Top Activities on the Ground in San Ignacio

Get in gear for this Belize mountain biking adventure! Experience the magnificent Mayan ruins of Xunantunich in a way that few others do, reaching the archaeological site by way of a challenging single- and double-track ride. You’ll bike through a subtropical forest with an expert guide, then cross the Mopan River on a traditional hand-cranked ferry before riding to the hilltop ruins. Take in the panoramic views from the top of the imposing El Castillo temple and explore other highlights of the ancient city. The tour includes round-trip transport from your San Ignacio hotel. 

Float through a flooded cave system then soar through the jungle canopy on a full-day combination tubing and ziplining adventure from San Ignacio with a small group. Hike through a lush forest to reach the Caves Branch River, then float alongside your guide as you explore the natural formations, glittering crystals and stalactites inside a spacious series of caverns. Swap your inner tube for a harness, then strap in to a series of exciting ziplines that take you from tree to tree with a bird’s-eye view of the forest floor. 

Experience the unspoiled wonders of Belize's countryside and jungle on this combo adventure from San Ignacio. First, explore the open savannah and wildlife-rich wooded trails on a horseback riding tour, then hike through the lush lowland forest to reach the Caves Branch River for a classic cave tubing float. It's a great way to explore the best of the Cayo, complete with a delicious Belizean lunch in between activities.

Journey into the heart of the Mayan underworld at the Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) cave. Departing from San Ignacio, this guided, action-packed 9-hour tour kicks off with a 45-minute, physically intense jungle hike through the Tapir Nature Reserve to the entrance of the cave. Swim, climb, and spelunk your way through astonishing caverns into the depths of the cave, where you’ll get an up-close look at artifacts and offerings used in ancient Mayan ceremonies. Round-trip transport and riverside lunch are included. Please note this tour isn't recommended for those with a fear of enclosed spaces or heights.

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.

Explore the dominion of the ancient Maya in Belize on a full-day tour from San Ignacio. Climb to the top of sacred pyramids and learn about the once-mighty civilization at the archaeological site of Xunantunich, and enter a portal to the Mayan underworld on a cave tubing adventure that takes you splashing through the crystalline caverns of an underground cave system. Round-trip transport from San Ignacio Town and lunch are included on this tour.

Combine a rainforest zipline experience with ancient Maya ruins on a full-day trip from San Ignacio to Xunantunich Cave. Traveling almost to the remote Guatemalan border, this ziplining trip is a great way to get deep into the jungle without much time on the road, and you’ll go from tree-to-tree on an exciting series of eight platforms that are set high in the rainforest canopy.

This structured adventure ensures maximum enjoyment and the best use of your time and artillery – essentially giving you the best bang for your buck as opposed to simply jumping into it senselessly without a game plan. This is an organized combat challenge where you will be given a game plan with a roll-play and be deployed into a carefully constructed battle course to simulate a real-life battle field experience. This structured adventure ensures maximum enjoyment and the best use of your time and artillery – essentially giving you the best bang for your buck as opposed to simply jumping into it senselessly without a game plan. There will be a referee present on the field at all times to ensure a fair, safe & organized game. Your group will be split into teams given All rental equipment, safety instructions then it’s game on!!

his tour is approximately 4 hours or more. This tour takes place right in this beautiful 300-acre adventure park in Cayo just 10 minutes from the famous Xunantunich Mayan ruin. This tour includes entrance fee and a professional licensed tour guide. What to bring: -packed breakfast and/or lunch   -bottled water and/or snacks   What to wear:   • comfortable clothing and running/hiking shoes 

Experience the lush rainforest of Belize on a zip line-cave tubing adventure. After a convenient hotel pickup, drift down the Caves Branch River on an inner tube and marvel at the amazing rock formations and cathedral-like chambers. Enjoy a quick safety briefing, then strap on your gear and glide through the jungle canopy, reaching heights of 85 feet (26 meters) across eight platforms.

This tour duration is 4 hours, enjoy the nature and crisp air! What to bring: -packed breakfast and/or lunch   -bottled water and/or snacks   What to wear:   • comfortable clothing and running/hiking shoes 

Discover highlights of Belize’s western Cayo District on a full-day combo adventure, beginning with a horseback ride through lush jungle and riverside trails. Follow in the footsteps of ancient Mayan royalty and climb to the top of a giant sacred pyramid at the Xunantunich archaeological site, and taste local flavor with a typical Belizean lunch. Finish on a sweet note with a chocolate-making tour where you'll learn to grind raw cacao beans and transform them into silky, decadent chocolate.

This night tour starts at 5pm and it's a 4 hour tour What to bring: -packed breakfast and/or lunch   -bottled water and/or snacks   What to wear:   • comfortable clothing and running/hiking shoes 

this tour duration is approximately 4 hours What to bring: -packed breakfast and/or lunch   -bottled water and/or snacks   What to wear:   • comfortable clothing and running/hiking shoes 

This adventure is the ONLY ONE of it's kind in Belize... No other outfit offers anything close to this sensational adventure in the rain-forest of Belize! Although there are a number of natural sinkholes in the country, the Black Hole Drop is the only one that is safely used for sport rappelling. This is a full day adventure for the real adventure junkie!

Actun Tunichil Muknal (Cave of the Stone Sepulchre) dubbed by National Geography as the top sacred cave to explore in the world; should be on your bucket list! Your journey starts from San Ignacio in air-conditioned comfort with a 45-minute drive until your arrival at the ranger outpost. Here, our guides will provide you with a helmet, headlamp, and life jacket if needed. When geared up, it’s now time to hike, wade and swim the sacrificial Mayan underworld of the ATM. There’s 3 river crossing and a 30-minute hike, which will bring you to an hourglass entrance. From here, the cave system spans approximately 3 miles with stalactites, stalagmites, jarring boulders and fresh water streams from ankle to waist deep.The cavern ends with the main chamber where the calcified to sparkling crystalized remains of the “Crystal Maiden” lays, believed to be the skeleton frame of a young woman who was sacrificed in a bloodletting ceremony to the “gods”.

Without question- the Overnight Caving Expedition is by far the most fun-filled and ambitiously adventurous guided tour that you can add to your bucket list of fun things to do in Belize! Created to include the famous Black Hole Drop, this adventure takes you completely off the beaten path and allows you to camp out at the Awe-Inspiring rim stone dam entrance of the Actun Loch Tunich river cave system. Camp is set up inside the entrance and dinner prepared. Then on to exploring the upper crystal chambers which were the ceremonial sites of the ancient Maya. The next morning, after a hearty breakfast, you trek down another 400 feet along cave cliff walls on routes of the ancient Maya to the Actun Loch Tunich underground river, with over 24 kilometers of mapped passageways. Explore in the steps of the ancient Maya, past bubbling springs and an underground waterfall.

The ONLY Cave Adventure of it's kind in the entire country: Waterfall Cave Expedition is promised to be unbelievable and UNFORGETTABLE. Experience the adrenaline rush while climbing (in some places assisted with safety lines) up thundering waterfalls and reaching the top of the cascades completely drenched. The most EUPHORIC experience of a Lifetime! Getting down is following the same path that was used to get to the top. The second to the last waterfall on the way down is a sensational and thrilling plunge into a mysterious pool. Visitors are NEVER the same after this fun and completely safe experience of a lifetime!

We always tend to make the tour more personal hosting smaller groups for this trip. If its a family trip, we most definite make it a private trip.

The guides at Hidden Valley Inn & Reserve bring their expertise and love for the wild, its flora and fauna, to your expedition. Their keen awareness of the surrounding nature truly enhances your experience as well as your likelihood of spotting bird and wildlife. The Mountain Pine Ridge, with its Caribbean Pine Forest, deep ravines, broadleaf jungle and rainforest, is unlike any other habitat.

Being one of the most relaxed tours offered in the country, our certified guides will take you on a breathtaking adventure. All inclusive tour mean no need to worry about anything. We always take pride in what we do, lunch is key thing in this case. Home made meals are provided.

Spend the day in the great outdoors on this half-day adventure tour from San Ignacio. Soar through the treetops on a 100-foot-high zip line and take in the views of the lush rainforest. Then hike about 30 minutes to a cave to begin your kayak tour. Paddle past rock formations, waterfalls, hidden chambers, swim spots, and more as you navigate the cave system in a leisurely manner.

Combine three experiences in one day during this comprehensive excursion ideal for travelers on a time budget. See more of the region than you could alone—including a stop at the Xunantich archaeological site for a tour from a local guide—without the hassle of arranging your own transport. Then, sample several typical Belizean foods and learn to make chocolate the Mayan way.

Another Unique and AMAZING adventure tour brought to you by Caves Branch Adventure Co & Jungle Lodge- this unforgettable expedition takes you into the very heart of the ancient Maya civilization as it shows you the actual ceremonial centers of the sacred shahmen and brings you face to face with the beliefs and rituals that was the foundation of one of the worlds ancient people. Untouched by human hands, this cave leaves no doubt that the