About this experience
Don't miss this! Xunantunich and Cave Tubing combine the best two aspects of your Belize experience - Mayan archaeology at its best along with Belize's most beloved tour cave tubing at the Nohoch Che'en Reserve!
At a glance
- Duration: 8 hr 30 min
Plan your experience
Set aside 8 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Local guides to help you plan
Cave Tubing in Belize Guide
Plan a Belize cave-tubing day with practical advice on Nohoch Che’en, guided tours, costs, weather, safety equipment, mobility considerations, and St. Herman’s Cave.
Xunantunich Mayan Ruins Guide
Plan a visit to Xunantunich in Belize, including the hand-cranked ferry crossing, current admission guidance, El Castillo, site facilities, safety, accessibility, and the choice between guided and independent visits.
What is included
- park fees to both sites
- complimentary tube portage
- all taxes and fees included
- meet & greet with round trip air-conditioned transfers
- Licensed, professional guided tours
- purified water, Belizean local lunch with beverage
- cave tubing gear (helmet, light, vest, tube)
Not included
- a supplement might apply if the final group size is less than 4
Itinerary and highlights
Climb stone steps to the top of El Castillo for panoramic vistas of the Belize River Valley. This "maiden of the rock" is a significant temple experience in Belize.
Enjoy a 30-45min jungle walk which starts with a river crossing. Make your way along the jungle path following the river upstream.
Arrive at the starting point - enter your tubes and cast off to start your journey through the cave systems. You will enter & exit through 5 different caves systems with the home stretch along the jungle-lined river ending where you first crossed the river.
Meeting and pickup information
- Don't see your Belize City location listed? No problem! Just include your location in the comments and we’ll be there to pick you up. For our San Pedro or Caye Caulker guests, please let us know which terminal you will be arriving at in the city. Please note that your island transfers are not included in the tour package.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- UpClose Belize
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
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For our San Pedro or Caye Caulker guests, please let us know which terminal you will be arriving at in the city. Please note that your island transfers are not included in the tour package.
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