Ziplining and Cave Tubing in Hopkins: 7 Runs Over Jungle

You'll float through caves lit only by your headlamp, drifting past stalactites while your guide tells Maya legends.

Ziplining and cave tubing activity in Hopkins, Belize combines seven zipline runs over the jungle canopy with 1.5 hours of tubing through a sacred Maya cave system. A local guide leads both parts, pointing out wildlife and cave formations along the way. Private transportation from Hopkins, local lunch, and all gear are included. Children from age 5 are welcome.

The experience

The day starts with a safety briefing and gear fitting, then you're clipped in and moving from platform to platform above the rainforest canopy. Seven zipline runs cross back and forth over the Caves Branch River, each one carrying you higher into views of limestone cliffs and the jungle spreading below. The guides stay with you the whole way, checking your setup and making sure you're moving at a pace that feels right.

After the ziplines, you hike into the forest toward the cave entrance. Your guide talks about the plants and animals you pass, then hands you a helmet and headlamp. You settle into an inflatable tube and push off into the cool river inside the cave system. For the next 1.5 hours, you drift through passages lit only by your headlamp, watching stalactites and stalagmites emerge from the darkness and mineral formations catch the light. The guide floats alongside, sharing stories about how the Maya once used these caves and what the formations mean.

The river carries you back out into the open jungle where you climb out and head back to the base. You'll have time to change and dry off before lunch at a local restaurant at the park. Private transportation picks you up from Hopkins and brings you back when the day is done.

What’s included

• Private transportation from Hopkins.
• all zipline and cave tubing gear including helmets and headlamps.
• local Belizean lunch at the park.
• bottled water and soda.
• entrance fees to the cave system.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (17 to 74 years) · Senior (75 and older) · Youth (11 to 16 years) · Child (5 to 10 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 4 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfant seats availableNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Get to Know Belize Adventures

Is this one for you?Pickup from Hopkins means you don't need a car or arrange your own way to Caves Branch. The guide speaks English or Spanish and stays with you through both the ziplines and the cave float, so you're never figuring out what comes next on your own.

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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 (11 to 16 years); 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 many zipline runs are there?

Seven zipline runs cross the rainforest canopy above Caves Branch River, each one taking you from platform to platform with views of the jungle and limestone cliffs below.

What happens inside the cave?

You float on an inflatable tube through an ancient Maya cave system for 1.5 hours, wearing a headlamp that lights up stalactites, stalagmites, and mineral formations while your guide shares the cave's history and legends.

Is transportation from Hopkins included?

Yes, private transportation picks you up from Hopkins and returns you there at the end of the day.

What's included in the price?

All zipline and cave tubing gear, helmets, headlamps, local lunch at the park, bottled water, and soda are included. Entrance fees are covered.

What's the physical demand?

You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The activity is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.