Xunantunich Maya Temple and Big Rock Falls combo
Small groups for a personalized experience. Convenient pick up and drop off at your hotel within 20km of San Ignacio town. Sit down lunch
This combination tour consists of a morning tour of Xunantunich Maya Temple which is located 20 minutes driving distance from San Ignacio Town in the Maya Village of San Jose Succotz. To get to the site one must cross the Mopan River by a hand cranked ferry, which then gives us access to the one mile ascent into one of Belize’s most popular sites. Here you will enjoy sightings of pristine jungle surroundings, howler monkeys, spider monkeys, birds and iguanas. After lunch we head to Big Rock Water Falls located in the Mt. Pine Ridge Forest Reserve for swimming and site seeing.
This combo tour begins at 8:30am and concludes around 3:30pm
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Xunantunich Maya Temple and Big Rock Falls combo
Pickup included
What's included in Xunantunich Maya Temple and Big Rock Falls combo
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Xunantunich
Hotel pickups will begin at 7:30am. Free hotel pickup for hotels located within town limits (5km radius). Additional charges may apply for pickups at hotels that are out of town. Tours leaves San Ignacio Town at 8:30am. This combination tour includes a visit to Xunantunich Maya Temple and a swimming/site seeing at Big Rock Falls. Our knowledgeable and friendly Belizean driver/guide will drive you to the beautiful village of San Jose Succotz. Here you will cross the Mopan River on a hand cranked ferry. Xunantunich boasts Belize’s second largest Maya structures named El Castillo (the castle) standing 130 feet and offering an astonishing panoramic view of the Maya Mountains. Here you will find yourself immersed in pristine jungle surroundings, home of howler monkeys, spider monkeys, birds and iguanas. While exploring along with your guide, you will learn about the history of this site and the Maya civilization that once inhabited it.
Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve
A scenic drive into the Mt. Pine Ridge Forest Reserve will lead you through a few Maya Villages, subsistence farms, pine forests, streams, natural cascading rapids. After lunch, there is a a forty-five minute scenic drive to the breathtaking Big Rock Waterfalls in the Mt. Pine Ridge Forest Reserve. This combination tour is slow paced, educational, and fun for all ages.
Big Rock Falls
After lunch, there is a a forty-five minute scenic drive to the breathtaking Big Rock Waterfalls in the Mt. Pine Ridge Forest Reserve. This combination tour is slow paced, educational, and fun for all ages. Things to bring along: Cool, Comfortable Clothing, Hiking / Tennis Shoes, Camera, Bug Spray, Sun Block Lotion, Swimwear. Inclusive of: Transportation, park fees, equipment, professional guide, purified water, sodas and lunch
Inclusions
- Equipment
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Gratuities
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 (two) people per booking is required
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or the option to do a different tour (surcharges may apply)
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We provide complimentary pickup at place of accommodation within a 10km radius. Pickup at places located further away may be pre-arranged at a surcharge or a central meeting location can also be pre-arranged.
Meeting / End Points
- Your driver/guide will have a sign with your name for easy recognition. He will meet you by the bus terminal.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Dress comfortably Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
