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Xunantunich and Cahal Pech from San Ignacio

5.0(35)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 35 reviews6 hFree cancellationBy St Leonard's Tours
Xunantunich and Cahal Pech from San Ignacio

About this activity

7:30am - 8am pickup from hotels in SAN IGNACIO Town for 2 great Maya sites: Cahal Pech & Xunantunich, unique places to get yourselves familiar with Maya history. Climb, explore and fascinate yourselves with extraordinary structures built by mysterious Mayan people who continue to captivate our full attention and never ending questions as to who, where and what happened to them. Let yourself be pampered by the cool jungle settings, towering structures, let the Maya land whisper to you many of its secrets through your knowledgeable local guide, let time come to a standstill, while you admire breathtaking views of the forest-covered neighboring sites of Actuncan and San Lorenzo Valley before enjoying lunch at a local Restaurant.

TOUR STARTS from SAN IGNACIO town UNLESS arrangements are made with local provider PRIOR to tour date.

SPECIAL DIETS or ALLERGIES must be informed at time of booking. 

EXTRA FEE (payable cash at pickup time) for any pickups & drop offs OUTSIDE SAN IGNACIO TOWN.

What's included

  • ✓Professional local guide
  • ✓Bottled water
  • ✓Lunch
  • ✓Transport by private vehicle
  • ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off (select hotels only)

Not included

  • ✕Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • ✕Entrance fees and meals for infants
  • ✕pickups & drop offs to hotels/resorts OUTSIDE of San Ignacio Town

Meeting and pickup

  • The Welcome Center OR your hotel/resort in San Ignacio Town. PICKUPs/DROPOFFs to ANY location more than 20 minutes driving from San Ignacio Town may NOT be provided by St Leonard's, and you will be contacted after your name and address of your hotel is confirmed by local provider.

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • REQUIRED: min of 2 people, Children must be accompanied with one paying adult
  • LOCAL PROVIDER must be informed of any vegetarran, vegan, gluten free or any other FOOF ALLERGY
  • Wheelchair accessible; please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
  • Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately as per local weather on day of tour
  • REQUEST FOR car seat must be done at least 24 hours before tour date
  • TOUR NOT AVAILABLE for CRUISE SHIP passengers due to duration of tour plus driving distance to & from cruise ship terminals
  • PICKUP time starts 7am OR EARLIER for any hotel outside of San Ignacio town as per arrangement with local provider - before tour date

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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