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Barton Creek and Xunantunich Tour is a one day, 2 activity adventure.

Itineraries

Morning Pickup

Time : 5:00 am

Pickup From Your Hotel

Your day starts with a complimentary pick up from your hotel. Pick up time from your Hotel in San Pedro will depend on where your hotel is located, but usually, it is around 5:00 am. Once picked up from your hotel we will drive into town and visit a Belizean deli, Ruby's, where you can get breakfast.

Travel to Belize City

Time : 6:00 am

Water Taxi Boat Ride

At 6:00 am, you will board a boat with San Pedro Belize Water Taxi that takes you to Belize City. The boat ride takes 1-1/2 hours.

Drive to Barton Creek

On Board a Private Vehicle

Upon reaching Belize City, you will board a private vehicle and drive to your Barton Creek. The trip takes about 1 hour.

1st Activity: Barton Creek Cave

Now The Fun Begins

At Barton Creek, your tour guide will set you up with a canoe, paddle, helmet, and a floating device before entering the Cave. You will have your own canoe and will just follow your tour guide through the caves as he points out interesting formations and get to learn more about “XIBALBA” The Mayan Underworld.

Lunch Time

Nourishment After Tour

After exploring the Barton Creek Cave, you will need nourishment. Lunch will be served Belizean style. Let us know if you have a different diet.

Drive to Xunantunich

On Board a Private Vehicle

After a delicious Belizean lunch, you will drive 1 hour to Xunantunich Mayan Ruins.

2nd Activity: Explore Xunantunich

And The Fun Continues

As you reach Xunantunich, you will first cross the oldest hand ferry in Belize to get to the main site. We then give you a 1hr 45 mins guided tour of the Xunantunich site where you will have a chance to learn about Mayans including their history and also get to climb some breathtaking temples.

Head Back Home

Back to Belize City on Private Vehicle

Once your tour of Xunantunich is done, you will drive 1 hour 45 minutes to Belize City to catch our boat back to San Pedro, Ambergris Caye.

Travel to Ambergris Caye

Time : 4:00 pm

Water Taxi Boat Ride

You will board a boat with San Pedro Belize Water Taxi to go back to Ambergris Caye. The ride takes 1-1/2 hours. You should be back by 5:30 pm.

End of Tour

Enjoy Exploring Belize

  • Pickup from hotel
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Water
  • Sodas
  • Park Fees
  • Gears
  • Snacks
  • Transportation (boat or flight)
  • Tour Guide
  • Private Vehicle
  • General Sales Tax (12.5%)
  • Repellent
  • Beach Towels

Things To Bring:

  • Beach Towels
  • Repellent
  • Sunblock
  • Water shoes
  • Cameras
  • Cash for souvenirs
  • Cash for tips