Altun Ha Mayan Temples and Cave Tubing: Explore Ancient Ruins and Nature in Belize

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Discover the ancient Maya ruins of Altun Ha and embark on a thrilling cave tubing adventure through the mesmerizing caverns of Cave Branch River in Belize. Uncover hidden treasures and marvel at crystal formations on this 6-hour tour.

Duration: 6 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Belize City - We will drive for 1 hour to Visit the Maya site of Altun Ha and after we are done with the tour we then drive for about 1 hour and 20 mins to cave tubing site once there you will be tubing and underground a cave system. It will take us a 30 mins walk to get to the entrance off the caves then we float for about 35 mins in the cave and about 25 mins of open river tubing.

What's Included

Hotel and Airbnb pick up and drop off
Complimentary bottled water
Inclusive lunch
Experienced driver/guide
Provided carry tubes for cave entrances
Equipment: lights, headlamps, life jackets, and inner tubes
Water taxi service for transfers
Transport in a climate-controlled minivan
Sir Barry municipal airstrip transfers
Cruise port pick up outside terminal one

What's Not Included

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
We don’t off tours from harvest caye passenger.

Additional Information

Lets explore Maya Ruins of Altun Ha and float through caves of cave branch with a 6-hour tour from Belize City to Altun Ha and the Caves Branch River. Enjoy the plazas and towering pyramids as you visit Altun Ha archeological site with your guide, and see the precious treasures excavated from the Temple of the Green Tomb. Hike through the jungle in order to start our cave tubing adventure through caverns as your headlight illuminates cave walls with crystal formations and stalactites.

Child must be 40 inches and above to go cave tubing
Children must be accompanied by an adult
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
A maximum of 14 or more people per booking
The duration of transfers are approximate 6 hours, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Child rate applies only when sharing with 1 paying adult

Location

FORT STREET TOURISM VILLAGE

1. Cruise passengers are recommended to take the first tender boat off the ship to the port, once at the port walk out outside terminal one to meet us, your guide will have a sign with your name on it. 2. Hotels, Airbnb’s, water taxi’s and municipal airstrip pick up is at 8 am. 3. Airport pick ups

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Shaunagaye_s

Sep 5, 2024

Best Day! - Where do I begin? Our tour guide Nelson was the absolute best! On the morning of our tour, it rained heavily and the water rose in the caves so we were unable to do the cave tubing. Nelson jumped right into action and organized another activity for us to do. He was very knowledgable and explained everything so throughly throughout the day. He was also very accommodating, kind, and courteous. We had the best day ever. He took us to all of the best spots for photos and ensured we got back to the water taxi on time to make it back to San Pedro. Luis also coordinated for us to go back and do the cave tubing activity when the water level went down. He updated us every step of the way. We were able to go back two days later to do the cave tubing and Nelson took us all the way through. He also recommended a wonderful restaurant and ordered ahead for us so we could have food as we headed back to San Pedro. Highly recommend.

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Mark146

Aug 30, 2024

A Perfect Day !! - This is a "must do" excursion to get the real feel of the green side of Belize and experience Mayan culture and cap it with a refreshing tube ride through caves and lazy river! Eric our guide was fantastic--very knowledgeable and accommodating. He shared a little about the people-the towns and loved getting fresh papaya from the car. He coaxed a tarantula from a hole at the temple, had us sample fry jacks, hear howler monkeys and made a tube journey safe and enjoyable. Highly recommend Eric and this tour!!!

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Ltbr2000

Aug 28, 2024

Best tour ever! - Eric made our adventure amazing!!! He was kind, patient, thoughtful and fun. Hands down one of the best tours my friends and I have taken. Jose, who was part of the rafting tour was also great. BOOK THIS TOUR, you’ll be happy you did, and ask for Eric to be your guide! 5 stars all the way.

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Susana_h

Aug 18, 2024

Nice river - The temples and cave Was amazing,the guide Erick was professional explained all details Of the temples and the cave

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Terra_h

Aug 13, 2024

Wonderful - Had an amazing time. Our guide was so informative and made us feel so welcomed. There is so much history we learned. Just amazing!!!!

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786iaind

Jul 20, 2024

Great experience great guide - Totally unique and beautiful experience. Our guide Neville was accommodating, personable and very knowledgeable. Mayan ruins were absolutely stunning. Lunch was great the dancers added another dimension to the trip. The cave tubing was very peaceful - like being at one with nature. Highly recommended, only sour point was not the trip but another guest who thought it was acceptable to arrive 45 mins late for the tour, not apologise, be extremely rude and proceed to swear appallingly at my wife.

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Laura_l

Jul 11, 2024

A unique and enjoyable excursion - Because we had to tender in and it took awhile, our tour guide, Luis, rightly changed the agenda to give us time to enjoy it all. So first we went cave tubing, which was amazing. Victor, our tubing guide, was so knowledgeable about the history and the environment. You have to walk about a mile in to get to the beginning of the cave but it’s an added treat seeing everything in the tropical forest along the way. Tubes are waiting for you. No need to carry them with you as you walk to the cave entrance. After tubing we headed to the ruins which are amazing as well and Luis was very knowledgeable about the discovery and history. Because we reversed the schedule hardly anyone else was there! It was great. Be prepared for a long drive ( about an hour) to get to the caves and then another to get to the ruins. But you see a lot of the country. FYI bring bug spray should mosquitoes be around.

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Bellecin

Jul 10, 2024

Majestic and Historical Tour - The tubing in the caves was so majestic, and the instructor so protective of us. The pyramids were beautiful and our tour guide Victor was so knowledgeable about the Mayan history and the Belizan history.

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Amanda

Jun 30, 2024

Eric and Louis were the best! - My husband Dave :) and I had an action packed adventure with Eric and Louis! Eric and Louis were fantastic guides, very knowledgeable, accommodating and FUNNY! We especially loved the cave tubing. Seeing the jaguar and a 2 foot cave spider we’re definitely highlights of trip. I highly recommend this trip, it’s a must for your Belize itinerary.

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