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From Belize: One-Way Shared Shuttle to San Ignacio

From Belize: One-Way Shared Shuttle to San Ignacio

Enjoy a hassle-free shared shuttle from Belize city to your accommodation in San Ignacio. Experience a stress-free journey in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver.  Let your driver navigate you through the traffic smoothly. Travel conveniently without having to worry about last-minute searching.

San Ignacio: Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) Cave Full-Day Tour

San Ignacio: Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) Cave Full-Day Tour

Depart from San Ignacio, it is almost a 45-minute van ride to the Park Reserve. On arrival, participants are broken up into small groups with 8 participants to a guide. The guide starts with an overall explanation of the day's proceedings and assists everybody with adjusting the safety gear; we then head to the starting point. This would be the first of 3 river crossings, this being the deepest point, there is a rope bank across the river to assist with a safe river crossing. In the other crossings, the water level is fairly shallow, ankle-deep. After a 45-minute hike, we arrive at the mouth of the cave; with the guide swimming across to the ledge for a safety demonstration. Make your way into the cave, swimming and then walking through the main water passage until you reach the boulder and head to the dry chamber. To enter the chamber, you will be required to slip off your shoes in order to protect the cave as there are artifacts lying on the cave floor. Marvel at the cave's artifacts, most of which have been calcified into the ground, unmoved even by archaeologists. Learn about the rituals and ceremonies, bloodletting offerings, food offerings, and human offerings, including the 15 human remains uncovered by archaeologists. To access the last chamber, you will climb a ladder to see full skeletal remains before exiting the cave in the same way you came in. You will hike back to the parking lot before replenishing yourself with lunch and returning to San Ignacio.

From San Ignacio: Van Transfer To Flores Peten in Guatemala

From San Ignacio: Van Transfer To Flores Peten in Guatemala

We start our hassle-free shuttle from our office, located at #43 Burns Avenue, unit 2 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/cYMZJfb78JfWw6vf8) or we can pick you up at your hotel/AirBnB situated within San Ignacio town. A 20-minute drive will take us to Western Border/ Guatemala. Border crossing can take anywhere from 10 minutes to 45 minutes depending on the number of people crossing on the day. Once you are through with Customs/Immigration on the Belize side, our driver will accompany you mid-point between both borders, and a handover process will happen with our Guatemalan operator, who will take over from here. As per Guatemalan regulations, a Guatemalan operator carries out all these services. The tour company we work with has been with us for several years and is highly professional and experienced. Once we do the border crossing enjoy you scenic shuttle to the Island of Flores Peten which will take us two hours. Drop off in front of the I Love Peten sign.

From Belize: 1-Way Shared Shuttle to Flores Peten Guatemala

From Belize: 1-Way Shared Shuttle to Flores Peten Guatemala

We start our shuttle ride meeting inside the Belize Water taxi terminal building at the Atlanta Express Travel shop. From there we head to the Western Border/ Guatemala before making a brief stop in San Ignacio to let off and collect other passengers. Border crossing can take anywhere from 10 minutes to 45 minutes depending on the number of people crossing on the day. Once you are through with Customs/Immigration on the Belize side, our driver will accompany you mid-point between both borders, and a handover process will happen with our Guatemalan operator, who will take over from here. As per Guatemalan regulations, a Guatemalan operator carries out all these services. The tour company we work with has been with us for several years and is highly professional and experienced. After the border crossing enjoy a scenic ride to the Island of Flores Peten. Drop off in front of the I Love Peten sign.

Shuttle From Belize City to Flores / Tourist Service

Shuttle From Belize City to Flores / Tourist Service

Shuttle From Belize City to Flores Guatemala We board the San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi in Belize City at 12:00 pm Meeting Point at Atlanta Express (Located inside San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi Belize City) We traveled for two and a half hours until we reached the border Immigration Procedures and Mandatory Baggage Check Payment of Departure Tax (USD 20.00 Per person) We boarded again and in two more hours we arrived at our destination Flores Peten Guatemala Information will be given on hotels and other points such as bus station and airport

San Ignacio: San Ignacio Hotel to Belize City Transfer

San Ignacio: San Ignacio Hotel to Belize City Transfer

Transportation Depart from San Ignacio at 9:30 am. We offer a free hotel pick-up within San Ignacio Town Limits. A two Hour driver from San Ignacio with a comfortable and air-conditioned vehicle will take you direct to the water taxi.

From San Ignacio: Xunantunich Mayan Tour & Optional Combos

From San Ignacio: Xunantunich Mayan Tour & Optional Combos

Start your tour with hotel pickup from San Ignacio, then take a 15-minute drive to Xunantunich. First, embark on a 2-hour guided tour of the Xunantunich archaeological site, which was a unique Mayan ceremonial center. Discover the 6 major plazas surrounded by more than 25 temples and palaces with time to climb the different structures. Admire the large El Castillo Pyramid which is well known for the frieze or band of stucco decoration which at one time extended around the entire temple. El Castillo rises 130 feet above the main plaza and offers an impressive panoramic view over the Mopan River valley.  After this, combine your visit with a range of optional activities to choose from. Cave Tubing:  Start your adventure at No'och Che'en National Park with a hike through the subtropical forest. As you sit and enjoy the tubing downstream, the journey will take you through a series of remarkable limestone caves, each filled with fascinating discoveries of the Mayan underworld. You can also jump into refreshing crystal-clear blue waters formed in-between the cave entrances. Float through some rapids, view sparkling cave formations, and learn about cave geology and Mayan History. River Tubing:  This adventure takes place along the Mopan River - a very important water source for the ancient city of Xunantunich. Start by clipping on your helmet and putting on your floating device. Then, jump into your tube and begin floating downstream on the easy flowing water. Just as you get comfortable, feel the adrenaline as you reach some class I rapids. After floating past the village, continue into a jungle area and admire the incredible native flora and fauna that Belize has to offer. Horseback Riding:  Alternatively, begin your experience on the outskirts of Succotz village. Ride a friendly horse along an ancient Mayan trail as you dodge low-hanging tree branches. If you are lucky, try to spot adorable Howler Monkeys jumping between the trees.

From Flores Guatemala to your hotel in San Ignacio Belize

From Flores Guatemala to your hotel in San Ignacio Belize

Enjoy an exclusive shared transport for tourists, in the easiest way to travel from Flores Peten Guatemala to your hotel in San Ignacio. .6: 00AM we approach in flowers and give you the migratory form to enter the country of Belize. .8: 30am we arrive at the border to efficient migratory procedures, migration and customs procedures are personal, each traveler charges their luggage. 9:00 am after doing the migratory procedures we approach the bus again to lead us to San Ignacio. 9:30 AM We arrive at the Hotels of the Central Area of San Ignacio.

From San Ignacio: Tikal Maya Site Day-Trip with Local Lunch

From San Ignacio: Tikal Maya Site Day-Trip with Local Lunch

Start with pickup from San Ignacio at 7:00 AM, and take a 15-minute drive to Guatemalan border. Be assisted at the border by your guide, and continue on the 2-hour long journey to Tikal. Discover the ancient Mayan site of Tikal which is considered to be one of the most spiritual locations on earth. Once at the national park, see the abundance of wildlife surrounding the temples. Discover how the Mayan civilization built inspiring temples and cities that formed a vast complex of religious, social and political power.  Enjoy a guided tour of the main sights of the complex, which is estimated to have over 3,000 structures including palaces, temples, ceremonial platforms, ball courts, terraces, plazas, causeways, and reservoirs. See several of the main temples including the tallest structure which measures 212 feet.  After visiting the main parts of Tikal, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Then, drive back to San Ignacio you can stop at the local gift shops, with arrival back in San Ignacio at approximately 4:30 PM.

San Ignacio: Cave Tubing with Lunch & Optional Zipline

San Ignacio: Cave Tubing with Lunch & Optional Zipline

Depart from San Ignacio, Belize we drive for an hour and arrive at the park. Hike through the jungle, along the river bank while carrying your tube to the starting point. Choose to tube through 1 cave or 2 caves, depending on how far you want to walk. Enjoy the full experience by walking for 45 minutes, to reach the top of the river. Walk for 30 minutes to reach the other starting point, which will only take you through one of the caves.  Float down the river and relax in the first cave, as your expert guide tells you about Mayan culture and the importance caves played in the lives of this civilization. Learn about their beliefs while you get the chance to view the stunning cave formations. Get ready for a thrill in the second cave, accessed by both starting points, where light rapids will add some excitement and speed to your tubing experience. You can also upgrade your tour by adding on a memorable zipline ride. Before heading into the Mayan underworld, experience the thrill of flying atop the Belizean jungle and river from tree to tree. After the adrenalin rush, cool off in the water of a picturesque natural pool.

Our most recommended San Ignacio, Belize Archaeology

From Belize: One-Way Shared Shuttle to San Ignacio

From Belize: One-Way Shared Shuttle to San Ignacio

Enjoy a hassle-free shared shuttle from Belize city to your accommodation in San Ignacio. Experience a stress-free journey in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver.  Let your driver navigate you through the traffic smoothly. Travel conveniently without having to worry about last-minute searching.

San Ignacio: Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) Cave Full-Day Tour

San Ignacio: Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) Cave Full-Day Tour

Depart from San Ignacio, it is almost a 45-minute van ride to the Park Reserve. On arrival, participants are broken up into small groups with 8 participants to a guide. The guide starts with an overall explanation of the day's proceedings and assists everybody with adjusting the safety gear; we then head to the starting point. This would be the first of 3 river crossings, this being the deepest point, there is a rope bank across the river to assist with a safe river crossing. In the other crossings, the water level is fairly shallow, ankle-deep. After a 45-minute hike, we arrive at the mouth of the cave; with the guide swimming across to the ledge for a safety demonstration. Make your way into the cave, swimming and then walking through the main water passage until you reach the boulder and head to the dry chamber. To enter the chamber, you will be required to slip off your shoes in order to protect the cave as there are artifacts lying on the cave floor. Marvel at the cave's artifacts, most of which have been calcified into the ground, unmoved even by archaeologists. Learn about the rituals and ceremonies, bloodletting offerings, food offerings, and human offerings, including the 15 human remains uncovered by archaeologists. To access the last chamber, you will climb a ladder to see full skeletal remains before exiting the cave in the same way you came in. You will hike back to the parking lot before replenishing yourself with lunch and returning to San Ignacio.

From San Ignacio: Van Transfer To Flores Peten in Guatemala

From San Ignacio: Van Transfer To Flores Peten in Guatemala

We start our hassle-free shuttle from our office, located at #43 Burns Avenue, unit 2 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/cYMZJfb78JfWw6vf8) or we can pick you up at your hotel/AirBnB situated within San Ignacio town. A 20-minute drive will take us to Western Border/ Guatemala. Border crossing can take anywhere from 10 minutes to 45 minutes depending on the number of people crossing on the day. Once you are through with Customs/Immigration on the Belize side, our driver will accompany you mid-point between both borders, and a handover process will happen with our Guatemalan operator, who will take over from here. As per Guatemalan regulations, a Guatemalan operator carries out all these services. The tour company we work with has been with us for several years and is highly professional and experienced. Once we do the border crossing enjoy you scenic shuttle to the Island of Flores Peten which will take us two hours. Drop off in front of the I Love Peten sign.

From Belize: 1-Way Shared Shuttle to Flores Peten Guatemala

From Belize: 1-Way Shared Shuttle to Flores Peten Guatemala

We start our shuttle ride meeting inside the Belize Water taxi terminal building at the Atlanta Express Travel shop. From there we head to the Western Border/ Guatemala before making a brief stop in San Ignacio to let off and collect other passengers. Border crossing can take anywhere from 10 minutes to 45 minutes depending on the number of people crossing on the day. Once you are through with Customs/Immigration on the Belize side, our driver will accompany you mid-point between both borders, and a handover process will happen with our Guatemalan operator, who will take over from here. As per Guatemalan regulations, a Guatemalan operator carries out all these services. The tour company we work with has been with us for several years and is highly professional and experienced. After the border crossing enjoy a scenic ride to the Island of Flores Peten. Drop off in front of the I Love Peten sign.

Shuttle From Belize City to Flores / Tourist Service

Shuttle From Belize City to Flores / Tourist Service

Shuttle From Belize City to Flores Guatemala We board the San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi in Belize City at 12:00 pm Meeting Point at Atlanta Express (Located inside San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi Belize City) We traveled for two and a half hours until we reached the border Immigration Procedures and Mandatory Baggage Check Payment of Departure Tax (USD 20.00 Per person) We boarded again and in two more hours we arrived at our destination Flores Peten Guatemala Information will be given on hotels and other points such as bus station and airport

San Ignacio: San Ignacio Hotel to Belize City Transfer

San Ignacio: San Ignacio Hotel to Belize City Transfer

Transportation Depart from San Ignacio at 9:30 am. We offer a free hotel pick-up within San Ignacio Town Limits. A two Hour driver from San Ignacio with a comfortable and air-conditioned vehicle will take you direct to the water taxi.

From San Ignacio: Xunantunich Mayan Tour & Optional Combos

From San Ignacio: Xunantunich Mayan Tour & Optional Combos

Start your tour with hotel pickup from San Ignacio, then take a 15-minute drive to Xunantunich. First, embark on a 2-hour guided tour of the Xunantunich archaeological site, which was a unique Mayan ceremonial center. Discover the 6 major plazas surrounded by more than 25 temples and palaces with time to climb the different structures. Admire the large El Castillo Pyramid which is well known for the frieze or band of stucco decoration which at one time extended around the entire temple. El Castillo rises 130 feet above the main plaza and offers an impressive panoramic view over the Mopan River valley.  After this, combine your visit with a range of optional activities to choose from. Cave Tubing:  Start your adventure at No'och Che'en National Park with a hike through the subtropical forest. As you sit and enjoy the tubing downstream, the journey will take you through a series of remarkable limestone caves, each filled with fascinating discoveries of the Mayan underworld. You can also jump into refreshing crystal-clear blue waters formed in-between the cave entrances. Float through some rapids, view sparkling cave formations, and learn about cave geology and Mayan History. River Tubing:  This adventure takes place along the Mopan River - a very important water source for the ancient city of Xunantunich. Start by clipping on your helmet and putting on your floating device. Then, jump into your tube and begin floating downstream on the easy flowing water. Just as you get comfortable, feel the adrenaline as you reach some class I rapids. After floating past the village, continue into a jungle area and admire the incredible native flora and fauna that Belize has to offer. Horseback Riding:  Alternatively, begin your experience on the outskirts of Succotz village. Ride a friendly horse along an ancient Mayan trail as you dodge low-hanging tree branches. If you are lucky, try to spot adorable Howler Monkeys jumping between the trees.

From Flores Guatemala to your hotel in San Ignacio Belize

From Flores Guatemala to your hotel in San Ignacio Belize

Enjoy an exclusive shared transport for tourists, in the easiest way to travel from Flores Peten Guatemala to your hotel in San Ignacio. .6: 00AM we approach in flowers and give you the migratory form to enter the country of Belize. .8: 30am we arrive at the border to efficient migratory procedures, migration and customs procedures are personal, each traveler charges their luggage. 9:00 am after doing the migratory procedures we approach the bus again to lead us to San Ignacio. 9:30 AM We arrive at the Hotels of the Central Area of San Ignacio.

From San Ignacio: Tikal Maya Site Day-Trip with Local Lunch

From San Ignacio: Tikal Maya Site Day-Trip with Local Lunch

Start with pickup from San Ignacio at 7:00 AM, and take a 15-minute drive to Guatemalan border. Be assisted at the border by your guide, and continue on the 2-hour long journey to Tikal. Discover the ancient Mayan site of Tikal which is considered to be one of the most spiritual locations on earth. Once at the national park, see the abundance of wildlife surrounding the temples. Discover how the Mayan civilization built inspiring temples and cities that formed a vast complex of religious, social and political power.  Enjoy a guided tour of the main sights of the complex, which is estimated to have over 3,000 structures including palaces, temples, ceremonial platforms, ball courts, terraces, plazas, causeways, and reservoirs. See several of the main temples including the tallest structure which measures 212 feet.  After visiting the main parts of Tikal, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Then, drive back to San Ignacio you can stop at the local gift shops, with arrival back in San Ignacio at approximately 4:30 PM.

San Ignacio: Cave Tubing with Lunch & Optional Zipline

San Ignacio: Cave Tubing with Lunch & Optional Zipline

Depart from San Ignacio, Belize we drive for an hour and arrive at the park. Hike through the jungle, along the river bank while carrying your tube to the starting point. Choose to tube through 1 cave or 2 caves, depending on how far you want to walk. Enjoy the full experience by walking for 45 minutes, to reach the top of the river. Walk for 30 minutes to reach the other starting point, which will only take you through one of the caves.  Float down the river and relax in the first cave, as your expert guide tells you about Mayan culture and the importance caves played in the lives of this civilization. Learn about their beliefs while you get the chance to view the stunning cave formations. Get ready for a thrill in the second cave, accessed by both starting points, where light rapids will add some excitement and speed to your tubing experience. You can also upgrade your tour by adding on a memorable zipline ride. Before heading into the Mayan underworld, experience the thrill of flying atop the Belizean jungle and river from tree to tree. After the adrenalin rush, cool off in the water of a picturesque natural pool.

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Amazing caves, but getting there is the most fun! We had Rafael as our tour guide, he was kind and extremely knowledgeable. Our group ranged from age 8-70, it was a doable tour for all! The lunch after was delicious and well earned as the tour is indeed quite physical- we worked up an appetite! Overall, like nothing I've ever seen or done and would absolutely recommend to anyone!

This was an amazing trip! our guide, Fernando, was knowledgable and took great care of us. The entire experience--the hike, the cave, the Mayan history--made for an unforgettable adventure. I would do it all over again!

Amazing experience! Marlon was a great guide! I’ve been on a ton of cave tours in my life but none as interesting, challenging, and exciting as this one. You should book it now!

The ATM caves was an incredible tour that I would do all over again! The history was fascinating and the adventure was incredible.

Great fun, from start to finish ! More physically challenging than we had expected but we are so glad we did it.