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Xunantunich Mayan Site Tour from Belize City
The east frieze on El Castillo
Xunantunich Mayan Site Tour from Belize City
Xunantunich Mayan Site Tour from Belize City
Xunantunich Mayan Site Tour from Belize City

Xunantunich Mayan Site Tour from Belize City

By A Plus Adventures Belize
5 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $176 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Xunantunich Mayan site is one of the most popular Archaeological site in Belize. Whilst making your way to the top of El Castillo the tallest temple on the site our guest also get to see the remarkable stucco frieze,this are interesting hieroglyphic writings and symbols representing the Mayan religious beliefs in-scripted on both the east and west side of this huge temple. Arriving on top you will be mesmerise by the picturesque beauty of the mountainous landscape of western Belize. This tour begins from Belize City and take you across the country going westward for two hours until you arrive just about a mile from the Belize/Guatemala border just before the bordering town of Benque Viejo. Here you will cross the Mopan river by a hand crank ferry the way it have traditionally being done. This full day activity of Xunantunich allows you to view the countryside of Belize a well as learning a lot about the history and culture of the ancient Mayan Civilisation.

Activity location

    • Belize City, Belize District, Belize

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Belize City, Belize District, Belize

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Xunantunich Mayan Site Tour from Belize City
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h6h
  • English

Xunantunich Mayan site is one of the most popular Archaeological site in Belize. Whilst making your way to the top of El Castillo the tallest temple on the site our guest also get to see the remarkable stucco frieze,this are interesting hieroglyphic writings and symbols representing the Mayan religious beliefs in-scripted on both the east and west side of this huge temple. Arriving on top you will be mesmerise by the picturesque beauty of the mountainous landscape of western Belize. This tour begins from Belize City and take you across the country going westward for two hours until you arrive just about a mile from the Belize/Guatemala border just before the bordering town of Benque Viejo. Here you will cross the Mopan river by a hand crank ferry the way it have traditionally being done. This full day activity of Xunantunich allows you to view the countryside of Belize a well as learning a lot about the history and culture of the ancient Mayan Civilisation.

Starting time: 8:00 a.m.
Price details
CA $176.02 x 1 AdultCA $176.02

Total
Price is CA $176.02

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedNational Park fees
  • What's includedWhat's includedDriver/guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAlcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Dress code is formal
  • A minimum of 4 people per booking is required
  • A maximum of 15 people per booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Activity itinerary

Xunantunich
  • Admission ticket included
This guided tour then begins at the Museum were you are given detail information of this particular site and you get to see some Mayan artefacts that was found during excavation. The tour then continue to the plazas and temples. As more information is being presented, you will see the different temples and walk through the plazas. If you have the energy you are also allow to climb the temples including El Castillo the tallest temple at Xunantunich and the second tallest excavated in Belize. This temple goes up to 137ft from plaza floor. As you make your way to the top halfway you will notice a large stucco frieze of hierogylphic writing and symbols inscribe on both the east and west side of the temple. Your guide will also make a presentation of these amazing inscriptions on your way up.

Location

Activity location

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    • Belize City, Belize District, Belize

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Belize City, Belize District, Belize

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