About this experience
Xunantunich, an ancient maya city featuring ballcourts, stelas, residences, temples and an extra-large Stucco frieze depicting many gods, Xunantunich also has Belize second tallest structure plus it sits on top of a hill overlooking the Belize Guatemala Border, we do the Xunantunich tour then either kayak or tube thru the caves. We can pick you up at the airport, Belize city hotels or water taxi, do the tour and drop off in San Ignacio, or drop off in Belize City, likewise pickup and drop off in San Ignacio. On reservation, let us know, your pickup and drop off,
Viewing of an ancient Maya castle, artifacts, stucco frieze on the walls depicting the gods, a scenic drive thru the countryside, your own guide and transportation, viewing the caves and ruins on your pace.
At a glance
- Duration: 12 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What is included
- Local breakfast treats, Journey Cakes with cheese, beans, banana bread, coffee, juice
- National Park Admissions
- Roundtrip transfer Hotel airport Hotel
- Rice and beans with cole slaw and stew chicken
- Use of Kayaks, tubes, helmets, jackets
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Roundtrip Air Transfer Island to mainland
Not included
- gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
the City of Xunantunich, features one of the tallest buildings from Ancient times overlooking the Belize River Valley and neighboring Guatemala, El Castillo, adorned with stucco frieze depicting the gods, like wise see the Stela's, ball court , residential areas and temples.
we float on tubes or kayaks on a river that runs under the Maya mountains having created awesome formations in this natural wonder caves system.
Meeting and pickup information
- You choice of pickup and drop of. We pick you up at the hotel. airport, belize city, water taxi, do the tour and drop off in san ignacio, or reverse, likewise pickup and drop off in san ignacio. On reservation, let us know, your pickup and drop off), at the meeting area the V.i.V. guide wears a red shirt with the V.i.V. sign on it. For pickup and drop off in placencia a fuel surcharge is required . 150.00
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Tourism Auto Transport Ltd.
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Contingency Option: due to high water at XUN river crossing or Kayaking: tour visits Cahal Pech and Cave Tubing is done. Cahal Pech was a palatial, hilltop home for an elite Maya family, and dates to the Classic period, with continuous habitation as far back as 1200 BCE or reschedule Or Refund
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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