We had a day trip to Caracol Maya ruins with Elias from Yule travel being our guide and he was outstanding as his knowledge and enthusiasm came across is well. WE would definitely recommend Elias as the guide as, despite having visited another Maya site in Guatemala, we found out so much ore due to the guide. I should clasp mention that the lunch was first class.

Wonderful experience! Our guide was very knowledgeable of the cave and surrounding areas and we learned a lot! After the tour we were given snacks and as much time as we’d like to hang around the area and swim or do whatever. Highly recommend this experience if you are looking for a relaxed and informative way to explore the caves in this region.

Our guide Rudy with Toukan Adventures was great, throughout the canoe trip he provided the history of the cave and the Mayans that used in a story. We had the cave to ourselves, unlike most of the other tourist adventures and sites.

An unexpected surprise! Photos do not do this place justice. I would compare it with touring a cathedral. It is massive, high ceiling, gorgeous, and there is a real feeling of reverence.

Went thru San Ignacio Shuttle Service. Our driver picked us up promptly and was a delight (Uedder). Sergio did our tour and they arranged for our tubes to be at the entrance so we didn't have to carry on the 1/2 hour informative walk. We swam in the beautiful water at the entrance and Sergio pulled us thru the cave and back to the start. We had a great lunch afterward and Uedder dropped us at the Belize water taxi. We are ages 65-73 and it was a perfect trip!

If you are not the most adventurous person, but want to see and experience a cave this is for you! The drive on Hummingbird Hwy is absolutely worth it—fantastic way to get an overview of the countryside. The canoe is a little tipsy, but no big issues. I would bring your own flashlight so you can look around on your own. Very good experience & enjoyable.

Perfect for those for whom the ATM is too strenuous. A terrific combination of unbelievable natural beauty and ancient Maya lore. Find O’Neil of Caya expedition if you can.

Amazing tour with a knowledgeable tour guide. Non stop facts and stories of the Mayans and of the entire country of Belize. A nice lunch after the ruins before trekking back and taking a dip in the Rio on pools. Great way to end the day. 100% recommend this tour company

Our tour guide, Rudy, was terrific. He was so knowledgeable-not just about the Mayan ruin but all things Belizean and beyond. It was clear that he loved the Mayan history and culture. He was well read and well trained outside of his work as a guide and it really showed. Even now, two days later, we are still in awe of his knowledge and talk about all the things we learned during our time with him. He was prompt, very polite, and cared not only for us but other visitors of the ruins. He took us to a delightful place for lunch near the reserve which appeared to be popular with all the guides. I cannot speak anymore highly of our time with Rudy and our trip to the reserve.

My husband and I did the Crystal Cave tour with Belize Caving Expeditions. Our guide was Miguel and he was fantastic. Provided great instruction and led us through this challenging and strenuous hike and cave with care. I was a bit concerned to do this cave as I had never done cave spelunking but so glad I did it. The hike to the cave was a semi-challenging 45 minute hike but not too bad if you are fit. The tour in the cave lasted about 3 hours and included crawling, climbing, sliding, etc. then a hike back down, a swim in the blue hole, and authentic Belizean lunch with homemade chicken burritos! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a tour that is more remote and less touristy. We were the only ones in the cave! Just may want to be in decent shape before attempting it.

We enjoyed this tour very much. Our guide, Rudy, was so good! He has such an enormous amount of knowledge about Xunantunich your head will burst! His information is accurate and captivating! I didn’t climb the ruin, but it was interesting that while I couldn’t see them, I could hear them talking up on the first level. Shortly after that, they got to the top in a quiet voice I told them that I could hear them and they responded ‘We can hear you too’. That was fun. I learned lore about the ball court, how the building of the Mayan temples was in levels and why. So interesting. Something I noticed was that we were not rushed through as other groups were. Rudy let us take our time and absorb the culture.

The Caracol tour was very good and I highly recommend a visit to this remarkable historic site. Our tour guide Rudy was excellent and his encyclopedic knowledge of Mayan history and culture along with the flora, fauna and wildlife of the area made the visit so much better. If you have to choose between Caracol and Tikal it will be tough choice. Caracol is not has developed and does not have as imposing physical sites (although still amazing) but is situated in wilderness and had really no other visitors, it was like having it to yourself. This gave almost spiritual element to the visit. This may change when the new road is completed making it a much easier visit. Tikal was much more of a tourist destination (mainly local Guatemalans), this is understandable since it is an amazing site. Out guide to Tikal (thru MayaWalk) was OK but not close to Rudy in helping you understand the history etc. Caracol tour also had stops at the Rio Cave and Rio pools, these were both great visits and might weigh the choice in favor of Caracol. Recommend if you can to visit both sites.

This was an amazing tour. Tukan Tours surpassed my expectations & Rudy was the best guide ever. Celine at the office was super helpful with information and details. The tour itself will take you through Pine forests & Mayan ruins that are breathtaking. You will see howler monkeys, may be crocodiles (we saw one!) and butterflies. Stopping at Rio Frío Cave & later being able to take a dip in the water was also refreshing. Don’t miss this one!!!

This tour felt like a great day of adventure but with a relaxed vibe. The drive from san Ignacio to the cave was picturesque and comfortable. My 13 year old sister and I joined 2 other couples. With little canoeing/paddling experience, we did well navigating in and within the cave with expert advice from our guide. The sightings in the cave were unique. The temperature and ambience inside is so soothing and calm. This is definitely an experience we are not soon to forget.

Absolutely beautiful caves! My group toured with Rudy and he was very knowledgeable about the history of the Mayan people. We met him at the pick up location and he drove us over to Barton Creek. The drive itself was an adventure and Rudy kept us entertained the whole time. Highly recommend booking this tour!