Private Tour
Xunantunich and Jungle Pontoon Waterfall Adventure
Overview
Available languages
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Visit the Majestic Mayan Temples of Xunantunich! Come and discover the famous "Maiden of the Rock", climb atop the one of Belize's tallest Mayan Temples- El Castillo (the castle)! From standing atop the 13 layers of heaven, you will then venture into the mystical, Mayan mountains and board a Jungle pontoon boat to visit the mystic jungle and hidden waterfalls on the Macal River!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Jungle Splash Eco-Tours
Your guide will be with you throughout the day- explaining to you the history of the site. After, you will have the remainder of your day to explore waterfalls onboard an inland Jungle cruise
What‘s Included
Local guide
Water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Lunch
Transport by private vehicle with air condition
Gratuities
Snacks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
Xunantunich and Jungle Pontoon Waterfall Adventure
Reviews
39 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great times. Great lunch. Great guides.
Chris S,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great time. Highly recommend.
I would do this excursion...
Katie S,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I would do this excursion again! The guides were fantastic and the scenery was spectacular! I would recommend the ruins portion also as you get to learn more about the history as well as some of horticultural. 10 out of 10!
Good to go early in the...
betty e,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Good to go early in the day to avoid the crowds at xunantunich. The pontoon portion broadened our to climbing waterfalls and jumping off a cliff. We had a really GREAT day, thanks so much to Stephen.
All day fun!
Curiosity24990721142,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Giovanni was excellent, knowledgeable, personable, and took good care of us! Lunch was delish! The whole experience was super fun for my 77th birthday! 🥰
Xunantunich and jungle...
Margaret B,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Xunantunich and jungle pontoon was excellent, you’ll need good walking shoes for xunantunich. Wear your bathing suit underneath for the pontoon, you will get wet so choose a warm day.
A unique and can’t miss excursion!
Ashley I,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00An amazing and unique experience! Our day started with clear communication on where to meet and our guide, Giovanni Met us promptly at that time. He drove us out to Xunantunich and gave us a really nice tour of the area and took photos for us. He was also great at accommodating my dad, who had a hurt a foot. After our exploration completed, he grabbed some items for lunch and we were able to stock up on drinks for ourselves for the pontoon boat. A bit of a drive down a bumpy dirt road brought us the river and the amazing pontoon and met Giovanni‘a partner in crime. We got a beautiful tour of the river and were able to check out several waterfalls and beautiful pools. We were lucky enough to be there when the water was running so that we could climb Sandpaper Falls. Our guide was great at leading us up 5 levels of rock walled pools for a total of 150 ft. It was breathtaking! After the climbing we came back to lunch ready and waiting on the boat. It was delicious! The guys were great at taking care of us and making it a special experience!
Fun day of ancient ruins and waterfalls
Kelvin A,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great combination of Mayan Culture and Belizean waterfall fun. Our guide knew all the great Mayan facts about Xunantunich where we could appreciate the ancient site, the history and the views. Then we met up with the pontoon boat waterfall tour where we visited two waterfalls and had lunch with time to swim and jump off cliffs. The first waterfall was a great adventure and the highlight, which was a combination of walking/climbing up the calcified waterfalls where the calcium in the water and rocks allows your bare feet to the grip and walk up the waterfall . It was great and the fam had tons of fun doing it.
You won’t regret booking this tour!
Lucy T,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic day visiting the ruins and on the pontoon. Our guide Nadir was really friendly, great with the kids and very knowledgeable - he made sure we had a great time. The highlight for us was definitely climbing up the sandpaper waterfall - really special place. There are also opportunities to jump off the boat and be towed on the tube. You definitely need to be pretty active and adventurous to make the most of this tour. You can also spot lots of wildlife on the river including birds, turtles, iguanas and crocs!! The pontoon was a little ramshackle, and had definitely seen better days, but we never felt unsafe. The food they served up was very tasty and the crew were all friendly and lots of fun. The drive down to the river is REALLY bumpy but all part of the adventure!
Nadir is the GOAT!!
leanneprecourt,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nadir was the absolute BEST tour guide! He was on time, professional, extremely knowledgeable, a great photographer and not to mentioned he has a wonderful sense of humour! Nadir and the pontoon boat crew made everyone feel welcome and comfortable which made our day of adventuring memorable. I would highly recommend this tour.
100% recommend
Tina N,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My little sister and I originally booked this tour and wanted to cancel because we wanted to go see Tikal instead. We didn’t end up canceling after all and I’m so glad that was the case! Nadir was our guide and he was so accommodating/patient and made it everything so much fun. Xunantunich was really cool but the best part for us was definitely the pontoon cruise. We went swimming in the river, saw a bunch of waterfalls/even climbed one, and went tubing. I don’t normally leave reviews but this recommendation is one I’m very happy to give.
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