Cave Tubing from Belize City: Float through Maya underworld caves

Discover hidden wildlife and drift through ancient passages beneath Belize’s jungle canopy

A cave tubing tour from Belize City combines a 30-minute forest trek with exploration of two dry caves and an underground float through formations the Maya believed to be the entrance to their underworld. Your guide narrates Mayan history and explains the local flora and fauna as you move through the caves. The river current carries you past rock formations while you listen to the story of the civilization that once used these caves.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore caves and float underground

• Walk 30 minutes into forest
• Explore two dry Fertility Caves
• Learn about flora and fauna
• Float through two epic caves
• Listen to Mayan history narration

The experience

The tour starts with a 30-minute walk deep into the forest, where the canopy opens onto the entrance to two dry caves known as the Fertility Caves of the Maya. Your guide walks you through these caves first, pointing out the formations and explaining what the Maya believed about the spaces you're standing in. Then you move to the main event: an inner tube float through two larger caves that flow with an underground river. The current does the work. You drift through passages carved by water over centuries, watching the rock formations pass overhead and listening to your guide narrate the history of the civilization that considered this place sacred.

The underground float is the centerpiece: an "epic cave" passage believed by the Maya to be the entrance to their underworld. How long you spend inside varies based on the river's height on the day you go, which means the caves themselves set the pace. You'll see formations and hear the guide's account of Mayan beliefs and history as you float, making the geology and the culture inseparable. An air-conditioned vehicle picks you up and brings you back, and the inner tube is provided.

What’s included

• An inner tube for the float.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport.
• parking fees.
• GST (Goods and Services Tax).

Options for this experience

2 options

Shared GroupGuide in English or Spanish · 20:00Van transport, 4 hours in total

Private TourGuide in English or Spanish · 20:00Van transport, 5 hours in total

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 20:00

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (6 to 10 years) · Infant (3 to 5 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go 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.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Belize Cruise Trips

Is this one for you?Choose a private tour if your group wants the caves to yourselves and the flexibility to move at your own pace. A shared group tour works if you're comfortable with other travelers and prefer a lower price per person.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 10 years); Infant (3 to 5 years). Children under 3 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 far is the walk into the forest before the caves?

The walk is 30 minutes deep into the forest to reach the two dry caves. It's the entry to the Fertility Caves of the Maya, where your guide begins explaining the local flora and fauna before you move into the cave passages themselves.

What is the underground float like inside the caves?

You float on an inner tube through two epic cave passages with an underground river carrying you. The caves are believed by the Maya to be the entrance to their underworld, and as you drift you'll see rock formations and listen to your guide narrate Mayan history and the significance of the caves.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs four to five hours total, including the forest walk, time in the dry caves, the underground float, and the drive to and from Belize City.