Tours from Cayo

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Xunantunich Mayan Temples & Barton Creek Cave by Canoe
River Kayaking & Horseback Riding
ATM Cave

Xunantunich Mayan Temples & Barton Creek Cave by Canoe

The 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, 2 participant minimum
Pick-up Time: 8:30am - 9:00am
Duration: 8 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.

ATM Cave (Actun Tunichil Muknal)

Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM Cave) is most famous as an ancient archaeological site, containing the skeletal remains of Maya human sacrifices, pottery, and other ancient artifacts. Visitors go bananas over the fully intact skeleton from around 700-900 AD that literally sparkles, thanks to time and science. You’ll hike to the location, wade across rushing rivers in waist-deep water, climb wet ladders inside a cave in just your socks, then enter a deep, dark hole in the side of a mountain because a tour guide told you to (and maybe pee yourself a little – but that’s okay!). This is one of the more difficult tours offered in Belize, but the effort is well-worth the experience. ***Warning: This is not a cave for young children, those not physically fit, with knee, hip or ankle problems or with problems with claustrophobia and or heights.

Departures: By appointment
Time: 7:30am - 4:00pm
Duration: 8.5 hours
Difficulty: Difficult
Bring: sunscreen, hat, swimsuit or wetsuit, sturdy shoes and socks, dry clothes, towel, souvenir cash