Belize City: Cave Tubing or Crystal Cave, or Ziplining Tour

Belize District, Belize



Meet the guide at the cruise port or hotel for a guided cave-tubing trip on the Caves Branch River. Hike through a rainforest and float thru the cave systems on a nature adventure in Belize.

Belize Cave Tubing and Zipline Tours from Belize City Port

These guided cave tubing and zipline tours in Belize suit active families and cruise passengers looking for a mix of hiking, swimming, and river tubing.

Highlights

  • 25-minute rainforest hike
  • Swim in clear, refreshing water
  • Explore many cave formations
  • Intimate tours with 1 guide per 8 guests
  • Tour starts one hour after ship arrives in port

Tour Options

Cave Tubing

Ideal for families of all ages with a minimum child height of 40 inches. After meeting your guide, enjoy a one-hour drive to the cave park. Guests receive helmets, lights, and jackets. A 20-minute walk through the forest includes a waist-deep river crossing. At the caves, you will board spacious tubes with headrests linked together by the guide who navigates downstream through multiple cave systems, highlighting formations and waterfalls. The trip continues 20 minutes downstream to the car park area, where gift shops, restaurants, and a bar are available before a relaxing drive back to the port.

Crystal Cave Tour

Suitable for active families and guests aged 13 and older. After a similar one-hour drive and forest walk, you will tube through caves and swim in crystal-clear pools inside the cave. Explore uneven cave paths with crystalline walls and prominent stalactites. The tour finishes with a 20-minute downstream tube ride and return to the car park area with amenities before heading back to the port.

Cave Tubing and Zipline Adventure

Designed for active families requiring climbing, swimming, and hiking. Minimum child height for tubing is 40 inches; maximum waistline for zipline use is 46 inches. After arriving at the cave park and completing the forest walk, you will swim and tube through the caves as described above. Then experience a low 'chicken run' zipline 20 feet off the ground, followed by a hike to five high-platform ziplines up to 1,000 feet long over the rainforest and rivers. The tour ends at the car park for the return trip to port. Early reservations recommended.

Includes

  • Guide service
  • Helmets
  • Lights
  • Personal flotation devices (PFDs)
  • Tubes
  • Park entrance fees
  • Lunch

Excludes

  • Tips

Important Information

  • Licensed and insured tours operate rain or shine
  • All participants must be able to walk for 30 minutes
  • Maximum weight per participant: 300 lbs
  • No waiting in lines
  • Refunds issued if caves are flooded or if cruise ship does not arrive
  • Bring dry bags or pouches for phones and cameras
  • Bring reusable water bottles; disposables are not allowed in the parks

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Book early to secure your preferred tour time. Bring comfortable shoes, swimwear, and waterproof protection for your electronics. The best time to visit is during daylight hours shortly after the cruise ship docks.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes a 25-minute rainforest hike, cave tubing or exploring Crystal Cave, swimming in clear water, and optional ziplining.
The tour begins one hour after the cruise ship docks at Belize City and returns to the terminal one hour before departure.
The cave tubing option is suitable for families with children at least 40 inches tall.
Tours operate in small groups with one guide per eight guests for a personalized experience.
Yes, participants can swim in crystal-clear, refreshing water during the tour.
Passengers should book so they can start one hour after their ship docks and return one hour before it leaves; check the website for current scheduling.
Yes, the tour is designed for active families seeking an adventurous outdoor experience in Belize.
The tour features a 25-minute hike through the Belize rainforest.
Yes, the tour includes expert guides who lead groups of up to eight guests.

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