Private Cave Tubing from Belize City: Jaguar Paw Adventure

Float through underground caves while your guide points out the rock formations and ancient artwork inside.

A private cave tubing tour from Belize City takes you on a nature walk along Cave Branch River, then into the Jaguar Paw cave system where you swim and tube past rock formations and cave art. The tour runs about four hours round-trip from the city, includes a Belizean lunch, drinks and air-conditioned van transport with a live guide in English or Spanish, and welcomes children from age 4.

Step-by-step itinerary

Cave tubing and nature walk adventure

• Travel from Belize City to Jaguar Paw
• Take a nature walk along Cave Branch River
• Observe native plants with guide
• Swim near cave entrance and river
• Tube down river into caves
• Admire cave artwork and rock formations
• Return to Belize City

The experience

How much of your day does this tour actually take? The drive from Belize City to Jaguar Paw runs about an hour each way, leaving you roughly two hours inside the caves and along the river. Your guide meets you in the city and handles all the transport in an air-conditioned van, so you don't arrange pickups or navigation yourself. The route passes through changing landscape, rainforest giving way to river valley, with photo stops along the way if you want them.

Once you reach Cave Branch River, the guide leads a short nature walk pointing out native plants before you reach the water. You'll swim at the cave entrance and take in the rocks and the opening itself, then switch to an inner tube and float downstream into the cave system. The caves hold rock formations and artwork as you move through them. The whole sequence (walk, swim, tube) takes the bulk of your time on site, and the pace is set by your group alone since this is a private tour with your own guide.

Lunch is a Belizean plate of rice and beans, stewed chicken, and either potato salad or coleslaw, served with sodas and bottled water included. The tour wraps when you're back in Belize City, leaving your afternoon or evening open depending on your start time.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned van transport from Belize City with a private guide.
• a nature walk along Cave Branch River with plant identification.
• swimming at the cave entrance.
• inner tube float through the Jaguar Paw cave system.
• Belizean lunch with rice, beans, stewed chicken and salad.
• sodas and bottled water.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 13 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

Moderate physical levelNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Jose Tours Belize

Is this one for you?The four-hour round-trip from Belize City fits into a morning or early afternoon without consuming your whole day, so you can combine it with other activities in the city or nearby. The private guide and van mean your group sets the pace and timing, which matters if you're traveling with children or prefer not to keep up with a larger group schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years); Child (4 to 9 years). Under 4: 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 far is Jaguar Paw from Belize City, and how much time is spent driving?

Jaguar Paw is about an hour's drive from Belize City in each direction. The landscape shifts noticeably as you travel. You'll see the change from city to rainforest to river valley, with chances to take photos along the route if the timing allows.

What exactly happens inside the caves during the tubing part?

You float on an inner tube down the river as it passes through the cave system, where you'll see rock formations and artwork on the cave walls and ceiling. The guide points out what you're moving past, and the current carries you through at a steady pace.

What's included in the lunch, and are there drink options?

Lunch is a Belizean meal of rice and beans, stewed chicken, and either potato salad or coleslaw. Sodas and bottled water are included throughout the day.