Xunantunich Mayan Ruin and Cave Tubing from Placencia

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Xunantunich — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Cave Tubing — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Private Belize Adventure

Ages: Children (5–9 years) · Adults (10–70 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Local guide
Included: Professional guide

Not included

Not included: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Xunantunich

1 h 30 min Admission included

Xunantunich is a national treasure that fills its visitors with a sense of time travel. It sits close to Belize’s 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.
Franks Eddy

1 h 30 min

At Nohoch Che’en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve near Frank’s 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.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

Placencia Placencia, Belize See on map

End point

Placencia Placencia, Belize See on map

Pickup points

Ranguana Lodge
Cozy Corner
Caribbean Beach Cabanas
The Ellysian Boutique Hotel
Chabil Mar Villas
Casa At Last
Seaspray Hotel
Captain Jak's Cabanas

Using your ticket

The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Not recommended for participants with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant women

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

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

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

Options

Large Group Tours

Pickup included
Small Groups Tour

This Option for 2-4 people traveling together
Private Tour

Private Tour : A private tour in Belize is a guided tour specifically designed for you and your group. This means that you will have

Pickup included