About this experience
ALL weather perfect TOUR
8am pickup in town
Jungle Farm ride on family farm (now 5 generations living on ancient maya land)
ride by hinterland maya sites, only shadowed by EL Castillo at Xunantunich (seen from almost any part of the riding trail)
Drive for lunch at a local restaurant in a modern maya village
thereafter, drive to Big Rock Waterfall, for a good swim in refreshing waters of the Mountain Pine Ridge
return to san ignacio town
At a glance
- Duration: 7 hr 30 min
Plan your experience
Set aside 7 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Local guides to help you plan
Belize Packing List for a Beach and Jungle Trip
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Belize Jungle Lodge Guide
Plan a Belize jungle lodge stay with clear advice on choosing a location, arranging transfers, budgeting, accessibility, and building an inland itinerary around caves, Maya sites, rivers, and forest.
What is included
- Professional local guide
- Transport by private air conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- Bottled water, light snacks
- Use of horse riding helmet
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in San Ignacio Town
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off outside of San Ignacio Town
Itinerary and highlights
8am pickup at your hotel, a morning ride on our family's cattle Farm, now 5 generations on maya land. You will see 2 maya sites, shadowed by the great EL Castillo at Xunantunich (seen on the horizon from almost everywhere along the trail ride)
Feel revitalized as you immerse yourself in the beauty of the natural world.
Embrace you inner spirit of pioneers on horseback, while enjoying riding on our savannah, and riverside jungle trails. At the end of this approx 1.5-2hrs ride, your guide will drive to a local rest (approx 30 mins away and on your way to Big Rock Waterfall) Eat a scrumptious meal and continue onwards, enjoying an approx 20 mins drive through Pine Forest to Big Rock waterfall
Swim at a gorgeous 150 foot tall waterfall pool and cascades flowing from this impressive Big Rock Waterfall (yes, you do hike down to the waterfall and then up again at the end)
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- Guests outside the pick up area may pay an additional fee for pick up.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- St Leonard's Tours
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A change of clothes is a MUST
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- All riders MUST PROVIDE US their AGE,WEIGHT & height (weight limit is 250lbs for this jungle farm ride).
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code: horse riding - any long pants and closed toes footwear
- Not recommended for participants with back problems, heart conditions, pregnant women
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative tour or reschedule tour.
- Walking: tour involves a short walk on uneven surfaces & steep terrain, and up & down steps
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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