Xunantunich, & Horseback Riding from San Ignacio

7 hours Free cancellation

Xunantunich, & Horseback Riding from San Ignacio, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This Xunantunich and horseback riding tour from San Ignacio combines two close-up ways of experiencing the Cayo landscape. Cross the Mopan River by hand-cranked ferry and explore Xunantunich’s plazas, palaces, carved friezes, and El Castillo with a local guide who explains Maya rulership, ceremony, astronomy, and regional connections. At Banana Bank Lodge & Jungle Horseback Adventures, meet the ranch team, receive a safety orientation, and ride through tropical trails and riverside countryside on a horse selected for your ability. The transition from ancient ceremonial architecture to working Belize ranch country gives the day unusual depth and variety. Travelers first see how the Maya built above the river valley, then experience the surrounding countryside at trail level from horseback. Because both experiences are rooted in the Cayo District, they feel naturally connected rather than assembled as unrelated stops.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Private Belize Adventure

Ages: Children (5–9 years) · Adults (10–65 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Water
Included: Sodas
Included: Juices
Included: Private Guide
Included: Entrance Fee

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

30 min Admission included

A Hand Cranked ferry used to Cross vehicles,passenger and other mean of transportation to Xunantunich
Xunantunich

2 hours Admission included

Cross the Mopan River by hand-cranked ferry, then explore Xunantunich with your guide. Walk through the plazas, learn how the Maya city developed, and climb permitted structures for wide views across the Belize River Valley. The visit focuses on the site’s history, architecture, and archaeological importance.
Stop 3

2 hours

At Banana Bank Lodge & Jungle Horseback Adventures, meet the ranch team and receive a safety orientation before being matched with a suitable horse. The guide leads the ride at a comfortable pace along ranch trails through tropical countryside and riverside surroundings. No previous riding experience is required, but guests must follow the ranch guide’s instructions.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

Meet your guide at the confirmed central San Ignacio meeting point. Exact instructions will be provided before the tour.

End point

Meet your guide at the confirmed central San Ignacio meeting point. Exact instructions will be provided before the tour.

Pickup points

Cassia Hill Resort Belize
Venus Hotel
San Ignacio Resort Hotel
Casa Blanca Guest House
Cahal Pech Village Resort
Maya Bella Downtown Hotel
Tropicool Hotel

Pickup is available only within central San Ignacio and nearby central hotels inside the listed pickup area. Please enter your accommodation name and address when booking. We do not pick up from remote lodges, including Chaa Creek, Black Rock Lodge, or Blancaneaux Lodge. Guests staying outside central San Ignacio must meet the guide at the confirmed central San Ignacio meeting point.

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.