Horseback Ride to the Forgotten Jungle City

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

Saddle up and get ready for a horseback-riding adventure in Belize. Ride through the heart of the Maya Mountains to reach Minanha, the 'Forgotten Jungle City.' You'll have time to explore the ruins of this lost Maya city, check out a ceremonial cave, and enter secret chambers. Lunch is included.

What's Included

Professional guide
Bottled water
Lunch
Transport by private vehicle
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We provide transportation for guests staying at hotels within the San Ignacio- Area. If you are staying at a hotel outside of the San Ignacio-area, simply let us know at time of booking so we can assist you in arranging a pick-up and drop-off for a small additional fee.

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Meeting point
Cayo Welcome Center & Tourist Information Center

Complimentary transportation to and from your hotel within San Ignacio can be provided. For guests residing in a hotel outside San Ignacio or an Air Bnb, please meet your tour guide at the Cayo Welcome Center in Downtown San Ignacio.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Come adventure with us on an authentic journey to the Forgotten City and visit Maya ruin sites in their raw-form while on horseback! Guests will be picked-up in San Ignacio. Then travel to the Mystic, Maya Mountains where they will experience spectacular views of the Cayo Countryside, rural jungle, exotic flora and fauna while adventuring through the jungle on horseback to what was once one of the most populated and powerful Maya cities 1000 years ago. While venturing through the jungle to the Forgotten City on our family's personal, and well-trained horses, guests will stop to explore Cave Isabella, the gateway to Xibala (the Mayan Underworld), which is full of ceremonial, Maya riches and artifacts. Afterwards our guests will venture further into the jungle to the main ruin site, Bitkal, where our guests will have the opportunity to be one of the few people in the entire world in1000 years to hike an unexcavated pyramid and throne of the some of the most influential Maya rulers. This is an authentic, once-in-a-lifetime adventure you will not forget! Our family is excited to show you our hidden gem of Belize!

Additional info

  • 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
  • Dress code: Comfortable riding clothing (long pants and a sleeved shirt) are recommended
  • Vegetarian option is available; please advise at time of booking if required
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Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Horseback Riding
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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