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Caracol Maya Ruins Tour Including Rio On Pools, Rio Frio Cave and a Picnic Lunch

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Caracol Maya Ruins Tour Including Rio On Pools, Rio Frio Cave and a Picnic Lunch

About this activity

Adventure through Belize on this tour of the Maya Ruins in the ancient city of Caracol. This guided tour explores jungle archaeological sites including pyramid temples, plazas and monuments. Journey to the Mountain Pine Ridge with stops at Rio On Pools and Rio Frio Cave for a refreshing swim in the crystal waters. Enjoy a homemade Belizean style picnic lunch with soft drinks and rum punch. This tour includes guide, entrance fees, lunch with drinks and round-trip transportation.

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At a glance

Duration
8 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 100 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
MayaWalk Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Round-trip transportation
  • Included: Picnic lunch with a drink
  • Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Included: National Park fees
  • Included: Guide

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve

    3 hours

    We embark on a 1.5-hour drive from our office up rough dirt roads and through small Maya Villages and scenic countryside.

  2. Rio Frio Cave

    30 min

    Rio Frio cave is a must see cave while in Belize especially if you are looking for a reduced mobility cave to explore This amazing cave has the largest cave entrance in Belize and was once a sacred burial site for the ancient Maya.

  3. The Maya Ruins of Caracol

    3 hours Admission included

    Revel at the engineering and architectural sophistication of the Maya people as you climb up the temple pyramid structure of Caana (Sky Temple), the highest man-made building in Belize still to this day. Once at the top, nearly 135 feet above the plazas, you will get impressive panoramic views of Belize and neighboring Guatemala.

    Caracol is a major and dominant site in Maya history. It is a fantastic site to visit, and it is an expansive city covering nearly 80 square miles and rivaling the ancient metropolis of Tikal in size, power and riches. The histories of the inhabitants of Caracol are documented by scribes of the past in hieroglyphics and carvings on the monuments, stelas, and altars that are found throughout the site.Your guide will illuminate the rich and complicated past of this glorious civilization with a fully guided tour of the excavated portions of the Caracol site.

    You might get lucky and see a family of howler monkeys in the trees over the ancient Maya ball-courts.

  4. Rio On Pools

    one hour

    After touring the ruins, refresh yourself with drinks and a picnic lunch. We then continue back through the Pine Ridge area where we take a break at the Rio On Pools, a series of natural swimming holes, to cool down and relax in the clear water.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

  • Tours departs and returns to our office located on #19 burns avenue san ignacio.

    Directions: MayaWalk Tours Main Office located between Tandoor Restaurant and Belize Bank

    Return point: Returns to original departure point

End point

  • Tours departs and returns to our office located on #19 burns avenue san ignacio.

    Directions: MayaWalk Tours Main Office located between Tandoor Restaurant and Belize Bank

    Return point: Returns to original departure point

Pickup points

  • Sun Breeze Hotel
  • Hotel Mon Ami
  • Hotel Gringo Perdido
  • Super Palm Resort
  • Ribiera del Lago Peten Itza
  • Yim Saan Hotel & Restaurant
  • Jade Jungle Resort
  • Sleeping Giant Rainforest Lodge
  • Black Rock Lodge
  • Amber Sunset Jungle Resort
  • Pine Ridge Lodge
  • Macaw Bank Jungle Lodge

and 29 more pickup points

Pick ups from all locations in Belize can be arranged. There may be an additional charge so please contact us if pick up is needed. .

Departure Point for most tours: Downtown San Ignacio

Address: MayaWalk Tours Main Office

19 Burns Avenue

San Ignacio Town

Cayo District

Belize, Central America

Directions: MayaWalk Tours Main Office located between Tandoor Restaurant and Belize Bank

Return point: Returns to original departure point

Using your ticket

  • Please note: entrance tickets and transport included. This voucher will not be accepted if presented directly at the venue.
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

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

What to Bring/Wear:

Hiking sandals/trainers

towel

small backpack

Bring reusable water bottles

liter of water

bug spray

snacks

swim wear w/ shorts

camera

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

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

  • Difficulty: Easy to moderate

  • What to bring: Hiking sandals or trainers, towel, small backpack, liter of water, bug spray, snacks, swim wear with shorts, camera

  • There is no minimum age. All are welcomed

  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Traveller ratings

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