WE greets you at terminal 1 at the port of Belize. your tour begins with a narrated city and rural country tour along the route interpreting ecosystems, culture , geological formations, villages, farms. Arrive at the Caves Branch Reserve. Use facilities, here each guest is given an inner tube.
The guide leads a rainforest walk for 40 minutes stopping to explore the DRY CAVE, stopping to talk about the type of trees its many uses and our local customs. Arriving at cave 4 entrance is a hill overlooking the river below, some guest prefer to jump in 10 feet into the river while others choose to enter the river from a walk-in entry point where the guide assist each guest into the water. The guide gives an orientation on the cave float and provides the headlamps.
The first portion of the float is through cave 4 which is a long tunnel and very little or no current so the guide places each guest floating on their tube one in-front of the other, “the train” the guide goes to the front of the train and starts pulling the train for about 40 minutes through this first long tunnel then you arrive at cave 3. At the entrance of cave 3 is a fast flowing, 10 inches of water for about 200 feet that rapidly takes the tuber into a huge cavern. In this cave the float continues with the train and the lead guide points out unique formations "jaguar,serpent,woman holding baby".
Several rapids are in this section of the cave and the guide controls the train and the direction so everyone enjoys the rapids section. Float through this cave system for 45 minutes. So the total cave floating time is 1 hour and 45 minutes then you arrive at the exit of the cave and a open caves branch river. The river floating then continues for another 20 minutes enjoying the sights and sounds of the natural rainforest, the birds singing and even the howls of the howler monkeys.
Three minutes walk and you return the equipment, get your belongings (towels, clothing, etc) from the van, Then it’s a return 45 minute drive back to Belize City. This Tour takes 5.5 hours total.
for guest arriving by Cruise Lines, The cruise stays 4 miles offshore, The Cruise provides "Boat Ferrys" to shore, The Ferrys arrive at the Belize Tourism Village, The Belize Tourism Village has 4 Terminal Buildings, we are at Terminal 1 and hold a sign with your name on it . For guest staying in Belize city we meet you at the hotel lobby, for guest arriving from the islands San Pedro Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker,Placencia,: we meet you at either the Belize City water taxi terminal or the belize city municipal airport whichever choice you choose. contact us for more information and reservations.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
THe TOUR cost includes all safety equipment ( helmets, headlamps, innertube, life vest ) guides, transportation, parkfees *** if arriving by cruiseline no need to worry you have plenty of time. All ships are in port from 8:00 - 5:00 , our tours start from 9:00 to 2:30, so you have plenty of time to shop. why pay more for less activity, get more cave-tubing for less. for guest staying at ambergris caye or caye caulker purchase your local flight tickets or water taxi tickets to belize city and we will meet you at the municipal airport or the water taxi terminal. email us for more information.
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