- San Ignacio - After hotel pickup in San Ignacio, get ready for an adrenaline-filled adventure on a mountain bike! Your challenge begins in the outskirts of San Jose Succotz, where your expert guide suits you up with a bike and helmet, and offers a brief overview and safety training. Then follow your guide as you pedal up the mountain on a single track, dodging tree branches and jumping over tree roots along the way.
- Xunantunich - Afterward, the road turns into a less strenuous double track as you ride through a more open area, where you’ll admire panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
Continue through open pasture and semi-deciduous forest to a beautiful riverbank where a picturesque single track leads you to the village of Succotz. Here, hop on a 19-century hand-cranked ferry for the quick journey across the Mopan River. When you reach the other side, ride your mountain bike uphill for 1 mile (1.6 km) on a paved road to the Mayan city of Xunantunich.
When you reach the site, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the archeological ruins with your guide, including El Castillo, the second tallest Mayan structure in Belize. After climbing to the pyramid’s towering summit, enjoy spectacular vistas of the Cayo District. Then, hop back on your bike for a speedy ride downhill. Your adventure ends with transport back to your San Ignacio hotel.
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within San Ignacio Town limits
- Use of necessary equipment
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick up and drop off outside San Ignacio Town
Embark on an exhilarating half-day cycling tour in the San Jose Succotz, a Maya descendant village. Enjoy a fun-filled, non-technical journey that includes dirt roads, rugged single or double track rides replete with a few potholes and roots to spice up the trip. A leisurely uphill climb precedes a downhill exploration of farmland along the Mopan river. Along the way, your knowledgeable guide will share insights about the local flora and fauna. Regular stops will be made to let you take in the scenic vistas and watch the birds. Next, you will traverse the Mopan River using a hand-operated ferry and pedal uphill towards the Xunantunich Maya Site. Here, you will behold the second tallest Mayan temple in the country, El Castillo (the Castle), and your proficient guide will help you explore the archeological site. After a two-hour guided tour, enjoy a relaxing downhill ride to the river banks, where you can have a snack or take a refreshing dip in the Mopan River.
- It is recommended you wear comfortable shoes and clothing
- Note: difficulty level of this trip is moderate
- Minimum age to participate is 13
- Please note: sections of this tour can be quite technical and it is recommended for only those that feel comfortable with some downhill biking
- Please note: a minimum of 2 passengers is required in order for this tour to operate. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
