Xunantunich horseback riding tour
Experience a special combo of amazing horseback riding and Mayan ruins. Relax on your horse, away from the crowds while enjoying a ride on well-trained Appaloosa, Criollo and Quarter horses in the company of local professional guides.
Ride at a gentle pace on ancient Maya land, open savannah, riverside & jungle trails where you may encounter exotic wildlife and enjoy the beautiful scenery along part of the Mopan River to the Majestic Xunantunich Maya site.
Let this Maya site ignite your imagination of who built these impressive stone structures as you explore ancient pathways like the ancients of yesteryear. After an hour tour of the site, you will be more than happy for your ride back to St Leonard's Stable. (RECOMMENDED for persons with some outdoor riding experience)
Horses & Maya site, the perfect tour of the countryside. please call for availability of groups of 11-12pp
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7:30am Xunantunich Ride
Pickup included
What's included in Xunantunich horseback riding tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Your guide will meet you at your Gold Standard hotel in San Ignacio Town, then drive to St Leonard's Stable for your shared riding tour: ride on ancient mayan land with mayan sites, open savannah, jungle & riverside trails along part of the Mopan River into the modern day mayan village of San Jose Succotz village, where upon reaching the gift shops at the foot of the hand cranked ferry - you will dismount and walk your horses unto the ferry. Once the ferry docks on the opposite side of the Mopan River you lead your horses out from the ferry and once on solid ground, you mount your horses to Xunantunich maya site. Your knowledgeable local guide will give you a tour of Xunantunich where you will enjoy climbing maya structures, panoramic view of the countryside and a peep at our neighbouring country (tour: approx 4hrs) WEIGHT LIMIT 245 lbs per rider. (weight is verified at our stable to best fit you to your horse and weight limit of tour) this is a SHARED group tour - but you may be the only ones if no one else books riding tour for your date and time of scheduled tour.
Inclusions
- bottle water, riding helmet, entrance fee to Xunantunich
- Local, professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in San Ignacio
- pickups & drop offs OUTSIDE San Ignacio Town
- Gratuities
- pickups OUTSIDE San Ignacio Town must be arranged with local provider prior to tour date.
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- min of 2 adults; MAX of 12 pax; WEIGHT LIMIT 245 lbs per rider
- ATTIRE recommended: Any long pants, comfortable closed toes footwear
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended (NO FLIP FLOPs)
- NB: SHARED group tours start with 730am pickups in town OR earlier if OUT of town
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Additional Information
pickup starts 7:30am IN TOWN. HOTELs/RESORTs OUTSIDE of San Ignacio town will have an Additional fees for pickup & drop off depending on its location out of town & pickup time OUT OF TOWN depends on distance out of town. rider's WEIGHT will be confirmed at our St Leonard's stable. NO PICKUPS available for hotels/resorts in BELIZE CITY, Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker, Hopkins, Placencia. Guests are advised to spend an overnight in San Ignacio Town or use own transport or shuttle. TOUR NOT AVAILABLE to cruise ship passengers due to duration of tour and driving distance to & from cruise ship terminals THIS is a SHARED TOUR, tours can be 2-14ppl, (groups of 10-14ppl are rare but can happen during high season)
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• Weight limit per horse rider: 245lbs (please specify weight, St Leonard's may have to cancel tour once weight is over 245lbs) MUST provide name of hotel/resort and full names of all riders. • Attire recommended: walking/hiking shoes/sandals (closed toes), any comfortable long pants • Pickup time IN Town: 7:30am for morning tour; 10:30am for mid-morning tour; 1:30pm for early afternoon tour. • PICKUP time and additional fee for p/ups & drop offs OUTSIDE San Ignacio Town will be confirmed and depends on distance outside San Ignacio Town. • Things to bring: bug spray, sunscreen, small backpack to carry small items, money for souvenirs • You will incur an additional fee (payable cash on day of tour) if your hotel/Resort is out of San Ignacio Town. NB: all hotels/resorts in San Ignacio Town specify San Ignacio Town in their address) • 2 paying adults apply for infants to be free. Parents/ adults traveling with infants (2 - 6 yrs) need to pay for any entrance fees and/or lunch wherever applicable. • Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to guests who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund. • If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified period, please confirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please advise (email: [email protected]) local supplier of any changes to your pick up or hotel, note that departure times and locations may vary slightly due to your change. • Not recommended for participants with back problems, pregnant women, heart conditions, or any other serious medical conditions
