10 Cultural Tours in San Ignacio That You Shouldn't Miss

7:30am - 8am pickup from hotels in SAN IGNACIO Town for 2 great Maya sites: Cahal Pech & Xunantunich, unique places to get yourselves familiar with Maya history. Climb, explore and fascinate yourselves with extraordinary structures built by mysterious Mayan people who continue to captivate our full attention and never ending questions as to who, where and what happened to them. Let yourself be pampered by the cool jungle settings, towering structures, let the Maya land whisper to you many of its secrets through your knowledgeable local guide, let time come to a standstill, while you admire breathtaking views of the forest-covered neighboring sites of Actuncan and San Lorenzo Valley before enjoying lunch at a local Restaurant. TOUR STARTS from SAN IGNACIO town UNLESS arrangements are made with local provider PRIOR to tour date. SPECIAL DIETS or ALLERGIES must be informed at time of booking.  EXTRA FEE (payable cash at pickup time) for any pickups & drop offs OUTSIDE SAN IGNACIO TOWN.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Lunch, Professional local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (select hotels only), Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Entrance fees and meals for infants, pickups & drop offs to hotels/resorts OUTSIDE of San Ignacio Town

Xunantunich & Food Tour: YOU, 4 local dishes, 3 Stops, 1 Mayan site Great adventure, lots lot of fun and food! This amazing food tour takes in the best of historical and cultural Belizean cuisine with a twist of mayan ingredients that may fire your appetite for more local food and hunger for more of the impressive El Castillo at Xunantunich. Your late morning brunch or midday dish, after Xunantunich, has you sampling scrumptious salbutes, empanadas and pibil (pork dish) . Your day concludes a 'Kekchi Maya chocolate making before being taken to your HOTEL/RESORT in San Ignacio town (for any AIRBnB please contact us to see if pickups are available for you location) (rice & beans or other local dish can replace Pibil for vegetarians)

Inclusions: Bottled water, guided tour of Xunantunich, Transportation to any hotel in San Ignacio Town (locations outside of Town incur additional FEE)

Exclusions: Souvenirs, Alcoholic drinks; gratuities, Transportation to hotels/Resorts OUTSIDE of San Ignacio Town are only available for an extra fee, infants' car seats & other facilities/expenses required by infants.

A 4 hour or more tour into this no known ending cave. This cave is a dry cave with many chambers. swimming in the lakes is an option for you. This tour is an intense activity level. What to bring:  • packed breakfast and/or lunch  • bottled water and/or snacks  • swimwear, towels and extra dry clothes if you intend to swim  What to wear:  • comfortable clothing and running/hiking shoes 

Inclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax), Live commentary on board, Professional guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks for an additional charge, Hotel pickup and drop-off within San Ignacio can be arranged for an additional cost of $10 USD per person

Tikal is a world heritage site and its a must do when in the area. The best was to full enjoy this mysterious place is the spend as much time as possible at the site. We offer that possibility in short period by using the time wisely.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Water

Let our guides take you back in time, explore the impressive underworld of the ATM Cave and enjoy one of the most enlightening experiences of your life. When you venture into the hour glass shaped entrance you will be welcomed by clear blue waters from the perennial stream that flows throughout the cave. Along the way you will see ancient tools, pots and pieces and learn the history of the Mayan Civilization. As you travel deeper into the cave you will meet sacred burials and the Crystal Maiden complete and intact female remains covered in sparkling mineral deposits. Her death is sacrificial ritual for agricultural fertility.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Helmet, Head light and life vest(optional) , Lunch

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Travel through time to the mysterious world of the ancient Maya at Caracol, the largest Mayan site in Belize! Located deep within the Chiquibul Forest Reserve and nestled amid high-canopy jungle, the archaeological complex includes five plazas, an astronomic observatory and thousands of buildings. You’ll learn about Caracol’s agricultural practices, sacred rituals and their historic defeat of Tikal as you tour the site with your knowledgeable guide. This day trip from San Ignacio includes round-trip hotel transport by minivan or SUV.

Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off within San Ignacio Town

Exclusions: Gratuities, Box lunch, Hotel Pick up and Drop off outside of San Ignacio town limits

Visit the hidden Mayan city of Lamanai and discover the ruins of Belize’s most fascinating archeological site. Your guided day trip from San Ignacio takes you deep into the rainforest where monkeys and tropical birds inhabit hillside structures like the Mask Temple, Jaguar Temple and High Temple. Named ‘submerged crocodile’ in Mayan for the remains that have not been entirely uncovered, the remote site of Lamanai is reached by riverboat across New River (Rio Nuevo), followed by a short hike. Round-trip hotel transport is included.

Inclusions: Local guide, Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off from within San Ignacio town limits

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pick up and drop off for hotels outside San Ignacio town limits

The ancient Maya culture is still alive in the quaint village of San Antonio as the humble Mennonite settlers have a thriving and productive community in the village of Barton Creek. Experience these two cultures firsthand and see some beautiful scenery along the way. Includes a local homemade lunch.

Inclusions: Lunch with a drink, Rum punch, Local guide, Transport by private vehicle from San Ignacio and back

Exclusions: Gratuities

This tour is approximately 4 hours or more. This cave tour takes place right in this beautiful 300-acre adventure park in Cayo just 10 minutes from the famous Xunantunich Mayan ruin. This tour includes entrance fee and a professional licensed tour guide. What to bring:  • packed breakfast and/or lunch  • bottled water and/or snacks  What to wear:  • comfortable clothing and running/hiking shoes

Inclusions: Live commentary on board, Professional guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks (if option not selected)

a whole day tour visiting 3 different attractions. starts at 8am What to bring: -packed breakfast and/or lunch   -bottled water and/or snacks   -swimwear, towels, and extra dry clothes What to wear:   • comfortable clothing and running/hiking shoes 

Inclusions: Professional guide, Live commentary on board

Exclusions: food and drinks (if option not selected)