At Nohoch Ch’een, you walk through the forest to the river and float through limestone caves with your guide. Choose a tour by where you’re starting.
Choose cave tubing by pickup point
- Staying in Belize City? See the Belize City cave tubing tour for pickup and booking options.
- Arriving by cruise ship? Select your ship and date on the cave tubing shore excursion to check your time in port.
- Starting in San Ignacio? The Xunantunich and cave tubing tour combines a Maya site visit with a river float.
What Cave Tubing in Belize Actually Involves
The drive from Belize City takes roughly 75 minutes. Your guide fits your helmet, headlamp and life vest before a roughly 30-minute walk through the forest. Your tube is waiting at the cave entrance. The float takes about an hour, depending on water levels and your group’s pace. River conditions determine which passages are open.
Cave tubing in Belize is not a high-adrenaline activity. The Caves Branch River moves at a gentle pace, and the water is cool and clear. It is not a white-water experience — it is a slow, quiet float through geological and cultural history. The emphasis is on the cave formations and the Mayan connection to this landscape, not speed.
Is cave tubing right for your group?
Nohoch Ch’een requires participants to be at least 40 inches tall and able to swim. Expect wet footing near the river. The reserve requires a guide, a life vest, and a helmet with a light. If anyone has questions about the walk or getting into the water, message our team before booking. See the Nohoch Ch’een visitor rules.
Combining Cave Tubing with Other Tours
Because cave tubing Belize places you already heading west toward Cayo District, several natural combinations make geographic sense. The most popular pairing is cave tubing plus zip-lining, which can be done at the same outpost on the same day. The Belize Zoo, located on the George Price Highway between Belize City and Caves Branch, is a straightforward add-on for families — it adds roughly 90 minutes and showcases native Belize wildlife in spacious naturalistic enclosures. Altun Ha, located north of the city, is a less obvious geographic pairing but can be worked into a longer day for guests with time.
If you are planning a full western Belize day, cave tubing and a visit to Xunantunich Mayan ruins in the Cayo District can be combined, though this is a full-day commitment of 10 or more hours from Belize City.
What to Bring
- Water shoes or old sneakers that can get wet (no flip-flops)
- Swimwear worn under quick-dry clothes
- Change of dry clothes and a towel for after
- Insect repellent and sunscreen (apply before entering the reserve)
- A dry bag or zip-lock for your phone and valuables
- Water and a light snack for the hike
All tubing equipment is provided. Lockers are available at the outpost for items you do not want to bring into the caves.
Book Your Private Belize Cave Tubing Tour
To reserve your cave tubing Belize experience, send us your travel date, pickup location in Belize City or nearby, and the number of people in your group. Private Belize Adventure operates with licensed guides and private, air-conditioned vehicles — no shared tours, no group vans. Use the booking form below to check availability and get a quote for your group.
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3-Day Belize Highlights Escape
Three private mainland tour days from one Belize City-area base: Mayan sites, howler-monkey conservation, cave tubing, and Lamanai by river.
3 consecutive private tour days
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4-Day Cayo Mayan & Cave Discovery
Four active private days from San Ignacio combining Xunantunich, cave and canopy activities, ATM Cave, Tikal, and a flexible Cayo finale.
4 consecutive private tour days
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Altun Ha and Cave Tubing from Caye Caulker
A Caye Caulker mainland day combining Altun Ha Mayan ruins and cave tubing, with water taxi timing coordinated from the start.
Full day (8–10 hours)
- Private · Your group only
- From USD $270 per adult
- Based on 2 paying guests · Meet in Belize City · Island connection not included
- Shared · Join other travelers
- From USD $175 per adult
- Departure min. 4 adults · Meet in Belize City · Island connection not included
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A practical two-stop mainland day from San Pedro pairing Altun Ha with guided cave tubing, planned around an 8–9 hour connection window.
Full day (8-9 hours)
- Private · Your group only
- From USD $270 per adult
- Based on 2 paying guests · Meet in Belize City · Island connection not included
- Shared · Join other travelers
- From USD $175 per adult
- Departure min. 4 adults · Meet in Belize City · Island connection not included
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View tour optionsAltun Ha and Cave Tubing Tour from Belize City
A Belize City day pairing Altun Ha Mayan history with a guided cave-tubing float, with realistic route and cruise timing.
Full day (6-7 hours)
- Private · Your group only
- From USD $270 per adult
- Based on 2 paying guests
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- From USD $175 per adult
- Departure min. 4 adults
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Altun Ha, Cave Tubing and Baboon Sanctuary from Belize City
A Belize City day with Altun Ha Mayan ruins, cave tubing, and the Baboon Sanctuary — three varied stops reviewed for your timing before confirming.
Full day (7-8 hours)
- Private · Your group only
- From USD $290 per adult
- Based on 2 paying guests
- Shared · Join other travelers
- From USD $190 per adult
- Departure min. 4 adults
GST included · Exact total before payment
View tour optionsAltun Ha, Cave Tubing and Baboon Sanctuary from San Pedro
A San Pedro mainland day with Altun Ha ruins, cave tubing, and the Baboon Sanctuary — three stops, early start required, plan 9–10 hours with island connections.
Full day (9-10 hours)
- Private · Your group only
- From USD $290 per adult
- Based on 2 paying guests · Meet in Belize City · Island connection not included
- Shared · Join other travelers
- From USD $190 per adult
- Departure min. 4 adults · Meet in Belize City · Island connection not included
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Altun Ha, Cave Tubing and Zipline from Belize City
A Belize City day with Altun Ha ruins, zipline, and cave tubing at Caves Branch — three activities with timing reviewed before confirming.
Full day (7-8 hours)
- Private · Your group only
- From USD $295 per adult
- Based on 2 paying guests
- Shared · Join other travelers
- From USD $195 per adult
- Departure min. 4 adults
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