Xunantunich Mayan Ruin and Cave Tubing from Placencia
Maya astrological site
Cave Of Belize
You will visit the Mayan center of Xunantunich which sits on an impressive hilltop just near the border of Belize and Guatemala. Xunantunich was a major ceremonial center during the classic period.
You will be picked up in Placencia and head to Xunantunich with a local guide. The site was a major ceremonial center for the ancient Maya, and it was the first Mayan site in Belize to be open to the public in 1954. From the top of Xunantunich, you will get a spectacular panoramic view of the Cayo District and across the border in Guatemala.
Getting to Xunantunich includes riding a hand-cranked ferry to cross the majestic Mopan River. After exploring Xunantunich and having lunch ( not included in the price), you will head to the Belize Caves. Where you start with a hike through the exotic rainforest to the mouth of the cave. The view is stunning as you float away from the cave entrance to your inner tube with only your headlamp to lead the way. Afterward, you will return to your hotel.
Tour Start 6:00 am
Two and half hours drive to Xunantunich
one hour and a half guided Tour
one hour drives to Cave Tubing site
one hour and a half guided Cave Tubing tour
two hours and a half Back to Placencia
Hotel in Placencia
Hotel in Placencia
- One guide for every 6-8 guests, Personal, and safe tubing excursion.
- Bring along a towel, sunblock, water shoe insect repellent, extra clothes, and towel as you will get wet on the cave tour.
- A waterproof camera will come will be handy to take memorable pictures of your adventures.
- Water shoes will be available to rent for $3.00 US the park.
- There are restrooms and changing room at the cave tubing location.
- Total Tour duration is 8 hours.
- Entrance fees
- Professional guide
- Small-group tour
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking unless booked within two days of travel. In this case, confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Child rate applies only when sharing with two paying adults
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- All passenger heights MUST be advised at time of booking
- The duration of transfers are approximate; the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Not recommended for participants with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant women
- Special promotion for groups of 20+ participants.