Xunantunich Mayan Site Tour with lunch from Belize City

Overview

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Xunantunich Mayan site is one of the most popular Archeological site in Belize. Whilst making your way to the top of El Castillo the tallest temple on the site our guest also get to see the remarkable stucco frieze,this are interesting hieroglyphic writings and symbols representing the Mayan religious beliefs in-scripted on both the east and west side of this huge temple. Arriving on top you will be mesmerize by the picturesque beauty of the mountainous landscape of western Belize. This tour begins from Belize City and take you across the country going westward for two hours until you arrive just about a mile from the Belize/Guatemala border just before the bordering town of Benque Viejo. Here you will cross the Mopan river by a hand crank ferry the way it have traditionally being done. This full day activity of Xunantunich allows you to view the countryside of Belize a well as learning a lot about the history and culture of the ancient Mayan Civilization.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children must be accompanied by an adult

At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time

Dress code is formal

A minimum of 4 people per booking is required

A maximum of 15 people per booking

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Local guide

Bottled water

Driver/guide

Lunch

Air-conditioned vehicle

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Gratuities

National Park Entrance Fees

What To Expect

Xunantunich

This guided tour then begins at the Museum, where you are given detail information of this particular site and you get to see some Mayan artifacts that was found during excavation. The tour then continue to the plazas and temples. As more information is being presented, you will see the different temples and walk through the plazas. If you have the energy, you are also allowed to climb the temples, including El Castillo, the tallest temple at Xunantunich and the second tallest excavated in Belize. This temple goes up to 137ft from the plaza floor. As you make your way to the top, halfway you will notice a large stucco frieze of hieroglyphic writing and symbols inscribed on both the east and west side of the temple. Your guide will also make a presentation of these amazing inscriptions on your way up.

1 hour•Admission Not Included

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Xunantunich Mayan Site Tour with lunch from Belize City

Pickup included

Reviews

4.69

13 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Poor
Robert B,
Apr 25, 2025
- Viator
3.00
Place for lunch had black mold on ceilings. Rundown stop along the side of the road. Viator people must of had a relative who worked there.
Our guide was so friendly...
MELISSA f,
Jan 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our tour guide, Albert, was so friendly and very informative throughout the whole trip. We learned so much during the drive, it made the time fly by! The ruins were beautiful, perfect sunny day. The market where we stopped for lunch was local and authentic and the food was very good!
Greatest experience you will have
reginald j,
Jan 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00
I learned somethings I didn't know about got to touch and climb to the top of the pyramids took plenty of pics
Loved the trip to San Ignacio
Barry A,
May 29, 2024
- Viator
5.00
The drive to San Ignaco. Went through several villages on the way to San Ignacio. Hill country. Mark was my guide. Very knowledgeable. The hand cranked ferry across the river was a hoot. The temple site was the largest i have seen while in Belize. 130 ft high. Ate lunch at a nice hilltop resort with a great view of San Ignacio Chal Pech resort. I quickly downed 2 bottles of Belikin strout. Excellent beer. Mark bought some water. There is a short uphill hike to the ruin so be prepared for the heat and humifity. The trip takes 2.5 hrs including the ferry and a short drive to the site. Most pictures show the temple side with the large carvings, north side. When you walk in you view the eastern side. You can walk up stairs to view the carvings. Be sure to walk to the right side of the temple or you can easily miss them. Lots of fires in Belize, Honduras, and Guatamala. Very smokey. Only saw the sun and blue sky 4 if 13 days i was in Belize.
Amazing! Thank you Dean and Junior!
Andrew F,
Jul 4, 2023
- Viator
5.00
Dean, our driver, was very knowledgeable about the surrounding countryside, Belizean history and geography. He was excellent!! Our tour guide at Xunantunich, Juniour, was an absolute treasure. He had been involved in archeological digs before and his knowledge of the site and surrounding areas was amazing. He took the time to explain everything to us, including the surrounding plant and wildlife. Junior absolutely made the trip a one of a kind experience. If you are able to request Dean and Junior as your transportation and guide you won't regret it. The site itself is beautiful and will take your breath away. When you visit the ruins please take care of them for our future generations.