Since the earliest period of Maya society, caverns have greatly influenced their unique perspective on the world. Take pleasure in this 5-hour expedition to learn more about their culture and their utilization of the caves.
After a brief 30-minute hike to the entrance of the cave, inner tubes are used to float along the Caves Branch River. See your light flicker upon strange shapes and the ultimate darkness beyond. Hear the echo of your own voice bounce off the distant walls. Listen to the water dripping from the ceiling, creating spectacular formations in the stunning chambers.
While you might be expecting dark and claustrophobic passageways, you are likely to find enormous chambers and cathedral-sized rooms.
Journey into Belize’s spectacular underground realm and take a trip back.
From the very beginning of ancient Maya culture, caves played a major role in forming this civilization’s distinctive worldview.
In addition to their use as a water supply source, storage area, and dump, the Mayan caves were considered to be a supernatural realm, the home of deities and ancestors. Vapor clouds forming at the mouth of caves suggested to the Maya that these formations were inhabited by the gods of nature-the source of rain, thunder, and lightning.
Points of Interest
- Belize City
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- National Park fees included
- Choice of a private or small-group tour
- Refreshments provided
- Expert local driver/guide
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
