Belize City Cave Tubing Tour: Private Guide Through Caves

You float through an underground river inside a cave, not rappel or climb.

Cave tubing from Belize City is a guided activity where you float through a limestone cave system on an underground river, starting with a forest walk and safety briefing at Caves Branch River. The experience takes about 5 hours total and includes hotel pickup, park entry, guide service, water and all gear (helmet, headlamp, life vest, tube). Lunch is separate. A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Belize City hotel and a drive to Nohoch Che'en near Frank's Eddy. Once there, your guide fits you with a helmet, headlamp, life vest and tube, then walks the group through the forest to the Caves Branch River. The walk is the approach, not strenuous, just the path in. Then you float, spending roughly an hour and a half drifting through the limestone cave system and open-river sections while your guide points out the formations overhead. The current does the work. You stay seated in the tube.

Because the tour is private (or small-group, depending on which option you book), your guide can adjust the pace to match your group's comfort. You move at the speed that works for everyone, not on a fixed schedule pushing ahead. The guide is there the whole time, leading from the water and managing the route. All the gear stays with you: helmet and headlamp stay on throughout so you can see the cave ceiling and walls as you pass under them.

The full experience runs about 5 hours from pickup to drop-off. Bring a change of clothes and a towel. You'll be wet. Soft drinks and bottled water are provided, but you'll need to arrange lunch separately or eat before or after. The activity is not wheelchair accessible, and it's not recommended for anyone with back problems.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• bottled water and soft drinks.
• all gear (helmet, headlamp, life vest, tube).
• national park fees.
• private or small-group guide service in English or Spanish.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English or Spanish09:00

Guide in English or Spanish09:00

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (10 to 64 years) · Child (5 to 9 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 10 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for back problems

Operated by Private Belize Adventure

Is this one for you?Choose the private tour if your group wants to move at its own pace without coordinating with other bookings. Choose the groups tour if you're flexible on timing and want to share the cost with other visitors. Either way, you need a minimum of 2 people and should plan lunch separately since it's not included.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 9 years); Infant (under 5).

Can I do cave tubing if I've never been in a cave before?

Yes. The guide gives a full safety briefing before you enter the water, and you're floating, not climbing or navigating tight spaces. The helmet and headlamp stay on so you can see, and the life vest keeps you secure in the tube. No prior cave experience is needed.

What's the difference between the private tour and the groups tour?

The private tour is your group only, moving at your own pace. The groups tour combines multiple bookings into one outing with a shared guide. Both include the same gear, guide service, pickup and park fees. The private option just means you're not waiting for or coordinating with other parties.

How long do I actually spend floating in the cave?

About an hour and a half in the water. The full 5-hour experience includes the drive from Belize City, the forest walk to the river, the safety briefing, the float itself, and the return to your hotel.

What happens if our ship docks late or we're delayed getting back to Belize City?

At booking, cruise passengers must provide the ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time. If the ship runs late and you miss the tour, refunds are not issued. Build in buffer time between your disembarkation and the pickup window.

Is there a minimum group size?

Yes, a minimum of 2 people per booking is required. Solo travelers would need to book a shared groups tour or arrange a private booking with another person.