Xunantunich Horseback Riding Tour

Xunantunich Horseback Riding Tour

This tour starts by making your way along the riverside trail leading through habitat for birds, green iguanas and other kinds of Belizean wildlife.

Featured in:Archeology, Guided Tours, Horseback Riding, Ruins, Xunantunich
Duration:
5 hrs
Available Days:
Every day
Schedule:
7:30 AM
Hotel Transport Included
Mobile Ticket Included
Offered in English, Spanish

The trail comes to an end on the banks of the Mopan River in the village of San Jose Succotz, where an ancient hand-operated ferry waits for those seeking Xunantunich. The tour of Xunantunich lasts around an hour, after which you will return to you mount and make your way back to San Ignacio.

Attraction Visited

Xunantunich

Home to the second largest Mayan pyramid in Belize, Xunantunich is one of the most impressive Mayan sites in Belize. The site is composed of three major ceremonial plazas surrounded by numerous temples, palaces, and house mounds. Xunantunich is located 8 miles (13 km) southwest of San Ignacio on the Western Highway.

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What to Bring

Hat, sun block, water, insect repellent, camera, binoculars and rain guard if necessary. Long pants, sturdy shoes and long or short sleeve shirts (Optional).

What's included

Transportation, entrance fee, guide, packed lunch, horse

Transportation

Many of our tours and activities offer transportation pick up & drop off options from several locations and destinations. Options vary by tour, see “BOOKING REQUEST” for full details.

Traveler Comments

Horses were well trained and safe. Scenery was beautiful.

- SARAH D, JUL 2019

Our guide, Carla from St. Leonard's Tours was great. The ride was very picturesque and Carla was very knowledgeable about the ruins. This tour was first class.

- NEIL D, JAN 2017
This tour starts by making your way along the riverside trail leading through habitat for birds, green iguanas and other kinds of Belizean wildlife.Xunantunich Horseback Riding Tour11
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