Xunantunich Maya Ruin from San Pedro
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- Duration
- 6 hours
- Price from
- $360 / person
A Xunantunich Maya ruins tour from San Pedro is more than a temple visit; it is a journey from Belize’s Caribbean island setting into the heart of the Cayo District. The approach is part of what makes the site memorable. Cross the Mopan River on a hand-cranked ferry, climb the limestone ridge, and enter six ceremonial plazas containing more than 25 temples and palaces. At El Castillo, your guide explains carved friezes, Maya rulership, astronomy, ceremony, and the city’s connections across the region while wide views stretch toward Guatemala. The architecture becomes easier to understand when its position above the river and surrounding valleys is included in the story. This focused experience allows travelers to appreciate one important Maya city in depth instead of rushing between unrelated attractions. The combination of the ferry crossing, monumental architecture, elevated landscape, and local interpretation creates a strong sense of discovery.
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From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 14.
A hand cranked ferry use cross transportation across the Mopan rive to gain access to Xunantunich.
A must-visit, even when on the shortest stays in our beautiful country. Xunantunich is a national treasure that fills its visitors with a sense of time travel. You’ll depart from your Hopkins where our guides will meet you before your drive to this temple.
IMPORTANT — SAN PEDRO AND CAYE CAULKER GUESTS: This tour’s pickup begins in Belize City. We do not pick you up from your island hotel, and we do not escort you from the hotel to the water taxi terminal or airport. You must reach the terminal or airport, check in, and board independently. If your selected option says Self-Transfer, you must purchase your own ticket. If it says Water Taxi Included or Flight Included, we arrange only the specified ticket; transportation from your hotel to the departure terminal or airport is still not included. Water taxi arrivals: after collecting your luggage, meet your guide outside the main exit of the San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi Terminal, 111 North Front Street, Belize City. Flight arrivals: the exact Belize City airport meeting location will appear on your voucher. Look for a guide holding your name or a Private Belize Adventure sign. Please arrive early enough to complete check-in.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Xunantunich Maya Ruin from San Pedro lasts about 6 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $360 per person for this Belize City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 6 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:00 AM.
Children aged 5–9 pay from $191, adults from $206.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. IMPORTANT — SAN PEDRO AND CAYE CAULKER GUESTS: This tour’s pickup begins in Belize City. We do not pick you up from your island hotel, and we do not escort you from the hotel to the water taxi terminal or airport. You must reach the terminal or airport, check in, and board independently. If your selected option says Self-Transfer, you must purchase your own ticket. If it says Water Taxi Included or Flight Included, we arrange only the specified ticket; transportation from your hotel to the departure terminal or airport is still not included. Water taxi arrivals: after collecting your luggage, meet your guide outside the main exit of the San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi Terminal, 111 North Front Street, Belize City. Flight arrivals: the exact Belize City airport meeting location will appear on your voucher. Look for a guide holding your name or a Private Belize Adventure sign. Please arrive early enough to complete check-in.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Private Belize Adventure.
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