Cave Tubing in Xibalba: Explore Belize’s Underground River System
4.6
8 Ratings
Belize City
• 6-hour cave tubing tour with lunch
• Hike though the rainforest while your guide highlights flora and fauna of the area.
• Float along the Sibun river through the underground cave system.
• Enjoy a Belizean barbeque lunch.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Nohoch Che’en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve - Travel 37 miles along the Western Highway to reach the Caves Branch River, which meanders through the Maya Mountains and a series of ancient caves that were once home to the Maya people. Upon arrival, you’ll be equipped with tubes, headlights, and protective gear before trekking through the tropical forest to the cave system’s entry point.\n\nAt the cave’s threshold, your guides will provide a safety orientation for tubing. Then, you’ll embark on your journey through the mystical Maya underworld known as Xibalba. The caves are adorned with complex crystal formations, and the grandeur of stalagmites and stalactites rising and falling creates a tranquil yet grand natural environment. Throughout the adventure, you’ll occasionally bask in the sunlight as you transition from one cave to the next.
What's Included
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Driver/guide
- Local guide
- Lunch included
- Bottled water available
- Refreshments at venue
What's Not Included
- Drinks
Meal Options
- Belizean Rice & Beans - Rice and beans, stewed chicken, fired plantains and Cole Slaw
Additional Information
- You will get wet on this tour and we recommend bringing towels and a change of clothes
- The Government managers of the park impose a 4ft height restriction on this tour. Those under 4ft tall are not allowed to participate.
Location
FORT STREET TOURISM VILLAGE
Just outside Terminal 1. Your guide will be waiting outside with a sign with your name on it.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(8 Ratings)
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Jon_c
Dec 7, 2019
Must Do! - Our guide Joel was super knowledgeable and funny. The surroundings are absolutely beautiful. Highly recommend!
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Ifeanyi_k
Sep 16, 2019
Must try!! - One of the best excursions I have ever done. From the pickup to the drop off, ever encounter was beautiful. Would recommend to anyone
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Leigh_l
Apr 7, 2019
Best Tubing - Thank you for a wonderful day of tubing and zip-lining. We all enjoyed the Belize history and culture information on the drive to the river, our guide was excellent. I would recommend this tour group over others, especially the cruise ship's excursion as we had a longer float on the river than those around us, and our guide was such fun! Lunch was great too!
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Pioneer20018467476
Mar 6, 2019
Great people make a great experience - The company was very accommodating, picking us up at our hotel and dropping us off at the ferry terminal for our trip to the island. We were able to bring our luggage along with us. The guide at the caves (Lionel) was great, as well.
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Marilyn_s
Jan 28, 2019
fun for all - All ages can enjoy this excursion. You will walk to the cave and sit in an large tube that is tied with 8 others and pulled by the guide through the cave and down the river for about 1 1/2 hours. Caves have amazing formations. Afterward, there is a good lunch of chicken, rice, beans and drink.
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Sherry_j
Oct 7, 2018
A must see - The tour was everything. On our way to the cave the drive gave us a brief history about Belize and pointed out a few places of importance. My friends were also able to upgrade their tour to include zip lining. The small hike to the cave was manageable he sites in the cave is out of this world. God's creation is indeed beautiful. The ride along the river is quite relaxing. I even fell asleep at some points ..My only worry was making it back to the tender in time as we met traffic on our way back. However this tour is highly recommended
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Gr8fultotravel
Nov 28, 2019
Cave & Zipline - Ivar our guide was great very knowledgeable and funny. The bbq chicken was good. Zipline pretty cool too, just be prepared to hike up the hill to get to the 2nd line.
All in all it was a good day. The cave tubing is awesome and relaxing.
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568aishab
Feb 24, 2019
The floaters were definitely not as advised - The tour itself was pretty enjoyable.
However, the floaters and helmets in the images are not what was provided. They provided pretty neat up floaters and helmet with lights that could barely light up anything.
Other than that, we had a good time.
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