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Blue Hole Tours

Belize has two very different places commonly called the Blue Hole. The Inland Blue Hole is a freshwater pool in St. Herman's Blue Hole National Park near Belmopan. The Great Blue Hole is offshore at Lighthouse Reef. Check which location the itinerary names before choosing a trip.

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What to know before visiting Blue Hole

A mainland route involving Belmopan or Xunantunich may visit the freshwater pool. An offshore snorkeling, diving or flight itinerary involves different transport and activity requirements. Swimming at the inland pool and time at sea both depend on conditions; neither should be inferred from the words Blue Hole alone.

Blue Hole

Shared and Private OptionsXunantunich and Cave Tubing from Placencia

A Placencia inland combo with Xunantunich Mayan ruins and cave tubing — the coastal drive is part of the day, so plan for 10-11 hours total.

Duration: Full day (10–11 hours)
Activity level: Moderate
Starts from: Placencia

PrivateYour group only: From USD $345per adult; Based on 2 paying guests
SharedJoin other travelers: From USD $210per adult; Departure min. 4 adults

GST included · Exact total before payment

Below the shared minimum?

Request seats with no charge. Your departure must be confirmed before payment is requested.

What’s included

Guided route: Xunantunich · Cave tubing
Transportation for your confirmed route
Local driver-guide coordination

+1 more included & exclusions

Pickup and return timing reviewed before the tour date

Not included

Meals unless listed in your written confirmation
Gratuities
Optional purchases or personal expenses

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Blue Hole

Shared and Private OptionsXunantunich and Inland Blue Hole from Hopkins

A full Hopkins inland day with Xunantunich Mayan ruins and Inland Blue Hole, planned around the southern coast drive time.

Duration: Full day (9–10 hours)
Activity level: Moderate
Starts from: Hopkins

PrivateYour group only: From USD $300per adult; Based on 2 paying guests
SharedJoin other travelers: From USD $175per adult; Departure min. 4 adults

GST included · Exact total before payment

Below the shared minimum?

Request seats with no charge. Your departure must be confirmed before payment is requested.

What’s included

Guided Xunantunich Mayan site visit
Transportation for the confirmed route
Pickup and drop-off coordination

+3 more included & exclusions

Local guide or driver-guide support
Booking support by WhatsApp or email
Inland Blue Hole stop when included

Not included

Lunch or meals unless listed in your written confirmation
Tips for guides, drivers, boat crew, or activity staff
Personal expenses, souvenirs, snacks, extra drinks, or optional add-ons
Travel insurance or personal medical coverage
Activities not listed on this tour page

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Blue Hole

Shared and Private OptionsXunantunich and Inland Blue Hole from Placencia

A Placencia inland day with Xunantunich Mayan ruins and Inland Blue Hole — coastal drive time is part of the route, plan for a full day.

Duration: Full day (8-9 hours)
Activity level: Moderate
Starts from: Placencia

PrivateYour group only: From USD $320per adult; Based on 2 paying guests
SharedJoin other travelers: From USD $190per adult; Departure min. 4 adults

GST included · Exact total before payment

Below the shared minimum?

Request seats with no charge. Your departure must be confirmed before payment is requested.

What’s included

Guided route: Xunantunich · Inland Blue Hole
Transportation for your confirmed route
Local driver-guide coordination

+1 more included & exclusions

Pickup and return timing reviewed before the tour date

Not included

Meals unless listed in your written confirmation
Gratuities
Optional purchases or personal expenses

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Blue Hole

Shared and Private OptionsXunantunich from Hopkins

A Xunantunich day from Hopkins with honest southern coast drive time, guided ruins context, and a steady return plan.

Duration: Full day (9–10 hours)
Activity level: Moderate
Starts from: Hopkins

PrivateYour group only: From USD $300per adult; Based on 2 paying guests
SharedJoin other travelers: From USD $175per adult; Departure min. 4 adults

GST included · Exact total before payment

Below the shared minimum?

Request seats with no charge. Your departure must be confirmed before payment is requested.

What’s included

Guided Xunantunich Mayan site visit
Transportation for the confirmed route
Pickup and drop-off coordination

+2 more included & exclusions

Local guide or driver-guide support
Booking support by WhatsApp or email

Not included

Lunch or meals unless listed in your written confirmation
Tips for guides, drivers, boat crew, or activity staff
Personal expenses, souvenirs, snacks, extra drinks, or optional add-ons
Travel insurance or personal medical coverage
Activities not listed on this tour page

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Questions about the experience

Questions about Blue Hole

Is the Inland Blue Hole the same as the Great Blue Hole?

They are different places. The Inland Blue Hole is a freshwater pool in St. Herman's Blue Hole National Park on the mainland near Belmopan. The Great Blue Hole is offshore at Lighthouse Reef. A mainland visit does not include an offshore boat trip, flight or scuba dive.