Neck Jacobin, Black Cheeked Woodpecker, Royal Flycatcher, Salty-Tail Trogon, Dot Winged, Antwren, White Necked Puff bird, Blue Ground Dove, Golden Hooded Tanager, Crimson Collared Tanager, Spot Breasted Wren and Wedge Billed Woodpecker.

Walk in the footsteps of Mayan royalty at Belize’s magnificent Altun Ha ruins on this day trip from San Ignacio. A professional guide will lead you through the archaeological remnants of this ancient city, which was an important center of trade and religion during the Classic Mayan period. Among the complex of more than 500 excavated structures, you’ll visit grand plazas and ceremonial temples, including the discovery site of a famous carved jade figure of the Mayan sun god Kinich Ahau. Round-trip hotel transport is included.

Combine two fun activities into one full-day tour—a hassle-free alternative to managing multiple reservations—on this action-packed adventure from San Ignacio. Float through the largest cave system in Central America during a tubing session, and spot glittering crystals and stalactites inside a series of spacious caverns. Then, strap in for an exciting zipline journey from tree to tree with a bird’s-eye view of the forest floor.

Discover Tikal, an ancient Mayan site located on the border of Guatemala, on this two-day excursion from San Ignacio. On the overnight trip, you’ll be able to enjoy this popular attraction including experiencing the sunrise and sunset. Listen to the jungle come alive during the early morning tour when howler monkeys, coatimundi, wild pigs, foxes, and jaguars are active.

Ride a horse to the Maya ceremonial center of Xunantunich on this small-group tour from a riding stable in San Ignacio. Follow your guide along the gentle Mopan River, and watch for tropical birds and howler monkeys among the trees. Enjoy a sweeping view of the Xunantunich complex, then spend an hour at the fascinating site; take in the towering El Castillo pyramid and enjoy the serenity of the rural spot as you ride through the partially excavated ruins before returning to San Ignacio.

Experience a real-life lazy river on a private cave tubing tour near San Ignacio. Head to the Nohoch Che'en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve and take a short hike to the cave. Then, spend a couple of hours tubing through caves on the river, taking in the sights as they pass you by. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Belize's largest Mayan temples site. You'll visit Caracol Mayan temples which is Belize's largest, most important Mayan site. The site is known as the most extensive Maya center in the country. It allows you to travel through the Mountain Pine Ridge, here you'll get to also swim and relax at the Rio On Pools with fresh water. Great for adventure or Nature seekers, families, and those interested in Archeology.

A shared adventure that feels private as you Canoe nearly a mile into Barton Creek Cave past 1,000-year-old Maya pottery and human remains. Climb Caana at Caracol — at 143 ft, the tallest man-made structure in Belize. Explore the largest Maya city in Belize, once home to around 100,000 people. Drive through a working Mennonite community that lives without electricity or cars. Swim twice: the cave-fed pool at Barton Creek and the waterslides at Rio On Pools