Belize Jungle Horseback & Cave Tubing: Local Guide, Lunch

Summary

Ride horses in Belize’s jungle then cave tube with locals

You’ll ride gentle horses into Belize’s lush jungle with a local guide who knows every twist of the trail, float quietly through ancient caves on an inner tube, and share laughs over a traditional lunch before heading back to Belize City—windows open to catch those last warm breezes.

What’s the experience like?

We started out bumping along the road from Belize City, windows down because the air-con was fighting a losing battle against the heat. Our guide, Carla, waved at every other person we passed — I guess everyone knows everyone here. When we reached the stables near Belmopan, I’ll admit I was nervous. Horses are bigger up close than you remember from childhood cartoons. But they matched me with this gentle old guy named Chico who seemed more interested in munching grass than running off anywhere.

The first few minutes were just fields and sun on my arms, but then we dipped under the trees and it felt like someone turned down the volume on the world. The jungle smells different — damp earth, something sweet I couldn’t name. Carla pointed out some bird (I forgot the name instantly) that made this weird metallic call overhead. We crossed a shallow river where Chico hesitated and then just plodded through like he’d done it a thousand times. Honestly, I didn’t expect to feel so relaxed riding through all that green.

Afterwards, we stopped for lunch at this small spot that looked like someone’s house — plastic chairs, fans spinning lazily overhead. The rice and beans tasted smoky and there was this hot sauce that nearly took my head off (Carla laughed when I coughed). Then came the cave tubing part — floating in cool darkness while water echoed off stone walls. It was quiet except for our voices bouncing around; kind of eerie but peaceful too. On the drive back to Belize City, Carla gave us a mini tour — pointing out old colonial buildings and telling stories about growing up here. I still think about that river crossing sometimes when things get noisy back home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Jungle Horseback and City Tour

• Jungle horseback ride
• Belize City mini highlights tour

Top questions

Is this horseback tour in Belize suitable for beginners?

Yes, horses are matched to your experience level and guides help beginners feel comfortable.

Does the day trip include lunch?

A local Belizean lunch with beverage is included during your adventure.

How far is Belmopan from Belize City for this tour?

The tour includes roundtrip air-conditioned transfers between Belize City and Belmopan.

Are park entry fees included in the price?

Yes, all park entry fees are covered as part of your booking.

What should I bring for cave tubing in Belize?

You should bring comfortable clothes and a moderate level of fitness is recommended.

What’s included

Your day includes meet & greet pickup in Belize City, all park entry fees covered, guided horseback riding through jungle trails near Belmopan with a licensed local guide, cave tubing adventure, plus a traditional Belizean lunch with beverage before returning by air-conditioned transfer to your dropoff location.