Xunantunich Mayan Ruins and Jaguar Paw Cave Tubing

This tour begins with a 3 hours drive from Placencia or 2 hours from Hopkins on the famous “Hummingbird Highway,” one of the most scenic drive in central america, a bit of a drive but a great way to see the country side.

Arriving at the village of Succotz, we’ll cross the Mopan River by means of a hand-cranked ferry. From here we take a short drive to the site. Upon arrival a knowledgeable site guide will walk you through the site while giving you a thorough history about the political, social and trading of the ancient Maya people. The highlight of the trip is climbing the 140 feet high “El Castillo” building to experience a 360 degree view over the rainforest treetops of Western Belize and Guatemala.

NOTE: There are approximately 100 steps to negotiate and must be able to walk up and down stone stairs unassisted hence participants must be physically active. The minimum allowable age to participate in this tour is 5 years old.

Cave Tubing Adventure is Next…
Cave tubing is a must if you find yourself in Belize. Enjoyed by all ages(5-70years) our tour is family and kid friendly. A Belizean activity that involve a 30 minutes hike through the rainforest to get to the cave entrance however this is the only hike you do as you basically float back to starting point. Participants will enjoy an easy relaxing float of approximately 1.5-2 hours through underground tunnels on inflatable inner tubes. This tour includes an experienced and professional guide, Head lamps, life vests, and inner tubes with head rest.

Boarding the inner tubes, guests will be guided by the tranquil currents into the cave on the caves branch river. Once inside, the light from the head lamps will reveal a lost world of sparkling stalactites and stalagmites as well as other cave formations as you float through ‘Xibalba’ mayan word for underworld or ‘Hell’. Some of the section of this cave was used by Ancient Mayas to conduct rituals, ceremonies and offerings. All in all, this float is packed with beauty, relaxation, enjoyment and wonder of the complex cave systems.

NOTE: Children must be at least 40inches tall in order to participate in this activity, weight limit is 300 lbs