EXPLORE THE ANCIENT MAYAN RUINS

Belize Mayan Ruin Tours

Visiting the Mayan ruins should definitely be on your itinerary. A trip to Belize without visiting the ancient Mayan Ruins is like visiting Paris without seeing the Eiffel Tower. Immerse yourself in the world of the Mayans and explore their ancient cities. Our tour office staff can set you up with your choice of several Belize Mayan ruins tours.

The following Mayan ruins tours can be booked with our on-site tour desk when you arrive, or booked when you make your reservation.
Belize Mayan Ruin Tours

Altun Ha Mayan Ruin

Altun Ha was a major ceremonial center during the Classic Period (250-900A.D) and functioned as a vibrant trading center. It was here that the largest carved jade object, a Jade head, was found.

Start this Mayan ruins tour with either a short flight, or cool boat ride to Belize City. Upon arrival, your guide will escort you by van for a 45-minute drive through the Northern Highway, passing several villages as you make your way to the low lush jungle and the Maya Ruins of Altun Ha.  Here, you will receive a guided tour of these magnificent ruins and will hear about Mayan history and ancient Maya civilization.  Your Belize adventure tour guide will provide ample time for you to climb one of the main temples and enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the Belize rainforest.

Lamanai Mayan Ruin

Lamanai (Submerged Crocodile) is one of Belize’s largest Mayan ceremonial centers located in the Orange Walk district on the New River Lagoon. It is characterized by exotic styles of ancient Mayan art and architecture.

This interesting Mayan ruins tour starts with a 10-minute boat ride to San Pedro Town. You will be getting on the 7:00 am Maya Island Air flight, which is only a 15-minute flight to Belize City.  Your guide will take you on a 60-minute van ride through the Northern Highway to Tower Hill. Once there, you will board a boat and cruise the New River viewing the wildlife along the route. Look out for different species of birds, including the famous Jabiru Stork which can be seen nesting while crocodiles lurk along the river banks. Howler monkeys are commonly seen on this tour; so keep your eyes and ears alert to spot these interesting little creatures along the way to the ancient Mayan ruins in Belize.

Once at Lamanai, you are served a picnic lunch of delicious local cooking which prepares you for your hike through the dense jungle to explore the ancient Mayan temples in Belize built majestically on the water’s edge. Of particular interests are the huge masks of dead rulers and gods, depicting the great importance of this site in ancient times.  

Belize Mayan Ruin Tours
Belize Mayan Ruin Tours

Xunantunich Mayan Ruin & Cave Tubing

Xunantunich (pronounced Su-nan-tu-nich) are famous Mayan ruins located across the river from the village of San Jose Succotz in the Cayo district.

Travel by air or by sea to Belize City. You will be greeted by a private guide who will escort you to the western border through San Ignacio Town. When you arrive at Succotz, a hand-cranked ferry takes you across the Mopan River followed by a mile drive uphill to the famous Mayan archaeological site.

Xunantunich was a major ceremonial center for the ancient Maya and the first Mayan site in Belize to be open for public viewing in 1954.

After exploring Xunantunich, and a break for lunch, you will venture to the Belize Caves. Your excursion begins with a hike through the exotic rainforest to the mouth of the cave. The view is stunning as you float away from the cave entrance on your inner tube with only your headlamp to lead the way. Imagine yourself floating through the caves surrounded by the stalactite and stalagmites above and clear cool waters beneath you.

Trip Advisor

“The resort can book excursions on the island or the mainland. The Mayan ruins are well worth the trip! Can’t really say enough about this place, and recommend it to anyone!”

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