Small group Caracol Tour from San Ignacio
Overview
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Rio Frio Cave and Rio on Pools
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Local, professional driver/guide
- Transport by private, air conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - The Maya Ruins of Caracol
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: St. Leonard's Tours, Mile 76 George Price Highway San Lorenzo Farm, Cayo district, San Ignacio Belize
Our guide will meet you at your hotel and drive to the great maya city of Caracol. Bring along comfortable footwear and clothing to comfort you in the full day's adventure ahead of you. Climb the great Caana, be marveled by such a powerful city in the middle of the jungle, how they conquered and built such an enigmatic society. Let the jungle give you a look at the hundreds of ancient structures as you walk the trails in search of answers to quench your curiosity.
Stop At: The Maya Ruins of Caracol, 65 km south of San Ignacio Belize
This mysterious and mighty maya city of Caracol has some of the most fascinating history and architectural work that never stops to amazing visitors. Its location and great power to subdue its enemy is still captivating. Come explore and be marvelled with such ancient structures.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Rio Frio Cave, Mountain Pine Ridge Area Belize
Explore this unique cave surrounded by jungle in the Mountain Pine Ridge area.(this cave may be affected by bad weather/heavy rains)
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Rio On Pools, Augustine Belize
After a day for driving and exploring the big mayan city of Caracol you will be more than happy to leave your vehicle for a refreshing dip in the waters of the Rio on Pools.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- All St Leonard's Tours will be PRIVATE until further notice. This means ONLY members of one party (family/friends) for any given tour/vehicle. Guides are compensated on a daily basis
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Such a fun activity!! We rode horses around the property and along the river for 1.5 hours and heard all kinds of history and information from our guide (Kendall was with us). The horses had quite the personality but I never felt intimated or unsafe on top of the horse. Beautiful views, great con...
Such a fun activity!! We rode horses around the property and along the river for 1.5 hours and heard all kinds of history and information from our guide (Kendall was with us). The horses had quite the personality but I never felt intimated or unsafe on top of the horse. Beautiful views, great conversation, and a relaxing ride - this should be on your list of things to do while visiting. Also - Carol, who owns the business, is so full of energy, passion, and love for what she does.
Very good tour company and tour. I felt like guide's friend.
Very good tour company and tour. I felt like guide's friend.
I have traveled extensively and taken tours around the world (including 6 other Mayan sites) and this was one of the best tours and companies I have used! Caracol is a little out of the way for most tourist but as the largest Mayan site in Belize, it’s a must see. It's a 2 and half hour drive f...
I have traveled extensively and taken tours around the world (including 6 other Mayan sites) and this was one of the best tours and companies I have used! Caracol is a little out of the way for most tourist but as the largest Mayan site in Belize, it’s a must see. It's a 2 and half hour drive from San Ignacio down mostly ruff dirt/muddy roads. You technically can drive it yourself if you have a 4-wheel drive but don't unless you are used to driving in adverse conditions. While there are few turn offs, there are even fewer directional signs. For this reason, we booked this tour. We decided to leave the driving to an expert. Don't let the road scare you away from this once in a lifetime trip, it's worth every moment. Before the trip, I did my research and read the reviews. St Leonard's had the best review I could find. I emailed and Carla quickly responded, answering all my questions. As the trip got closer, I emailed with other travel/Covid concerns and Carla again eased my mind and was very helpful. Once in country, I called Carla and hammered out the details. Early the next morning, Elio picked us up at the hotel and off we went into the jungle. He was a fantastic and knowledgeable guide. He not only knew his Mayan history but also knew the flora and fauna. He truly made our day exciting and educational. We made many wonderful memories that day that will last a lifetime. After a wonderful homemade picnic lunch, we started the long trek back. Along the way we stopped at Rio Frio Cave and Rio On Pools. Both spots were impossibly gorgeous and a great side trip. Just FYI, there are changing facilities at the Rio On Pools so you don't have to ride back in your wet bathing suit. You spend a lot of money getting the San Ignacio and have traveled many miles, so don't miss out on this amazing world wonder. Book a guide to make the most out of your travels. I can honestly say that St Leonard's Tours has been one of my best travel experiences. I WILL l travel with them again. At this point, I would take any trip they offered. They treated us friends and not another tourist. We took 2 tours with St Leonard’s - Caracol and the combined tour of Xunantunich & Cahal Pech (see separate review). I highly recommend both.I would recommend St. Leonard's to anyone, particularly for Caracol. Corresponding with them was easy and our guide was excellent. I definitely recommend including Rio Frio Cave and Rio On Pools as part of your trip.
I would recommend St. Leonard's to anyone, particularly for Caracol. Corresponding with them was easy and our guide was excellent. I definitely recommend including Rio Frio Cave and Rio On Pools as part of your trip.
The drive to Caracol is not easy........there is only one road filled with lots of holes.
Be prepared for a long day.
Our guide from St Leonards Tours, Carla was fantastic!
She was aware that the tour time was very early so picked up breakfast at a local restaurant in San Ign...
The drive to Caracol is not easy........there is only one road filled with lots of holes.
Be prepared for a long day.
Our guide from St Leonards Tours, Carla was fantastic!
She was aware that the tour time was very early so picked up breakfast at a local restaurant in San Ignacio.
Best flour tortillas we have ever had!
Carla is most knowledgeable about the history of the Mayas and eager to share the information.
Had a wonderful picnic lunch experiencing some of the local flavors.
Most impressed by the concerns locals have about their environment.
The tour was awesome. Carla was our guide and she was great! She was very knowledgeable and made us feel like she had known us for years. She also gave us great advice on another outing we were taking on our own the next day.
The tour was awesome. Carla was our guide and she was great! She was very knowledgeable and made us feel like she had known us for years. She also gave us great advice on another outing we were taking on our own the next day.