San Ignacio Belize Tours
cave tours
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Deemed the #1 Sacred Cave destination in the world by National Geographic, the Actun Tunichil Mucnal (ATM) will be one of the most enlightening, epic, and unique experiences of your life.
Start time 8:00 AM
Tour Duration 8-9 hours
Lunch Included
US $145 per person
Nohoch Che’en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve is an amazing tour that offers a mix of river tubing, cave tubing, and cave exploration. Offering insights into the Maya civilization that once thrived here.
Start time 8:00 AM
Tour Duration 8-9 hours
Lunch Included
US $105 per person
Barton Creek Cave Tour is exciting, yet relaxed, taking us through a mountain on an ancient waterway. We see numerous formations, stalactites, and stalagmites and experience what very few have seen before.
Start time 9:00 AM
Tour Duration 4-5hours
Additions Available
US $110 per person
This is perhaps the most challenging jungle adventure Belize has to offer. Prepare to traverse through the large chambers of the cave, fit through tight spaces, slide down mud ramps, and scramble along rocks.
Start time 7:00 AM
Tour Duration 8-9 hours
Lunch Included
US $140 per person
Maya site tours
Caracol is one of the largest, and most captivating Ancient Maya Cities in the region. This expansive city covered an area of nearly 6 square miles with approximately 120,000 to 180,000 inhabitants, along with 30,000 structures.
Start time 7:00 AM
Tour Duration 8-9 hours
Lunch Included
US $135 per person
Step into a world of ancient wonders on our tour to Tikal, one of the most majestic Maya sites ever discovered (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) . Led by our expert guide, fluent in English, set out on a comprehensive exploration of this incredible site.
Start time 6:30 AM
Tour Duration 9-10 hours
Lunch Included
US $160 per person
Xunantunich is is renowned for its impressive Maya ruins, including a towering step pyramid known as “El Castillo” which offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding jungle and the Mopan River.
Start time 8:00 AM or 1:00 PM
Tour Duration 3-4 hours
Additions Available
Among Lamanai’s most remarkable features are its grand temples, each telling a story of the city’s rich past.The adventure to Lamanai begins with a scenic boat ride up the New River, offering a unique and immersive approach to the site.
Start time 6:30 AM
Tour Duration 10-11 hours
Lunch Included
US $185 per person
Cahal Pech was the ancient palatial compound of an elite aristocratic Mayan family. The site name is Maya for “Place of Ticks”. This is a serene jungle setting close to the town, and the 2-acre compound is not only rich in ancient artifacts and structures but also in wildlife.
Start time 8:00 AM
Tour Duration 3-4 hours
Additions Available
US $95 per person
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bIRDING tOURS
The morning starts at the Rio Maya Farm. We start by birding the secondary-growth forest near the entrance of the farm. This is an ideal habitat for the very local Cabanis’s Wren, apart from the wren this area is good for birds like the Laughing Falcon, Bat Falcon, White-fronted Amazon, and Striped Cuckoo.
The morning starts at the Rio Maya Farm. We start by birding the secondary-growth forest near the entrance of the farm. This is an ideal habitat for the very local Cabanis’s Wren, apart from the wren this area is good for birds like the Laughing Falcon, Bat Falcon, White-fronted Amazon, and Striped Cuckoo.
Start time 5:30 AM
Tour Duration 6-7 hours
Breakfast & Lunch Included
US $130 per person
BLACK ROCK AND MACAL RIVER
The morning starts with birding on the Black Rock road along the Macal River. This riparian area is great for species like the Barred Antshrike, Slate-headed Tody-Flycatcher, Dusky Antbird, Bare-throated Tiger-Heron, and Neotropic Cormorant among others. We make a few stops along the road to try species like Black Pheobe, Royal Flycatcher, and if luck permits Orange-breasted Falcon and Ornate Hawk Eagle.
Start time 5:30 AM
Tour Duration 6-7 hours
Lunch Included
US $160 per person
CROOKED TREE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
As we make our way toward Crooked Tree, keep your eyes peeled—Belize’s diverse birdlife is already on full display along the roadside. Our first birding stop is at the entrance causeway, a double-lane stretch flanked by the vast Northern Lagoon. This is a prime birding hotspot, where we typically spot over 25 species of shorebirds, waders, and raptors. Watch in awe as herons stalk their prey, ibises glide across the water, and kingfishers dive for their morning meal.
Start time 5:30 AM
Tour Duration 6-7 hours
Lunch Included
US $195 per person
CAHAL PECH
This is a serene jungle setting close to the town, and the 2-acre compound is not only rich in ancient artifacts and structures, but also in wildlife. Cahal Pech is an excellent place for birding in Belize. This is a fascinating site for birdwatching as the morning mist rises over the various temples and courtyards, which were built over several centuries spanning from 1000 BC to 800AD.
Start time 6:00 AM
Tour Duration 4-5 hours
Breakfast Included
US $135 per person
MOUNTAIN PINE RIDGE
We leave town at 6:00am to what is perhaps one of the most interesting habitats in Belize. We start at the transition zone where the broadleaf forest slowly transforms into pine forest. Not exactly what you would expect in a tropical country like Belize, but this ecotone offers the best of both worlds. We will be scanning for Rufous-capped Warblers, Grace’s Warbler, Stygian Owl and Black-headed Siskin. As we continue our way up the hills, we will be on the lookout for Rusty Sparrow, Cabanis’s Wren and Hepatic Tanager.
Start time 6:00 AM
Tour Duration 6-7 hours
Breakfast & Lunch Included
US $155 per person
INLAND BLUE HOLE
Birding begins in the open habitat at the St. Herman’s Blue Hole parking lot. Here, we search for species such as the Yellow-faced Grassquit, Buff-throated Saltator, Green-backed Sparrow, Variable Seedeater, Rufous-tailed Hummingbird, and other birds typical of open areas. As the day brightens, we take a leisurely walk along the lowland trail leading to St. Herman’s Cave. This trail offers opportunities to spot species like the Lesson’s Motmot, White-collared Manakin, Black-cheeked Woodpecker, Ivory-billed Woodcreeper, and Black-headed Saltator.
Start time 5:30 AM
Tour Duration 6-7 hours
Breakfast & Lunch Included
US $150 per person
Horseback Riding
Riding through the jungle on horseback is an exciting way to discover the ancient Mayan city of Xunantunich. The ride to Xunantunich takes you along a well-maintained trail through a large private farm, along the banks of the Mopan River, in the village of San Jose Succotz and explore the site on foot.
Start time 7:30 AM
Tour Duration 4-5hours
Additions Available
US $120 per person
This short guided tour of the farm includes a slow-paced horseback ride through the property, with stops to view, discuss, and learn about the natural exotic fruits, vegetables, and medicinal plants that thrive in Belize. If you want to see something other than Mayan ruins, come learn about organic farming in Belize.
Start time 7:30 AM
Tour Duration 4-5hours
Additions Available
The Adventure People! Come discover Belize with our professional and friendly service. We offer the most highly specialized adventure tours in Belize. From birdwatching, to spelunking, to exploring centuries old Maya temples, to trekking through the jungle, to swimming in crystal clear waterfalls, to floating on tubes through ancient caves, to discovering the ceremonial realm and sacrificial sites, MayaWalk guides will lead you on a journey to remember for a lifetime! All caves are 2 persons minimum.
