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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
A must-visit, even when on the shortest stays in our beautiful country. Xunantunich is a national treasure that fills its visitors with a sense of time travel. If that isn’t appealing enough, how about saddling up a horse and riding into the shadow of this Mayan temple. You're hit with how green and lush everything is. Some visitors might get to see a group of women doing laundry in the river while their children swim nearby, this is where you will board the hand-cranked ferry that has carried many thousands to and from the calm beauty of this Maya Temple. Here, you’ll dismount your horse and the journey to Xunantunich begins on the other bank of the river.. The temples are nestled in between lush rainforest whose trees may bloom vibrant red, yellow, orange, or pink in season. Bring along a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, along with an open heart to experience simplicity and visiting another world for a few hours.
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Sodas
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Juices
Private Guide
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Departure Point
Belize City, Belize
Western Hwy, Belize . You’ll depart from you Hopkins accommodation for a three-hour drive to the stable site in San Ignacio. Once here, you’ll be given a basic safety and orientation briefing. Our horses are well trained, and our guide will lead the way as you ride the well-maintained trails and the winding path along the Mopan River that that runs through the village of San Jose Succotz. 60 minutes
Xuanantunich Hand Cranked River Ferry, Xunantunich Rd, San Jose Succotz, Belize A Hand Cranked ferry used to Cross vehicles,passenger and other mean of transportation to Xunantunich 30 minutes
Xunantunich, Belize Xunantunich is very well kept and offers many opportunities for amazing selfies and group photos. The views from atop the castle are stupendous and go on for miles. Its wide-open spaces have provided a lovely backdrop for proposals and weddings and have served as a location for a few films and telenovelas 1 minutes
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Jacey_S
28 Nov 2023
This was a pretty fun tour! We enjoyed learning about Xunantunich. The horse ride was not what is pictured/described here but I think sometimes things change and the tour companies have to roll with it, so it’s not a big deal.
Just a heads up, it says that lunch is included but it was not. You may want to bring some snacks of your own just in case.
Our guide Paul was really nice and fun to chat with.
Julie_W
16 Jan 2023
This is an incredible site. A must see for anyone visiting Belize. Our tour guides Arlo and Dino were terrific and so knowledgeable. We then had an amazing young man at Banana Boat Lodge take us on a wonderful horseback riding tour through the property. We highly recommend this tour.
This tour in
Belize City
is organized by
Private Belize Adventure
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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