Cayo District

Shore excursions

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 6 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 to protect the cave as artifacts are 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.

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.

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.

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 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

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.

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.

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.

we have several tours available to choose from, Cave Kayaking if you are staying at a Hotel in belize City, we pick you up, or arriving by Cruiselines , we will pick you up at the port, Kayaking and Ziplines, Kayaking and Crystal Caves, Private Kayak Tour, or Cave Kayaking and Crystal Cave Explore and Ziplines. to reserve enter your travel date and number of persons and choose the tour option you prefer. , Meet your guide at the Cruise Ship Terminal or at your hotel lobby, depending on the option selected. board an air-conditioned vehicle that will set off for the caves on a 1-hour narrated tour of the country and local customs. When you arrive at the national park, get fitted out with helmets, jackets, lights, paddles. Begin the forest nature walk to the riverside where the kayaks are located, making 3 river crossings along the way. Choose from a single or tandem kayak then get out onto the water.  As you begin to kayak, head upstream towards the caves, admiring the formations and practicing your paddling. Stop at a scenic location for a swim in a natural pool. Then, paddle downstream through a network of 5 caves encountering rapids, stalactites, stalagmites, and a waterfall along the way. Eventually, exit the caves and continue paddling downstream with sunshine hitting your face. Enjoy the scenery and listen to the birds, until you arrive at the parking lot. For cruise passengers, choose to include an additional ziplining activity when booking and zoom across the lush rainforest canopy prior to the kayaking adventure. For Hotel guest choose to add on the options with Zipline and 30 minutes time or the Crystal Cave and add one and half hour more of exploring this sparkling cave with swimming holes and huge crystallized formations. Finally, board the van and return to Belize City, with drop-off at Cruise Ship Terminal or at your hotel lobby, depending on option selection. there is an option to purchase lunch at the Cave parking Area. For cruise passengers, the tours start one hour after the ship arrives in port, reserve early, come ashore early and tour. see you soon. Hotel Guest we pickup at the Belize City hotels and Air BnB, for cruise Passengers we meet at the EXIT of Terminal One. Limited spaces, Reserve early and we will pick you up. Time is suggested.

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.