Barton Creek Tour
At a glance
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Price from
- $146 / person
- Location
- San Ignacio, Belize
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 35 reviews
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 half day tour and can be schedule at a time convenient to the guests (depending on the amount of persons booking the tour). Usual tour schedule for Barton Creek Tour: 8:30am 1:00pm
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 12.
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. They discovered a necklace made of finger bones, large ceramics and human remains. As you enter Baron 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 still to be discovered. After returning to the park, you can complete the half day tour with a swim and a picnic. This tour is a half day tour that usually start at 8:30am. Depending on the amount of guests per tour an earlier time can be set or a time that is more convenient to the guests. Usual schedule time: 8:30am 1:00pm Things to know: Dress comfortable Est. time of tour: Approx. 3-7hrs Height: 40 in (minimum) Tour Package includes: Tour of Barton Creek Admission fee Use of Equipment Snack & Refreshments Towel Things to Bring: Sun Screen Bug Spray Camera Sturdy walking Extra Clothes to change
We do pick ups from hotels and Airbnb's within San Ignacio Town, Cayo. Hotels that are not listed are out of San Ignacio town limits there will be a service fee for pick up and drop off. We will contact you regarding the additional fee.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Barton Creek Tour lasts about 5 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $146 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 4–11 pay from $141, adults from $146.
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 and Airbnb's within San Ignacio Town, Cayo. Hotels that are not listed are out of San Ignacio town limits there will be a service fee for pick up and drop off. We will contact you regarding the additional fee. Pickup points include Venus Hotel.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Specialized infant seats are available
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 35 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Tukan Shuttles & Adventures.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Creek Tour | 5 hours | 5.0 (35) | $146 | |
 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) | $90 | View |
 Private | Xunantunich Maya Temple & Barton Creek Cave | 7 hours | 4.0 (1) | $195 | View |
 Xunantunich Maya Ruin and Barton Creek with Lunch | 6 hours | — | $200 | View |
 Barton Creek Cave Canoeing & Big Rock Falls with sit down lunch | 7 hours | 5.0 (24) | $175 | View |
 Cave Canoeing at Barton Creek Cave with Local Tour Guide | 4 hours | 5.0 (6) | $90 | View |