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Xunantunich Mayan Ruin and Cave Tubing from Placencia
- Duration9 hours
- Max Travelers15 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryArchaeology Tours, Bus Tours
Overview
Your group gets a private, guide-led day built around the experiences in this itinerary. The tour begins from Placencia. At Xunantunich, walk through the ceremonial plazas, learn how the ancient city developed, and take in the wide Cayo District views around El Castillo. For cave tubing, follow your guide on the forest approach, receive a safety briefing, and float through the underground river while looking at the limestone formations overhead.
Allow about 9 hours for the full experience. Because it is private and customizable, your group can move at a comfortable pace within the confirmed itinerary. hotel pickup is included. lunch is not included. The experience is not wheelchair accessible. It is not recommended for pregnant travelers and travelers with back problems.
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What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Professional guide
What's Not included
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Lunch
Itinerary
Xunantunich is a national treasure that fills its visitors with a sense of time travel. It sits close to Belizeu2019s western border and is a must-visit. Local souvenirs, hammocks, and blankets are available from the many vendors waiting alongside the river at the entrance to the hand-cranked ferry that has carried many thousands to and from the calm beauty of this Maya Temple.
At Nohoch Cheu2019en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve near Franku2019s Eddy, reached from the George Price Highway west of Belize City, receive your helmet, headlamp, life vest, and tube. Walk through the forest with your guide, enter the Caves Branch River, and float through the limestone chambers and open-river section.
Good to know
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
A minimum of 2 people per booking is require
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.