Caracol Day Trip & Water Falls from San Ignacio

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Caracol Day Trip from San Ignacio — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Belize Family Adventure offers more than a quick photo stop at Caracol. Our 3-hour guided tour gives ample time to explore Belize's largest Maya city — climbing temples and learning about ancient rituals and discoveries. The scenic drive through Chiquibul Forest Reserve becomes part of the adventure, with chances to spot wildlife along the way. Our guides bring the history to life with engaging storytelling for the whole family. We round out the day with a stop at Rio Frio Cave, a local lunch, and a refreshing swim at Rio On Pools or Big Rock Waterfalls — a complete, well-paced adventure rather than a single-stop excursion.

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At a glance

Duration: 10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Belize Family Adventure

Ages: Children (0–10 years) · Youth (11–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off within San Ignacio Town
Included: Snacks
Included: Lunch
Included: Bottled water: Bring Reusable water bottles

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Box lunch
Not included: Hotel Pick up and Drop off outside of San Ignacio town limits

Itinerary

The Maya Ruins of Caracol

3 hours Admission included

Caracol Archaeological Site – The largest Maya city ever discovered in Belize, once home to over 100,000 residents

Caana ("Sky Palace") – Caracol's tallest structure and still one of the tallest man-made structures in Belize, offering sweeping views over the surrounding jungle canopy

Ancient Maya Causeways – ceremonial roadways once used to connect different areas of the city

Stelae and Carved Monuments – Ancient stone monuments inscribed with Maya hieroglyphs, offering insight into the city's rulers and history

Surrounding Rainforest Wildlife – Opportunities to spot native flora and fauna, including birds and wildlife along the drive and trails
Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve

Passing by

Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve – A scenic protected reserve featuring unique pine forest landscapes rarely found elsewhere in Belize
Rio On Pools

45 min

After enjoying touring around the Maya site and enjoying a delicious packed lunch, you will have the option of choosing either between the Rio On Pools or Big Rock for a quick swim in the cooling water holes.
Big Rock Falls

45 min

After enjoying touring around the Maya site and enjoying a delicious packed lunch, you will have the option of choosing either between the Rio On Pools or Big Rock for a quick swim in the cooling water holes.
Rio Frio Cave

30 min Admission included

A striking natural cave formation in Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, reached by a short jungle walk
Stop 6

Passing by

Chiquibul Forest Reserve – Belize's largest forest reserve, home to rich biodiversity and dramatic rainforest scenery

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

Unit 2 inside the Belize Caving Expeditions Office

End point

Unit 2 inside the Belize Caving Expeditions Office

Pickup points

We offer free pick up for hotels within San Ignacio town limits. For hotels out of town, can pick up for an additional surcharge.

Using your ticket

Please note: a minimum of 2 passengers is required in order for this tour to operate. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

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.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please note: a minimum of 2 passengers is required in order for this tour to operate. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund. Hotel pick up and drop off included is for hotels within San Ignacio town limits. For hotels outside of San Ignacio town, a surcharge applies.
Bring reusable Water bottle

Options

Caracol & Water Fall

share Tour

Duration: 9 hours

Lunch & drinks: Lunch, water, snack, rum punch

Air conditions: SUV, Vans

Pickup included
Caracol Private Tour

Private Tour

Duration: 10 hours

lunch & drinks: stew chicken, rice & beans, coleslaw, water, rum punch, sodas

Air-conditions: SUV, Vans, Bus

Pickup included