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Caves Branch Tours

Caves Branch is associated with Belize's river-cave adventures, including the Nohoch Che'en cave tubing route. A tubing day combines a forest approach with an inner-tube float through limestone passages. Some itineraries add ziplining or a separate attraction; check the named stops to see how much of your day is spent at the river.

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What to know before visiting Caves Branch

The forest walk and getting into and out of the river require balance and mobility. You wear a helmet, headlamp and life jacket for the cave float. River levels affect the route, and heavy rain can prevent the activity from operating.

Caves Branch

Shared and Private 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.

Duration: Full day (6-7 hours)
Activity level: Moderate
Starts from: Belize City

PrivateYour group only: From USD $270per adult; Based on 2 paying guests
SharedJoin other travelers: From USD $175per adult; Departure min. 4 adults

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What’s included

All site entrance fees for the listed itinerary
Lunch and drinking water
Guided visit to Altun Ha

+3 more included & exclusions

Guided cave-tubing float and rainforest walk
Inner tube, helmet, headlamp and life jacket
Mainland vehicle and driver-guide for your selected shared or private option

Not included

Gratuities
Optional purchases or personal expenses

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Questions about the experience

Questions about Caves Branch

What is cave tubing at Nohoch Che'en like?

You take a roughly 30-minute forest walk to the cave entrance, where your tube is already waiting. You do not carry it along the trail. Then you float through limestone passages for about an hour with your guide. Inside the caves, your headlamp lights the walls and formations while the river carries you through the darkness. The guide explains the cave environment and its place in Maya history.

How much walking and water activity does cave tubing involve?

Allow roughly 30 minutes for the forest walk and about an hour for the guided float. Your tube is waiting at the cave entrance, so you do not carry it on the walk. You still need to get into and out of the river and sit in the tube. The trail can be wet or uneven. A life jacket is required, but it does not remove the need to be comfortable in water. Tell us about swimming or mobility concerns before choosing this activity.