Barton Creek Cave is a stream cave located near San Ignacio in the Cayo District. It was used by ancient Mayan people for ceremonial purposes and it was discovered in 1970 and studied by archeologists in 1998. As you enter Barton creek, you will enjoy the scenery of the Mennonite Community and their traditional lifestyle. During the tour you will see sparkling crystal formation and learn about the Mayan history, archaeology and geology. The tour consists of exploring 1 mile of the massive 4.5 long cave which is yet to be discovered. Big Rock Falls is a hidden gem located in the Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve flowing over the Privassion Creek. It is a large cenote surrounded by big rocks and a small pool at the bottom. This tour is for both adventure seekers and relaxation lovers. You can climb boulders and plunge into the pool below or relax under the water fall and enjoy a water massage. MINIMUM 2 person
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 3.
The Barton Creek Tour is one of the most relaxing canoe experiences where you will travel inside an ancient waterway canopied by cathedral ceilings as you observe numerous formations of stalagmites and stalactites. This tour is a full day tour that usually start at 9am. Depending on the amount of guests per tour an earlier time can be set. Things to know: MINIMUM 2 person Dress comfortable Est. time of tour: Approx. 4-8hrs Height: 40 in (minimum) Tour Package includes: Tour of Barton Creek and Big Rock Falls Admission fee Use of Equipment Lunch, refreshments & fruit bowl Towel Things to Bring: Sun Screen Bug Spray Camera Extra Clothes to change Sturdy walking shoe
Big Rock Falls is a hidden gem located in the Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve flowing over the Privassion Creek. It is a large cenote surrounded by big rocks and a small pool at the bottom. It takes about 1 ½ hr from San Ignacio Town to the 150 FT waterfall. Upon reaching, there is a trail of about 300 yards and 130 FT down to meet the valley. You will be welcomed by the roar of the cascading waterfall and cool mist and captivated by this secret paradise natural beauty. This tour is for both adventure seekers and relaxation lovers. You can climb boulders and plunge into the pool below or relax under the water fall and enjoy a water massage. During the tour you will enjoy a delicious Belizean Cuisine picnic style before we head back to town. The waterfall is all yours, soak in the sound of nature and lookout for wildlife they are often seen roaming around the forest.
We do pick ups from hotels in San Ignacio, Cayo.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Barton Creek & Big Rock Falls lasts about 6 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $170 per person for this San Ignacio experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:30 AM.
Children aged 4–12 pay from $170, adults from $170.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We do pick ups from hotels in San Ignacio, Cayo. Pickup points include Venus Hotel.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 3 verified reviews; it is run by Tukan Shuttles & Adventures.
We ended up with a private tour, and had an absolute fantastic time with our guide throughout the caves and the waterfalls. Swimming in the crystal clear waters of Barton Creek was probably the highlight, but the entire day was amazing. And totally child friendly/child-captivating.
We took his trip as part of our honeymoon package with Gaia and Matachica Resorts. The guide was extremely knowledgeable about the caves and Belizean culture and the whole experience was amazing. We also went down to big rock falls on our own, which was a short walk from Gaia Riverlodge. That was one of our favorite experiences during the whole trip. Highly recommend!!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Creek & Big Rock Falls | 6 hours | 4.7 (3) | $170 | |
 Barton Creek Cave Canoeing & Big Rock Falls with sit down lunch | 7 hours | 5.0 (24) | $175 | View |
 Half-Day Barton Creek Cave with Optional Zipline, Butterfly Farm Or Rock Falls | 4 hours | 4.8 (52) | $120 | View |
 Cave Canoeing at Barton Creek Cave | 4 hours | 5.0 (27) | $95 | View |
 Xunantunich and Barton Creek Cave Adventure Tour | 8 hours | — | $157 | View |
 Caracol Day Trip & Water Falls from San Ignacio | 10 hours | 4.8 (41) | $135 | View |
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