Cave Tubing and Ziplining from Belize City

Two activities in one morning: underground rivers and treetop views

Cave tubing and ziplining from Belize City is a guide-led activity combining two experiences in the Nohoch Che'en area near Frank's Eddy. You float through an underground limestone cave system on the Caves Branch River, then move to a forest-canopy zipline course with multiple platforms. The full experience runs about 8 hours and includes a local guide, national park fees, and pickup from your Belize City hotel or cruise ship.

The experience

The day starts with a drive from Belize City to the activity area, where your guide walks you through the forest to the Caves Branch River. After a safety briefing and equipment check, you spend roughly 90 minutes floating through the cave system on an inner tube, looking up at the limestone formations overhead as you move through the underground passages. The guide leads the way and points out the cave features as you go.

Once you finish tubing, you meet the zipline team for harness fitting and instructions on the forest-canopy course. You then spend about an hour moving between platforms high above the ground, seeing the canopy from above. Trained guides handle the safety setup at each station, so you focus on the movement and the views. Groups stay under 25 people, which keeps the experience manageable at both the cave and the zipline.

Pickup and drop-off from your Belize City hotel or cruise ship are included, along with the guide service and national park fees. Cruise ship passengers need to provide their ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time at booking so the timing works with your departure. A minimum of 2 people per booking is required. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for the forest approach and the cave tubing.

What’s included

• Local guide in English or Spanish.
• national park fees.
• driver and hotel or cruise ship pickup and drop-off.
• cave tubing equipment and inner tube.
• zipline harness and safety gear.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (11 to 64 years) · Child (5 to 10 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

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 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Private Belize Adventure

Is this one for you?This is a shared activity with up to 25 people, so you're moving through both the cave and the zipline course with a group. If you want to do both activities yourself rather than watch them done, and you're comfortable in water and at heights, this combines two different experiences in one morning without needing separate bookings.

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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 10 years). Under 5: they 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 much time do I actually spend in the cave and on the zipline?

Cave tubing takes about 90 minutes on the Caves Branch River, and the zipline course takes roughly an hour. The full day, including travel, briefings and equipment setup, runs about 8 hours from Belize City.

What's the cave tubing actually like?

You float on an inner tube through an underground limestone cave system, looking up at the rock formations overhead. Your guide leads the way and the water moves slowly enough that you can take in the surroundings. No swimming or diving is involved. You're floating the whole time.

Do I need experience to zipline, or will the guides teach me?

No experience is needed. Trained guides handle the harness fitting and give you instructions before you start. They set up the safety equipment at each platform, so you learn as you go and focus on moving between the stations.

What happens if my cruise ship is delayed?

Refunds are not issued if the tour is missed due to late arrival or non-arrival of the cruise ship. Provide your ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time at booking so the operator can plan the timing to get you back in time.