River Kayaking From San Ignacio

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

4 hours

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The Mopan River is one of the few places where you will be able to relax and enjoy an exciting tour at the same time. It also one of the few rivers that has kept its name since the time of the Mayas until present time.

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Dress code is smart casual

Bring reusable Water bottle

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off for hotels within San Ignacio Town limits

Snacks

Use of kayaking equipment

Bring Reusable water bottles

Gratuities

Lunch

Pick up and drop off for Hotels outside San Ignacio Town limits

What To Expect

After morning pickup at your San Ignacio hotel, ride to base camp, where you'll be outfitted with a kayak, paddle, and safety equipment including a life vest and helmet. After a brief overview of safety essentials and paddling techniques, launch onto the currents of the Mopan River. This waterway winds through the lush western interior of Belize and still carries the same name given to it by the ancient Mayan people who once inhabited the area. Float past traditional communities that line the riverbanks and through the unspoiled jungle landscape. During calm patches, soak up the beauty of the surroundings and keep an eye out for native wildlife such as black howler monkeys, exotic birds, and iguanas. Then, get your heart rate up as you tackle the thrill of class I rivers rapids, relatively mild white waters that are suitable for beginning and intermediate kayakers. Well-trained guides are on hand to offer assistance and ensure your safety. If you happen to topple over, not to worry; they will help you get back in your kayak and paddling along smoothly again in no time. After conquering the river, dry off and relax on the ride back to your San Ignacio hotel in the early afternoon.

Options

Mopan River Kayaking

Shared Tour
Duration: 4 hours
Water & Chips & salsa included
Mopan River
Suv/Vans
Pickup included

Reviews

4.71

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

River fun
Dean T,
Feb 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Fun float trip. The rapids were doable for us novice kayakers and our guide was fun and knowledgeable.
Fantastic time and memories kayaking
ronald s,
Feb 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This expierence was fantastic. Cisco was our guide. He was knowledgeable of kayaking, the animals, culture, history etc. The kayaking excursion was exciting. They also picked us up from our hotel area even though it was a rough road to go thru. Thank you for the memories!
Fun kayaking tour, with wildlife spotting and tasty lunch
alisonhK3756AC,
Dec 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a brilliant time. Cisco was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable about the wildlife. We spotted monkeys and lots of iguanas Kayaking on the rapids was lots of fun and the lunch was delicious.
Leisurely River Kayak Tour
david m,
Aug 2, 2023
- Review from Viator
4.00
Relaxing low effort kayak trip. Loved the tree swing towards the end. Rapids are very tame. Saw some cool birds and iguanas along the way.
Great Experience
Yasmin L,
Jul 26, 2021
- Review from Viator
5.00
Had an awesome time! Our guide was engaging, knowledgeable about the local wildlife, and extremely patient. This was a fun experience, and i highly recommend it!
Great experience!
TravelBugg94,
Jan 13, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Me and a group of my friends (5 total) booked the excursion and enjoyed ourselves! Pick-up/drop off was smooth, we had a friendly/interactive tour guide, felt safe throughout the whole kayaking experience, and we had fun. Also, the picnic served was Belizean stew - which we as a group agreed was the best stew we had during the trip!