San Ignacio: Crystal Cave & Blue Hole National Park + Lunch

Highlights

• Explore one of Belize's most stunning natural wonders
• See artifacts of ancient Mayan civilization
• Satisfy your appetite for adventure on an extended spelunking journey
• Enjoy a refreshing swim in the inland Blue Hole after the tour

Description

Get an early start and depart from San Ignacio at 7:30 AM. Drive out to St Herman's Blue Hole National Park, known for its lush rainforest and intricate system of interconnected caves and azure freshwater pools. Begin your adventure through the park with a rainforest hike that will end at the entrance to the Crystal Cave system. Embark on a spelunking expedition through the series of limestone caverns that the Mayans treated as a natural pantheon. Admire the beautiful stalactites, stalagmites, flow stones, rock columns, crystalline formations, and Mayan artifacts adorning the interior of the caves. Let your guide show you the evidence of ritual ceremonies that took place thousands of years ago, including pottery, fire pits, charcoal ash, and human remains. Step into Wonderland, an aptly-named chamber deep in the earth with walls covered in shimmering crystals. Spend anywhere from 3–5 hours exploring the cave depending on your energy. Let your guide know if you want to eat the packed lunch and get some rum punch inside the cave or back at the parking lot and fill up after a long day's trek. Finish off with a refreshing dip in the Blue Hole pool the park is named for. Arrive back in San Ignacio around 5:30 PM.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop off within San Ignacio Entrance fee Equipment Guided tour Water Rum punch Lunch

Important Information

• This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
• You will be asked to remove your shoes in order to enter the Wonderland cavern Long pants and sturdy hiking shoes recommended
• Gratuities are optional and not included

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund