Full-Day Caracol Maya Temple and Pine Ridge Forest Reserve
Overview
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9 hours
Mobile ticket
Small groups for a personalized experience. Convenient pick up and drop off at your hotel within 20km of San Ignacio town
This Maya archaeological site is located in the Cayo District of Belize. It is situated 40 kilometers south of San Ignacio Town, Cayo and rests on the Vaca Plateau at an elevation of 500 meters above sea-level. It is now known that Caracol was one of the most important regional political centers of the Maya Lowlands during the Classic Period. While hiking through this magnificent site, wildlife sightings of monkeys and birds add to the experience. Also included is a visit to the Rio Frio cave and Rio On Pools.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Driver/guide
Lunch
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
The Maya Ruins of Caracol
Hiking, Climbing pyramids, bird watching and wild life spotting.
Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve
On the way back from Caracol, we will stop at Rio On Pools for a refreshing swim.
Options
Caracol Maya Temple
Lunch and refreshments
Pickup included
Reviews
25 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Caracol, magnificent Mayan experience
edo144,
Mar 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Exceptional tour guide and driver. Very knowledgeable. The road in is not for the faint of heart but our driver made it very easily.
Wonderful experience
268cyrilr,
Jan 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We arrived yesterday in town with in mind to do the ruins of Caracol and the mountain pine ridge forest waterfalls. We were very well received in the agency and a tour almost safe measure was offered to us for 130USD pp. Today departure 8am with Pedro and Abner for an exceptional day, kindness, explanations and security whether to climb the steps of Caracol or swim in the waterfall. Thank you very much!
10 hours of fun. Best tour guide ever. Food A+
Gabriel R,
May 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a good trip. What really brought it above the rest was our tour guide. He got everybody talking and having fun. This is the best tour I ever took and the food was amazing they served. Provided a great value for the amount of time you got. To top it all off the tour guide told us to literally take all the time we wanted at the Rio on pools, we spent over an hour bathing in the pools and exploring.
Don’t tell anyone, but the roads are WAY better than the reviews say.
crusher22,
May 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing I think at this point in our trip we wanted to take Dimas everywhere with us. He could literally find tarantulas in the grass, and knew everything about this beautiful place. What a great opportunity to compare Tikal’s rival city, and far more shaded too. Of course we climbed all over, and the views were incredible. Again Dimas showed us birds (those nests), and really brought the history to life with his knowledge of the site.
Incredible Mayan Caracol tour and caves and pools
MarkK347,
May 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an incredible day tour w this operator - all of their staff were super friendly and helpful and not pushy - our tour guide O’Neil was super knowledgeable and thoughtful and we were taken care of throughout the day - the food was so fresh and tasty and we loved the Caracol Mayan ruins, The open ended cave of Rio Frio and also the swimming pools to cool off and relax at the end - the vehicle was air conditioned and we also got to see a toucan which was amazing for us. I would highly recommend this company and their guides. Top notch.
Caracol and cave exploration
davidhP9047QZ,
Apr 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Long road under construction took us deep into the jungle to the incredible site of Caracol. Interesting history, incredible ruins, and wild birds and monkeys. Lunch was excellent locally prepared food. O’Neil, our guide was an excellent source of information. We finished the day at Rio Frio Cave and falls for a refreshing swim. The cave was huge with lots of interesting formations, bats, and history.
Caracal
IowanSeattle,
Mar 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Mayan ruins at Caracal were spectacular. O’Neal was a great tour guide who made everything come to life. If you are planning on going to Belize, I highly recommend this tour company.
Fantastic Day Trip, Great Guide!
WengerKS,
Feb 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an 8am-6pm full day trip. We arrived at the ruins late morning, be prepared for some rough roads the last part of the drive. Our guide Jeremy was fantastic, very knowledgeable and patient. Walked the ruins and explained what we were seeing and the history of the region. Definitely worth going with a guide, felt sorry for the people there on their own who didn’t benefit from the detailed information. After we finished the tour we had lunch. DONT MISS THIS: lunch was catered from Ko Ox Han Nah in San Ignacio - so delicious! Stew chicken, salad, plantain, spicy pickled veg, rice and beans. Other groups had sandwiches but not us. After lunch we headed to Rio Frio Cave and then Rio On Pools. Only regret is that we didn’t have more time in the day. Then, the final kicker - snickers candy bars on the ride home. Such an amazing day and fantastic guide, worth every penny.
A FANTASTIC day of learning and exploring
terrymM2797RX,
Feb 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked the full day tour to Caracol not really knowing what to expect, but our guide, Dimas, was EXCELLENT! He shared his extensive knowledge of the history of the Mayan people and culture and the current day work that is still underway to learn more about Mayan civilization. He is clearly passionate about nature, history, the Mayans, and the extensive work that has been done to understand the ancient civilization. Following the ruins, we visited the Rio Frio Cave and Pools. Again, Dimas was so knowledgeable about the environment and answered every single question we had. He knew every bird, plant, or tree we came upon and was eager to engage with whatever interested us. The road to Caracol was NOT a great road, but Dimas made the trip a fun adventure and helped pass the time by generously sharing his knowledge of Belize. We would highly recommend going through Cayo Inland Expeditions for transportation and tours. If you book transportation from the Airport inland (San Ignacio or anywhere close) ask for Wayne. He was THE BEST!! Terry, Mike, Gi-Gi & Glenn from Canada
Full, Fun Day at Caracol, Caves, and Pools
812JulieB812,
Jan 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00There were several companies to choose from for this day trip to Caracol and Mountain Pine Ridge, but I am so glad we went with Cayo Inland Tours. From the beginning of the day when they picked us up at our apartment to the end of the day when we arrived back home, we were well taken care of. Dimas was knowledgeable & kind. He served up an amazing lunch and let us take as much time as we needed to thoroughly experience the many wonders of Caracol. Additionally, he had an incredible depth of knowledge on the birds in the area and helped us identify several of the bird calls we were hearing. I would definitely book another tour with Cayo Inland Tours!
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