Explore Xunantunich Maya Ruins and Jungle River Cave Tubing from San Ignacio, Cayo District

Summary: This was a great excursion our tour guy Gold Born was great, he was very informative and thought us a lot about the Maya culture he took his time explaining and giving us plenty of time to explore and take pictures at the Ruins. Tubing inside the cave was a fantastic experience and so much fun would definitely recommend this excursion to anyone that comes to Belize

Summary: We had an incredible time on our tour of the Mayan site ruins and the cave tube ride. Our tour guide’s name was Pedro and he was incredible by teaching us about history from 1200 BC to learning about wasp nests in fig plants. I learned so many facts from this whole day tour. Would definitely recommend to anyone who’s looking for a fun filled informative day!! Thank you Pedro for making it a wonderful day :))

Summary: Pedro was incredible, answering all questions and taking excellent care off our family during the site tour and tubing.

Summary: This was a main highlight from our trip! Tour guide Burn was awesome and super knowledgeable about all the history of Mayas and Belize! If you come to Belize this is a must!

Summary: We had a great day on this tour! Everything was great and our tour guides were very helpful. They were flexible and allowed us to climb around and explore within the cave, which was also fun. The meal was good too - great day for all ages.

Summary: We had a wonderful 8-hour tour with Cayo Inland Expeditions that took us to the amazing ruins of Xunantunich and a fun, refreshing cave tubing experience at Nohoch Che’en. Booking through TripAdvisor was easy, and Cayo was responsive and helpful through email, WhatsApp, and online chat. There were a few discrepancies between the website, TripAdvisor listing, and confirmation email. This was mainly around whether swimming would be part of the day. Still, everything ran smoothly in the end. Our guide, Dimas was excellent. He was very friendly, professional, respectful, patient, and knowledgeable. From the start to the finish, he made sure everyone felt safe and included. He offered to take family photos at scenic spots using multiple angles and cameras, which we really appreciated. He also took great care helping each of us up and down the ruins and in/out of the river and tubes. Our kids especially loved the cave tubing, but the entire day was informative and fun for all of us. The blend of history, nature, and adventure made it well-rounded and memorable. The tour felt a bit pricey, but if a fair portion goes directly to the guide and staff, it’s well worth it. It does cover transportation, entry fees, lunch, and equipment. The lunch was satisfying (chicken, rice, beans, and cucumber salad) and came with cold water or soda options. They were also conscientious of dietary restrictions like vegetarian/vegan needs. Tips for Future Travelers: 🩱 Bring a swimsuit! There is swimming during the tubing. 🥾 Most people wore closed-toe water shoes with good grip. One person wore strap-on sandals, which worked, but hiking water shoes would’ve been ideal. 🪖 Be aware that life jackets and helmets are reused throughout the day, so they might have a bit of a smell by the time you use them. Absolutely recommend this tour for active families, couples, and adult friend groups. Overall, it was a well-organized, enjoyable experience with engaging discussion, awesome sights, and a lot of fun!

Summary: This was such an amazing tour! We got to learn about the history of Mayan culture and Xunantunich. We were able to go all the way to the top of the pyramid! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions. He also was able to point out any wildlife we saw. We were provided with a delicious lunch! The cave tubing portion was just as incredible! We tubed through a beautiful cave and got to see several stalactite formations. This tour was the highlight of our vacation!

Summary: Oh man! This was amazing. Dimas was our tour guide for the day ( highly recommend asking for him specifically). He was so friendly and super knowledgeable. He took us around Xunantunich in the morning before is got hot and then drove us out to the river tubing for the afternoon. The river tubing was so much fun. We all had a blast. I highly recommend this company for any of you jungle tour needs.

Summary: What a great day! Our guide was knowledgeable and very friendly. Lunch was great and the Cave was beautiful. It was an easy hike to bith locations. Climbing thr ruin is not for the weak or anyone afraid of heights. The Cave would have been better if other guides had not been so loud and inconsiderate. We had one splashing so loud as he hand paddled his crew past us. The second guide echoed through the Cave for the whole tour. I felt bad for our sweet guide. Overall, worth the trip!

Summary: This was the final excursion of our two-week trip to Belize. There is a lot of walking and climbing to see the Xunantunich site, but the ruins and panoramic are worth it! The site is large; pay $1 to take the truck from the main gate. After a long walk in the jungle you can relax for a 90-minute drive to the tubing location and anticipate a refreshing float in the river. Only my husband and I were with the driver/guide all day. It was great because we weren’t rushed. We had a typical Belizean chicken-rice-beans lunch at the site where all the groups come for cave-tubing. Our guide Pedro was very patient and kindly carried my tube for the 35-minute walk to the cave. The river was quite low in May, so the guide spent as much time walking in the river as floating. At one point we left our tubes and walked for a bit around the cave. It’s fine to take your phone and take photos. I recommend bringing a snack.