Xunantunich Mayan Ruin And Cave Tubing from Belize city
This guide-led experience brings travelers together for a well-paced look at the places and activities in the itinerary. The tour begins from Belize city. At Xunantunich, walk through the ceremonial plazas, learn how the ancient city developed, and take in the wide Cayo District views around El Castillo. For cave tubing, follow your guide on the forest approach, receive a safety briefing, and float through the underground river while looking at the limestone formations overhead.
Allow about 6 hours for the full experience. This is a shared experience with a listed maximum of 20 travelers. hotel pickup is included. Travelers should have a moderate level of physical fitness. The experience is not wheelchair accessible. It is not recommended for pregnant travelers and travelers with back problems.
Duration: 6 hours
- Free cancellation
3 Hours Barrier Reef Tour in Caye Caulker, Belize
This snorkel adventure is a speed boat ride just minutes from shore and has 3 snorkel stops. The Caye Caulker marine reserve is one mile away from Caye Caulker. You spend 30 minutes at each stop, namely, The channel, Shark Ray Alley and the Coral Gardens. Then head on over to Tarpon Town to view and feed the Tarpons and the Pelicans and our final stop is at Seahorse City to spot these delicate creatures before returning to the island.
Duration: 3 hours
Authentic Garifuna Cultural Cooking Class in Hopkins Belize
Authentic Garifuna Gastronomic Experience in Hopkins Village, Belize offers the most interactive hands-on opportunity to cook with a Garifuna Ambassador in an enchanting Garifuna village replica located on Kalipuna Heritage Island. Learn about the indigenous flavors and cooking techniques that makes Garifuna meal tasty. The cooking experience is punctuated by informative conversations about the culture, history & people and spiced with laughter. Guests explore the herbal garden on the island and harvest organic ingredients to be used in meal preparation. The art of Coconut processing is always a highlight and includes husking, cracking, grating & making coconut milk. Learning how to cook over a traditional stove and prepare the most delicious traditional afro-indigenous lunch is sure to be fun. Guests with special dietary needs are equally catered for however advance notification is appreciated.
Duration: 2 hours
Cave Tubing & Zipline at Jaguar Paw
Plan this exciting fun cave tubing and ziplining activity at Jaguar Paw, a beautiful, pristine natural area located in central Belize. You will be mesmerized by the cave formations and also witness the forest's canopy from a bird's eye view.
Duration: 7–8 hours
- Free cancellation
Xunantunich Mayan Temples and Cave Tubing Paradise
Xunantunich is the second largest Mayan site in the country of Belize with its great history and archeology. The site is amazing with the view.
Duration: 8 hours
- Free cancellation
Private Altun Ha, Cave Tubing & Zipline from San Pedro
Your group gets a private, guide-led day built around the experiences in this itinerary. The tour begins from San Pedro. At Altun Ha, explore the plazas and major temples with a guide who connects the archaeology to the people and trade routes that shaped this Maya city. For cave tubing, follow your guide on the forest approach, receive a safety briefing, and float through the underground river while looking at the limestone formations overhead. On the zipline course, trained guides handle the safety setup as you move between platforms and see the forest canopy from above.
Allow about 8 hours for the full experience. This is a private experience for your booked group. bottled water, lunch, and activity equipment are included. The experience is not wheelchair accessible. It is not recommended for pregnant travelers and travelers with back problems.
Duration: 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Xunantunich: Echoes of the Ancients Mayan Civilization
Walk through ancient plazas where Mayan rituals and ceremonies once took place. Whilst making your way to the top of El Castillo, the tallest temple on the site, our guests also get to see the remarkable stucco frieze, which includes interesting hieroglyphic writings and symbols representing Mayan religious beliefs, inscribed on both the east and west sides of this huge temple. Arriving atop, you will be mesmerized by the picturesque beauty of the mountainous landscape of western Belize. This tour begins from Belize City and takes you across the country, going westward for approximately 1 1/2 hours until you arrive just about a mile from the Belize/Guatemala border, just before the bordering town of Benque Viejo. Here you will cross the Mopan River by a hand-crank ferry, the way it has traditionally been done. This full-day activity includes lunch and allows you to see the countryside. You will be able to capture epic photos of ancient carvings, jungle landscapes, and wildlife.
Duration: 5–6 hours
- Free cancellation
Barrier Reef Snorkeling from Hopkins Village
What makes your Barrier Reef Snorkeling Tour from Hopkins truly special is the perfect blend of convenience, knowledgeable local guides, and access to one of Belize’s hidden gems—the South Water Caye Marine Reserve.
You’ll set off right from Hopkins Village, enjoying a picturesque 30–45 minute boat ride to vibrant reef spots, well away from the hustle and bustle. Dive into the crystal-clear waters and snorkel alongside a dazzling array of fish, rays, sea turtles, and more, all while being guided by locals who have a deep understanding of the reef.
You can opt for a half-day adventure or treat yourself to a full-day tour that includes a delicious island-style BBQ lunch and some time to unwind on a tranquil caye.
With small group sizes, top-notch gear, and personalized service, this tour is an absolute must for both beginners and seasoned snorkelers!
Duration: 7 hours
- Free cancellation
Rumble in the Jungle: The Howler Monkey Expedition
To be a witness and get up close to the Black howler monkeys in their natural habitat is special. A tour of the Community Baboon Sanctuary in Belize is the ideal activity for the entire family. Spot the black howler monkeys swinging and calling through the treetops. This awesome initiative to protect and conserve the tropical rainforest's loudest creature, found in the Belize River valley, has become a huge success. Our guests get to walk through trails under the canopy of the rainforest and seek the presence of the monkeys. They get to learn about many medicinal plants and trees used as herbal remedies in rural communities. The capable and knowledgeable site guide at the Sanctuary provides detailed information on the history of the sanctuary at the small museum just before you venture out to view the howler monkeys. Our guests get to meet local guides and community members dedicated to conservation as they learn about wildlife preservation and the local culture.
Duration: 3 hours
- Free cancellation
Explore Tikal Maya Ruins from San Ignacio with sit down lunch
Small groups for a more personalized experience. Convenient pick up and drop off at your hotel within 10km of San Ignacio town. Sit down lunch.
An early departure kicks off this full-day adventure, beginning with a convenient hotel pickup followed by a brief 20-minute drive to the Belize-Guatemala western border.
Once across, enjoy a highly scenic 1.5-hour journey deep into the heart of the Guatemalan rainforest to reach the majestic ruins of Tikal. After an exhilarating day of hiking, exploring, and uncovering the secrets of ancient Maya history and culture, your adventure concludes with a well-deserved, delicious local lunch before returning to Belize
Duration: 9 hours
- Free cancellation
Adventure Sun Set Horse Ride from San Ignacio
Journey to the ancient Maya ruins of Buena Vista on a horse for a closer experience with nature and appreciate the wonders of our rainforest, flora, and fauna. This experience begins in the Savana area enjoying the views riding along the banks of the Mopan River, you'd be lucky enough to spot the Howler Monkeys jumping from limb to limb and witness their powerful howl. You get to ride on Jungle trails heading to the different Plazas. where you will learn of its importance in Maya history. Depending on the water level you get to ride in the river. After the ride, we will drive 10 minutes to the site of Xunantunich. At the top of the highest temple, you'll behold a spectacular view, miles of the rainforest as well you will spot the border town of Benque Viejo (Belize) and neighboring Melchor de Mencos (Guatemala).
Duration: 6 hours
- Free cancellation
Private Tour: Cave Tubing and Zip line from San pedro
Your group gets a private, guide-led day built around the experiences in this itinerary. The tour begins from San pedro. For cave tubing, follow your guide on the forest approach, receive a safety briefing, and float through the underground river while looking at the limestone formations overhead. On the zipline course, trained guides handle the safety setup as you move between platforms and see the forest canopy from above.
Allow about 7 hours for the full experience. Because it is private and customizable, your group can move at a comfortable pace within the confirmed itinerary. guide service is included. transportation is not included. The experience is not wheelchair accessible. It is not recommended for pregnant travelers and travelers with back problems.
Duration: 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Thrill & Chill: Cave Tubing Tour From Belize City
Explore majestic limestone caves, adorned with stalactites and stalagmites, formed over thousands of years. The cave tubing tour is the most popular adventure in Belize. Feel the thrill as gentle rapids guide your tube through secret chambers. After pick-up, the drive is about an hour from Belize City. Upon arrival at the park after using the changing/rest room, you will be issued your equipment. You get to walk through the rainforest trail for 30 minutes. This walk brings you to the entrances of the cave system. Here, you gear up with your life jackets, headlights, helmets, and tube. Once you are all on your tubes in one group, along with your guide, you start floating down this amazing underground river that creates this incredible limestone cave system naturally done by Mother Nature. After an hour of cave and open river tubing, your tour finishes where you started at the river by the rope. Sharing laughs and stories with friends or family in a safe, guided adventure
Duration: 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary and Jaguar Preserve
You will be picked up from an agreed location in Placencia and taken on a drive to the Jaguar Preserve/Cockscomb basin. Enjoy either river tubing or swim at a waterfall or do both. Hike through our jungles is an exciting feat. You will learn about the usefulness of some plants while you make your way along a jungle trail to river tube.
Duration: 4–7 hours
- Free cancellation
Jungle Zipline & Waterfall Rappelling - Bocawina Falls
Enjoy a hike up to the Bocawina Falls, rappel down the face of the waterfall and swim in the crystal blue pools below.
Hike back to the lodge for lunch and finish the day off with an exciting Zipline Adventure.
Duration: 4 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Barton Creek Tour
The Barton Creek Tour is one of the most relaxing canoe experiences where you will travel inside an ancient waterway canopied by cathedral ceilings as you observe numerous formations of stalagmites and stalactites.
This tour is a half day tour and can be schedule at a time convenient to the guests (depending on the amount of persons booking the tour).
Usual tour schedule for Barton Creek Tour:
8:30am
1:00pm
Duration: 5 hours
- Free cancellation
Private Cave Tubing & Zip Line Adventure From Belize City
Enjoy the Zip Lining and Cave Tubing Adventures In One Day! Jose Tours Belize is a family run business that provides visitors with new adventures, unforgettable experiences, and quality services in Belize. This tour provides an experienced guide as well as an A/C tour van to provide safe and comfortable transportation as you enjoy your trip!
Duration: 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Xunantunich and Cahal Pech from San Ignacio
7:30am - 8am pickup from hotels in SAN IGNACIO Town for 2 great Maya sites: Cahal Pech & Xunantunich, unique places to get yourselves familiar with Maya history. Climb, explore and fascinate yourselves with extraordinary structures built by mysterious Mayan people who continue to captivate our full attention and never ending questions as to who, where and what happened to them. Let yourself be pampered by the cool jungle settings, towering structures, let the Maya land whisper to you many of its secrets through your knowledgeable local guide, let time come to a standstill, while you admire breathtaking views of the forest-covered neighboring sites of Actuncan and San Lorenzo Valley before enjoying lunch at a local Restaurant.
TOUR STARTS from SAN IGNACIO town UNLESS arrangements are made with local provider PRIOR to tour date.
SPECIAL DIETS or ALLERGIES must be informed at time of booking.
EXTRA FEE (payable cash at pickup time) for any pickups & drop offs OUTSIDE SAN IGNACIO TOWN.
Duration: 5–6 hours
- Free cancellation
San Ignacio to Belize City (International Airport of Belize/Belize Water Taxi)
Travel smoothly in a comfy seat for the voyage from San Ignacio to Belize City in our air conditoned vehicles.
The drive is approximaitely 1.5-2 hours along the scenic Western Highway with glimpses of the Mayan Mountains.
We provide FREE hotel pick ups within town limits.
If you are not sure, please book the regular rate and contact us with your hotel details.
MINIMUM 2 persons.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
ATM Caves From placencia
ATM is the crown jewel of all of Belize’s archaeological treasure. This is one of the most unforgettable and adventurous underground tours you can make in Belize. The guided trip into ATM takes you deep into the underworld that the ancient Maya knew as Xibalba.
We’ll start with a 2 hours drive to the village of Teakettle. From there, we’ll turn off into the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve and pass through mahogany groves and orchards.
The tour requires climbing and swimming as well as crawling through small spaces. The cave is extensively decorated with cave formations in the upper passages, dry chambers which lead to the cathedral-like main hall, a towering chamber 350 meters in length and 50 meters wide and filled with artifacts and sacrificial remains. Visitors remove shoes and explore the cave in socks only, to protect the artifacts on the cave floor. After this, another climb takes you to the stone sepulchre (after which the cave is named) where the Crystal Maiden lies.
Duration: 9 hours
- Free cancellation
Fishing "like a native" & Island-Time Getaway Experience
Belize's aquatic ecosystem is rich with a diverse number of fish and excellent fishing and snorkeling grounds. We encourage visitors to immerse themselves in Belize’s culture and lifestyle and to embrace the life altering experience that only a Belizean experience can provide! The catch of the day will be cleaned and fillet for you to keep.
Duration: 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Learn to Cook Mayan Style & Make Your Own Chocolate Bar
Leave Placencia at 08:30 am for a scenic drive to experience Maya culture first hand, participate in Mayan cooking and visit a Mayan cacao farm and processing factory.
The experience begins with learning to cook a meal the Mayan way on a fire hearth. You will learn how to make tortillas and tamales from scratch in a real Mayan kitchen. Take advantage of the experience to ask lots of questions about how the Mayans live, work, raise their families while you are preparing your lunch. The Maya are a proud of their culture and happy to share their stories. Bring your cell phone or camera and take video so you can share your new culinary skills with friends and family when you get home. Make sure you get the recipes!
After enjoying the lunch that you have just cooked, visit the cacao farm to see how the cacao is grown, harvested and dried. Then head over to the little chocolate factory to make chocolate from cacao beans the old fashioned way. Make and eat your very own chocolate bar.
Duration: 7 hours
- Free cancellation
Xunantunich Half-Day Tour from Placencia with Lunch
This Xunantunich tour from Placencia follows a memorable approach that makes the Maya city feel separated from the modern world. Travel from southern Belize into the Cayo District, cross the Mopan River on a hand-cranked ferry, climb the limestone ridge, and enter plazas surrounded by temples and palaces. Your guide uses El Castillo’s height, carved friezes, ceremonial spaces, and views across the region to explain Maya rulership, astronomy, religion, and trade. Understanding the city’s position above the river and nearby valleys adds meaning to the architecture and helps travelers see why Xunantunich became important. What distinguishes this experience is its focus. Rather than treating the ruins as a quick photograph between unrelated activities, the tour gives guests from Placencia time to learn the story of one of Belize’s most recognized Maya sites. The inland route also reveals a side of Belize distinct from the Caribbean coast, adding meaning to the journey from Placencia.
Duration: 7 hours
- Free cancellation
