Xunantunich Mayan Ruin and Cave Tubing from Placencia
Overview
Available languages
9 hours
Mobile ticket
It’s going to be an eventful day so be sure to wear comfortable clothing and shoes. This tour will start with a journey from your Placencia accommodation. Our guides will be waiting on-site for you before heading off in air-conditioned transport to Xunantunich. Xunantunich is a national treasure that fills its visitors with a sense of time travel. It sits close to Belize’s western border and is a must-visit. Local souvenirs, hammocks, and blankets are available from the many vendors waiting alongside the river at the entrance to the hand-cranked ferry that has carried many thousands to and from the calm beauty of this Maya Temple.
The panoramic views of the Cayo District and nearby Guatemala from atop ‘El Castillo’ are stupendous! Come with an open heart to experience simplicity and visiting another world for a few hours before heading off to Jaguar Paw for cave tubing .
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
A minimum of 2 people per booking is require
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
What To Expect
Xunantunich
Xunantunich is a national treasure that fills its visitors with a sense of time travel. It sits close to Belize’s western border and is a must-visit. Local souvenirs, hammocks, and blankets are available from the many vendors waiting alongside the river at the entrance to the hand-cranked ferry that has carried many thousands to and from the calm beauty of this Maya Temple.
Nohoch Che'en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve
Once at the entrance of the cave system, it’s time for your ancient Maya underworld adventure. You’ll see intricate crystalline formations that line the cave with a majestic rise and fall of stalagmites and stalactites that add to the serene richness and grandiose of Xibalba as it’s known. After exiting the cave, you’ll emerge into the sunlight and free float downstream, ushered by the gentle current and little rapids, to the harmony of birds and natural wildlife which routes back to where the tour
Options
Small Groups Tour
This Option for 2-4 people traveling together
Private Tour
Private Tour : A private tour in Belize is a guided tour specifically designed for you and your group. This means that you will have Pickup included
Large Group Tours
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Professional guide
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Lunch
Pickup points
Ranguana Lodge
Pt. Placencia, Placencia Peninsula Belize
Cozy Corner
Placencia Village, Placencia Peninsula Belize
Caribbean Beach Cabanas
The Placencia Sidewalk, Beachfront Placencia Peninsula Belize
The Ellysian Boutique Hotel
1 Williams Drive Placencia Peninsula Belize
Chabil Mar Villas
2284 Placencia Peninsula Road, Placencia Peninsula Belize
Casa At Last
Placencia Road, Placencia Village Placencia Peninsula Belize
Seaspray Hotel
Placencia's Sidewalk, Placencia Village Placencia Peninsula Belize
Captain Jak's Cabanas
Placencia Village, Placencia Peninsula Belize
Meeting points
Placencia
Placencia Belize
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Simply incredible
Aida T,Jul 5, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our Tour Guide Robin was very knowledgeable and entertaining. He made this tour so much fun . We would love to go to another tour with him being the guide. The pyramid site was magnificent and took our breath away. The cave tubing was amazing.. we were are awe from beginning to the end. Thank you Robin
So happy for a one day option
Amy P,Jan 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00It was nice to be able to see both the temple and do cave floating in one day. Driver was fast, but safe. He did a great job explaining the Mayan history. The guide for the float was wonderful as well.
5 stars of fun and adventure!!
ZackH,Feb 18, 2020
- Review from Viator
5.00First of all, we can't say enough good things about our tour guide, Cus. He was punctual picking us up in Placencia and gave us so much interesting information about Belize and the culture on our way to xunantunich ruins. The drive was so relaxing, fun, and the 3 hours passed quickly. Once there, it was a short walk to the ruins. So majestic and amazing views from the top!! Watch out for rogue iguanas! Lol we spent over an our there checking it out and we saw and heard some howler monkeys! We got back in the car and drove 1.5 hours to the cave tubing site. We got rum drinks inside fresh coconuts and started the adventure. It was a 30 min beautiful walk through the jungle to the cave entrance. The caves were so large and incredible, much grander than we ever pictured. At that point we enjoyed a leisure float through the cave systems...so cool!! Once emerging from the caves, we continued floating back to the area where we started the walk so no walking back. The river was so beautiful and clear with beautiful green blue colors where it was deep. We decided to swim and truly enjoyed the refreshing water. The whole experience was definitely a high light of our honeymoon and we could not recommend it more. Thank you again Cus for an amazing, informative time and for the laughs too!!!
Our guide was awesome and...
Deborah M,Sep 14, 2017
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was awesome and entertaining with good knowledge to share. Will definitely use them again on the next trip.!
Very good tour. Our guide was...
John H,Jun 3, 2017
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good tour. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the everything we saw, including local facts along the drive to the ruins. We felt well taken care of at each set of the process. The ruins themselves were awesome. We also had a great tour guide for the cave tubing. He made every aspect of the tour interesting. Our guide brought use to a fabulous restaurant for lunch. I wish I could remember name of the delicious meal he recommended. overall I rate this tour - fantastic.
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