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Departs From: San Ignacio Town
Experience Tikal as the jungle comes alive. Howler monkeys and spider monkeys and toucans all sing as the sun fights an ongoing battle with the clouds. When traveling from Belize, ... morereserve your stay directly with any of the three resorts that are located inside the Tikal National Park. After your tour, you are taken to your resort for your overnight. Our tour starts at 4 a.m. from your Tikal hotel's lobby. We then organize the return shuttle back to San Ignacio or Flores, Peten the following day. Discover the Tikal National Park and appreciate the jungle from the top of a Mayan pyramid.
Explore ancient Maya temples at Xunantunich Archaeological Reserve. Climb the ruins, learn about the history of the Maya, and visit the onsite museum. Then paddle through the Maya ... moreUnderworld exploring underground caves as your headlights illuminate the darkness revealing crystalize formations and underground waterfalls.
Departs From: San Ignacio Town
Day trip to Tikal from Belize Visit Tikal National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour the ruins of Tikal with a professional and informative guide Learn about the Mayans who built ... moreone of the largest archaeological sites of the pre-Columbian world Round-trip hotel transport by comfortable coach included
What You Can Expect to Explore Tikal on a day trip from Belize!
Visit one of the largest and most important Mayan sites in all of Central America. Your professional guide will pick you up at your San Ignacio hotel for the roughly 1.5-hour drive to Tikal National Park.
You will be assisted in all border crossing procedures to enter Guatemala safely and hassle-free. Be sure to bring your passport! Once inside the park, let your imagination run free as you explore highlights among more than 3,000 structures that archaeologists have excavated so far. Learn about the daily life and religious practices of the ancient Maya while wandering through the maze of the Central Acropolis, and envision the excitement of an elite sporting match on the ball courts. Tikal boasts an array of magnificent ceremonial temples. Climb the steep staircase of the 144-foot (44-meter) Temple of the Grand Jaguar, built to honor a Mayan king. A set of twin pyramids with altars will greet you at complexes Q and R. Marvel at the Temple of the Masks, which was once adorned with intricate ceremonial mask carvings. Perhaps most impressive is the oft-photographed Temple IV, also known as the Double Head Serpent. The tallest structure in Tikal at 212 feet (64 meters), this pyramid rises majestically above the jungle canopy.
After a refreshing lunch break inside the park, satisfy your inner archaeologist during your free time to explore the ruins independently.
Make this special and magic trip to the center of Tikal!
Our friendly tour guide will greet you upon request at any location requested by you in Belize City. We are equipped with comfortable minivans or full-size vans with air conditioning ... moreand passenger liability insurance. Our journey begins at 8:00 am with an hour's drive along the George Price highway to Jaguar Paw. Guests will be geared up and then taken for a 30-minute hike into the forest with their tubes. The cave tubing in our beautiful caves will begin with our tour guide enlightening you with much educational and historical information along the way. The tour will last around 2-3 hours. At the end of the tour, guests can swim at a nice location outside of the cave. Just in time for lunch. Lunch will be provided at one of the best restaurants in the park. The menu will be our local cuisine rice and beans or stew bean/coconut white rice with stew chicken. The menu can be extended upon request. At 1 pm we will start our 1-hour journey back to Belize City along the George Price highway.
Departs From: San Pedro (Ambergris Caye)
Our guests are picked up from their resort or hotel as early as 6 am to take a boat or flight over to the mainland. It is an hour boat ride or a short 15-minute flight over to Belize ... moreCity, where you will board our air condition van and head towards the Guatemalan border.
Once there, we will cross into Guatemala, switch vans and start our way toward Tikal. The journey is very scenic and includes stops along the way for shopping at local gift shops and for restroom breaks. After a two-hour journey into Guatemala, we will arrive at Tikal. You will get a guided tour of the site, take pictures, climb some temples, and see some wildlife before heading back to the Belize/Guatemala border.
Since this is an overnight adventure, we will be staying at a resort in San Ignacio town over on the Belize side, near the Belize/Guatemalan borders. You will be able to roam the town at night, maybe even enjoying some tacos or burritos.
Early the following morning, we will pick you up and start our day with a journey toward the caves. Yes, we will take you cave tubing, giving you another adventure you will not forget. After that tour into the Mayan underworld, we will head back to Belize city where you will take a 1 pm boat or flight back to San Pedro, Ambergris Caye.
Departs From: San Pedro (Ambergris Caye)
Xunantunich meaning “maiden of the rock” or “stone woman” in Maya, is situated on the Western Highway across the river from the village of San Jose Succotz.... more
Xunantunich is a Classic Period ceremonial center. The site core occupies only 300 square meters but the periphery covers several square kilometers. In Group A, Structure A-6 (El Castillo) rises 130 feet above plaza level making it one of the tallest buildings in Belize. On this structure, there are two temples. The lower temple is famous for its large stucco frieze. A mask with larger ears probably represents the sun god. Next, to this mask, there is a moon sign with a border of signs representing Venus.
Departs From: Caye Caulker
We enjoy three sensational tours today. Stroll around the Xunantunich Temple site as you learn about the amazing accomplishments of this ancient civilization. Then it's off to be one ... morewith the birds as you zip through the treetops from platform to platform. Our final tour is a refreshing tube ride down Belize's largest river cave system. A must-do experience for your best memories of Belize!
Join our best Mayan Expert Guide to explore the Magnificence World that his ancestors created. Listen and become engaged as history comes alive through the souls of a living Mayan.... more
Xunantunich means “Stone Maiden” in the Maya language. Since 1892, numerous people have claimed to have seen a ghost here, dressed completely in white with red glowing eyes. Ongoing excavations have revealed that the Xunantunich Mayan ruins in Belize probably played an important role in the political power struggle of the Classical period.
It seems likely that it joined in an alliance with Caracol & Calakmul in Mexico to bring down Tikal in Guatemala.
Xunantunich stands on a flattened hilltop, overlooking the Mopan River in Belize.
There are 5 plazas on site, which were once part of this Maya civic ceremonial center.
However they are completely overshadowed by the towering El Castillo or The Castle – it’s what makes the Xunantunich Mayan ruins in San Ignacio one of the top destinations in Belize
Enjoy a combination of nature and culture at a low cost. Enjoy the refreshing waters of the waterfalls and river at Cockscomb Wildlife Sanctuary. Followed by a cultural adventure through ... morethe footsteps of the Garifuna ancestor. Surely unforgettable.
Departs From: San Ignacio Town
This large cave set deep in the jungle outside of San Jose Succotz, Belize, is for the hardcore adventurer. It literally has no end in sight (experts haven’t discovered it yet)! It ... morefeatures huge stalactite formations, Mayan ceramics, three lakes, and a breathtaking skylight view. It is believed that the ancient Mayans used this cave to access the underworld and that their gods and deities resided there. The evidence has shown that the Mayans used this cave from the Early Preclassic, 1400-900 BC, until the Post Classic, mid-1500. It is also believed that this cave could possibly be part of a network that connects to the nearby site, Xunantunich. Come explore the Three Lakes Cave and be awed by such a rich, vivid history that is still present today!
This tour is approximately 4 hours or more. This 3 Lakes cave tour takes place right in this beautiful 300-acre adventure park called Cave World Adventures in Cayo just 10 minutes from the famous Xunantunich Mayan ruin. This tour includes an entrance fee and a professional licensed tour guide.
What to bring:
packed breakfast and/or lunch
bottled water and/or snacks
swimwear, towels, extra dry clothes
What to wear:
comfortable clothing and running/hiking shoes
This early morning, half day tour takes you from ridge to reef within a short distance and time, soaking up the best that Toledo has to offer, and is perfect for the active adventurer ... moreand avid birder!
Starting at 6 am, this tour will take you hiking up Cerro Hill, just five minutes from Punta Gorda Town. As you journey up the trail, your guide will point out the local flora and fauna that you pass, and of course, the many diverse birds found in this area. Upon reaching the summit, enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views of Punta Gorda Town below and the Caribbean Sea stretching into the distance.
After your hike, stop for breakfast in a local café in PG, before enjoying a leisurely kayak on Joe Taylor Creek, a slow-flowing creek surrounded by mangroves and wildlife. Your guide will share their knowledge of the ecosystem and local conservation efforts, as you paddle upstream into dense mangroves, or downstream into the ocean.
This is a combo tour of two various places in southern Belize. Che’il Mayan Chocolate Factory is located in Maya Center Village on the Southern Highway. It’s a 25 min ride from Hopkins. ... moreHere you will have the opportunity to go on a two-hour tour, which includes a hike at the cacao farm where you can have a taste of the bean and get a chance to see wild birds, flora & fauna. The second leg is the traditional Mayan Chocolate process making and a wonderful ending of eating your personally made chocolate.
The second part of the tour takes you off-road through the rainforest and up into the Maya Center Village hills to the beautiful Maya King Waterfall. Driving right up to the entrance of the fall, it’s a short walk up some stairs to dip into a clear refreshing natural pool. Spend time relaxing under the falls or just swimming in any of the three pools at the park. Lastly river tubing for 1 hour 30 minutes.
Departs From: San Ignacio Town
Xunantunich, which means “Stone Lady” in the Mayan language, is one of the many impressive ancient Mayan sites in Belize. To reach these ruins, you will travel with your guide on a ... morehand-cranked ferry across the Mopan River. Xunantunich sits atop a stunning green hilltop with views of a nearby border town, Benque Viejo del Carmen, and Melchor de Mencos, Guatemala. Enjoy a half-day climbing the pyramids, some of which were recently excavated. Learn more about Mayan history in the museum, including how the name of the ruins changed over time. If you are lucky, you might catch a glimpse of the howler monkeys that live in the forest canopies at the site, or a wish willy (black iguana) that can be spotted trying to blend into the rock of the pyramids. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the site, or travel back across the river to try some yummy local cuisine. A must-see in Belize!
Altun Ha, which means “Rockstone Pond”, is located 31 miles north of Belize City on the Old Northern Highway. Your expert guide will lead you on this excursion. This site is rich with ... morewildlife: hundreds of species of birds, crocodiles in the ancient reservoir, armadillos, bats, squirrels, tapirs, and more have all been spotted at this site. Altun Ha was a ceremonial site that has two main temples and 13 additional structures. Located near the Caribbean Sea, it was part of a network of other sites near the coast. The discovery of tombs at the site indicates that Altun Ha was inhabited by the elite ruling class. Another interesting feature of this site is the reservoir which was made by the ancient people. The bottom of the reservoir contains yellow clay, which hardened to form a base that retains water. Enjoy learning more about this wealthy Mayan site!
Departs From: San Ignacio Town
On this all-day excursion from the Cayo District, you will travel to the Mayan site of Lamanai and also get to try the famous Sugar City tacos! Lamanai, which means “Submerged Crocodile”, ... moreis located in the Orange Walk district in northern Belize. Lamanai is impressive and well-known for the exceptionally long length of time that it was occupied by the Mayan people: its occupation spanned from the Preclassic Maya period all the way into the Spanish and British Colonial periods in the early 20th century. In contrast, most of the other Mayan sites in Belize were abandoned by the 10th century AD. To get to the site, your experienced guide will accompany you on an organized boat trip that departs from Orange Walk Town and travels along the New River. Once you reach the site, be sure to take in the impressive history as you explore notable structures such as the Mask Temple, Jaguar Temple, and High Temple. After your tour of the site, make sure to try the Sugar City tacos (in Orange Walk), which are claimed to be the best tacos in the
country!
Departs From: San Ignacio Town
Your experienced guide will help you navigate across the Belize/Guatemala border to Yaxha, which is located in the Petén region of Guatemala. During the Pre-Columbian Maya Period, ... moreYaxha was the third-largest city in the region. It is situated on the north shore of Lake Yaxha and is an excellent day trip from Benque Viejo del Carmen, Belize. Yaxha, which means “Green Waters”, is an impressive site that contains over 500 structures, including 40 stelae (Mayan gravestones), several pyramid temples, and ball courts. Yaxha’s highest structure, Structure 216, offers stunning views of the lake and surrounding forest. A great
alternative to Tikal!
Pacbitun is a lesser-known Mayan site located near San Antonio Village in the Cayo District, Belize. The name means “Stone Set in Earth”. Your experienced guide will take you to this ... moresite, which has just recently begun to be excavated. This site was inhabited for around 2000 years, from 900 BC to 900 AD. This site is unique because it was recently discovered that during the Late Classic period, the Mayan people had a slate workshop, which is attached to one of the royal court's zones on the complex. This is a great off-the-beaten-track ruin that would make for a great stop to or from Mountain Pine Ridge!
El Pilar is a Mayan Ruin located about 7 miles from Bullet Tree Falls village in Cayo, Belize. Your expert guide will take you to this site, which is surrounded by an abundance of ... morewater sources (“pila” means “water basin” in Spanish). This site is still being excavated, and most structures are in the early stages of excavation. An interesting feature of this site is a causeway that runs along the eastern edge of the site all the way across the border of the country into Guatemala. So far, 12 pyramids and 25 plazas have been discovered at El Pilar. It is believed to have been inhabited from 500 BC to 1000 AD. There are a variety of different residential structures at the sight, including an elite household, and also ceremonial
structures. In addition to 3 archaeological trails, there are also 2 nature trails for you to explore on the site. Your guide would be happy to accompany you on the trails and point out notable plants and wildlife in addition to providing you with more information about the rich Mayan history.
This is the mother of all Mayan sites! Your experienced tour guide will take you on this all-day excursion leaving from Benque Viejo del Carmen, Belize. Your guide will help you cross ... morethe Belize/Guatemalan border, then you will travel a couple of hours to Tikal National Park, located in Guatemala’s northern Peten region. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Guatemala along the way! Tikal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is definitely worth the day trip from Belize. Inside the park, there is a diverse population of subtropical flora and fauna and notable wildlife such as jaguars, pumas, several species of monkeys, anteaters (known as pizotes), and more than 300 species of birds roam the park. Tikal was a major Pre- Columbian Period political, military, and economic epicenter for the Mayan people. It is by far one of the biggest and most important of the many Mayan archaeological sites located across Central America. The city has been mapped and covers over 6.2 square miles and features over 3,000 structures. The Great Plaza, centrally located at Tikal has been seen in several different films. In addition to The Great Plaza, your guide will take you to other notable structures such as Temple IV, the tallest structure in Tikal, which offers stunning views of Guatemala, including other Mayan sites in the area; El Mundo Perdido (The Lost World), and the Plaza of the Seven Temples. There is so much to explore! This is definitely a must-see for those interested in Mayan history and archaeological sites!
Altun Ha dates back to 200 B.C. and covers an area of 44 acres. The site is rich with wildlife like armadillos, bats, coati, tapir, foxes, and white-tailed deer. 200 species of birds ... moreand even crocodiles inhabit the large Maya-made water reservoir. This city was a very wealthy ceremonial center which is evidenced by the excavation of the famous jade head.
In the village of Bermudian Landing, the people have established a special relationship with the black howler monkeys. It took years to foster this relationship of trust with the monkeys and now visitors can actually come face to face with these friendly creatures.
Departure time is 8:00 - 8:30 am
From Belize City
Things to wear:
comfortable walking shoes, comfortable athletic clothes, and sunblock.
**Price of a ferry from the islands to the tour starting point in Belize City can be a lot less if guests opt for us to purchase the ferry tickets for them.**
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