Xunantunich Tour: A Full Day of Adventure from San Ignacio

Embark on a full day of adventure from San Ignacio with a Xunantunich Tour. Explore ancient Maya ruins, go cave tubing, and enjoy a delicious lunch at Jaguar Paw.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Xunantunich - The guide will meet guests at their hotel in San Ignacio Town and drive approximately 20 minutes to Xunantunich for a guided tour lasting about 1 to 2 hours.
    After the tour, there will be a drive of approximately 1.5 hours to Nohoch Che’en Caves, also known as “Jaguar Paw,” where a delicious homemade lunch will be served.
  • **Nohoch…
What's Included
  • All entrance fees
  • Cave tubing equipment
  • Water
  • Lunch
  • Small group tours
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (within San Ignacio)
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks, souvenirs, gratuities
  • pickups & drop offs OUTSIDE of San Ignacio Town (contact us to confirm availability)
  • Gratuities
  • p/up NOT included: GAIA, Blancaneaux, Hidden Valley, BLACK ROCK, sweet songs, Mahogany hall, alianas
  • not included: Monkey falls TABLE rock CRYSTAL paradise Villa cayo MYSTIC RIVER Mariposa MACAW BANK,
  • not…
Additional Information

First Stop: Begin your adventure at Xunantunich, where you can explore and climb the impressive Maya structures, including El Castillo, and discover the rest of the Maya site. Afterward, enjoy a scenic drive of approximately 1.25 hours to the cave tubing park.
Second Stop: Arrive at Nohoch Che’en, also known as Jaguar Paw, where a delightful…

Location
Xunantunich
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Minions16
Sep 11, 2026
Don’t miss this tour - Incredible tour! Our guided Clara had a vast knowledge of history and the environment. Great combination of history at the ruins and relaxation with tubing. We even saw spider monkeys on our hike Definitely book this tour- highly recommended
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Hannah_w
Aug 1, 2026
We were lucky and were... - We were lucky and were the only ones on our tour! Jose was our tour guide and he was absolutely incredible. He took our interests into consideration to customize the tour for us. He was extremely knowledgeable of all things Belize and it was so fun to spend the day learning so much with him! 12/10 recommend and I would gladly do another tour with Jose any day !
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Denise_s
Jul 22, 2026
Amazing!!! - Jose was our guide and he was awesome. First we did the tour of Zuantunich, and it was amazing. Jose explained the history of the Mayans and the site and knows so much about it, and the plants in the area. Then we did the cave tubing part. It was a beautiful cave, and we got out of our tubes and hiked around a lot in the cave, and we did some jumping not the water. Fabulous. Jose was a great guide; very knowledgeable and fun!! Highly recommend!
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Y1246gcchrism
Jun 29, 2026
Amazing all day tour in San Ignacio - Jose, our guide, went above and beyond and gave us a very in-depth cultural history of Xunantunich and then an absolutely amazing and adventurous tour of the caves. Highly recommend it, ask for Jose.
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Roxana_g
Jun 17, 2026
Wow! The caves are so... - Wow! The caves are so beautiful and the water is exceptional. This was the best time spent here in Belize!
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Trail66098687898
May 2, 2026
Edward Made Our Maya Ruins & Cave Tubing Adventure Unforgettable - Our Xunantunich Maya Ruins and cave tubing adventure was one of the absolute highlights of our Belize trip, and that was largely because of our guide, Edward. He was exceptional from the moment we met him. Before we even reached the cave tubing, Edward took us through the Maya ruins, and that experience alone was incredible. He didn’t just walk us through it—he brought it to life. He explained the history, the culture, and the significance of everything in a way that was fun, engaging, and easy to understand. He made learning exciting, especially for the kids. What impressed me most was how he interacted with my children and made them part of the experience. He asked them questions, got them involved, and made them genuinely want to learn instead of just listening. That takes a special kind of guide, and Edward was excellent at it. When we moved on to the cave tubing portion, he continued to make the day seamless and enjoyable. Traveling with kids—especially with my energetic 8-year-old son—can be a challenge, but Edward handled everything perfectly. He created the right balance of fun, adventure, and structure so everyone felt safe, relaxed, and excited. He was kind, patient, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable. By the end of the trip, he honestly felt like part of the family. We even ended up spending more time with him afterward because he was just that genuine and enjoyable to be around. Great tours are memorable, but great people make them unforgettable. Edward absolutely made this experience unforgettable. Five stars all the way.
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140tristanb
Apr 27, 2026
Carla!! - 5 star review specifically for Carla! A fantastic, knowledgeable, wise, and enthusiastic guide who helped provide history, context, and nature tidbits for a wonderful full day tour
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Jimmyco6733jt
Apr 21, 2026
Mayan temple/Cave tubing - We booked through Captain Jaks in Plancencia, Belize. Christian (Chris) was our guide. He arrived at our VRBO 20 min early, was very friendly. The trip we planned was a private tour, we had the Van to just the 4 of us. Chris gave us a history lesson the entire trip to the Ruins. Very knowledgeable, funny and full of energy. We toured the Mayan temples, which was amazing. Then we had lunch at an amazing restaurant. Then we were off to do the Cave tubing. It was one of the most beautiful places we've ever been to. Chris was great from start to finish. If I could, I would give him 10 stars!
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Departure61273436550
Apr 13, 2026
Quite a lot of driving from San Ignacio - but still incredible day at the caves - Did this tour from San Ignacio - 30mins to Xantunich ruins, another 1.5hrs to the tubing - 4hrs seemed quite a lot of driving in one day. Having said that - the caves were incredible - make sure you ditch the tubes and walk around with cliff jumping too.
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Spencerst4419tl
Mar 27, 2026
Amazing in-depth experience - Jose with St Leonards Tours was an absolute treat. We had the pleasure of having him take us to Xunantunich and cave tubing. Unbeknownst to us we were the only ones on the tour so we had our own private time with Jose and we yes to everything that he offered. He showed us the flora and Fana of the area. was very knowledgeable about the history of Belize and the Mayan sight. When it came to cave tubing, we had an amazing experience with him. If you have the chance, say yes to the extended cave tour. We had an extraordinary traditional meal as well, and he even stopped so that we could grab coffee on our way back from the tour. If you have the chance, take advantage of this family owned business over the larger more corporatized tours. We will definitely be reaching out to St Leonards in the future when we go back for some of the other tours. Thank you again, Jose.
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From $145
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).