Xunantunich Mayan Ruin and Cave Tubing from Placencia

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(5 reviews)
Placencia, Belize

9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Your group gets a private, guide-led day built around the experiences in this itinerary. The tour begins from Placencia. 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 9 hours for the full experience. Because it is private and customizable, your group can move at a comfortable pace within the confirmed itinerary. hotel pickup is included. lunch is not included. The experience is not wheelchair accessible. It is not recommended for pregnant travelers and travelers with back problems.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Professional guide
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
OR
Meeting point
Placencia
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Xunantunich

    Xunantunich is a national treasure that fills its visitors with a sense of time travel. It sits close to Belize’s western border and is a must-visit. Local souvenirs, hammocks, and blankets are available from the many vendors waiting alongside the river at the entrance to the hand-cranked ferry that has carried many thousands to and from the calm beauty of this Maya Temple.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Franks Eddy

    At Nohoch Che’en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve near Frank’s Eddy, reached from the George Price Highway west of Belize City, receive your helmet, headlamp, life vest, and tube. Walk through the forest with your guide, enter the Caves Branch River, and float through the limestone chambers and open-river section.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is require
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Supplied by Private Belize Adventure

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours
Nature Walks
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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