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San Ignacio, Xunantunich & ATM cave weekender
A trip to beautiful San Ignacio, Xunantunich Mayan ruins and ATM cave exploration
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Overview
Join us for this historical and action packed overnight trip to the beautiful Cayo district. On the way to San Ignacio town, we will stop off at the epic Xunantunich mayan ruin, a magnificent archaeological site which was home to 200,000 Maya people over 1000 years ago. We will then get the opportunity to explore San Ignacio town's market and nightlife. You have the option of staying in either a shared dorm or a private room at Bella's backpackers, or you also have the option to find your own accommodation. In the morning, we will head to the famous ATM caves for an action packed day exploring the cave chambers and learning about the fascinating Mayan burial grounds. We will head back to the resort in the afternoon.
Schedule
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DAY 1
Saturday
Pickup - 8.30am at Umaya Reception
Driving time to first location - 3/3.5 hours
First Location - Xunantunich mayan ruin, 1-2 hours spent exploring
Driving time to San Ignacio - 15 minutes
Evening plans - Getting settled in to rooms and free time to have dinner, explore the town and go for drinks.
DAY 2
Sunday
Pickup from accomodations - 8am
Journey time to ATM cave - 1 hour
Time spent in caves - 4 hours
What to expect - You will be climbing, swimming through and exploring multiple cave chambers with an experienced tour guide who will be sharing lots of amazing facts and information about the Maya people that used the caves 1000 years ago
Journey time back from ATM caves - Approx 3 hours.Arriving back at Umaya at around 4/5pm.
** Note that your body will be fully submerged by water, therefore wear clothes and footwear that are ok to get wet.
What's Included
What's Included
Transportation to and from each location
Lunch on both days
Park Entry to Xunantunich
Tour Guides for each location
Entry to the ATM caves with tour guide
Overnight accommodation in your choice of hostel or guest house
Stop off at natural swimming pool