Ziplining from Ambergris Caye: Xunantunich & cave tubing

Fly between platforms above the canopy, then float through a limestone cave on the same day

Ziplining and cave tubing from Ambergris Caye combines two activities in one full day at Xunantunich: you zipline between forest platforms with trained guides handling the safety setup, then float an underground river past limestone formations after a guided walk through the ancient ceremonial plazas. The experience runs about 11 hours and includes a guide in English or Spanish, park fees, light refreshments and round-trip water taxi transfer from Ambergris Caye. Children are welcome from age 5. You can book shared or private, with or without the water taxi included.

The experience

How does a single day fit two activities? The route from Ambergris Caye to Xunantunich and back on the water taxi gives you time for both. You start with the walk through the ceremonial plazas and the views from El Castillo across the Cayo District, then move to the zipline course where trained guides set up your safety gear before you move between platforms suspended above the forest. After that comes the cave tubing: your guide leads you on a forest approach, walks you through a safety briefing, and then you float the underground river on an inner tube, looking up at the limestone formations overhead as the water carries you through.

The shared option keeps costs down and pairs you with up to 30 other travelers for the day. If you want the group smaller or the timing flexible, the private versions let you set the pace, though you'll still move through the same sites and activities. The water taxi is included in most options. If you book the private tour without transport, you'll arrange your own way to the site. Either way, the guide speaks English or Spanish, and the operator provides light refreshments during the day.

You'll need moderate fitness for this one: the cave tubing involves walking and floating, and the zipline requires you to move between platforms. Wear comfortable walking shoes and smart casual clothes. The operator recommends against this activity if you have spinal injuries, cardiovascular issues or other serious medical conditions. A minimum of two people per booking applies, and children can join from age 5 onward.

What’s included

• Light refreshments.
• local guide in English or Spanish.
• national park fees.
• round-trip shared water taxi transfer from Ambergris Caye.
• trained guides for safety setup on the zipline course.

Options for this experience

5 options

Guide in English06:00

Guide in English or Spanish06:00 and 07:00

Guide in English or Spanish08:30

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Guide in English or Spanish06:00

Guide in English or Spanish07:00

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 06:00, 07:00 and 08:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (5 to 9 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 31

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.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Private Belize Adventure

Is this one for you?Book the shared option if you're comfortable with a larger group and want the lower price. Choose private if you prefer a smaller group and flexible timing, though both versions move through the same sites and activities. The 11-hour day is full, so plan for an early start and a late return to Ambergris Caye.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 9 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.

Can I do just the ziplining, or do I have to do both activities?

The product combines both ziplining and cave tubing in a single 11-hour day. The operator does not offer them separately on this listing, so you experience both at Xunantunich.

What's the water taxi like from Ambergris Caye to Xunantunich?

The water taxi is a hand-cranked ferry that crosses to the mainland. It's included in the shared tour and most private options. The round-trip transfer is part of the package, and vendors sell local souvenirs and hammocks at the entrance while you wait.

Do I need any experience to zipline, or will the guides teach me?

No prior experience is needed. Trained guides handle all the safety setup on the zipline course. You move between platforms while they manage the equipment. A safety briefing happens before the cave tubing as well.

What's included in the price, and what costs extra?

The package includes the guide, national park fees, light refreshments, and the round-trip water taxi transfer. Alcoholic drinks are available to purchase during the day, and gratuities are not included.