About this experience
Barton Creek Cave is the entrance to the Maya Underworld and can only be accessed by canoe. A peaceful and ancient realm awaits as you glide into the cave to see the amazing crystal formations and learn about the history of this sacred place. This tour also give you a combination with a choice of zipline, butterfly farm or waterfall to make it a full-day tour, which also include a delicious lunch!
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
Barton Creek Cave Guide
Plan a relaxed underground canoe trip at Barton Creek Cave near San Ignacio, Belize. Learn what the experience is like, how long to allow, what to pack, road conditions, costs, and safety essentials.
Belize Zipline Tours Guide
Plan a Belize zipline tour with confidence. Compare shorter rainforest canopy courses in the south with full-day zipline and cave-tubing trips from Belize City, including timing, costs, physical demands, and booking tips
What is included
- Equipment
- National Park fees
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Transport by private vehicle
- Lunch with a drink
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
We begin our journey through farmland where you can see the Mennonite community of Upper Barton Creek and experience their traditional lifestyle. We reach Barton Creek Cave, much of which is still to be explored and stretches for miles, of which 4.5 miles is navigable by open canoe. At the entrance of the cave we board our canoes, switch on our headlights and start to slowly paddle into the cave passage. While floating deeper into the passage we learn about the geology, archaeology and Maya history of these caves.
Our lights will bring crystal formations that are millions of years old to life. After exploring the caves, we turn around our canoes and float back to where we park them and complete our half-day tour with a refreshing swim.
Barton Creek Cave with Jungle Zipline:
Each of our four tours offers you a return to the main platform on a 500 feet run via our jungle lift platform. This 2-hour tour is for zip line enthusiasts and combines the Explorer and Intermedio levels in over 2,700 feet of zip line, comprised of 9 runs and 15 platforms that take you over and through the jungle.
Barton Creek Cave with Butterfly Farm and Botanical Garden:
Here, you will be able to see flocks of exotic butterflies of various species, from iridescent blue to gorgeous orange, dazzling yellow to intriguing gray. There is also a botanical collection of over 120 species of plants, including orchids.
Barton Creek Cave with Big Rock Falls:
A 150 feet waterfall flowing over the granite boulders of Privassion Creek. We hike down the escarpment hidden deep in the Mountain Pine Ridge where we come to the stunning waterfall and the crystal pool into which the cascading water sprays in a cooling mist.
Meeting and pickup information
- Tours depart our office in San Ignacio. free Pick up can be arranged if location is on route to tour site. Directions: MayaWalk Tours Main Office located between Tandoor Restaurant and Belize Bank Return point: Returns to original departure point
- Pick ups from all locations in Belize can be arranged. There may be an additional charge so please contact us if pick up is needed. . Departure Point for most tours: Downtown San Ignacio Address: MayaWalk Tours Main Office 19 Burns Avenue San Ignacio Town Cayo District Belize, Central America Directions: MayaWalk Tours Main Office located between Tandoor Restaurant and Belize Bank Return point: Returns to original departure point
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- MayaWalk Tours
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
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Departure Point for most tours: Downtown San Ignacio
Address: MayaWalk Tours Main Office
19 Burns Avenue
San Ignacio Town
Cayo District
Belize, Central America
Directions: MayaWalk Tours Main Office located between Tandoor Restaurant and Belize Bank
Return point: Returns to original departure point
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