Xunantunich and Cahal Pech from San Ignacio

5.0 (35 reviews) 5–6 hours Free cancellation

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Xunantunich and Cahal Pech from San Ignacio — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Xunantunich and Cahal Pech from San Ignacio, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

7:30am - 8am pickup from hotels in SAN IGNACIO Town for 2 great Maya sites: Cahal Pech & Xunantunich, unique places to get yourselves familiar with Maya history. Climb, explore and fascinate yourselves with extraordinary structures built by mysterious Mayan people who continue to captivate our full attention and never ending questions as to who, where and what happened to them. Let yourself be pampered by the cool jungle settings, towering structures, let the Maya land whisper to you many of its secrets through your knowledgeable local guide, let time come to a standstill, while you admire breathtaking views of the forest-covered neighboring sites of Actuncan and San Lorenzo Valley before enjoying lunch at a local Restaurant.

TOUR STARTS from SAN IGNACIO town UNLESS arrangements are made with local provider PRIOR to tour date.

SPECIAL DIETS or ALLERGIES must be informed at time of booking.

EXTRA FEE (payable cash at pickup time) for any pickups & drop offs OUTSIDE SAN IGNACIO TOWN.

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At a glance

Duration: 5–6 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: St Leonard's Tours

Ages: Infants (2–4 years) · Children (5–9 years) · Youth (10–16 years) · Adults (17–65 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional local guide
Included: Bottled water
Included: Lunch
Included: Transport by private vehicle
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (select hotels only)

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Not included: Entrance fees and meals for infants
Not included: pickups & drop offs to hotels/resorts OUTSIDE of San Ignacio Town

Itinerary

Cahal Pech

one hour Admission included

Enjoy this tranquil & unique maya site: 1 - 2 hrs almost to yourself. Cahal Pech gives you a perfect start to maya history before heading to a bigger site - Xunantunich. Cahal Pech and Xunantunich both share an interesting history during the same time periods yet so different in setting.
Xunantunich

one hour Admission included

You will explore the majestic Xunantunich maya site ( 1-2 hrs) hike, climb maya structures, enjoy amazing views of the countryside.
Stop 3

one hour Admission included

Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. (Lunch may change venue/location only if necessary)

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

The Welcome Center OR your hotel/resort in San Ignacio Town. PICKUPs/DROPOFFs to ANY location more than 20 minutes driving from San Ignacio Town may NOT be provided by St Leonard's, and you will be contacted after your name and address of your hotel is confirmed by local provider.

End point

The Welcome Center OR your hotel/resort in San Ignacio Town. PICKUPs/DROPOFFs to ANY location more than 20 minutes driving from San Ignacio Town may NOT be provided by St Leonard's, and you will be contacted after your name and address of your hotel is confirmed by local provider.

Pickup points

River Park Inn
Maya Mountain Lodge
Rolson Cocina,Cantina & Hotel
Venus Hotel
San Ignacio Resort Hotel
Aguada Axis Guesthouse (Drift Inn Cayo)
Mana Kai Camping and Cabins
Midas Belize
Cahal Pech Village Resort

NB: pickups & drop offs OUTSIDE San Ignacio Town need to be confirmed with local provider prior to tour date, since some may incur a minimal EXTRA FEE. Pickups anywhere in Belize City, Belmopan are ONLY available when arranged with local provider prior to tour date. THIS TOUR is not available for any cruise ship guest, this due to duration of tour plus distance from cruise ship terminals (approx 2 - 3 hours depending on location for docking of ship)

Using your ticket

7:30am pickup in San Ignacio Town or EARLIER if you staying OUTSIDE of San Ignacio town.
Parents/adults with infants pay for infants entrance fees and lunch where applicable
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Not recommended for participants with back problems, pregnant women, heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
Required: AGE of ever participant for booked tour
If you will not be arriving at your destination please confirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
Please advise local provide of ANY SPECIAL DIETARY NEED or allergy to any food or ingredient before tour date
Local provider contact information is [email protected] or call +501 662 4801

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%

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
REQUIRED: min of 2 people, Children must be accompanied with one paying adult
LOCAL PROVIDER must be informed of any vegetarran, vegan, gluten free or any other FOOF ALLERGY
Wheelchair accessible; please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately as per local weather on day of tour
REQUEST FOR car seat must be done at least 24 hours before tour date
TOUR NOT AVAILABLE for CRUISE SHIP passengers due to duration of tour plus driving distance to & from cruise ship terminals
PICKUP time starts 7am OR EARLIER for any hotel outside of San Ignacio town as per arrangement with local provider - before tour date