10 Bus Tours in Belize That You Shouldn't Miss

March 12, 2022 Merry Kessler

According to famed diver Jacques Cousteau, the Great Blue Hole of Belize is one of the most spectacular dive sites on earth. The crystal-clear sapphire waters are home to colorful tropical fish and several species of reef sharks – ideal for brave divers who love to get up close and personal with sea life. On dry ground, diverse rainforests, mangrove swamps, and Mayan ruins are perfect for exploration. The beaches of Belize are sunny and tranquil spots for a day of relaxation.
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1. Xunantunich Mayan Ruin And Cave Tubing from Belize city

Belize City, Belize City, Belize District Private Belize Adventure
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This 6-hour tour to the ancient Mayan center of Xunantunich sits on an impressive hilltop just near the border of Belize and Guatemala. Xunantunich was a major ceremonial center during the classic period.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Gratuities

Reviewed By caros

We absolutely loved our tour with Paul! Pick up from Belize Express started off our adventure to Altun Ha... We amazingly had the place to ourselves! And Paul took the time to explain the ruins and the surrounding areas to us, climbed the steps and took some great pictures for/of us. We then had any amazing lunch at the Teaky Tavern followed by exploring the forests and caves... Perfect weather, great company! We would definitely recommend booking your private tour with Paul, you will not regret it!

2. Altun Ha, Rainforest, Birdwatching Tour

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We pickup and drop off at the airport, water taxi, hotel, cruiseport, Airbnb. this sightseeing tour passes alongside the Old Belize River, rural communities, small farms. See various species of Birds, unique native trees and plants, orchids and bromeliads, tour the Ancient city of Altun Ha, known for its ceremonial Temples with mask of gods, sacrificial altar and many findings of priestly tombs containing a wealth of artifacts. When accessible we walk the trail to the Rockstone Pond.

Inclusions: Driver/ Tour guide service, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Available from Belize City Cruise Port, FSTV

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By jwages732

We did a tour of Xunantunich Mayan Ruins, ziplined, and kayaked the caves branch river with V.I.V. tours while staying in San Ignacio and couldn't have more great things to say about them. The lunch was tasty, the price was reasonable, and the guides were very knowledgeable and fun. They were able to accommodate a last minute request for the tour (we contacted them at 7pm the evening before) and even picked us up from our hotel. 10 out of 10 recommend these guys!

3. Xunantunich & Food Tour from San Ignacio

St Leonard's Tours
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Xunantunich & Food Tour: YOU, 4 local dishes, 3 Stops, 1 Mayan site Great adventure, lots lot of fun and food! This amazing food tour takes in the best of historical and cultural Belizean cuisine with a twist of mayan ingredients that may fire your appetite for more local food and hunger for more of the impressive El Castillo at Xunantunich. Your late morning brunch or midday dish, after Xunantunich, has you sampling scrumptious salbutes, empanadas and pibil (pork dish) . Your day concludes a 'Kekchi Maya chocolate making before being taken to your HOTEL/RESORT in San Ignacio town (for any AIRBnB please contact us to see if pickups are available for you location) (rice & beans or other local dish can replace Pibil for vegetarians)

Inclusions: Bottled water, guided tour of Xunantunich, Transportation to any hotel in San Ignacio Town (locations outside of Town incur additional FEE)

Exclusions: Souvenirs, Alcoholic drinks; gratuities, Transportation to hotels/Resorts OUTSIDE of San Ignacio Town are only available for an extra fee, infants' car seats & other facilities/expenses required by infants.

Reviewed By B5156FParielc

Loved our tour day! Elio was such a great tour guide!!! My husband and I had a blast with him. An absolute great way to see so many things in one day!

4. Cockscomb Wildlife Sanctuary

Untame Belize Tours & Transfers
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Hike up to witness the Cockscomb Waterfalls and ride inner tubes down the South Stann Creek River along with a chance to spot a wide variety of wildlife at a nature reserve in Belize. You will be greeted by magnificent landscapes and vegetation during your hike here.

Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Parking Fees

Exclusions: Towels , Gratuities

Reviewed By 926kattl

Thank you so much for an amazing day yesterday. I can't begin to explain how much your assistance allowed me to fully experience the Mayan city and at the same time not feel self conscious and embarrassed. Best day ever!!! The knowledge and personality and all around fun of the day makes me smile just remembering it.

5. Cave Tubing & Zipline at Jaguar Paw

Untame Belize Tours & Transfers
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Plan this exciting fun cave tubing and ziplining activity at Jaguar Paw, a beautiful, pristine natural area located in central Belize. You will be mesmerized by the cave formations and also witness the forest's canopy from a bird's eye view.

Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Gratuities, Towels

Reviewed By ChelsMbrown

Our guide Wilson was so knowledgeable about the various things in the hiking trails and took his time to stop and show us the various plants and even wildlife at the Jaguar Preserve. At the end of the hike we arrived at a beautiful and refreshing waterfall that we enjoyed so much. In the afternoon we had a local maya lunch followed by this culture teaching us how they make delicious savory chocolate directly from the fruit. This was definitely an adventurous day in Belize I will never forget. Definitely a must do tour with Untame Belize from Placencia.

6. Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) Cave

Untame Belize Tours & Transfers
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The ATM Cave is one of the most historical sights in the world. It is an incredibly beautiful underground world filled with glittering stalactites and stalagmites.

Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Parking Fees

Exclusions: Gratuities, Towels

Reviewed By ChelsMbrown

Our guide Wilson was so knowledgeable about the various things in the hiking trails and took his time to stop and show us the various plants and even wildlife at the Jaguar Preserve. At the end of the hike we arrived at a beautiful and refreshing waterfall that we enjoyed so much. In the afternoon we had a local maya lunch followed by this culture teaching us how they make delicious savory chocolate directly from the fruit. This was definitely an adventurous day in Belize I will never forget. Definitely a must do tour with Untame Belize from Placencia.

7. Xunantunich and Cahal Pech from San Ignacio

Public Event and Band Stage, Cayo Welcome Center, San Ignacio, Belize St Leonard's Tours
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7:30am - 8am pickup from hotels in SAN IGNACIO Town for 2 great Maya sites: Cahal Pech & Xunantunich, unique places to get yourselves familiar with Maya history. Climb, explore and fascinate yourselves with extraordinary structures built by mysterious Mayan people who continue to captivate our full attention and never ending questions as to who, where and what happened to them. Let yourself be pampered by the cool jungle settings, towering structures, let the Maya land whisper to you many of its secrets through your knowledgeable local guide, let time come to a standstill, while you admire breathtaking views of the forest-covered neighboring sites of Actuncan and San Lorenzo Valley before enjoying lunch at a local Restaurant. TOUR STARTS from SAN IGNACIO town UNLESS arrangements are made with local provider PRIOR to tour date. SPECIAL DIETS or ALLERGIES must be informed at time of booking.  EXTRA FEE (payable cash at pickup time) for any pickups & drop offs OUTSIDE SAN IGNACIO TOWN.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Lunch, Professional local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (select hotels only), Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Entrance fees and meals for infants, pickups & drop offs to hotels/resorts OUTSIDE of San Ignacio Town

Reviewed By B5156FParielc

Loved our tour day! Elio was such a great tour guide!!! My husband and I had a blast with him. An absolute great way to see so many things in one day!

8. Cave Kayak or Cave Tube & Altun Ha

UpClose Belize
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Ditch the Tube and Grab a Kayak for a Unique experience where Adventure and Rich Cultural History at Altun Ha Maya Temple combine for an incredible day in Belize!

Inclusions: Meet & Greet , Pick up in Belize City at your location, Air-conditioned vehicle, Guided Tour of Sites, Kayak Gear w/ Helmet & Light

Exclusions: NoHoch Che'en park entry fee $5pp, A lunch stop is made en route but the cost of lunch is not included

Reviewed By KEB47360

During our recent travels to Belize, we were fortunate to discover Up Close Belize through the hotel we stayed at on our first night. We had a positively wonderful time on the Cave Tubing, Zipline, and Altun Ha Temple tour with our guide, Joel. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the areas we traveled to as part of the tour as well as the many other Belize-related questions we asked him. He was a delight to spend the day with and learn from. Because we had such a positive experience with Joel, we booked our snorkeling trip (to Shark Ray Alley and Hol Chan on Ambergris Caye) as well as the Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM Cave) with Up Close Belize also. Our guide for the ATM Cave, Auner) was also fantastic. Overall, we were very pleased with the quality of the tours, tour guides, and communication with the company. We would highly recommend exploring Belize with the exceptional guides of Up Close Belize!

9. Xunantunich and Cave Tubing Combo Tour from San Ignacio

St Leonard's Tours
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A full day tour starts when your guide meets you at your hotel in San Ignacio Town followed by a short drive to Xunantunich. After exploring & climbing El Castilloand rest of the Maya site you will then be driving (approx 1.5hrs) to 'Jaguar Paw' where you will enjoy lunch before getting your cave tubing gear before hiking (approx 20 - 30 mins depending on your pace) to the starting point of the cave tubing tour. Go cave tubing, through the crystalline water of this underground system and enjoy a relaxing tubing adventure.  (This tour may be affected by seasonal rains - flash floods, so your tour may be susceptible to changes only during extremely wet days) (lunch for this tour is packed lunch especially for special dietary needs - at times you may have lunch at a local restaurant at 'Jaguar Paw')

Inclusions: all entrance fees, cave tubing equipment, water, light snack, lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off (within San Ignacio), small group tours

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks, souvenirs, gratuities, Excess luggage charges (where applicable), pickups & drop offs OUTSIDE of San Ignacio Town (contact us to confirm availability)

Reviewed By B5156FParielc

Loved our tour day! Elio was such a great tour guide!!! My husband and I had a blast with him. An absolute great way to see so many things in one day!

10. A trip to Altun Ha Maya Ruins and Cave Tubing the underworld

Baron Bliss lighthouse, 4 Fort St, Belize City, Belize Cave Tubing & Zip Line with Explore Belize Caves
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We will take you back in time and share the history of the Mayan people and way of life and we are also allowed to climb all the temples. When cave tubing we are still sharing and having fun in relation to the Mayan culture as the cave system represents their underworld (Hell) This is a fun trip for family and friends. It’s going to be a twice the fun in one day experience.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water

Exclusions: Certificate

Reviewed By candiceo142

Dennis was a fabulous guide very informative. We had a blast the ride was clean and comfortable and he showed us to some great local cuisine.

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