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A Xunantunich Maya ruins tour from San Pedro is more than a temple visit; it is a journey from Belize’s Caribbean island setting into the heart of the Cayo District. The approach is part of what makes the site memorable. Cross the Mopan River on a hand-cranked ferry, climb the limestone ridge, and enter six ceremonial plazas containing more than 25 temples and palaces. At El Castillo, your guide explains carved friezes, Maya rulership, astronomy, ceremony, and the city’s connections across the region while wide views stretch toward Guatemala. The architecture becomes easier to understand when its position above the river and surrounding valleys is included in the story. This focused experience allows travelers to appreciate one important Maya city in depth instead of rushing between unrelated attractions. The combination of the ferry crossing, monumental architecture, elevated landscape, and local interpretation creates a strong sense of discovery.
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Meeting and pickup
IMPORTANT — SAN PEDRO AND CAYE CAULKER GUESTS: This tour’s pickup begins in Belize City. We do not pick you up from your island hotel, and we do not escort you from the hotel to the water taxi terminal or airport. You must reach the terminal or airport, check in, and board independently. If your selected option says Self-Transfer, you must purchase your own ticket. If it says Water Taxi Included or Flight Included, we arrange only the specified ticket; transportation from your hotel to the departure terminal or airport is still not included. Water taxi arrivals: after collecting your luggage, meet your guide outside the main exit of the San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi Terminal, 111 North Front Street, Belize City. Flight arrivals: the exact Belize City airport meeting location will appear on your voucher. Look for a guide holding your name or a Private Belize Adventure sign. Please arrive early enough to complete check-in.
Itinerary
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A hand cranked ferry use cross transportation across the Mopan rive to gain access to Xunantunich.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Xunantunich
A must-visit, even when on the shortest stays in our beautiful country. Xunantunich is a national treasure that fills its visitors with a sense of time travel. You’ll depart from your Hopkins where our guides will meet you before your drive to this temple.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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