Xunantunich Mayan Ruins and Cave Tubing Experience from Placencia
4.9 / 5 · 43 traveler reviews
Belize is rich in Mayan history and well known for its incredible caves system as well as the magnificent site of Xunantunich hosting the tallest building in Belize “El Castillo” once used by the ancient Maya, these are two of Belize's most popular attractions combined in one package, enjoy a full day exploring the Mayan world and underworld Xibalba, hiking, floating and being immersed in Mayan history!
Your experience
Stop 1
Visit one of Belize's impressive ancient Mayan archeological sites-Xunantunich -on this all-day guided tour from Placencia. Located in western Belize, The site offer views of the Guatemala border and host the second tallest Mayan built structure in Belize Known as "El Castillo" only when at the top of this sacred and ceremonial temple you feel like the "True King Of The Mayan World".
Stop 2
Cave tubing is one of the adventures in Belize that you wouldn't a want to miss! Float through mysterious limestones archways into the mouths of centuries old caves where you'll learn about about Mayan rituals and ceremonies and see haunting mineral formations. Spectacular and unforgettable journey through Xibalba! " The Underworld Of The Ancient Maya".
What’s included
- Private transportation
- Licensed English and Spanish Tour Guide
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Helmets, Headlights, Lifejackets and Inner tubes.
Not included
- Mix Drinks
Before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. Please specify!
- Xunantunich is three hours drive from Placencia we spend two hours at the site then we break for lunch after lunch we drive one hour to the parking area of the cave where we spend three hours cave tubing and exploring the cave!
- We spend two hours at Xunantunich and three hours at Nohoch Che'en Archeological site. The remaining hours are allotted for the travel time.
- Xunantunich Mayan site is not accessible on wheelchair because from the parking lot there's a short hike up to the hill top or platform which is about quarter mile, Once at the hill top we then climb El Castillo a temple which is 130ft in height approximately two hundred steps
Cancellation policy
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