Tour to Xunantunich and Cave Tubing from Placencia
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Placencia, Belize
- 10 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Helmets, Headlights, Lifejackets and Inner tubes.
- All Fees and Taxes
- Lunch
- Licensed English and Spanish Tour Guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Mix Drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We prefer to pick up our guests at their hotel. This allow the guests the privilege of having breakfast before tour and getting any item they may have forgotten before tour.
Operating hours.7:00 am
Itinerary
1
Xunantunich
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
Nohoch Che'en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. Please specify!
- Xunantunich is three hours drive from Placencia we spend two hours at the site then we break for lunch after lunch we drive one hour to the parking area of the cave where we spend three hours cave tubing and exploring the cave!
- We spend two hours at Xunantunich and three hours at Nohoch Che'en Archeological site. The remaining hours are allotted for the travel time.
- Xunantunich Mayan site is not accessible on wheelchair because from the parking lot there's a short hike up to the hill top or platform which is about quarter mile, Once at the hill top we then climb El Castillo a temple which is 130ft in height approximately two hundred steps
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Tyler_D
Wilder took us on a very memorable adventure and shared his knowledge and love of his homeland and history / ancestry. Worth every minute and penny. Easily earns his high ratings. I do not hesitate to wholeheartedly recommend Wilder.
Reviews
4.9
based on 30 reviews
Tyler_D, Feb 2026
Wilder took us on a very memorable adventure and shared his knowledge and love of his homeland and history / ancestry. Worth every minute and penny. Easily earns his high ratings. I do not hesitate to wholeheartedly recommend Wilder.
Cassidy_H, Feb 2026
Such a fun experience! Great way to check out Belize along the way! Our guide was so knowledgable and friendly - we had a great time! Not just on the history of belize, but the animals, plants and people of Belize. The cave tubing was incredible and our guide even took us over to the cenote to swim in it along the way.
joolut725, Feb 2026
This was a great experience!!! Wilder was a very knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. The Mayan ruins were phenomenal, and the cave tubing experience was so unique. Would definitely recommend! 10/10!
Rebecca_P, Feb 2026
This is totally worth it. Went with my 22 yo son and we had a great time. Wilder was very knowledgeable about everything and a great guide. While it does entail a long car ride, the van was new, air conditioned and very comfortable. The temple does have narrow steps but everyone made it up and we took our time and was totally worth it. The tubing was one of a kind and Wilder gave great history and explained the geological conditions. The lunch stop was delicious also. To know: the tubing site does have croc and phone cover rentals in case you are not prepared (like us). I would definitely recommend!
Raphael_Z, Dec 2025
Wilder is incredible guide! Had s much fun on the tour. He is very knowledgeable and laid back. If you want a personal experience in Belize do it with this guide group!!!
Chris_S, Jun 2025
Fantastic communication and coordination throughout our experience. Superb customer service. Highly recommended.
Shawn_O, Apr 2025
I would highly recommend Wilder Adventures. It’s a full day of Mayan history from the time you are picked up to the end of the day. Wilder is an excellent guide. He knows everything about Belize and the ancient Mayan’s. We started our journey from Placencia and headed 2.5 hours to the ruins. In order to get to the ruins you have to take a small manual hand cranked ferry over the river manned by a couple of ferry tenders. Once we got there we took a short hike up the hill and up a short flight of stairs which landed us right in the middle of the ruins. Wilder talked about the history of the site and what each structure represented. We then climbed the top of the largest pyramid at the site. Once you are at the top you can see spectacular views for miles and miles in every direction. Once we were done viewing the area we headed back down the pyramid and looked at a few other structures before heading back to the van. We were there for about 1-1/2 hours. After leaving and going back over the river on the ferry we stopped at a local restaurant where we ate some amazing local food. After that we drove another hour or so to the cave tubing park. We put on more sunscreen and changed into our “get wet” clothes which they have changing rooms so you don’t have to do it in the parking lot. Once we were ready Wilder set us up with life jackets and helmets which had headlamps on them and we started our 30 minute walk to the entrance to the caves. We had to cross the river 3 times in mostly ankle/knee deep water, through the jungle on very well maintained paths until we reached the entrance. We jumped into our tubes and Wilder continued our history lesson while he guided us through the caves and out into the open river. The river was low this time of year however we never had to get off our tubes just a few “butts up” moments. We slowly drifted to the end of the run and made our way back to the van where we gathered our dry clothes, changed and headed back to Placencia. This is a full day tour we started at 7:00am and got back to Placencia at 6:30PM. Again, I would definitely recommend Wilder Adventures for your excursions in Belize. They put a very personal touch on their tours and you leave with not only an education about Belize but you also gain a new friendship.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hello Shawn, wow, you nailed it with this great review. Thank you for highly recommending us, and I'm happy to hear that you had an amazing day on tour with us!
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