Mopan River Kayaking and Xunantunich Tour: Discover Mayan History Amidst Jungle Landscapes
3.8
4 Ratings
San Ignacio
Embark on a thrilling adventure through ancient Mayan history and lush jungle landscapes with our Mopan River Kayaking and Xunantunich Tour. Discover the secrets of the Maya culture as you explore the archaeological site of Xunantunich and test your kayaking skills on the Mopan River. Book now!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Xunantunich - After hotel pickup in San Ignacio in the morning, it’s just a 15-minute drive down the Western Highway aboard your air-conditioned vehicle. When you reach the town of San Jose Succotz, board a wooden ferry for the short trip across the Mopan River. Let your guide inform you about the ferry’s interesting hand-crank technology, which dates back to the 19th century. As you cross the emerald waters of the river, look for large green iguanas under the foliage or lazing on the forested riverbank
What's Included
- Expert tour guidance
- Intimate small-group experience (max 15 people)
- Lunch included
- All equipment provided
- Complimentary snacks and beverages
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Step back in time and delve into nature on this day-long combo tour, which encompasses a trip to the Xunantunich archaeological site and an exciting kayaking adventure. Your intimate party of no more than 15 will be guided by a local expert, shedding light on the Maya civilization, both ancient and contemporary, as you wander the ruins. Afterwards, demonstrate your paddling prowess with a full day dedicated to terrestrial and aquatic exploration.
- Not recommended for child aged 7 and under
- A maximum of 15 people per booking
Location
6 Far W St
Far West Street
Ground floor of Elviras Building by Ervas Restaurant
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(4 Ratings)
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Jim_y
Feb 4, 2024
Perfect day in San Ignacio - Miguel did a fantastic job giving us history & context around the Mayan Temple, followed by fun kayak ride on the river with Luis and a wonderful Belize lunch.
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Carrie
Feb 1, 2018
We had an amazing time. Luis and... - <p>We had an amazing time. Luis and Jose were perfect partners during the day and ran everything smoothly. They made the day feel extra special. They gave us the best time and a lifetime of memories. We are so happy we found this tour and still smiling from the experience!</p>
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Barbara
Feb 23, 2018
We were very fortunate to have Eddie... - <p>We were very fortunate to have Eddie as our guide. It was just my husband, myself and Eddie on this tour. The ruins are compact and close to San Ignacio. Eddie was very informed about the ruins and equally versed in kayaking down the white rapids. The Mopan River can be very tough. My husband fell out of his kayak several times and Eddie was there for the rescue. Take this trip only if you are willing to fall off your kayak and get wet, Take this river seriously and have a great time. The scenery is beautiful.</p>
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Samer_k
Aug 8, 2019
Bad experience - Our guide Louise was not friendly and not helpful. There was not any private area for us to change our cloth after the kayaking. Also he offer us the lunch in bad area with a lot of animal poops and bad smell which we declined .. it was really bad experience . I will not advice going with this company .
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