Xunantunich Mayan Temple Tour (from Belize City)

$110.00

Take a trip back in history with your Belize City tour and Mayan temple exploration in El Cayo. Xunantunich is located atop a ridge above the Mopan River, well within sight of Guatemala. It served as a Maya civic ceremonial center in the Late and Terminal Classic periods. It is among the tallest structures in the entire country of Belize.

Departure:

Tour info

Duration:
Approx. 7 hours
Transport:
Private Passenger Liability Insured Vehicle
Tour Type:
Land Tour
Group size:
2 or more

Description

Xunantunich Mayan Temple Tour (from Belize City)

Duration: Approx. 7 hours

Time: 7:30 a.m sharp

Place: Pick up guest/s at Fort Street Tourism Village

Pick up may be available from your hotel, along the George Price Highway, Belize City airstrip, water taxi or international airport.

Suitable for:  Kids, Families, Seniors

 

Firstly, your friendly Smart Travel Belize guide will meet guest/s at the Fort Street Tourism Village where he will welcome you to beautiful sunny Belize. Secondly, he will take you through Belize City and give some brief information about Belize.  He will then make his way towards the George Price Highway as you make your way to western Belize.  Sit back and enjoy rural Belize and also see the small villages and communities come alive as you pass through them to get to our destination.

 

Xunantunich is an Ancient Mayan archaeological site in western Belize, about 80 miles west of Belize City or about 8 miles west of San Ignacio Town in the Cayo District. Since it is located atop a ridge above the Mopan River, it is well within sight of Guatemala. It served as a Maya civic ceremonial center in the Late and Terminal Classic periods at a time when the region was at its’ peak with nearly 200,000 people living in Belize. Most importantly, learn the history of the Mayas in this area and why this site is known as “Stone Woman”.

 

After visiting Xunantunich you will have some time to purchase lunch at a local restaurant before heading back to Belize City where you will be given a short tour on the Southside of Belize City before being dropped off at the Fort Street Tourism Village.

 

 

 

What to bring?
  • Sunscreen lotion
  • bug spray/ insect repellent
  • hats, caps
  • camera
  • long sleeved shirt
  • and extra cash to buy souvenirs.

 

What is Included in this tour? 
  • Entrance Fees
  • Ferry
  • Licensed Guide
  • Private Transportation
  • Complimentary Water in addition to other Smart Travel surprises.

 

Payment & Cancellation Policy

Flexible

    • Cancellations made 7 days before will be fully refunded except for a service fee of 5%.
    • Any cancellations made 3 days before will be refunded 50% of the amount paid.
    • For cancellations made at a later date, there will not be any refund.
    • There will be no refund for “No Shows”.
    • All prices are in U.S. dollars.

 

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