Please note a minimum of 2 persons is required for the activity to take place. The Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve is a unique tour for both adventure seekers and relaxation lovers of all ages, its natural habitat is easily accessible to be explored and enjoyed. During the tour guests will enjoy a delicious Belizean Cuisine picnic style surrounded by nature. The tour is a day filled with swimming, sunbathing, hiking and relaxation. Guests can climb boulders and plunge into the pool below or relax under the water fall and enjoy a water massage. Three places that will be explored are the Rio Frio Cave, Rio On Pools and Big Rock falls.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 3.
The Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve is over 100,000 acres of mainly granite and limestone. It is home to river, valleys, caves, waterfalls, streams and pine forests. It is a popular site explored due to its gems of spectacular natural habitat such as: 1000FT Falls, Rio On Pools, Rio Frio Cave and the Big Rock Falls. Visitors get to enjoy a day of hiking, swimming, wildlife watching or relaxing under a waterfall. Things to know: MINIMUM 2 person Dress comfortable Est. time of tour: Approx. 4-8hrs Tour Package includes: Tour of Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve ( Rio Frio Cave, Rio On Pools and Big Rock Falls) Admission fee Use of Equipment Lunch, refreshments & fruit bowl Towel Things to Bring: Swim Suit Snacks/extra water/refreshments Sun Screen Bug Spray Camera Extra Clothes to change Sturdy walking shoe
The Rio Frio Cave is located in the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve. It was used as a sacred burial site for the ancient Maya. It measures more than 65 feet high and is a popular natural attraction known for its enormous front entry. It is a quarter mile filled with natural wonders, inside the cave are giant stalactite, enormous coloured boulders, stone chandeliers, water pools and waterfalls. This popular destination can be toured by individuals of different ages especially on a hot day.
The Rio on Pools is located 15 miles off the Western Highway from the Santa Elena Town in the Mountain Pine Ridge and is surrounded by 300 square miles of Caribbean Pine and forest reserve. It is famous for its fresh-water pools and appealing waterfalls which makes it the perfect picnic location with a beautiful view of the area from the riverbank. This natural beauty is easily accessible and can be enjoyed by anyone, for the different sizes and depths of the pools. This tour is a day filled with sunbathing, water massages, relaxation and swimming at a natural spa.
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.
Mountain Pine Ridge Tour lasts about 6 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $150 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 $150, adults from $150.
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.
Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 5 verified reviews; it is run by Tukan Shuttles & Adventures.
The Pine Tour was nice as we got to see different parts of San Ignacio and the variety of terrain. Our guide Rudy was excellent with the history and culture, teaching us many things about Belize. The lunch was excellent and we enjoyed the waterfalls.
Incredible day discovering the reserve. We took full advantage of all the places visited and the guide's explanations which allowed us to learn more about this reserve. The guide is very attentive and respectful. The included meal was delicious, a napkin was included and he even had a little treat for the drinks. We recommend! THANKS
A surprise visit to these mountains ⛰️. I originally did not have this visit planned. It had beautiful and breathtaking views.
Absolutely fantastic trip to see the caves and waterfall. Rudy, our tour guide, was incredibly knowledgeable in every aspect of this trip and truly a great host. Highly recommend this trip.
Oscar was our tour guide, knowledgeable, kind, helpful, are a few of the words which immediately comes to my mind. We had an excellent tour with him. He took us to Caracol, it was a long drive but he made it worth our time. He was so informative, he possesses a wealth of information. We walked away impregnated with so many facts, so much information. He also went out of his way to take us into town, we wanted to go to the market but it was close. Lunch was served, he cooked it himself, it was finger-licking good. Highly recommend visiting this company, ask for Oscar.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Pine Ridge Tour | 6 hours | 5.0 (5) | $150 | |
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