Belize Family Adventure offers more than a quick photo stop at Caracol. Our 3-hour guided tour gives ample time to explore Belize's largest Maya city — climbing temples and learning about ancient rituals and discoveries. The scenic drive through Chiquibul Forest Reserve becomes part of the adventure, with chances to spot wildlife along the way. Our guides bring the history to life with engaging storytelling for the whole family. We round out the day with a stop at Rio Frio Cave, a local lunch, and a refreshing swim at Rio On Pools or Big Rock Waterfalls — a complete, well-paced adventure rather than a single-stop excursion.
Private Caracol Package | Discover the World of the Ancient Maya
Welcome to the lost city! A place far, far away from home. Caracol Sits in the heart of the Chiquibul rainforest. It is known to be one of the largest Maya cities in Belize. Dominating the centre of this important community is the massive structure known as Caana, “Sky Place.” This immense complex of palaces and temples remains today the tallest human-made construction in Belize. Are you ready for a bumpy ride? Join us as we travel deep into the green dense forest of Belize. Off we go on a three-hour drive to one of Belize’s most prestigious jewels. Up and down, side to side as we drive up the dirt road. Looking through the window and witnessing how the broadleaf forest transitions into a pine Forest then back into the broadleaf forest is alluring. This is quite astonishing as both hold different ambient and different species of wildlife. “Come on, Vamonos!” says Dora La Exploradora, as Belize awaits you.
Small groups for a personalized experience. Convenient pick up and drop off at your hotel within 20km of San Ignacio town. Sit down lunch This combination tour consists of a morning tour of Xunantunich Maya Temple which is located 20 minutes driving distance from San Ignacio Town in the Maya Village of San Jose Succotz. To get to the site one must cross the Mopan River by a hand cranked ferry, which then gives us access to the one mile ascent into one of Belize’s most popular sites. Here you will enjoy sightings of pristine jungle surroundings, howler monkeys, spider monkeys, birds and iguanas. After lunch we head to Big Rock Water Falls located in the Mt. Pine Ridge Forest Reserve for swimming and site seeing. This combo tour begins at 8:30am and concludes around 3:30pm
Full-Day Mountain Pine Ridge Tour from San Ignacio with Lunch
Explore Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve — one of Central America's oldest landscapes, with rock formations dating back 340 million years. Formed as tectonic plates pushed molten rock upward from the sea, then shaped by millions of years of wind and rain, the reserve boasts dramatic waterfalls, streams. This full-day tour visits three iconic sites. After an hour's drive from San Ignacio, enjoy a moderate hour-long hike through broadleaf jungle to Rio Frio Cave, learning about native plants, wildlife, and the cave's significance to the ancient Maya. Next, a 20-minute drive brings you to Rio On Pools for a traditional Belizean lunch, followed by free time to swim or admire the granite cascades and lookout points. The day concludes at Big Rock Falls, a 100-foot waterfall with two swimming pools and cliff-jumping opportunities. Geology, Maya history, and adventure combine for an unforgettable day in Belize's wild heart.
Mountain Pine Ridge & Jungle Hike: Waterfalls & Caves with Lunch
Belize Family Adventure: Three Wonders in One Day Rio Frio Cave – An hour-long jungle hike reveals native plants and their traditional uses before arriving at this vast limestone cave, carved by the river it's named for. Discover how the cave formed and its sacred significance to the ancient Maya. Rio On Pool – Swim in natural granite pools and cascades formed hundreds of millions of years ago, when tectonic activity pushed molten rock upward from beneath the sea, cooling into today's striking granite landscape. Big Rock Falls – A powerful waterfall plunges into a jungle swimming hole, with rocks perfect for cliff jumping. Millions of years of wind and rain carved this ancient stone into one of the region's tallest waterfalls. Geology, nature, and adventure unite for an unforgettable day in Belize's wild heart.
Please note a minimum of 2 persons is required for the activity to take place. The Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve is a unique tour for both adventure seekers and relaxation lovers of all ages, its natural habitat is easily accessible to be explored and enjoyed. During the tour guests will enjoy a delicious Belizean Cuisine picnic style surrounded by nature. The tour is a day filled with swimming, sunbathing, hiking and relaxation. Guests can climb boulders and plunge into the pool below or relax under the water fall and enjoy a water massage. Three places that will be explored are the Rio Frio Cave, Rio On Pools and Big Rock falls.