Ziplining and Cave Tubing in Belize City: Jungle Combo

The tubes have netted bottoms and headrests, so you float hands-free through the caves.

Zipline and cave tube combo activity in Belize City with a local guide: six zipline runs through the rainforest canopy, then a tubed float through Nohoch Che'en Archaeological Reserve's ancient cave systems. Transport from your hotel, all safety gear, and a traditional Belizean lunch are included. The full experience runs about six hours.

The experience

What makes this different from either activity alone is the pairing: you get the adrenaline of ziplining through the jungle canopy on six runs that stretch roughly a mile, then the meditative float through caves the Maya once used. The day starts with a drive to the National Park, about an hour from Belize City, and your guide gives a city tour on the way. You'll order lunch during the drive. The special is rice and beans made with coconut milk, coleslaw, and grilled chicken with a drink. Once at the park, you change into a bathing suit (you will get wet), gear up with a harness, helmet and gloves for the zipline section, then take a 30-minute walk to the river.

The cave tubing itself is the part that stays with you. Instead of paddling, you recline in an inner tube with a netted bottom and a headrest, clipped to a guide line, and drift through the cave system with a headlamp. Your hands stay free. The setup means even if you're not a strong swimmer or you're tired from the zipline runs, you're secure and comfortable. The guide stays with you the whole way, pointing out formations and explaining the history. Restrooms and changing areas are at the park, and merchants sell water and souvenirs if you need them.

Hotel pickup and drop-off from Belize City or the airport are included, and the guide speaks English and Spanish. Bring old sneakers, crocs or water shoes, no flip-flops, and a change of clothes and towel. Kids need to be at least 40 inches tall to cave tube. The moderate difficulty level means you should be comfortable with physical activity, but you don't need to be an athlete. The equipment does most of the work.

What’s included

• Zipline safety equipment including harness, helmet and gloves.
• round-trip transport by private air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off from Belize City or the airport.
• cave tubing gear including inner tube, life vest and headlamp.
• traditional Belizean lunch special with drink.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4)

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 18 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 35

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Cave Tubing R Us

Is this one for you?This combo works best for families or groups who want both the rush of ziplining and the slower, meditative float through caves in one day: the two activities balance each other. If you're coming from the airport or islands with a flexible schedule, the pickup is included and the guide adjusts the timing to fit your arrival.

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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 (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4).

What exactly happens during the cave tubing part?

You float through Nohoch Che'en Archaeological Reserve in an inner tube with a netted bottom and headrest, clipped to a guide line so your hands stay free. The guide leads you through the ancient cave system with a headlamp, and the whole float is a drift rather than a paddle or swim.

How many zipline runs are there and how long do they take?

There are six zipline runs through the jungle canopy that stretch roughly a mile in total. The runs are part of the morning section before you head to the river for cave tubing.

Is the full day really six hours, or does that include the drive?

The six-hour duration includes the drive to the National Park, the city tour on the way, the zipline runs, the cave tubing float, lunch, and the return drive to your hotel or airport.

What's included in the traditional Belizean lunch?

Lunch is rice and beans made with coconut milk, coleslaw, and baked or open-fire grilled chicken, plus a drink. You order your preference during the drive to the park.

Do I need to bring my own water shoes, or are they provided?

You need to bring old sneakers, crocs or water shoes: flip-flops are not allowed. The zipline harness, helmet, gloves, inner tube, life vest and headlamp are all provided.