Listing Type
Tour/Activity Private Guide Shuttle Service Transportation Tour/Activity Vacation Package Private Guide Tour/Activity Rental/Charter Shuttle Service Destination Wedding Vacation Package Tour/Activity Vacation Package Tour/Activity Rental/Charter Vacation Package Tour/Activity Vacation Package Tour/Activity Rental/Charter Destination Wedding Vacation Package Tour/Activity Shuttle Service Destination Wedding Vacation Package Tour/Activity Rental/Charter Shuttle Service Destination Wedding Vacation Package Tour/Activity Destination Wedding Vacation Package Tour/Activity Destination Wedding Vacation Package Tour/Activity Destination Wedding Vacation Package Tour/Activity Vacation Package Private Guide
Main Activity
Departs From
Gold Certified
Intensity Level
Is Transportation provided?
Main Attraction
|
Filter
| Sort By: |
|
Showing 121 - 140
out of 188
On the left map, we grouped Listings that are located close to each other into small circles. Now, you can locate all Listings on the map at the same time. You can also drag & zoom the map.
Circle numbers - Count of Listings that are located in and around that circle.
Colored circles - Listings that are displayed in the list below.
Grey circles - Listings that are displayed on next page(s).
Half colored circles - Some Listings in that circle appear in the list below and some on next page(s).
Click on circles to zoom in or highlight Listings .
page 7 out of 10
This tour will take you from the Maya temple to the entrance of the Mayan underworld. The adventure starts at the popular Mayan site of Xunantunich; just getting there is an adventure ... moreof its own. After touring the temples, we drive to No’och Che’ en Cave, where you will start off on an easy hike through the jungle to your starting point. As you sit back and enjoy tubing downstream, you will be floating through a series of remarkable limestone caves, each filled with fascinating discoveries of the Mayan underworld. There is also an opportunity to leave your tubes behind and go exploring cave chambers, where you will see ceramic pieces and beautiful geological formations. The adventure ends floating downstream through the jungles of Belize; back at the starting point.
Departs From: Caye Caulker
You’ll depart from the island of Caye Caulker by sea on San Pedro Belize Express water ferry or by air on Maya Island Air; the choice is yours. Our guides will meet you upon mainland ... morearrival in Belize City before heading off to see this beautiful Maya Temple with wide-open spaces. The temples are easily climbed and are not as tall as Lamanai and Xunantunich.
After trekking an ancient home of the Maya, you’ll head west for a 90-minute drive towards Jaguar Paw for tubing. Once at the outpost, you will meet your tour guides who will issue inflatable tubes, headlamps, and life vests. You’ll be given a basic orientation and safety briefing before heading off on a 30-minute hike which includes wading through a few knee-deep water streams. Don’t let the hike worry you though; as it’s mostly on flat terrain, it is enjoyable and informative. It’s shaded by the rainforest canopy and our tour guides will point out flora and fauna noteworthy to the area. Once at the entrance of the cave system, it’s time for your cave-tubing adventure through the ancient Maya underworld. Inside, 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 grandiosity of Xibalba as it’s known.
If there’s time, and you’re open to added adventure, our guides may stop at the mini waterfall and swimming area. After leaving the falls, 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 started
For people that love to hike, love a good view, and enjoy a nice dip at the foot of a waterfall, this may just be the adventure for you. This hike takes approximately 1.5 hours to ... moreget to the waterfall. You would need to endure steep hills/steps and about 1 hour into the hike, there is a viewing point that puts you above the canopy and allows a perfect view of the tallest peak in Belize (Victoria Peak). After enjoying that breath-taking view, the hike resumes, heading along the hills towards the waterfalls. Once at the bottom and the waterfall is visible, you’ll feel a sense of accomplishment. The hike is still not over, as a short walk going over the first waterfall brings you to the second and larger waterfall. Now you can relax, swim, reminisce and bask in the beauty and peaceful nature of the Cockscomb Basin Jaguar Reserve.
The Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary established in 1990 is world renowned for being the first jaguar reserve. Besides being the home to Belize's largest cat, the sanctuary protects ... morethe headwaters of two major river systems and supports an abundance of hardwood vegetation and a diverse faunal assemblage. Over 128,000 acres of lush jungle are ringed by the spectacular Cockscomb Mountains. Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary is home to all five (5) of Belize's cats: Jaguar, Puma, Margay, Jaguarundi, and Ocelot. It is estimated that over 80 resident Jaguars are in the area. Belize's national animal, the endangered Baird's Tapir also inhabits the Basin and over 290 different species of birds have been recorded. This tour is ideal for nature lovers and intrepid travelers.
Get a chance to be up close and personal with the majestic jaguar.
Departs From: San Pedro (Ambergris Caye)
Lamanai Mayan Ruins are among the best Mayan Ruins to visit while in Belize. Take a River Boat up to the Lamanai Mayan site and learn about the flora and fauna along the way. You also ... morewill learn all about the Maya history and their influence on the Belize and the world.
Departs From: San Ignacio Town
TIKAL MAYA RUINS TOUR
Tikal is an ancient Mayan ceremonial center located just across the border in Peten, Guatemala, 19 miles north of Lake Peten Itza and the quaint town of Flores. ... moreWe will drive you to the Belize-Guatemala border, only a short 15-minute drive from our office, and when you arrive at the border we will pay your border fees and assist you with your crossing, after which you will meet your guide. Your guide will drive you for another 1.5 hours before arriving at Tikal National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along the way, we will pass small villages, beautiful lakeside scenery, and rolling hills with rainforests and agriculture farms.
Upon arrival at Tikal, we will pay your entrance fees and then your guide will provide an in-depth 4-hour tour of this magnificent site (Our guide speaks fluent English). Tikal is known for its massive pyramid temples, monumental plazas, palaces, and stelae. This is a very significant site in the history of the region and Tikal was the most powerful metropolis in the area for many centuries. It was a prominent player in the Mesoamerican trade route, which extended up through Belize, into Mexico and beyond.
You will also have time to view wildlife such as howler monkeys and coatis, enjoy birding as you spy parrots, toucans, and oscillated turkeys among the trees, as well as sample some of the local culture of modern-day Guatemala. After an extensive tour of the site, we make our way to a local restaurant lunch, including vegan and vegetarian options. Lunch is included in your tour. After lunch, we will have the opportunity to purchase some crafts and souvenirs before heading back across the border to Belize.
This is your chance to knock another item off your bucket list (and if Tikal is not on your list, trust us, it should be!). Tikal is a unique and impressive Guatemalan archaeological site within close proximity to our Belize headquarters. Take the plunge and get the best of both worlds at MayaWalk!
Departs From: San Ignacio Town
Off the beaten path and deep with the Heart of the Mystical Mayan mountains, lay a hidden world. Board the Jungle pontoon - Jungle Gypsy - and let her be your guide as you are given ... morethe rare opportunity to become part of Mother natures environment, without hurting her or the wildlife that call this beautiful lush forest their home.
Hidden behind the vast green array of trees and birds, beyond the beckoning
of the howler monkeys' laugh, visit a world unseen...
This journey on the river will be exciting and unforgettable.
Enjoy the river cruise, as the pontoon navigates the calm waters, cutting a course through the mountains that were carved by the river itself.
Your guide will lead you to explore three beautiful destinations, each one different and unique.
This tour offers- optional swimming, cliff jumps, rope swing, and a waterfall that you can climb! Yes, climb the famous Sandpaper waterfall!
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.
Belize has a rich history, and now is a land teeming with natural and cultural diversity. From the ancient Maya civilizations that ruled the lands, to the colorful Garifuna, who originally ... morecame to the Caribbean as slaves from Western Africa. Today, these cultures live side by side, and their customs and traditions are still very much alive. Immerse yourself in their history and lives during this fascinating week of discovery in Southern Belize.
|
|