Xunantunich & Horseback Riding from Hopkins
Overview
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.
Inclusions
- Entrance Fee
- Private Guide
- Water
- Entry/Admission - Hanna Stables
- Entry/Admission - Xuanantunich Hand Cranked River Ferry
- Entry/Admission - Xunantunich
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Hanna Stables, Western Hwy, Belize
. You’ll depart from you Hopkins accommodation for a three-hour drive to the stable site in San Ignacio. Once here, you’ll be given a basic safety and orientation briefing. Our horses are well trained, and our guide will lead the way as you ride the well-maintained trails and the winding path along the Mopan River that that runs through the village of San Jose Succotz.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Xuanantunich Hand Cranked River Ferry, Xunantunich Rd, San Jose Succotz, Belize
A Hand Cranked ferry used to Cross vehicles, passenger and other mean of transportation to Xunantunich
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Xunantunich, Belize
Xunantunich is very well kept and offers many opportunities for amazing selfies and group photos. The views from atop the castle are stupendous and go on for miles. Its wide-open spaces have provided a lovely backdrop for proposals and weddings and have served as a location for a few films and telenovelas
Duration: 1 minute
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Hanna Stables, Western Hwy, Belize
. You’ll depart from you Hopkins accommodation for a three-hour drive to the stable site in San Ignacio. Once here, you’ll be given a basic safety and orientation briefing. Our horses are well trained, and our guide will lead the way as you ride the well-maintained trails and the winding path along the Mopan River that that runs through the village of San Jose Succotz.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Xuanantunich Hand Cranked River Ferry, Xunantunich Rd, San Jose Succotz, Belize
A Hand Cranked ferry used to Cross vehicles, passenger and other mean of transportation to Xunantunich
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Xunantunich, Belize
Xunantunich is very well kept and offers many opportunities for amazing selfies and group photos. The views from atop the castle are stupendous and go on for miles. Its wide-open spaces have provided a lovely backdrop for proposals and weddings and have served as a location for a few films and telenovelas
Duration: 1 minute
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.