Xunantunich Maya Temple and Jungle River Cave Tubing Combo Tour
Overview
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Small groups for a personalized experience. Convenient pick up and drop off at your hotel within 20km of San Ignacio town. Sit down lunch.
This tour consists of guided visits to a Maya Temple and a Cave. All in one full day of adventure. We visit the beautiful Maya Temple of Xunantunich and after lunch we head to Noh Hoch Chen Archaeological Reserve where we will embark on our Cave Tubing Adventure.
This combo tour begins at 8:00am OR 10:00am
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A minimum of 2 (two) people per booking is required
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or the option to do a different tour (surcharges may apply)
Minimum height requiremnet of 40 inches for the cave tubing portion
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Equipment
Bottled water
Professional guide
Towels
Park Entrance Fees
Lunch and refreshments are included. Do let us know if there are any dietary restrictions or preferences we should know about.
Transportation
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
San Jose Succotz
San Jose Succotz is a Maya village in the Cayo District of Belize, consisting mainly of people of Yucatec Maya descent. It's located approximately 10 minutes west of San Ignacio Town. Xunantunich Maya Temple is located in this village. We will driver to the village where will get on the hand cranked ferry and cross the Mopan River to gain access to the Maya site.
Xunantunich
Here you will find yourself immersed in pristine jungle surroundings, home of howler monkeys, spider monkeys, birds and iguanas. While exploring along with your guide, you will learn about the history of this site and the Maya civilization that once inhabited it. We will break for lunch at a restaurant in the village before heading to the Cave Tubing site.
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Xunantunich Maya Temple and Jungle River Cave Tubing Combo Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
32 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great family tour
vbpound,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super fun tour! We were picked up at Cahal Pech Resort at 8:30 and took a quick drive to Xuanatunich. The ruins were impressive, and Pedro, our guide, was very knowledgeable about the M "Mayans" (they didn't call themselves that) and their culture. We spent a little over an hour there, then drove a little more than an hour to the tubing area. We ate lunch (rice, beans, BBQ chicken), changed into swimsuits (there are restrooms and changing rooms available there), and then hiked about 30 minutes to the drop-in point (easy hike). Tubing was fantastic, the cave was cool—a relaxing float. Got back to the staging area, showered and changed into dry clothes, then drove back to San Ignacio, arriving back at the resort just after 5 pm. I would absolutely do it again. Again, Pedro was a really fun guide. He taught us a bunch of cool things about allspice, pepper, termites (he ate some), pointed out the Mimosa pudica plant that folds in when you touch it, and many other fun facts. Don't forget to bring money to tip the tour guide—I did and had to go grab it from my room.
Tubing and Maya Ruins
Ruth G,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great excursion our tour guy Gold Born was great, he was very informative and thought us a lot about the Maya culture he took his time explaining and giving us plenty of time to explore and take pictures at the Ruins. Tubing inside the cave was a fantastic experience and so much fun would definitely recommend this excursion to anyone that comes to Belize
Must-Do Tour
laurakJ7351PA,
Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an incredible time on our tour of the Mayan site ruins and the cave tube ride. Our tour guide’s name was Pedro and he was incredible by teaching us about history from 1200 BC to learning about wasp nests in fig plants. I learned so many facts from this whole day tour. Would definitely recommend to anyone who’s looking for a fun filled informative day!! Thank you Pedro for making it a wonderful day :))
Excellent! Xunantunich and tubing
Nathan B,
Jul 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Pedro was incredible, answering all questions and taking excellent care off our family during the site tour and tubing.
428logana,
Jul 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a main highlight from our trip! Tour guide Burn was awesome and super knowledgeable about all the history of Mayas and Belize! If you come to Belize this is a must!
Fun day for all
Melissa B,
Jun 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great day on this tour! Everything was great and our tour guides were very helpful. They were flexible and allowed us to climb around and explore within the cave, which was also fun. The meal was good too - great day for all ages.
Memorable and Family Friendly Adventure
dietguru00,
Jun 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful 8-hour tour with Cayo Inland Expeditions that took us to the amazing ruins of Xunantunich and a fun, refreshing cave tubing experience at Nohoch Che’en. Booking through TripAdvisor was easy, and Cayo was responsive and helpful through email, WhatsApp, and online chat. There were a few discrepancies between the website, TripAdvisor listing, and confirmation email. This was mainly around whether swimming would be part of the day. Still, everything ran smoothly in the end. Our guide, Dimas was excellent. He was very friendly, professional, respectful, patient, and knowledgeable. From the start to the finish, he made sure everyone felt safe and included. He offered to take family photos at scenic spots using multiple angles and cameras, which we really appreciated. He also took great care helping each of us up and down the ruins and in/out of the river and tubes. Our kids especially loved the cave tubing, but the entire day was informative and fun for all of us. The blend of history, nature, and adventure made it well-rounded and memorable. The tour felt a bit pricey, but if a fair portion goes directly to the guide and staff, it’s well worth it. It does cover transportation, entry fees, lunch, and equipment. The lunch was satisfying (chicken, rice, beans, and cucumber salad) and came with cold water or soda options. They were also conscientious of dietary restrictions like vegetarian/vegan needs. Tips for Future Travelers: 🩱 Bring a swimsuit! There is swimming during the tubing. 🥾 Most people wore closed-toe water shoes with good grip. One person wore strap-on sandals, which worked, but hiking water shoes would’ve been ideal. 🪖 Be aware that life jackets and helmets are reused throughout the day, so they might have a bit of a smell by the time you use them. Absolutely recommend this tour for active families, couples, and adult friend groups. Overall, it was a well-organized, enjoyable experience with engaging discussion, awesome sights, and a lot of fun!
Amazing Tour of Mayan Ruins
madiparker611,
Jun 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such an amazing tour! We got to learn about the history of Mayan culture and Xunantunich. We were able to go all the way to the top of the pyramid! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions. He also was able to point out any wildlife we saw. We were provided with a delicious lunch! The cave tubing portion was just as incredible! We tubed through a beautiful cave and got to see several stalactite formations. This tour was the highlight of our vacation!
Mayan/Jungle tours
E-Weezy01,
Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Oh man! This was amazing. Dimas was our tour guide for the day ( highly recommend asking for him specifically). He was so friendly and super knowledgeable. He took us around Xunantunich in the morning before is got hot and then drove us out to the river tubing for the afternoon. The river tubing was so much fun. We all had a blast. I highly recommend this company for any of you jungle tour needs.
Just say yes!
Shana C,
May 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great day! Our guide was knowledgeable and very friendly. Lunch was great and the Cave was beautiful. It was an easy hike to bith locations. Climbing thr ruin is not for the weak or anyone afraid of heights. The Cave would have been better if other guides had not been so loud and inconsiderate. We had one splashing so loud as he hand paddled his crew past us. The second guide echoed through the Cave for the whole tour. I felt bad for our sweet guide. Overall, worth the trip!
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