Mayan Ruins Tours in San Ignacio at a glance
- Our pick: Tikal Day Trip: Maya Ruins & Jungle Wildlife Tour, US$ 165 per person (9h 30m, 4.79★ · 336).
- Top rated: Tikal: Sunset Photography Tour & Wildlife with Flexible Pickup, US$ 91 per person (6h, 4.99★ · 198).
- Best value: Xunantunich Mayan Ruins Tour from San Ignacio: Small Group, US$ 85 per person (3h–4h, 4.94★ · 162).
Price per person across the 31 options priced per person: US$ 85–US$ 700 (median US$ 160). With 100+ reviews: 7 of 31.
Of the 31 options: 31 with live guides in English, 30 with free cancellation, 29 with instant confirmation, 31 with hotel pickup, 25 kid-friendly, 6 private and 19 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Mayan Ruins Tours in San Ignacio — Xunantunich, Caracol, Rio Frio Cave and 18 more
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The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Tikal Day Trip: Maya Ruins & Jungle Wildlife Tour Spend a full day exploring Tikal's towering pyramids and rainforest trails from San Ignacio with a local guide, hotel pickup. Every day · 07:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.79 (336 reviews) Duration: 9h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 165 per person
Caracol Maya Ruins, Rio Frio Cave & Pools Day Trip with Lunch Feel ancient echoes at Caracol Maya ruins, swim in Rio On Pools, and explore Rio Frio Cave on this Belize day trip with lunch and round-trip transport included. Every day · 07:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.89 (289 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 135 per person
Tikal: Sunset Photography Tour & Wildlife with Flexible Pickup Step into Tikal’s ancient world with a sunset tour focused on photography, wildlife, and stories from a bilingual guide. Includes flexible pickup and lunch. Every day · 7 start times, 08:30 to 11:55 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.99 (198 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 91 per person
Day Trip to Tikal Maya Ruins from Belize: Guided Tour with Lunch Day trip from Belize to Tikal National Park with professional guide, lunch and round-trip transfer: walk pyramid temples and plazas that anchored. Every day · 06:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.77 (110 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 170 per person
Xunantunich Cave Tubing Tour: Maya Ruins & Rivers Visit Xunantunich Maya ruins and tube through underground cave systems near San Ignacio with a guide, lunch and all equipment included in one full day tour. Mon–Sat · 07:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 5 ★ 4.99 (268 reviews) Duration: 9h–11h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 165 per person
Xunantunich Mayan Ruins Tour from San Ignacio: Small Group Small-group tour of Xunantunich from San Ignacio with a local guide, hotel pickup and bottled water included. Every day · 08:30 and 13:00 · Pickup available · Up to age 85 ★ 4.94 (162 reviews) Duration: 3h–4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 85 per person
ATM Cave Tour San Ignacio: Underground swim & Maya temple Visit Xunantunich Maya temple and ATM Cave on a full-day tour from San Ignacio. Includes guide, lunch, hotel pickup, and equipment. Every day · 07:00 · Pickup available · From age 6 ★ 4.99 (78 reviews) Duration: 8h–9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 240 per person
Tikal Full Day Tour: Archaeological Monuments with Guide Full-day Tikal tour departing from San Ignacio with bilingual guide, hotel pickup, and lunch at Jaguar Inn Restaurant included. Every day · 7 start times, 05:30 to 09:25 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (78 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 85 per person
Caracol Day Trip: 3-hour Maya Ruins Tour with Swim Full-day Caracol tour from San Ignacio with 3-hour guided exploration of Belize's largest Maya city, Rio Frio Cave. Every day · 07:00 and 07:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.83 (41 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 130 per person
San Ignacio: Xunantunich Horseback Ride & Maya Ruins Horseback riding tour from San Ignacio to Xunantunich Maya ruins. Includes hotel pickup, guide, entrance fee, helmet and water. 4 hours, weight limit 245 lbs. Mon–Sat · 07:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 7 ★ 4.95 (173 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 125 per person
Xunantunich & Cahal Pech Maya Tour from San Ignacio Visit two Maya ruins near San Ignacio with a local guide. Climb Xunantunich's pyramid, explore Cahal Pech's quieter site. Mon–Sat · 08:00 · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (35 reviews) Duration: 5h–6h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 165 per person
Horseback Riding to Minanha: Forgotten Jungle City Ruins Ride horseback through the Maya Mountains to Minanha, an unexcavated jungle city with ceremonial caves and a 1,000-year-old pyramid. Every day · 08:00 · Pickup available · Ages 15–90 ★ 5.00 (40 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 160 per person
Horseback Riding to Xunantunich Maya Ruins from San Ignacio Ride horseback through Belize rainforest to Xunantunich ruins, crossing the Mopan River with a local guide leading the way from San Ignacio. Mon–Sat · 07:30 · Pickup available · From age 7 ★ 4.64 (53 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 145 per person
Caracol Maya ruins tour from Belize: Private guide, three stops Private tour of Caracol, the largest Maya city in Belize, with Rio Frio Cave and Big Rock Falls included: a guide leads you through the rainforest. Every day · 07:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (19 reviews) Duration: 8h–9h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 180 per person
ATM Cave Tour from San Ignacio: Maya artifacts and Crystal Maiden Full-day Actun Tunichil Muknal cave tour from San Ignacio featuring a jungle hike, river swim, and Maya artifacts including the Crystal Maiden skeleton with guide and lunch. Every day · 07:30 · Pickup available · From age 3 ★ 5.00 (19 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 155 per person
Compare 16 more options for Mayan Ruins Tours in San Ignacio
From US$ 115 per person · 1 h to 2 days
Caracol Maya Temple & Pine Ridge Forest Full-Day Hike Full-day tour from San Ignacio visiting Caracol Maya ruins, Rio Frio Cave and Rio On Pools. Hike through jungle. Every day · 08:00 · Pickup available · Up to age 85 ★ 5.00 (35 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 135 per person
Caracol Maya Site tour from San Ignacio: Climb the pyramid Full-day tour from San Ignacio to Caracol Maya ruins with bilingual guide, lunch and a swim at Rio On Pools. Every day · 07:30 · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 4.80 (20 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 130 per person
ATM Cave tour San Ignacio: Mayan artifacts & Crystal Maiden Wade through underground streams in Actun Tunichil Muknal cave near San Ignacio to see 14 ancient skeletal remains, crystalline formations. Every day · 08:00 · Pickup available · From age 11 ★ 5.00 (10 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 215 per person
Yaxha Tour: Monkey Spotting & Pyramid Climb Full-day Yaxha tour from San Ignacio with bilingual guide, lunch at Portal de Yaxha, and hotel pickup. Every day · 07:25, 07:55, 08:30 and 09:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (15 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 115 per person
Caracol Maya Ruin Tour: Full-Day Cave & Pools Experience Full-day Caracol tour from San Ignacio with guide, park entry and lunch included. Walk the largest Mayan city ever built. Every day · 07:30 · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 4.85 (13 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 185 per person
Yaxha Archaeological Tour: Sunset at Red Hands Temple Afternoon tour from San Ignacio to Yaxha Mayan ruins with bilingual guide, lunch at Portal de Yaxha, and sunset climb of the tallest temple. Every day · 09:55, 10:25, 11:00 and 11:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (10 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 120 per person
Tikal Maya ruins tour from Guatemala with local guide Guided tour of Tikal's temples and plazas with a local guide who speaks English or Spanish, including a nine-hour day, air-conditioned transport. Every day · 07:00 · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 4.75 (8 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 145 per person
Caracol & Rio Frio Cave tour from San Ignacio: Small group Small group Caracol tour from San Ignacio with hotel pickup, local guide, lunch and Rio Frio Cave exploration. Mon–Sat · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 4 ★ 5.00 (12 reviews) Duration: 9h–11h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 140 per person
Private Xunantunich tour from San Ignacio: Climb El Castillo Private tour of Xunantunich ruins near San Ignacio with a guide who tailors the route to your interests. Mon–Sat · 07:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 5h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 125 per person
Lamanai Day Trip from San Ignacio: Riverboat & Jungle Ruins Lamanai day trip from San Ignacio includes riverboat across New River, jungle hike to Mayan temples, and lunch. Hotel pickup and guide in English or Spanish. Every day · 06:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 200 per person
Tikal Maya Ruins Day Tour from San Ignacio: Ancient Temples Day tour from San Ignacio to Tikal National Park in the Guatemalan rainforest with hotel pickup, guide and lunch included. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · Up to age 80 ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 1h–3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 220 per person
Caracol from San Ignacio: Maya ruins, cave and waterfall Full-day tour from San Ignacio to Caracol, the largest Maya site in Belize, plus Rio Frio Cave and Big Rock Falls in Mountain Pine Ridge. Includes guide. Every day · 07:00 and 07:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 175 per person
2-Day Tikal Tour: Sunset, Sunrise & Jungle Wildlife Two-day Tikal tour from San Ignacio with sunset and sunrise hikes, jungle lodge stay, and guide-led wildlife spotting. Includes meals and park entry. Every day · 19:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 2d Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 700 per person
Xunantunich Cave Tubing Tour: Maya Ruins & Rivers Visit Xunantunich's 130-foot pyramid for jungle views into Guatemala, then float through limestone caves on the Mopan River. Every day · 07:30 · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 4.67 (3 reviews) Duration: 8h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 175 per person
Tikal Mayan Ruins Tour from San Ignacio: Temple IV & Lost World Cross the border from San Ignacio into Guatemala's rainforest to walk among Tikal's monumental temples and palaces, with guide, lunch and entry included in one full day. Every day · 07:00 · Pickup available · From age 5 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 212 per person
Horseback riding to Xunantunich ruins from San Ignacio Ride to Xunantunich Mayan ruins from San Ignacio with a private guide, crossing the Mopan River by hand-cranked ferry, then lunch at a local restaurant. 4 to 6 hours total. Mon–Sat · No fixed time · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 4h–6h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 170 per person
The top 12 of 31 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tikal Day Trip: Maya Ruins & Jungle Wildlife TourOur pickGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 165 per person | 9h 30m | 4.79★ · 336 | Every day · 07:00 | English, Spanish |
| Tikal: Sunset Photography Tour & Wildlife with Flexible PickupTop ratedGroup of up to 9 · Pickup offered | US$ 91 per person | 6h | 4.99★ · 198 | Every day · 7 start times, 08:30 to 11:55 | English, Spanish |
| Xunantunich Mayan Ruins Tour from San Ignacio: Small GroupBest valuePickup offered | US$ 85 per person | 3h–4h | 4.94★ · 162 | Every day · 08:30 and 13:00 | English |
| Caracol Maya Ruins, Rio Frio Cave & Pools Day Trip with LunchPickup offered | US$ 135 per person | 8h | 4.89★ · 289 | Every day · 07:00 | English |
| Day Trip to Tikal Maya Ruins from Belize: Guided Tour with LunchPickup offered | US$ 170 per person | 9h | 4.77★ · 110 | Every day · 06:30 | English, Spanish |
| Xunantunich Cave Tubing Tour: Maya Ruins & RiversPickup offered | US$ 165 per person | 9h–11h | 4.99★ · 268 | Mon–Sat · 07:30 | English, Spanish |
| ATM Cave Tour San Ignacio: Underground swim & Maya templePickup offered | US$ 240 per person | 8h–9h | 4.99★ · 78 | Every day · 07:00 | English |
| Tikal Full Day Tour: Archaeological Monuments with GuideGroup of up to 9 · Pickup offered | US$ 85 per person | 4h 30m | 5.00★ · 78 | Every day · 7 start times, 05:30 to 09:25 | English, Spanish |
| Caracol Day Trip: 3-hour Maya Ruins Tour with SwimGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 130 per person | 10h | 4.83★ · 41 | Every day · 07:00 and 07:30 | English, Spanish |
| San Ignacio: Xunantunich Horseback Ride & Maya RuinsGroup of up to 14 · Pickup offered | US$ 125 per person | 5h | 4.95★ · 173 | Mon–Sat · 07:30 | English, Spanish |
| Xunantunich & Cahal Pech Maya Tour from San IgnacioGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 165 per person | 5h–6h | 5.00★ · 35 | Mon–Sat · 08:00 | English, Spanish |
| Horseback Riding to Minanha: Forgotten Jungle City RuinsPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 160 per person | 8h | 5.00★ · 40 | Every day · 08:00 | English, Spanish |
By what you need
- Private (6): Horseback Riding to Minanha: Forgotten Jungle City Ruins (US$ 160 per person) · Caracol Maya ruins tour from Belize: Private guide, three stops (US$ 180 per person) · Private Xunantunich tour from San Ignacio: Climb El Castillo (US$ 125 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (15): Tikal Day Trip: Maya Ruins & Jungle Wildlife Tour (US$ 165 per person) · Tikal: Sunset Photography Tour & Wildlife with Flexible Pickup (US$ 91 per person) · Tikal Full Day Tour: Archaeological Monuments with Guide (US$ 85 per person)