Xunantunich Riding tour

Highlights

A private tour ensures individual attention and instruction from your guide
A guide shares details about the history of the Mayan site
The tour includes hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off from San Ignacio

Summary

Your guide will meet you at your Gold Standard hotel in San Ignacio Town, then drive to St Leonard's Stable for your riding tour: ride on ancient mayan land with mayan sites, open savannah, jungle & riverside trails along part of the Mopan River into the modern day mayan village of San Jose Succotz village, where upon reaching the gift shops at the foot of the hand cranked ferry - you will dismount and walk your horses unto the ferry. Once the ferry docks on the opposite side of the Mopan River you lead your horses out from the ferry and once on solid ground, you mount your horses to Xunantunich maya site. Your knowledgeable local guide will give you a tour of Xunantunich where you will enjoy climbing maya structures, panoramic view of the countryside and a peep at our neighbouring country (tour: approx 4hrs) WEIGHT LIMIT 245 lbs per rider. (weight is verified at our stable to best fit you to your horse and weight limit of tour) SHARED small group tour - but you may be the only ones if no one else books/cancels riding tour for your date and time of scheduled tour.

Tour info

Duration

4 hours

Why take this tour?

Explore the Mayan site of Xunantunich from a different vantage point on a private horseback tour of the historic site. Well-trained horses and instruction from a guide make the tour easily accessible to first-time riders. Plus, traveling by horseback enables you to take in the sights at a gentle pace and spot wildlife along the way.

What’s included?

bottle water, light snack & entrance fee to Xunantunich
Local, professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off in San Ignacio
pickups & drop offs OUTSIDE San Ignacio Town
Gratuities
pickups OUTSIDE San Ignacio Town must be arranged with local provider prior to tour date.

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 4h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Cancellation Policy

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

Operator Website

Operated by:

St Leonard's Tours

About operator:

St Leonard's Tours offers great private and personalized tours from Horse Riding, Archeological sites, Cave exploration, Cave Tubing and more. We have an adventure for all: Xunantunich horse riding; Xunantunich & Cave tubing combo; PRIVATE airport shuttles & combos, Family getaways, hiking tour to Xunantunich; Ziplining, Cahal Pech; Food tours; ATM; tours for families, couples, friends. We customize to your need, interest and pace.