San Ignacio: Cave Tubing & Jungle Zip Lining Combo

Float Through Belize's Biggest Cave, Then Zip Above the Jungle

You get picked up from your hotel, driven to the site, zip line through the jungle canopy, eat lunch, then float through Belize's largest cave system on an inner tube with a professional guide. The whole day is handled (transport, entry, food, and all the gear), so you show up and do the thing. Weather dependent, small groups, and you're back before evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Ziplining and cave tubing adventure

• Drive one hour to activity site
• Complete zipline portion first
• Take a break for lunch
• Finish day with cave tubing

The experience

"You're going to see things down there that most people never get to," our guide said before we started the hike, and he wasn't exaggerating. The day begins with a drive out to Jaguar Paw Cave Tubing & Ziplining site (about an hour on the George Price Highway), and then you're straight into the zip line portion first. It's the better call, honestly, because you get the adrenaline out of your system before lunch, and then the cave tubing feels like a completely different kind of rush. The zip line takes you above the jungle canopy with nothing but air and trees below, and you move through it fast enough that your brain doesn't catch up until you're already on the platform laughing.

After you come down, there's a sit-down lunch to refuel. Then the real part starts: a 30-minute hike to the entrance of the cave system. It's not brutal, but it's warm and you're moving through actual jungle, so pace yourself. Once you reach the mouth of the cave, you float through the largest cave system in all of Central America on an inner tube, drifting past stalactites and underground pools. The guide points out formations and explains what you're looking at, and the whole thing has this quiet, almost meditative quality, which is wild considering you were just flying through the treetops an hour earlier.

Groups stay small, between 6 and 8 people, which means you're not jammed into a crowd and the guide can actually talk to you instead of shouting over a mob. Hotel pickup is included for selected hotels, so you don't have to figure out how to get to the site yourself. The whole day runs on weather. If conditions aren't right, they'll reschedule you or give you a full refund, so there's no risk in booking even during the rainy season. Just know there's a 40-inch minimum height requirement, and you need at least a moderate level of fitness to handle the hike and the physical activity.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off from selected hotels, a professional guide for both activities, all zip lining and cave tubing equipment, bottled water throughout, a sit-down lunch, and all local taxes and fees. The tour covers the 1-hour drive to Jaguar Paw Cave Tubing & Ziplining site, the zip line experience through the jungle canopy, the 30-minute hike to the cave entrance, and the float through Central America's largest cave system on an inner tube.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to11h before

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Senior (66 to 80 years) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 9 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Cayo Inland Expeditions

Is this one for you?Book this if you want both the adrenaline rush and the slower exploration in one day without arranging two separate activities: the combo format and small group size mean you get the full experience of the jungle and the cave system without the logistics.

Traveler reviews

4.90★★★★★★★★★★

113 verified traveler reviews

5 ★106

4 ★5

3 ★1

2 ★0

1 ★1

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years); Child (5 to 9 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the whole tour?

Around 8 hours total, including the 1-hour drive each way, zip lining, lunch, the hike, and cave tubing.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels), professional guide, all zip line and cave tubing gear, bottled water, sit-down lunch, and all taxes and fees.

Is there a height or age requirement?

Minimum height is 40 inches. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Infants sit on an adult's lap. Minimum drinking age is 18 if alcohol is served with lunch.

What if the weather is bad?

Tours are subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you get the option to reschedule or receive a full refund.

How many people are in a group?

Small groups of 6 to 8 people.

Is this tour physically demanding?

You need at least a moderate level of fitness. There's a 30-minute hike to the cave entrance, zip lining, and floating through the cave system. It's not extreme, but it's active.

Can pregnant travelers do this tour?

No, it's not recommended for pregnant travelers.

What should I wear?

Dress appropriately for hiking and water activities. Wear shoes with grip, bring a change of clothes, and plan for getting wet in the cave.