All San Ignacio Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Tour and Picnic

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Step back in time to the powerful peak of the ancient Mayan civilization with this guided 3-hour tour of the Xunantunich ruins. Let your imagination run wild as you explore the temples, plazas, and royal palaces of the famed archaeological site by foot. From the top of the imposing El Castillo pyramid, take in panoramic views of the surrounding Belize River Valley and the ancient city below. Round-trip transport from your San Ignacio hotel is included.

from $145

Xunantunich & Cave Tubing Day Trip from San Ignacio

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from $75

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.

Xunantunich Mayan Ruins Tour from San Ignacio

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3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $85

Climb one of Belize's tallest temples and learn the history of the ancient Mayan civilization on a tour of Xunantunich, a hilltop archaeological site near San Ignacio. After walking among the ruins of ball courts and royal palaces, head to a tucked-away forest reserve for a jungle pontoon cruise. It's an eco-friendly way to explore the Belizean rain forest, complete with waterfalls, tubing, and cliff jumping for the adventurous.

Xunantunich and Jungle Pontoon Waterfall Adventure

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5 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

from $165

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.

Caracol Maya Ruins Tour Including Rio On Pools, Rio Frio Cave and a Picnic Lunch

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8 hoursFree Cancellation

from $135

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.

Tikal Day Trip with Local Lunch from San Ignacio

4.8

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9 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $145

Step into the ancient world of the Maya on a shared day tour to Tikal departing from San Ignacio, Belize. Travel through the jungle, cross the border with ease, and explore one of Central America’s most impressive archaeological sites with a knowledgeable local guide. Wander along forest trails as you spot wildlife, stand beneath towering temples, and learn the stories behind Tikal’s powerful rulers and ceremonial plazas. This well-organized tour combines history, nature, and adventure, all at a relaxed pace that’s enjoyable for all ages.

Tikal Day Tour From San Ignacio Belize

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Feel like a jungle explorer as you cruise through the wild forests of Belize’s Cayo district on a private pontoon boat. Float down a river that winds through the mystical Maya Mountains, stopping to swim and cliff jump at three different tropical waterfalls buried deep in the rainforest. A fresh Belizean lunch cooked right on board the pontoon completes this fantastic full-day adventure.

from $160

Jungle Pontoon Waterfall Adventure Tour

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5 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

from $145

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.

Adventure Sun Set Horse Ride

4.2

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6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $90

Our cave tubing tours are totally private, away from the crowds, away from the visiting cruise passengers to Belize!! Imagine yourself floating, relaxing in a very peaceful atmosphere with your private tour guide. Tour groups are small to provide visitors with an up-close and personal encounter with nature – not to mention some magical memories to take away. Our guides will take you on a journey of a lifetime. Don’t take our word for it check it out for yourself! No previous caving or cave tubing experience is necessary. The ability to swim is an advantage but not necessary.

St. Herman's Cave Tubing with swimming in the Inland Blue Hole

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2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $55

Step back in time with the legendary Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) Cave, named the #1 Sacred Cave in the world by National Geographic. On this full-day adventure from San Ignacio, trek jungle trails, cross rivers, and swim into underground passageways where history and nature meet. Guided by our expert, licensed guides, you’ll uncover glittering stalactites, ceremonial pottery, stone tools, and human remains, preserved in their original resting places for over a thousand years. An unforgettable mix of adventure and culture, this journey uncovers the Maya’s sacred rituals — ideal for adventurers, history buffs, and families Highlights - Hike, cross rivers, and swim into the cave entrance - See Maya artifacts and the Crystal Maiden skeleton - Knowledgeable guides, small groups, and personal attention - Transport, safety gear, hearty Belizean lunch, and all fees included - Your booking supports local community focused programs in Belize - Woman-owned local operator

ATM Cave Tour from San Ignacio Actun Tunichil Muknal

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8 hoursFree Cancellation

from $155

Full-Day Cave Tubing, Including a Picnic

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7 hoursFree Cancellation

from $115

Jump on an ATV and zoom through the forest of Cayo to reach hidden waterfalls. On this guided tour, you’ll ride through villages of Cristo Rey and San Antonio as you explore the rugged terrain in Elijio Panti National Park. The highlight of the tour is reaching a beautiful waterfall where you can jump in to splash around amongst the rocks. Your guide will provide a safety briefing and all necessary accessories to make you feel safe.

ATV Excursions in Cayo with Waterfalls Experience

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4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $174

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.

Xunantunich horseback riding tour

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5 hours

from $125

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.

Belize Cave Tubing Adventure from San Ignacio

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7 hoursFree Cancellation

from $95

Transportation from Belize City, To Flores / Tikal Guatemala

Connection to Tikal and we also have Tours to Tikal

3.8

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5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $20

Hunab-ku transfers came about as a part of committing to provide safe transfers. We ensure smoother, more convenient, and more efficient commuting through this beautiful jewel of Belize. Come experience the view of this upcountry highway and unwind in the views of lush areas and hilly terrain. Travel in comfort in a cozy, air-conditioned van with an amiable driver who is eager to help or answer any questions that you may have about our beautiful Jewel Belize. Allow us to help you organize your travel while offering safe and stress-free private transportation.

Transfer from Philip Goldson International Airport to San Ignacio

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4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $160

Per group

Enjoy a full day of adventure by exploring a cave and temple from San Ignacio. Begin by heading to San Jose Succotz, a Maya village, where you’ll board a ferry to cross the Mopan River. From here, you’ll be immersed in beautiful jungle surrounding the Xunantunich Maya Temple. After exploring the temple with a guide, head to Actun Tunichil Muknal where you’ll hike and explore this natural cave steep in Mayan history and culture.

Full-Day ATM Cave and Xunantunich Maya Temple Combo

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8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

from $240

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.

Cave Tubing and Jungle Zip Lining Through Belize

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8 hoursFree Cancellation

from $165

When your time in Belize comes to an end, make leaving easy with this shared departure transfer from your San Ignacio hotel to Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE). This prompt, door-to-door shuttle service will pick you up at your hotel and take you directly to the international airport near Belize City, so you don't have to stress about taking your luggage on public transportation.

Share Shuttle San Ignacio to water taxi

3.9

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2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $20

Discover the magic of the jungle after dark with our exciting night hike at the San Ignacio Resort Hotel! Strap on your headlight and step into a world alive with fascinating nocturnal creatures like leaf cutter ants, wolf spiders, orb weaver spiders, cicadas, scorpions, tarantulas, opossums, owls, and with a bit of luck, the elusive Kinkajou or Gray Fox. But the adventure doesn’t stop there! As you explore the trails, you’ll journey back in time with a visit to an authentic Maya chultun—a centuries-old underground chamber used by the Maya for storing potable water. This one-of-a-kind experience is perfect for nature enthusiasts, history buffs, and thrill-seekers alike. Book your night hike today and create memories you’ll never forget!

Night Hike Tour: Critters of the Night

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $28

Explore Guatemala’s most stunning Maya city on a full day trip from San Ignacio with lunch at a nearby restaurant. Travel back in time as you follow your guide through the remarkable ceremonial center, where weathered stelae, sweeping plazas and imposing temples tell dramatic stories about this ancient civilization. Spot wild turkeys, monkeys and tropical birds within the ruins, and stop to browse Maya crafts and souvenirs at a nearby shop before returning to Belize—don’t forget your passport.

Day Trip to Tikal Maya Ruins Including Lunch

4.8

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from $170

Adrenaline Pumping Black Hole Drop: Rappelling at Ian Anderson's Caves Branch

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5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $122

Experience the different terrains of Belize and have some thrills as you enjoy this offroading activity on ATVs. Follow your certified tour guide as you ride your ATVs through the ever changing terrain between Cristo Rey and San Antonio villages. The tour is designed for all levels of experience with riding off-road vehicles. Places on this small-group tour are limited to 10 participants.

ATV Excursions – Jungle Ride

4.7

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2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $124

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Cave Tubing and Jungle Zip Lining Through Belize

patrick_p, Apr 2026

Great time in the Belize jungle

Our family had a great day in the natural beauty of the Belize jungle. We did the combo of the zip lining first and then the cave tubing. The zip lining was a lot of fun, a few longer and faster lines over the river which was really nice. The cave tubing involved a 3-4 mile hike through the forest carrying our tube float and then had a nice float down the river through the forest and some caves. Our guide Steven was really helpful. Thank you for a great day.

Full-Day ATM Cave and Xunantunich Maya Temple Combo

patrick_p, Apr 2026

Wow!! This was a great experience

We had a wonderful time at ATM and Xunantunich. I went with my two teenage daughters and they absolutley loved it. The adventure of swimming through caves, climbling, squeezing through rock formations and seeing the history in the caves was fantastic. We got to see actual remains and potery left behind that are hundreds of years old. Our cave guide was Hector who was really good and explained things in detail. My girls and I learnt a lot of history. After the cave tour, we had a lunch and then headed off to the Xunantunich Mayan ruin site. Our guide Pedro was also really great and spent the day with us. Thank you Pedro and Hector for an unforgettable day!!!!!!

Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Tour and Picnic

Randy_K, Apr 2026

Unforgettable Adventure w/ Mr. Hugh as our Guide!

Simply Amazing! A must do in the San Ignacio area (best thing to do!) The caving and wading/swimming through the stream in the cave was sooo fun! Crawling through openings and climbing over rocks and cliffs was both fun and nerve wracking at times and also very exhilerating! Best part however is that you are in a sacred cave with bodies right next to your feet! It is amazing! They would never allow this in the U.S. Truly a once in a lifetime experience. Was not as physically trying as some make it out to be. My wife and I are 60 and it was no issue. Definitely need to bring socks. Special shout out to our guide, Mr. Hugh! He was simply the best! Soooo knowledgeable. In fact, we were wondering why he was giving us so much info and history (which I liked) in the beginning and on the way into the cave whereas other groups were passing us by. However, it all became apparent when we returned from the end (Crystal Maiden) and we were the one of two last groups. We had the entire gave to ourselves on the way out! And we even got to turn off our headlamps and swim through part of the cave in darkness (Twiighlight) which might have been the highlight. He was truly an amazing guide. Made it so fun and interesting and yet kept safety foremost for all. That guy gets my highest recommendation!

Xunantunich & Cave Tubing Day Trip from San Ignacio

Autumn_L, Apr 2026

Incredible Experience!

This was an awesome experience! Our guide, Angel, was fun and informative. He went out of his way to make sure everyone on the tour had the best time (even helping one of the other travellers propose <3 ) The lunch was absolutely delicious and the cave tubing exceeded all expectations. Highly recommend :)

Tikal Day Trip with Local Lunch from San Ignacio

Karin_N, Apr 2026

Tikal in April from San Ignacio

The tour started in San Ignacio our driver was very nice and walked us through the border and customs section in Belize. Prior to separating he pointed out our Guatemalan tour guide from a distance. Once through customs and border checks our Guatemalan guide Levi walked us through the same process on the Guatemala side. Once we arrived at Tikal Levi was very knowledgeable and his passion for the history of the site made the almost 6 mile walk with almost 71 flights of stairs seem less intense. The trip was amazing to see both uncovered and still yet covered historical structures. Our guide also walked us through the area where celebrations and cultural Matan events are still held to this day. The provided meal was phenomenal after so much walking.

Xunantunich Mayan Ruins Tour from San Ignacio

Amanda_N, Apr 2026

Amazing Mayan Ruin Tour: Henry is the best!

My kids and I absolutely LOVED this tour and our tour guide Henry! We were able to see all of the structures and climb several of them for gorgeous views of Belize and Guatemala. But, it was Henry who really made this an amazing experience. He was so knowledgeable and taught us so much about Mayans culture, how they lived and all about the building structures. Henry spoke English very fluently and answered all of our questions with extreme patience. Because my kids are pre-teens, it’s hard to find educational tours that engage and entertain them. But, Henry’s youth, enthusiasm and obvious intelligence about Mayan culture and the ruins really excited my kids about Mayan culture. They had the best time and couldn’t stop talking about the tour all night! We look forward to coming back and taking additional tours with Henry!

Jungle Pontoon Waterfall Adventure Tour

Asha_B, Mar 2026

Most amazing day!

This was an amazing day with a mix of laid back vibes on the pontoon boat to cool adventures like climbing up a waterfall. The guides made the day- I’m a 57 year old woman who is not adventurous. The guides never left my side as we we swim, climbed and even got me to swing off a rope into the water. Lunch was delicious and plentiful. I loved this day even more than I thought I would.

Belize Cave Tubing Adventure from San Ignacio

Kelli_F, Mar 2026

A super fun day trip!

This was SO much fun. We loved swimming around in the cave and learning about its history. Our guide Angel was great! We really enjoyed him. The walk to put in was about 40 minutes, and pretty flat, we had to carry our own tubes, which wasn't hard at all, just putting it for info. Wear water shoes that are comfortable to walk in and probably ones with backstraps, there are rentals available near put in. It was nice to not have to be in a huge group. We saw some bats, toucans and other birds on the river. Lunch was delicious and we had a little time to look at the souvenir shops around. We did see a few coatimundi in the parking lot area which was fun! Bring your own towel! We had some time to dry on the sun cause other people in our group zip lined. But we would have been pretty damp still!

Xunantunich and Jungle Pontoon Waterfall Adventure

Ashley_I, Jan 2026

A unique and can’t miss excursion!

An amazing and unique experience! Our day started with clear communication on where to meet and our guide, Giovanni Met us promptly at that time. He drove us out to Xunantunich and gave us a really nice tour of the area and took photos for us. He was also great at accommodating my dad, who had a hurt a foot. After our exploration completed, he grabbed some items for lunch and we were able to stock up on drinks for ourselves for the pontoon boat. A bit of a drive down a bumpy dirt road brought us the river and the amazing pontoon and met Giovanni‘a partner in crime. We got a beautiful tour of the river and were able to check out several waterfalls and beautiful pools. We were lucky enough to be there when the water was running so that we could climb Sandpaper Falls. Our guide was great at leading us up 5 levels of rock walled pools for a total of 150 ft. It was breathtaking! After the climbing we came back to lunch ready and waiting on the boat. It was delicious! The guys were great at taking care of us and making it a special experience!

Caracol Maya Ruins Tour Including Rio On Pools, Rio Frio Cave and a Picnic Lunch

Gerry_J, Jan 2026

Fantastic tour!

It was the best tour I could have gone on. The ruins were fantastic and Israel was the best guide ever! He was patient, kind and easy going. I was relaxed and had such a good time exploring. The information given was informative and very interesting. The pick up at the hotel made it easy for me. The lunch of chicken and rice was delicious and plentiful. Everyone was so nice and helpful. I would highly recommend this tour to travelers, especially first time in Belize travelers.

Xunantunich Maya Temple and Jungle River Cave Tubing Combo Tour

Ruth_G, Sep 2025

Tubing and Maya Ruins

This was a great excursion our tour guy Gold Born was great, he was very informative and thought us a lot about the Maya culture he took his time explaining and giving us plenty of time to explore and take pictures at the Ruins. Tubing inside the cave was a fantastic experience and so much fun would definitely recommend this excursion to anyone that comes to Belize

Day Trip to Tikal Maya Ruins Including Lunch

Puja_S, Sep 2025

Seamless transition from...

Seamless transition from pick up to drop off in Guatemala to head to Tikal. Tikal itself was amazing. Probably the best Mayan ruins I’ve ever seen. It’s incredible how you can climb a bunch of the structures to this day. I loved seeing temples above the trees from the tops of other temples or pyramids.