Xunantunich Mayan Site Tour with lunch from Belize City
Xunantunich Mayan site is one of the most popular Archeological site in Belize. Whilst making your way to the top of El Castillo the tallest temple on the site our guest also get to see the remarkable stucco frieze,this are interesting hieroglyphic writings and symbols representing the Mayan religious beliefs in-scripted on both the east and west side of this huge temple. Arriving on top you will be mesmerize by the picturesque beauty of the mountainous landscape of western Belize. This tour begins from Belize City and take you across the country going westward for two hours until you arrive just about a mile from the Belize/Guatemala border just before the bordering town of Benque Viejo. Here you will cross the Mopan river by a hand crank ferry the way it have traditionally being done. This full day activity of Xunantunich allows you to view the countryside of Belize a well as learning a lot about the history and culture of the ancient Mayan Civilization.
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Xunantunich Mayan Site Tour with lunch from Belize City
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Xunantunich
This guided tour then begins at the Museum, where you are given detail information of this particular site and you get to see some Mayan artifacts that was found during excavation. The tour then continue to the plazas and temples. As more information is being presented, you will see the different temples and walk through the plazas. If you have the energy, you are also allowed to climb the temples, including El Castillo, the tallest temple at Xunantunich and the second tallest excavated in Belize. This temple goes up to 137ft from the plaza floor. As you make your way to the top, halfway you will notice a large stucco frieze of hieroglyphic writing and symbols inscribed on both the east and west side of the temple. Your guide will also make a presentation of these amazing inscriptions on your way up.
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- National Park Entrance Fees
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Dress code is formal
- A minimum of 4 people per booking is required
- A maximum of 15 people per booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
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If you are coming from San Pedro Ambergris Caye or Caye Caulker in Belize City you will be picked up at the water taxi terminal In Belize City or we could also pick you up from the Municipal Airstrip also from Belize City Our guests staying at any of the hotels in Belize City you will be picked up at your hotel For our guest coming by cruise ship, we will be at the tourism village in Belize City awaiting your arrival just outside at the steps at terminal 1
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• Dress code is formal • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier as soon as possible your Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made • Not recommended for participants with back problems • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions • Not recommended for pregnant women Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port Hotel pickups commence prior to this time Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
