Mayan Ruins and Inland Blue Hole Combo Tour
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Our Mayan Ruins and Inland Blue Hole tour starts off with a scenic drive from Hopkins to San Jose Succotz in Cayo District. This 2 hours drive will take you on the famous Hummingbird Highway, through the capital city Belmopan and San Igancio Town, then on to San Jose Succotz, where we will be crossing over a river on a hand-cranked ferry to access Xunantunich Site.
After the Xunantunich Site, your guide/driver will take you to experience an authentic Belizean lunch at Hode's Place in San Ignacio Town.
After lunch, we will head to the Blue Hole National Park for a refreshing swim in the Blue Hole cenote, a one-hour drive from San Ignacio.
Your guide/driver will also give you the option to stop at gift shops near the ruins and stop at Country Barn Ice-cream on the Hummingbird Highway.
Tour Duration Time 8 to 9 hours:
Travel Time (round-trip) - 4 hours
Xunantunich Mayan Ruins - 2 hours
Hode's Place (lunch) - 1 hour
Blue Hole National Park - 1 hour
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Xunantunich
Xunantunich is located in the Cayo District near the village of San Jose Succotz just a few miles out of San Ignacio Town. From there a hand-cranked ferry will take you across the Mopan River. From the other side of the river, it’s a mile uphill to the site, which can be accessed on foot or in a vehicle. From the parking lot we will then make our way to El Castillo, one of the three largest Maya Temples of Belize, and the largest structure on this site standing 130 feet above plaza level, with a panorama overlooking the surrounding area when you climb to the top if the temple. El Castillo is remarkable for a series of stucco friezes on its exterior that depict stories and events from Maya mythology.
San Ignacio
We will be stopping at Hode's Place for lunch, this restaurant is one of the best local restaurant in San Ignacio Town.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
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Mayan Ruins and Inland Blue Hole Combo Tour
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Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Our driver picked us up...
Rebecca L,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our driver picked us up from our resort in Hopkins in a very comfortable minivan. He was very personable and knowledgeable about the area. Upon reaching the Mopan River crossing, we met our guide, another very personable and knowledgeable man. The grounds of the ruins were beautiful and the ruins themselves very impressive. My husband opted to climb to the top of the Xunatunich ruin, but I sat out under the shade of a picnic structure. The tour was approximately 2 hours long. After the tour we had a delicious lunch at a local restaurant with our guide then headed to the Inland Blue Hole, a beautifully clear and refreshing cenote. After about an hour there we headed back to our resort. The whole tour was wonderful, from the scenery, the history, to the guides. We highly recommend this tour!
Excellent service, reliable
Journeys64,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We used Julian Ground Transport 3 times on our recent trip to Belize. On one occasion they picked us up from Placencia and drove us to our accommodations in Hopkins. Then we did an all day trip to Xunantunich and Inland Blue Hole to swim, which included going to a restaurant for lunch. We had Darwin as our driver. He was friendly and would tell us about the history and the sites along the way. On our last day, we were happy to see Darwin, again, as our driver, to take us to our hotel in Belize City from Hopkins. This service is very reliable, with clean air conditioned vans. The drivers were very prompt or even early to arrive and very friendly. We highly recommend this company!
A wonderful day in the Mayan mountains!
Ray M,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing and fun day! Belize is such a gorgeous country. The ruins were spectacular, and the view from the top was almost as awe-inspiring as the temple itself. We enjoyed our tour guide, very knowledgeable and fun. The inland blue hole was also more than I expected. The water flows from underground, and returns underground just downstream. We got cooled off and had a delicious lunch after. After returning we immediately booked the rafting trip with Julian Tours. Can't wait!!!!
Great experience
amymE8957DC,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We used Julian Transfers for our excursion to the Ruins and Blue hole. Our guide was Victor. He was very knowledgeable and made it fun. You can tell he has a lot of pride and love for his country. We loved his choice for lunch. Everything was 10 out of 10!!!
Highly recommend!!
amberwsarfati,Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time, our tour guide Victor made it a memorable excursion. He was very knowledgeable and funny and willing to stop along the way when we wanted to. We went to the Mayan ruins and inland blue hole. We heard howler monkeys at blue hole, great experience!
Mayan Ruins and Blue Hole tour
Hlohr,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This company is absolutely amazing. We traveled to Belize in September and did the mayan ruins and blue hole tour. We had Victor as our tour guide, he is wonderful and very knowledgeable about everything. He also stopped at places along the way and showed us different parts of the Belizian culture while driving to the mayan ruins. My brother is visually impaired, and Victor and the company went out of their way to make is accessible and easier for my brother. Another reason I booked this company was they are one of the few that actually picked us up at the Hopskins Bay Resort. Most other places you would have to get a taxi to meet them. All around this is a great company and I would highly recommend if looking to do a tour in Belize. Ask for Victor when booking.
Amazing company and easy to work with!
Q2479JQshaunm,Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Shuttle transfer, atm cave tour, Mayan ruins and inland blue hole plus the Monkey River tour. It was amazing from pick up to airport drop off. We experienced multiple vehicles and drivers and all were top notch!
Last minute trip
I5784JKkellyl,Jul 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Wonderful trip! We scheduled very last minute and we were easily accommodated! Alex was very knowledgeable about the ruins and Belize itself. Would highly recommend
3 fun tours! With Alex of Julian tours: Mayan ruins, waterfalls, hot sauce tour and tasting!
MsMom22,Jun 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alex was the best driver and guide at the Mayan ruins! He gave us so much history. We liked his tour so much that we signed up for 2 tours the following day. A hike to the waterfalls and swim in the waterfall pool. It was a very challenging hike and along the way he gave us examples of Mayan medicinal plants. Alex gave us delicious Belize bananas and plantain chips and water to snack on. Afterwards, we changed into clean dry clothes and took a tour of the Marie Sharps hot sauce factory. Alex suggested this tour because he heard us talk about our love of this Belize hot sauce! Super interesting experience because we got a tasting of all their hot sauces and fruit jams Thank you Alex for your knowledge, safe transport, and fun tours.
Amazing Belize Tour – Great Company, Great People!
jessica m,Apr 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mayan Ruins and Inland Blue Hole Combo Tour are a must see!— One of our favorite tours. Best Transfers and Tours in Belize We booked airport transfers and several tours with Julian Transfers & Tours (plus some with other companies), and overall, nothing compared to the experience we had with Julian Transfers & Tours. Professional Drivers Who Truly Care Everyone was early, professional, and shared incredible local knowledge — like must-try foods (Hudut, Fry Jacks, and Stuffed Fry Jacks) and hidden gems across Belize—genuinely aiming to make your stay unforgettable. Outstanding Communication and Organization Immediate booking confirmations, detailed follow-ups before tours, and helpful reminders (like bringing bug spray, sunblock, bathing suits, towels) — things other companies did not do. They truly help you —I also had a few special requests (like very late and early shuttle transfers for odd flight times), and they were extremely flexible and accommodating. Honest Pricing, No Hidden Fees Transparent prices, no surprise charges for stops or adjustments — making everything easy and stress-free. The Only Company I’ll Book With Again Their service, communication, knowledge, and overall care were unmatched. Can’t imagine booking with anyone else when we return to Belize. You can learn more or reach out at: https://www.belizegroundtransfers.com/ Special Shoutout to Alex: If you're lucky enough to have Alex as your guide, you’re in for an unforgettable experience. Alex didn’t just show us Belize — he made us truly experience it. You can tell he genuinely loves his country and sharing it with others. He is incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and easygoing. Alex made our trip unforgettable — knowledgeable, welcoming, and full of heart. He went above and beyond to create personal, once-in-a-lifetime moments not found on any itinerary. Thanks to him, I got to fulfill my dream of hiking Tiger Fern. Truly an experience I’ll never forget. Highly recommend! https://www.belizegroundtransfers.com/
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