Private Tour

Xunantunich Maya Ruin & St Herman Blue Hole

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

12 hours

Mobile ticket

Xunantunich is a spectacular ruin perched atop a hill overlooking the Mopan River and the Cayo District, near the border with Guatemala. Cross the Mopan River west of San Ignacio on a ferry to reach Xunantunich or Maiden of the Rock. The main pyramid known as El Castillo is one of the tallest buildings in Belize rising 130' above the jungle canopy. The reward for climbing to the top with your licensed guide is a spectacular view of the Cayo District and Petén Guatemala.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Lunch

Transport.

Park Fees.

Pick Up and Drop Off in Placencia Village.

Tour Guide.

Pick Up and Drop Off Outside of Placencia Village (can arrange)

Gratuities.

Alcoholic drinks.

What To Expect

Xunantunich

Xunantunich has six major plazas with more than twenty-five temples and palaces. "El Castillo" (the Castle), the largest rises 130 feet above the plaza. El Castillo has carved friezes on the east and west sides. The frieze on the east has been preserved and covered with a fiber glass replica of the central mask representing the sun god. Depart Placencia at for the drive talongthe majestic Hummingbird Highway with karst limestone topography intermixed with orange groves. Turn west at Belmopan toward Guatemala and Xunantunich. Cross the Mopan River on a ferry to reach the temple. On the way home, stop to enjoy a refreshing swim in Blue Hole National Park. Wear a long sleeved shirt, long pants and a hat and bring a swim suit. Bring a camera, binoculars, insect repellent, and sunscreen. Fitness level required: low to moderate

4 hours • Admission Included

Blue Hole National Park

Take a short hike to see the cenote known as the Blue Hole. Taking a quick dip will refresh you one your way back to Placencia after spending the day at Xunantunich

30 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Xunantunich Maya Ruin & St Herman Blue Hole

Pickup included

Reviews

4.33

3 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Good for a family
303ottos,
Apr 14, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great education trip. My teenager loves it. They provide a good local lunch of stewed chicken, beans, rice, salad, and potatoes salad. The sinkhole swim was fun.
Mayan ruins
MstqMI,
Mar 24, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
We were staying in Placencia so it was over a 3 hour drive (each way) to the Mayan ruins. That was a bit long but it was a beautiful drive on the Hummingbird Highway- we enjoyed seeing more of Belize than just Placencia. Our driver & guide were great. The ferry over the river was interesting- we had to get out of our vehicle, stand on the ferry, then get back in when we got to the other side. The ruins were impressive, quite a climb! We could see Guatemala from one of the hills. We had lunch at Benny's Kitchen in the town near the ruins. We stopped at the Blue Hole National Park on our way home. It was a long day but we're glad we did it.
Don’t miss these ruins!
cyndeeskalla,
Mar 28, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
We went to Xunantunich ruins while on vacation. Junior was our driver and Rudy was our guide. We picked Francisco up when we got to the park entrance. They were informative, polite, and super friendly. The Blue Hole was actually a cenote. It’s a bit of a waste of time. Lunch at Benny’s was delicious.