What to do and see in Cayo, Belize: The Best Private Tours

April 28, 2022 Moriah Teneyck

Discover the best top things to do in Cayo, Belize including Private Xunantunich Day Trip from San Ignacio, Xunantunich and Cave Tubing Combo Tour from San Ignacio, Xunantunich Maya Temple and Big Rock Falls combo, Private Xunantunich Maya Ruin Adventure From Belize City, Triple Activity Limo Tour: Xunantunich Ruins, Cave Tubing & ATV Adventure, Triple Activity Limo Tour -- Altun Ha Ruins, Cave Tubing & Zip Lining, Private Actun Tunichil Muknal from San Ignacio , Belize: See & Do it ALL in 10 Days, 1st Class Traveling, Xunantunich Maya Ruins, Cave Tubing & Xunantunich (Mayan Ruins) From Placencia.
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1. Private Xunantunich Day Trip from San Ignacio

6 Far W St, San Ignacio, Belize Belize Family Adventure
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Travel back in time and experience what life was like in the city of Xunantunich, one of Belize’s most popular Mayan sites. This tour from San Ignacio takes you to San Jose Succotz, a Maya-Mestizo village located close to the Western Border and delivers you on an old-fashioned, hand-cranked ferryboat to the magnificent ruins deep in the Belizean rainforest. Admire astronomical carvings at El Castillo (The Castle) and sweeping views of the Belize River Valley and neighboring Melchor de Mencos, Guatemala once you’ve climbed the steep pyramid steps to the top! Hotel pickup and drop-off within San Ignacio Town are included.

Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off from within San Ignacio Town limits

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pick up and Drop off outside San Ignacio Town limits

Reviewed By RetireBlz

I would highly recommend for tours or transfers. My husband and I were lucky enough to have Francisco "Cisco" as our guide for the transfers and the cave tubing. He is extremely knowledgeable about the trees, plant, birds, etc. We learned a lot from him. When we transferred to Placencia, our lodging was hard to find, but Cisco stayed with us until we found the place and made sure we were able to get into the room before leaving! He even carried our bag with all our snorkel gear in it!!. He was amazing! Rick & Donna H

2. 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!

3. Xunantunich Maya Temple and Big Rock Falls combo

Cayo Welcome Center & Tourist Information Center, San Ignacio, Belize Cayo Inland Expeditions
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This combination tour consists of a morning tour of Xunantunich Maya Temple which is located 20 minutes driving distance from San Ignacio Town in the Maya Village of San Jose Succotz. To get to the site one must cross the Mopan River by a hand cranked ferry, which then gives us access to the one mile ascent into one of Belize’s most popular sites. Here you will enjoy sightings of pristine jungle surroundings, howler monkeys, spider monkeys, birds and iguanas. After lunch we head to Big Rock Water Falls located in the Mt. Pine Ridge Forest Reserve for swimming and site seeing. This combo tour begins at 8:30am and concludes around 4:30pm.

Inclusions: Transportation, Equipment, Bottled water, Lunch, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By Samurai196

Our group of late 20's couples did two tours with Cayo Inland (ATM Caves and Xun/River Tubing), as well as utilizing their shuttle service back to the airport once we were done in San Ignacio. Everything was absolutely incredible. Every little detail was taken care of perfectly and the guides were incredibly knowledgeable and professional throughout. Terry and JP were a great with setting everything up and communicating everything to us clearly so that our entire stay in San Ignacio went smoothly. We also stayed at their rental home in San Ignacio, and I have left a separate review of that property on Airbnb, but if you are looking for a great place to stay while in San Ignacio, it has everything you need and is in a great, private, quiet location with an awesome view. For the tours themselves, we did the Xun/River tubing one day, and the ATM caves the following day, and both were incredible. The guides were excellent, both friendly, as well as incredibly knowledgeable and it was easy to tell they enjoyed what they did. I wasn't sure at first if it would be worth it to do both river trips in succession, but I'm incredibly glad we did. The ATM caves were the highlight of our time in Belize (our second trip to Belize.) I can't recommend Cayo Inland enough, it really was a great experience in San Ignacio.

4. Private Xunantunich Maya Ruin Adventure From Belize City

FORT STREET TOURISM VILLAGE, Fort Street Tourism Village, Terminal 1, Belize City, Belize Jose Tours Belize
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Explore the wonders of Xunantunich, a Mayan Site that has the Second Tallest Structure in Belize, El Castillo. Jose Tours Belize is a family run business that provides visitors with new adventures, unforgettable experiences, and quality services in Belize. This tour provides an experienced guide as well as an A/C tour van to provide safe and comfortable transportation as you enjoy your trip!

Inclusions: Per person - Belizean lunch of rice and beans, stewed chicken, potato salad or coleslaw. Sodas and bottled water!, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By Booksters

Excellent service and a great experience. Joanne was very helpful in setting up our transportation, our tour of the Lamanai Mayan ruins and a snorkeling tour with Carlos Snorkeling Tours on Caye Caulker. Jose was a great tour guide and he ensured that we were at the right places at the right times. We stayed on Caye Caulker and took the ferry to and from Belize City. We enjoyed the tour of the Lamani Mayan Ruins and the boat ride on the New River with Alberto. Alberto did a great job of pointing out wildlife along the river and he was very knowledgeable about the Lamanai Mayan Ruins. The snorkeling tour with Carlos was also great. We had a wonderful time in Belize thanks to Jose Tours.

5. Triple Activity Limo Tour: Xunantunich Ruins, Cave Tubing & ATV Adventure

San Pedro, Belize Belize Jungle Limo Tours
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We are the first -- and only -- provider of super stretch, 20 passenger, SUV limousines in the country of Belize. When you go on one of Belize's amazing day tours, learn about our culture, visit our fabulous ruins and caves, and explore our wildlife adventures, why do so bouncing around in a circa-1980 panel van with a distracted driver/guide yelling over his shoulder at you? Instead, ride with a professional limo driver dedicated to only one thing -- your safety. Take a deep and meaningful dive into our culture with a top-flight guide, who accompanies you inside the limo, faces you, eye to eye, answering all your questions and catering to all your needs. Breakfast, lunch, spirits, all included. In truth, you spend more time getting to these sites than enjoying them, so why not make the transportation part of the experience? this tour is perfect for a group that wants a private tour experience.

Inclusions: zip lining equipment, Private guide and private driver, Air-conditioned vehicle, Alcoholic Beverages, Bottled water, Breakfast, Lunch, Private transportation, Soda/Pop

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Reviewed By alisac571

Tony and Jason were outstanding! Tony was a fabulous tour guide and Jason made sure we made it to all of our destinations safely. The customer service can not be surpassed! This experience was the highlight of our family vacation! I Highly recommend this tour and the company. Michael was great to work with and we appreciate all this group did to make it a personal experience for us all. #Unbelizeable

6. Triple Activity Limo Tour -- Altun Ha Ruins, Cave Tubing & Zip Lining

Belize City, Belize Belize Jungle Limo Tours
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We are the first -- and only -- provider of super stretch, 20 passenger, SUV limousines in the country of Belize. When you go on one of Belize's amazing day tours, learn about our culture, visit our fabulous ruins and caves, and explore our wildlife adventures, why do so bouncing around in a circa-1980 panel van with a distracted driver/guide yelling over his shoulder at you? Instead, ride with a professional limo driver dedicated to only one thing -- your safety. Take a deep and meaningful dive into our culture with a top-flight guide, who accompanies you inside the limo, faces you, eye to eye, answering all your questions and catering to all your needs. Breakfast, lunch, spirits, all included. You spend more time getting to these sites than enjoying them, so why not make the transportation part of the experience? It's your vacation, after all. This tour is perfect for groups of 6-16 or so wanting a private experience.

Inclusions: Cave tubing and zip lining equipment, Alcoholic Beverages, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Lunch, Breakfast, Soda/Pop, Bottled water

Exclusions: Transportation fees to and from Belize City, where tours depart from, are not included.

Reviewed By alisac571

Tony and Jason were outstanding! Tony was a fabulous tour guide and Jason made sure we made it to all of our destinations safely. The customer service can not be surpassed! This experience was the highlight of our family vacation! I Highly recommend this tour and the company. Michael was great to work with and we appreciate all this group did to make it a personal experience for us all. #Unbelizeable

7. Private Actun Tunichil Muknal from San Ignacio

6 Far W St, San Ignacio, Belize Belize Family Adventure
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Experience more than a cave! Imagine a world alive and imbued with sacred power divided into three domains: the starry arch of heaven; the stony middle world of earth made to flower and bear fruits; and, the dark waters of the underworld below, Xibalba. A short swim through the crystal blue water will lead you into this amazing realm.  Then working your way through a breakdown leads you in to the main water passage, were you get to enjoy amazing geological formation like sparkling stalactites, stalagmites, and flow stones.  This hidden chamber promises to reveal ancient secrets and geological processes that have helped to shape the Mayan Underworld known as Xibalba.   We are referring back in time when our ancestors believed that only priests could have ventured in and communicate with their Gods or ancestors through ritual and ceremonies. 

Inclusions: Bottled water, Beverages, Lunch, Snacks, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Use of helmet, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, head lamps, personal floating device, Alcoholic Beverages

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Reviewed By RetireBlz

I would highly recommend for tours or transfers. My husband and I were lucky enough to have Francisco "Cisco" as our guide for the transfers and the cave tubing. He is extremely knowledgeable about the trees, plant, birds, etc. We learned a lot from him. When we transferred to Placencia, our lodging was hard to find, but Cisco stayed with us until we found the place and made sure we were able to get into the room before leaving! He even carried our bag with all our snorkel gear in it!!. He was amazing! Rick & Donna H

8. Belize: See & Do it ALL in 10 Days, 1st Class Traveling

CharlieTheTraveler
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You absolutely will not find another tour out there as packed with activities and attractions as this one, provided by CharlieTheTraveler. You will also not find another tour out there that offers it all "FIRST CLASS," yet for a relatively low price. We have thousands of travelers taking this specific tour every year-and that's because no competitor can beat us on quality, price and substance. Below are just some examples of what you will see and do on this tour: ► Great Blue Hole Flight-Seeing Tour (optional) ► Swimming with Sharks & Sting Rays ► Snorkeling in the World’s Second Largest Barrier Reef ► Visiting Impressive Archaeological Sites ► Coming in Contact with Black Howler Monkeys ► Seeing a Wildlife Sanctuary ► Tubing & Canoeing Inside Caves ► And Much Much More...

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Air-Conditioned Vehicle, All Entry Fees, Private Transportation, Tour Guides, Lodging X 1 Night

Exclusions: Alcohol, Travel Visa (only applicable to citizens of certain countries)

Reviewed By DonnaAlverez

CharlieTheTraveler offered a great value for the trip to Turkey. There were so many amenities included, such as all of the activities and tours and the wonderful tour guide that was provided to help us navigate it all. Overall, this was a well-organized trip.

9. Xunantunich Maya Ruins

Get To Know Belize Adventures
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Depart for a day of Mayan historical adventure to see some of the finest Maya Ruins in Belize. Xunantunich is located in the Cayo District across from Benque Viejo Road near the village of San Jose Succotz just a few miles from Belize’s western border with Guatemala. At the village of San Jose Succotz, we cross over the Mopan River using a hand-cranked ferry. From the other side of the river, it’s a mile uphill to the site, which can be accessed on foot or in a vehicle. Xunantunich Mayan ruin, also known as the “Maiden of the Rock” is the second tallest Mayan ruin in Belize. The largest pyramid, El Castillo stands 130 feet high above the main plaza and offers an impressive panoramic view of the Cayo District, Guatemala, and the Mopan River. The site has been largely excavated and has a well-appointed educational museum. Experience an authentic Belizean lunch in the immediate area of the ruins.

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

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Reviewed By TrishDS

Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Value My husband and I were in Hopkins for 7 days with my son and his fiancé. We scheduled tours and activities for almost every day we were in Hopkins. Greg was the driver to get us to the tour locations. We never had to wait for him. He was always there when we were ready. He was very knowledgeable about Belize and we often learned more from him than we did on our tours. He went above and beyond for us. We enjoyed our travel time with him as much as we enjoyed our tours. The last night of our trip we did the bioluminescence tour with Medz. OMG! It was amazing. It was obvious that Medz truly loves sharing this experience. It was a privilege to spend time with Greg and Medz. We loved all of the tours we did and Belize will always have a place in our hearts. Belize is a special place with very special people. I highly recommend that you Get To Know Belize with this exceptional company.

10. Cave Tubing & Xunantunich (Mayan Ruins) From Placencia

Truly Wild Belize
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We will visit one of the most impressive Mayan Ruins in Belize, Xunantunich! Float through mysterious limestone archways beckoning you into the mouths of centuries-old caves, holding untold stories of Maya rituals. Explore the many breathtaking formations designed by only nature and learn about the ancient rituals and ceremonies that are a part of their mystique and magic.

Inclusions: Helmets, Head lights & life Jackets, Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch, Parking Fees

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Reviewed By SLGallegos

Israel and Jason were amazing. They put together a customer itinerary for us that included everything we were hoping to do. Prompt pick up, great information on the tour, and excellent customer service. I recommend them highly!

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