Caracol Day Trip & Water Falls from San Ignacio
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Belize Family Adventure offers more than a quick photo stop at Caracol. Our 3-hour guided tour gives ample time to explore Belize's largest Maya city — climbing temples and learning about ancient rituals and discoveries. The scenic drive through Chiquibul Forest Reserve becomes part of the adventure, with chances to spot wildlife along the way. Our guides bring the history to life with engaging storytelling for the whole family. We round out the day with a stop at Rio Frio Cave, a local lunch, and a refreshing swim at Rio On Pools or Big Rock Waterfalls — a complete, well-paced adventure rather than a single-stop excursion.
Inclusions
What's included
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within San Ignacio Town
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Bring Reusable water bottles
What's not
- Gratuities
- Box lunch
- Hotel Pick up and Drop off outside of San Ignacio town limits
Itinerary
Caracol Archaeological Site – The largest Maya city ever discovered in Belize, once home to over 100,000 residents Caana ("Sky Palace") – Caracol's tallest structure and still one of the tallest man-made structures in Belize, offering sweeping views over the surrounding jungle canopy Ancient Maya Causeways – ceremonial roadways once used to connect different areas of the city Stelae and Carved Monuments – Ancient stone monuments inscribed with Maya hieroglyphs, offering insight into the city's rulers and history Surrounding Rainforest Wildlife – Opportunities to spot native flora and fauna, including birds and wildlife along the drive and trails
Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve – A scenic protected reserve featuring unique pine forest landscapes rarely found elsewhere in Belize
After enjoying touring around the Maya site and enjoying a delicious packed lunch, you will have the option of choosing either between the Rio On Pools or Big Rock for a quick swim in the cooling water holes.
After enjoying touring around the Maya site and enjoying a delicious packed lunch, you will have the option of choosing either between the Rio On Pools or Big Rock for a quick swim in the cooling water holes.
A striking natural cave formation in Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, reached by a short jungle walk
Chiquibul Forest Reserve – Belize's largest forest reserve, home to rich biodiversity and dramatic rainforest scenery
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.8
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Ratings come from 41 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Unit 2 inside the Belize Caving Expeditions Office
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Belize Family Adventure
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note: a minimum of 2 passengers is required in order for this tour to operate. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund. Hotel pick up and drop off included is for hotels within San Ignacio town limits. For hotels outside of San Ignacio town, a surcharge applies.
- Bring reusable Water bottle
How it compares in San Ignacio
- Its from-price is 18% below the median of the 71 day trips we list in San Ignacio.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 10 of 71.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About San Ignacio
San Ignacio is a market town in western Belize, set in the Cayo hills beside the Macal River, close to Maya ruins, caves and the Guatemalan border.
San Ignacio stands on a ridge above the Macal River, the main town of the Cayo District in western Belize, with its twin town of Santa Elena across the water. A Saturday market fills the centre with produce and crafts, and the main street has cafés, guesthouses and shops that serve the visitors who base themselves here to explore the forest and the ruins around it.
Top-ranked sights in San Ignacio: Actun Tunichil Muknal, Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, San Jose Succotz.
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