Activity San Ignacio, Belize

Barton Creek Tour

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Barton Creek Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

The Barton Creek Tour is one of the most relaxing canoe experiences where you will travel inside an ancient waterway canopied by cathedral ceilings as you observe numerous formations of stalagmites and stalactites.

This tour is a half day tour and can be schedule at a time convenient to the guests (depending on the amount of persons booking the tour).

Usual tour schedule for Barton Creek Tour:

8:30am

1:00pm

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Tukan Shuttles & Adventures

Ages: Children (4–11 years) · Youth (12–20 years) · Adults (21–30 years) · Seniors (65–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: For half day tour snacks and refreshments are provided.

Itinerary

Barton Creek Cave

3 hours Admission included

Barton Creek Cave is a stream cave located near San Ignacio in the Cayo District. It was used by ancient Mayan people for ceremonial purposes and it was discovered in 1970 and studied by archeologists in 1998. They discovered a necklace made of finger bones, large ceramics and human remains.

As you enter Baron Creek, you will enjoy the scenery of the Mennonite Community and their traditional lifestyle. During the tour you will see sparkling crystal formation and learn about the Mayan history, archaeology and geology. The tour consists of exploring 1 mile of the massive 4.5 long cave which is still to be discovered. After returning to the park, you can complete the half day tour with a swim and a picnic.

This tour is a half day tour that usually start at 8:30am.

Depending on the amount of guests per tour an earlier time can be set or a time that is more convenient to the guests.

Usual schedule time:

8:30am

1:00pm

Things to know:

Dress comfortable

Est. time of tour: Approx. 3-7hrs

Height: 40 in (minimum)

Tour Package includes:

Tour of Barton Creek

Admission fee

Use of Equipment

Snack & Refreshments

Towel

Things to Bring:

Sun Screen

Bug Spray

Camera

Sturdy walking

Extra Clothes to change

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Pick ups are made at Venus Hotel Belize, also tours can be arranged at Venus Hotel Belize front desk.

We advise our customers to be at the front office 15 minutes prior to the time set for the tour.
Pick ups are made at Midas Resort Belize, also tours can be arranged at Midas Belize front desk.

We advise our customers to be at the front office 15 minutes prior to the time set for the tour.

End point

Pick ups are made at Venus Hotel Belize, also tours can be arranged at Venus Hotel Belize front desk.

We advise our customers to be at the front office 15 minutes prior to the time set for the tour.
Pick ups are made at Midas Resort Belize, also tours can be arranged at Midas Belize front desk.

We advise our customers to be at the front office 15 minutes prior to the time set for the tour.

Pickup points

Venus Hotel
San Ignacio Resort Hotel
Martha's Guesthouse
Hode's Place Hotel
Aguada Axis Guesthouse (Drift Inn Cayo)
Rainforest Haven Inn
Mana Kai Camping and Cabins
Midas Belize
Casa Blanca Guest House
Cahal Pech Village Resort
Cocopele Inn
Maya Bella Downtown Hotel

and one more pickup point

We do pick ups from hotels and Airbnb's within San Ignacio Town, Cayo.

Hotels that are not listed are out of San Ignacio town limits there will be a service fee for pick up and drop off. We will contact you regarding the additional fee.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please disclose honestly all pre-existing relevant medical conditions accurately and fully when booking a tour or service, which may impact your ability to participate or travel to remote areas without access to medical facilities or may adversely affect the experience of others on your tour. We will maintain your information in accordance to the company privacy policy.