Tours from Caye Caulker

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Xunantunich Maya Temples & The Belize Zoo
Xunantunich Mayan Temples & Barton Creek Cave by Canoe

Xunantunich Maya Temples & The Belize Zoo

After a 45-minute boat ride into Belize City, your adventure begins as you head for the wildlife habitat known as The Belize Zoo. The zoo was created as a sanctuary for the country’s indigenous species and is now home for an impressive array of large cats, primates, reptiles and birds. A visit to the zoo gives you the opportunity to see Belize’s amazing wildlife in one location. The adventure continues with a scenic drive up the Western Highway to the Cayo (pronounced Ky-o) District. Xunantunich (Maya for “Maiden of the Rock”) sits just inside the Western border of Belize. Before reaching the entrance of this ancient city, your party will board a 19th-century hand-cranked ferry that takes you across the Mopan River. The ruins are located on one of the highest plateaus in the area and it is possible to climb to the top of “El Castillo”, the largest of the temples at this site. From this vantage point, one gains a panoramic view of the Cayo District and nearby Guatemala.

Departures: Daily
Duration: 8 hours
Pick up time: 6:30am - 7:15am
Tour Inclusions: Transportation from/to hotel; guided tour; park fee; served lunch; soft beverage.
Level of Difficulty: Moderate - Some walking required over uneven ground. Not wheelchair accessible.

Xunantunich Mayan Temples & Barton Creek Cave by Canoe

After a quick 10-minute flight into Belize City, your adventure begins with a scenic drive up the Western Highway to the Cayo (pronounced Ky-o) District. Xunantunich (Maya for “Maiden of the Rock”) sits just inside the Western border of Belize. Before reaching the entrance of this ancient city, your party will board a 19th century hand-cranked ferry which takes you across the Mopan River. The ruins are actually located on one of the highest plateaus in the area and it is possible to climb to the top of “El Castillo”, the largest of the temples at this site. From this vantage point, one gains a panoramic view of the Cayo District and nearby Guatemala.

Next, we continue to Barton Creek Cave in Amish territory. Equipped with canoes and high-powered lights we gently paddle into Xibalba (she-bal-ba). As you glide through the cave system you will be dazzled by the glistening crystalline rock formations and awed by the Mayan artifacts secretly tucked away in overhead alcoves.

Special Note - Canoes are self-paddled with 3-person capacity.

Departures: Upon request, with 2 guest minimum
Pick-up Time: 6:00am - 6:30am
Duration: 9 hours
Level of difficulty: Moderate - Participants should be in moderate physical condition with no physical limitations to participate.
Tour inclusions: Transportation from/to hotel; guided tour; park fee; lunch; soft beverage.