Cockscomb Wildlife Sanctuary, Belize: hike, tube and waterfall swim

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Duration6h–7h

GroupUp to 14

LanguagesEN · ES

PickupAt your hotel

Jungle hike and river tubing in one morning, waterfall swim before lunch

This full-day tour in Belize combines hiking through Cockscomb Wildlife Sanctuary with inner tubing down the South Stann Creek River and a swim at a waterfall. You hike a marked trail spotting wildlife and birds, float downriver on tubes, then walk to the falls for a swim and natural water slide before returning to your hotel. The tour runs 6 to 7 hours and includes a packed lunch, bottled water, an air-conditioned vehicle with pickup, and a live guide in English or Spanish.

6h–7h

Step-by-step itinerary

Hike and river tubing at sanctuary

Receive brief orientation
Hike along marked trail
Spot animals, plants, and birds
Ride inner tubes down river
Hike to waterfall for swim
Enjoy natural water slide
Have packed lunch
Hike back to vehicles

The Experience

The day starts with a brief orientation before you head out on a marked trail through Cockscomb Wildlife Sanctuary. The hike gives you a real chance to spot different animals, plants and exotic birds as you move through the reserve. The trail itself is well-marked and takes you deeper into the landscape before you reach the river.

Once you arrive at the South Stann Creek River, you switch to inner tubes and float downstream. This is where the pace shifts—you're moving with the current, watching the vegetation pass, and the tubing section lets you cover distance without effort. After the river, there's a quick hike to the waterfall, where you can swim in the natural pool and slide down the rock face into the water. A packed lunch waits here, so you eat with the sound of falling water nearby.

The hike back to the vehicles closes out the day. You'll need a moderate level of physical fitness for the full route—the combination of hiking, tubing and the waterfall swim adds up over the 6 to 7 hours. A live guide in English or Spanish leads the whole thing, and the air-conditioned vehicle handles transport to and from your hotel, so the logistics are settled before you arrive.

What’s included

Bottled water and a packed lunch.
all entry fees and taxes.
round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup.
a live guide in English or Spanish.
parking fees.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfant seats availableNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by UNTAME BELIZE

Is this one for you?Book this if you want hiking and river tubing in one outing—the guide handles logistics and includes lunch, so you only need to commit your time from morning through early afternoon.