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Xunantunich Mayan Ruin and Cave Tubing from Placencia
Take a break from beach combing and water sports to explore the ancient ruins and mysterious caves of the Cayo district on this full-day combo tour from Placencia. Visit the remnants of a once-mighty Mayan city at Xunantunich — where you can see all the way to Guatemala from the top of a pyramid — and then float through an underground network of caverns on a cave tubing adventure.
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$260.00
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$260.00
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use

Monkey River Wildlife Encounters and Mananantee Watch
Venture into a remote jungle in southern Belize near the small settlement of Monkey River Village, an area known for its troops of black howler monkeys and other wildlife. Glide through a mangrove forest on a boat before trekking on foot through wild, undeveloped terrain with an expert guide. You’ll also look for manatees, turtles, and crocodiles in this unique ecosystem where river meets the sea.
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$98.67
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$98.67
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Actun Tunichil Muknal Tour (ATM Cave)
One of Belize's most celebrated natural attractions, Actun Tunichil Mukna, or the ATM Cave, is a beautiful cave system that was used by the ancient Mayan people for religious rituals. With this tour, visitors can head deep into the caves, where they can see everything from ancient relics to the bones of people buried here centuries ago.
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$239.00
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$239.00

Combine 2 of Belizes most popular activities into 1 great package from Placencia
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.
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$175.00
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$175.00

Actun Tunichil Muknal From Placencia
Actun Tunichil Muknal is known as the ATM Cave is one of Belize most sought after Adventure in our country. The tour is not just an adventure but one of the most interactive Maya history Cave Adventure available.
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$275.00
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$275.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Best Combination Package in Southern Belize From Placencia
Come and enjoy the sights and scents of Southern Belize on this great adventure. Once at the Spice Farm A trolley train that takes around the property, making stops at the more interesting sites. Next up we head down to Ixcacao Chocolate, a small-indoors chocolate facility, here you will experience how to make your own chocolate on traditional grinding stones just like the ancient Mayans did. Choose between visiting a smaller Southern Mayan Ruins or a nearby popular waterfal
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$150.00
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$150.00

Cave Tubing & Xunantunich (Mayan Ruins) From Placencia
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.
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$175.00
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$175.00

Best Action Packed Adventure available In Placencia (Zip+Ruins+Cave Tubing)
We will visit one of the most impressive Mayan Ruins in Belize, Xunantunich! After your guided excursion of Xunantunich Ruins, we head out to Jaguar paw where we gear up before heading out on a total of 8 zip lines. Once completed we head out for a 10-25 minutes hike to the caves for a tube ride that will awaken your sense of excitement. Float through mysterious limestone archways beckoning you into the mouths of centuries-old caves, holding untold stories of Maya rituals.
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$225.00
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$225.00

Xunantunich and In land Blue Hole from Placencia
A must-visit, even when on the shortest stays in our beautiful country. Xunantunich is a national treasure that fills its visitors with a sense of time travel.. You'll know you're arriving when you spot the little falls of the Mopan River winding alongside the road through the village of San Jose Succotz. You're hit with how green and lush everything is. Some visitors will get to see a group of women doing laundry in the river while their children swim nearby.
After a couple hours of exploring, you’ll head off to the Inland Blue Hole for a dip. Not to be confused with Belize’s iconic Blue Hole in the Caribbean Sea, this woodland natural pool offers a lovely and refreshing stop on the Hummingbird Highway.Once at the bottom, the jungle opens up to the sky’s canvas revealing limestone rock walls and vegetation, forming an attractive 25-foot (8-m) deep swimming hole. The water in the Blue Hole is part of an underground cave system that flows into the Sibun River.
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$185.00
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$185.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Full-Day Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Preserve Tour From Placencia
This tour offers an unparalleled opportunity to see the wild beauty of Belize at its very finest. Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary is recognized internationally as the world’s first jaguar preserve. It is also known for its spectacular waterfalls, mountain views, nature trails, and rich diversity of neo-tropical birds and the occasional encounter of land animals such as Gibnutt, coatimundi, and various wild life.
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$110.00
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$110.00
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Explore Xunantunich Maya Ruin & Take a Dip at St Herman Blue Hole National Park
Take a break from the beaches to see two highlights of Belize’s lush Cayo District, all without renting a car. Stand atop the massive El Castillo temple and and peer into Guatemala at the Xunantunich archaeological site, where a guide shows you highlights of the ruins and reveals secrets of ancient Mayan life. Later, cool off with a swim in the Blue Hole, a natural swimming pool surrounded by tropical forest.
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$275.00
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$275.00
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Catch, Grill, Eat. Seafood Hunter with Beach BBQ
Join local fisherman on a lobster hunt for the freshest seafood Belize has to offer. Ride along on a fishing boat to a coal reef, where you’ll snorkel among colorful underwater gardens looking for wild lobsters and conch. Your expert guides will spear the lobsters and cook them up right on the beach for a tasty seafood barbecue you can be proud of.
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$188.00
Price varies by group size
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$188.00
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

ATM Cave Tour from Placencia
Classed as National Geographic's "Number one sacred cave in the world;" this cave was only discovered in 1989. However, it has quickly grew a name for itself as one of the top destinations in the world for its rich Mayan culture and heritage. You can look forward to witnessing 14 skeletal remains, pottery, stone tools and even Mayan hieroglyphs which date back to 700-900 A.D.
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$240.00
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$240.00
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

See and Hear Monkey River Howler Monkey's Day Tour
Monkey River is one of the oldest communities in Belize, the village got it's name from the Howler Monkey's whom inhabit the lush jungle canopy that stretches the 5 mile river system.
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$65.00
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$65.00

Full Day Tour to ATM Caves from Placencia with Hotel Pick up
ATM is the crown jewel of all of Belize’s archaeological treasure. This is one of the most unforgettable and adventurous underground tours you can make in Belize. The guided trip into ATM takes you deep into the underworld that the ancient Maya knew as Xibalba.
We’ll start with a 2 hours drive to the village of Teakettle. From there, we’ll turn off into the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve and pass through mahogany groves and orchards.
The tour requires climbing and swimming as well as crawling through small spaces. The cave is extensively decorated with cave formations in the upper passages, dry chambers which lead to the cathedral-like main hall, a towering chamber 350 meters in length and 50 meters wide and filled with artifacts and sacrificial remains. Visitors remove shoes and explore the cave in socks only, to protect the artifacts on the cave floor. After this, another climb takes you to the stone sepulchre (after which the cave is named) where the Crystal Maiden lies.
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$210.00
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$210.00
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Xunantunich Mayan Ruin & Cave Tubing adventure from Placencia
An excellent choice for all ages in your family. There is something for everyone to do and enjoy from the moment you are picked up; with unlimited sight-seeing until you are returned to your drop off point. Experience two of Belize's top three rated excursions in one trip.
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$239.00
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$239.00
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Monkey River Tour and Manatee watch (Placencia)
A half hour fun boat ride through the mangroves takes you to Monkey River village where you head upriver into pristine rain forest. You can expect to see crocodiles in the water, huge iguanas on tree branches sunning themselves, turtles, and many species of birds.
Upriver your licensed guide will lead you into the rain forest in search of howler monkeys and to show and explain the flora and fauna of the rain forest and perhaps show you rain forest medicines. Buy a Belizean lunch at the restaurant in Monkey River
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$122.00
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$122.00

Cave Tubing Adventure from Placencia with local lunch
Be prepared for one of the most scenic days of your life. From the moment you leave, your guide will be more than happy to take photos of you in the many picture perfect locations. Enjoy the tranquility of the cave systems and the beauty of its famous "cenotes".
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$189.99
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$189.99
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Xunantunich and Horseback Riding from Placencia
A must-visit, even when on the shortest stays in our beautiful country. Xunantunich is a national treasure that fills its visitors with a sense of time travel. If that isn’t appealing enough, how about saddling up a horse and riding into the shadow of this Mayan temple. You're hit with how green and lush everything is. Some visitors might get to see a group of women doing laundry in the river while their children swim nearby, this is where you will board the hand-cranked ferry that has carried many thousands to and from the calm beauty of this Maya Temple. Here, you’ll dismount your horse and the journey to Xunantunich begins on the other bank of the river.. The temples are nestled in between lush rainforest whose trees may bloom vibrant red, yellow, orange, or pink in season. Bring along a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, along with an open heart to experience simplicity and visiting another world for a few hours.
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$200.00
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$200.00
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary (Placencia)
Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary has the world’s highest concentration of big cats in the world. In addition to jaguars, this 98 000 acre Jaguar Reserve is home to jaguarundis, pumas, ocelots and margays. There is also a lot of “cat food†to be found including agouties, anteaters, armadillos, tapirs, Brocket deer, coatis, kinkajous, otters, pacas, and peccaries. There are lots of birds to be seen while hiking in this beautiful wildlife refuge.
There are lots of hiking paths ranging from easy to strenuous to explore with the waterfall on the way to Ben’s Bluff being a popular spot where you can take a refreshing swim. Check out the plane a short hike off the road and read the amazing story of how it came to be there.
The tour leaves Placencia at 08:00 am and returns at around 4:30 pm.
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$188.00
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$188.00

Cave Tubing & Zipline Tour with lunch from Placencia
Travel privately with your group in a comfortable, clean and updated vehicle with enough space for each guest. This tour is definitely one of the most popular attractions for most visitors to Belize. See the absolute best of Belize's land, water and air with a fully experienced guide; privately!
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$239.99
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$239.99
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Zip Lining & Cave Tubing From Placencia
We venture across the country to Jaguar Paw where upon arrival we gear up out for a total of 8 zip lines, soaring through jungle canopy and over rivers. After about 1.5 hours of thrilling zip lining we sit down enjoy a lunch before spending the afternoon in the cave for a tube ride that will awaken your sense of excitement. Float through mysterious limestone archways beckoning you into the mouths of centuries-old caves, holding untold stories of Maya rituals
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$185.00
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$185.00

Barrier Reef Fishing
Our fishing boat is designed with fishing in mind, at 28ft long it is comfortable and spacious. Troll along the barrier rfeef and hunt for the various different game fish such as Dorados, wahoos, king mackerel, groupers, just to name afew
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$750.00
per group
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$750.00
per group
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Horseback Ridingin in Hopkins
Embark on a horseback riding tour at a private ranch which even children can enjoy. These trained horses will take through the groves in the rainforest and to the river for a swim.
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$128.21
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$128.21
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