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PRIVATE Xunantunich Horseback riding tour plus LUNCH
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PRIVATE Xunantunich Horseback riding tour plus LUNCH

By St. Leonard's Tours
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Ages 4-65
Duration: 4–6 hours
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Live guide: English, Spanish
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Written guide
Print or digital reading material such as a guide, map, brochure, etc.
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  • Meet and assist
  • PRIVATE TOUR & private transportation
  • purified water & energy bar; LUNCH at a local restaurant in San Jose Succotz
  • entrance fees
What's not included
  • Alcoholic Beverages


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • St Leonard's Tours, Belize, Mile 76, aka mile, 71 George Price Hwy, Belize
    Our entrance to our St Leonard's tours, stable is at Mile 71 George Price Highway aka Western Highway. Our St Leonard's Tours sign is on the RIGHT side of the highway (coming from San Ignacio town to us).
Pickup details
  • Please send us your FULL name of your hotel; FULL address of your airbnb or guesthouse. For your (and our horses) safety and comfort, your WEIGHT is confirmed at our St Leonard's Stable, and you will be fitted to your appropriate horse and tour limit.
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    Additional pickup options
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.
    • Cayo Welcome Center & Tourist Information Center, San Ignacio, Belize
    • Midas Belize, Branch Mouth Road, San Ignacio, Belize
    • Venus Hotel, 29 Burns Avenue, San Ignacio, Belize
    • Ka'ana Resort, Mile 69 1, 4 George Price Hwy, San Ignacio, Belize
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Infant seats available
      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Near public transportation
      • Infants must sit on laps
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 9165P7

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
      • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
      • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
      • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
      • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
      • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
      • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 9165P7

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      • St. Leonard's Tours
        465
        San Ignacio, Belize
        Joined in December 2013
      • Rochelle W
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        This is a must do!
        What an amazing experience! We had Carla for our tour.. what a knowledgeable lady! Wow, did we learn a lot about the culture and ruins! Highly recommend this company if you are in the area, you won't be disappointed!
        Written 4 December 2024
      • F9809TVmelissas
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Fun, memorable experience!!!
        We are so grateful St. Leonard's accommodated our situation when traveling between Caye Caulker and The Sleeping Giant. Jose picked us up at the Belize City water taxi terminal, took us on an AMAZING cave tubing adventure, and delivered us to The Sleeping Giant. It was an incredibly long day for him, but you couldn't tell. Jose was knowledgeable in all things Belizean and made the tour fun and educational! We would strongly recommend Jose and St. Leonard's to all wanting to explore a beautiful cave and unbelievable river.
        Written 1 December 2024
      • L2321ODannef
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Excellent experience
        Elio, our guide, was prompt in picking us up from the hotel. He was very energetic throughout the day, which I know can be exhausting on long day tours! We had to walk up to the ruins due to high waters on the ferry, but Elio made it educational and we got to try different plants along the way. It was an amazing and memorable day, made even better by an amazing guide!
        Written 13 November 2024
      • StefanU99
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Life is beautiful
        Me and my son had a terrific horse ride to Xunantunich ruins with a very nice, comitted and well read guide with the name Jose (or was it Felipe 😉 BR Stefan & Fredrik
        Written 8 November 2024
      • Bej_4329
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Carla is that woman
        We did the farm ride and it was perfect for beginners and intermediate riders. The hike to see the Mayans ruins was hell but I would have rather do it on foot than go by horseback… THE VIEW WAS WORTH IT!
        Written 8 November 2024
      • gintare_h1988
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Unforgettable experience!
        We had an amazing experience overall to say the least. First, due to floods in the area, the Xunantunich ruins were closed, we were offered couple of options by the St. Leonard’s Tours, including a refund. We went with alternative tour in another Mayan ruins in the area as well as horseback ride. Second, overall tour was very well organized. Third, the tour organizers were responsive and accommodating, they found an option for us to do the later tour, as we were arriving to Belize too late to start 7:30 am regular tour. Last but not least, our guide Jose was attentive, knowledgable and very funny. Really recommended, we had so much fun! Thank you, St. Leonard’s tours for such a memorable day!
        Written 1 November 2024
      • lalove912
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A wonderful experience
        100% must do. We stayed at Cha Creek where Elio, our guide picked us up. The tours were beyond fantastic. He is so engaging and knowledgeable. We spent all day with him and were fascinated by all he had to share. He took pics of our groups and stopped to educate us on various flora and fauna in the area. He knew a lot of info about the Maya people and their belief system. He spotted monkeys in the trees, took us to a fun restaurant, and then we went cave exploring (and cave jumping) on the tubing tour. Just so freaking cool. Loved every minute.
        Written 11 September 2024
      • 457jerryd
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great way to spend the day
        Jose and Mark were very knowledgeable and entertaining. Jose made our less experienced riders comfortable and made sure everyone was good at every stop. It was a great way to spend the day. Even an early afternoon downpour couldn’t dampen our spirits. I would use this company for other tours.
        Written 14 August 2024
      • julianem834
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        First time Horseback Riding
        Our guide Carla was awesome! She was extremely knowledgeable about the ruins and was very attentive during horseback riding. Would definitely recommend riding through the rainforest. Truly a unique experience!
        Written 8 July 2024
      • Nomad742097
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Top-Notch Guide & Beautiful Place
        Our guide, Jose, was wonderful. He took great care of us and made sure we had a blast. Jose went above and beyond for us. The caves are one of the most beautiful geologic features I've ever seen, and the cultural remains are stunning.
        Written 7 July 2024
      • Z2987UPjamesw
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Well run operation.
        We had a great time at the Mayan ruins with Elio our guide. Knowledgeable and entertaining, Elio spent time to show us many different aspects to life in the ancient times. He was funny and kept my daughter and her friend entertained while teaching us about their life. We changed our plan and did a waterfall hike instead of the tubing which was just beautiful. The girls rock jumped and swam in the clear river. Highly recommend!!
        Written 26 June 2024
      • hardied
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Absolutely recommend- fantastic guide!
        We had the most lovely day with Carla and St Leonard's travel. The horse ride by the river reviled so much unique wildlife and our host was amazingly good with the horses regarding safety and instruction. Our guide was so knowledgeable about the Mayan ruins and history and culture. We enjoyed every bit of it. Lunch was worth the extra 10 mins in the car and was my favorite meal of my trip! The chocolate making was interesting and worth the time. We just enjoyed the whole day and enjoyed Carla tremendously! I would absolutely recommend this trip to anyone who is interested in history and wildlife!
        Written 29 May 2024
      • stonesriver03
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        The best tour of temples and caves
        We had an amazing time with Elio. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about sharing the history with others. He even pointed out plants, animals and gave us a great information on the usage of these things in the Mayan culture. The caves were refreshing, thrilling and adventurous. He maximized the time there. You will not regret booking this and I would definitely do it again.
        Written 25 May 2024
      • karleys2013
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Fun day at Mayan Ruins & Canoeing in a Cave
        Elio picked us up, on time and took us for the day. He guided us through Xunantunich providing historical & regional information. Very patient with our group walking, stopping for pictures etc. Then onto lunch at a cute outdoor restaurant with excellent food (D Family Restaurant). Next we canoed into Barton Creek Cave where he guided us and gave us so much information. Then a dip in the creek. We never felt rushed and really enjoyed the day. Highly recommend this tour company.
        Written 20 May 2024
      • mayabD91AR
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great tour with exceptional guide!
        Our guide, Jose, was extremely helpful and welcoming. We ended up being just two with our guide which was great and much more private. Jose went above and beyond to give us the best experience on the tour but also on our visit of San Ignacio as well. He gave us tips and great insight on must sees! He taught us a lot about the site itself, but also about the fauna and the flora around. It was very informative and interesting. Overall, it was a great tour with an amazing guide.
        Written 19 May 2024
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      KevinElls
      Rancho Santa Margarita, CA50 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nov 2021
      I am almost in tears with happiness recalling the tour she gave us. A full day of horseback riding, storytelling, history, archeology, biology, and more. From the moment we met at the stables until the time we had to sadly say goodbye, Carla was delightful.

      She prepped us weeks ahead for clothing, timing, weather, and what to expect. Once we arrived it was just my wife and me with Carla. Two relaxing hours on horseback to the Xunantuich temple and then an in-depth, by our request, tour of the ruins. We spend almost 90 minutes exploring the area, getting more interesting information than we could have ever expected.

      The return was chilled out, relaxing, and still full of neat nuggets of information about the area and history of the region.

      We were genuinely sad the adventure had to end and we had to leave Carla knowing we would probably never see her again. We had made a friend and we'll never forget our time on this amazing experience.
      Written 3 December 2021
      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
      What a fantastic feedback of our one and only female guide, we are proud to know you had an amazing time enjoying your customized private tour. Your experience is a reflection our team's effort to give our guests a unique and memorable experience, as well as, a reflection of their true good nature and love of our country. It's hard to say goodbye after a great experience with all of you and our team truly enjoys your company. You all leave a lasting memory on our great team. All the best and know that Carla will surely remember both of you. Thank you for making us part of your unforgettable experience.
      Written 4 December 2021
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