San Ignacio tours, things to do and tickets

Pass the gateway of the Mayan Underworld, stepping into hidden chambers revealing ancient Mayan artifacts, human skeletons and geological processes that have helped to shape the Mayan underworld.

Actun Tunichil Muknal is a mysterious and beautiful portal to the ancient Maya and their traditions, ceremonies and spirituality. This cave system served as a ceremonial site where the Maya performed sacrifices and other ceremonies as they dealt with extreme and harsh conditions in times of drought.

Explore this lush area surrounded by beautiful jungles, and the cave entrance is traversed by swimming across a crystal clear spring fed pool. Spend 3 hours in the cave after hiking in through the rain forest. Here you will see stunning artifacts, altars and the crystallized skeletons of the sacrificed girl, The Crystal Maiden.

Book a shared shuttle from Belize city to your accommodation in San Ignacio. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver.

Discover the Mayan temples and palaces of Xunantunich - a historic complex located in the village of San Jose Succotz and one of the most popular sites to visit in Belize. Combine your visit with an optional activity including horseback riding or tubing.

Discover the Caracol Ruins and learn about this ancient metropolis on a guided tour. Hike through the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve to explore Rio Frio Cave and relax in the waters of the Rio on Pools or Big Rock Waterfalls.

Take a day trip from San Ignacio to the Mayan ruins of Tikal, located in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Tikal National Park (Parque Nacional Tikal). A professional guide leads you on a tour of the famous archeological site, once inhabited by the pre-Columbian Mayan civilization. Step foot in the heart of the jungle and experience Guatemalan history, culture, and nature all in one day! Round-trip hotel transport, crossing the border from Belize, is included.

An adventurous full day starts with a 15 minute drive from your hotel in San Ignacio to Xunantunich.
After exploring & climbing El Castillo and rest of the Maya site you will then be driving (approx 1.5hrs) to 'Jaguar Paw' where you will enjoy lunch before getting your cave tubing gear before hiking (approx 20 - 30 mins depending on your pace) to the starting point of the cave tubing tour.
Go cave tubing, through the crystalline water of this underground system and enjoy a relaxing tubing adventure. 

(This tour may be affected by seasonal rains - flash floods, so your tour may be susceptible to changes only during extremely wet days)

(lunch is sometimes home made packed lunch (especially for special dietary needs) OR lunch at a local restaurant at 'Jaguar Paw')

Private tours can be arranged.
Shared tours can be only 2 of you, if you are the only 2ppl for this tour date (rarely 6 or 8ppl) Families/groups larger than 5ppl automatically get private tour)

Experience the thrill of tubing and enjoy a cool swim in the refreshing waters of a natural pool, formed between cave entrances. Float downstream and relax as you learn about Mayan culture and view stunning cave formations.

Adventure through Belize on this tour of the Maya Ruins in the ancient city of Caracol. This guided tour explores jungle archaeological sites including pyramid temples, plazas and monuments. Journey to the Mountain Pine Ridge with stops at Rio On Pools and Rio Frio Cave for a refreshing swim in the crystal waters. Enjoy a homemade Belizean style picnic lunch with soft drinks and rum punch. This tour includes guide, entrance fees, lunch with drinks and round-trip transportation.

Explore the hidden chambers and crystalline waters of the Mayan underworld at Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM), featured in National Geographic! Swim into the mysterious cave, which the ancient Mayas considered to be a portal to the underworld, known as Xibalba. This day trip from San Ignacio includes a 1.5-hour round-trip hike in Tapir Nature Reserve and lunch at the cave entrance. Climb, crawl, swim and play in the water passage as you enter the caverns, and delight in the refreshing waters of the Roaring River before and after your spelunking adventure.

Board the jungle pontoon and let it be your river gypsy guide as you sail to meet three beautiful waterfalls! With optional swimming, hiking, cliff jumps and tubing. Spot different flora and fauna from on board your jungle pontoon as you cruise along, through the Mayan mountains.This fun-filled adventure is perfect for all ages and fitness levels, and a unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience you won't want to miss!

Take the hassle out of organizing your transfer from Belize to Guatemala with this van transfer from San Ignacio town to Flores Peten Island.

Cross the border to Guatemala to visit the Mayan temples of the Tikal archaeological complex, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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

Enjoy a hassle-free transfer from your hotel in San Ignacio, then board your water taxi toward Belize City. Book this convenient transportation in advance and forget about finding a last-minute ride.

locals and trained Tour guides conduct the tour and share their local knowledge. experience authentic Belizean Lunch while being on a small group. enjoy the ride on Air-condition vehicle.

This amazing combination tour involves a 30-minute hike to the entrance of the cave, floating through the largest cave system in all of Central America and a thrilling experience as you soar through the jungle treetops while enjoying a bird’s eye view of the jungle canopy. Small groups range from 6 to 8 persons. Availability of this tour is dependent on local weather conditions.

Small groups for a personalized experience. Convenient pick up and drop off at your hotel within 20km of San Ignacio town.

Xunantunich Maya Temple means “Maiden of the Rock," and it is located only 30 minutes south-west of San Ignacio Town, in the beautiful village of San Jose Succotz. This makes this site one of the most accessible Maya Temples in the area. To gain access to this magnificent site one must cross the Mopan River on a hand-cranked ferry. This is also a great place to pick up souvenirs and popular gift items like hand-made hammocks, slate carvings, jewelry, etc.

Imagine floating on a clear cool river through ancient caves lined with crystals and filled with mystery. Your Belize cave tubing adventure will be an unforgettable experience as you see the best of Belize inland activities with amazing scenery and a relaxing day in the jungle and on the river. Everything is provided, from equipment, to guide to food. All you have to do is bring yourself and your sense of adventure!

Tikal is an ancient metropolis just a short distance across the border in Guatemala. Enjoy the spectacular temples and sprawling archaeological site with your professional guide. Listen as they provide the history and significance of the structures, monuments and stellar of the Maya civilization from centuries past. Bring your passport and take this great opportunity to discover this amazing UNESCO World Heritage Site.