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Caves Branch River Kayaking Tour from Belize City

4.8(443)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 443 reviews5 hFree cancellationBy Tourism Auto Transport Ltd.
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About this activity

Step into the ancient Mayan underworld on a journey once reserved for sacred ceremonies. Our expert guides will lead you through the lush rainforest to the Nohoch Chen cave network, where you'll paddle your own kayak through crystalline river systems and awe-inspiring limestone chambers.

This unique adventure includes all necessary gear: headlights, helmets, and life jackets—as you explore hidden caverns, swim in pristine waters, and learn about the local flora and history of this mystical subterranean realm.

What's included

  • ✓Professional licensed river guide
  • ✓Pickup and drop-off at Belize City hotels, cruise port (FSTV Terminal 1), and water taxi terminals
  • ✓Kayak portage service (kayaks transported to the river put-in by staff)
  • ✓Single or tandem sit-on-top kayak, paddles, PFDs (life vests), and helmets with lights

Not included

  • ✕Bottled water (guests must bring their own reusable water bottles)
  • ✕Lunch (available for purchase on-site, approx. $10 USD cash)
  • ✕Alcoholic Beverages (available to purchase)
  • ✕Shoe rental
  • ✕Gratuities for tour guides and drivers

Meeting and pickup

  • Cruisers, the Tour starts 1.5 hours after the cruise arrives in port. V.i.V. will meet you at the EXIT of Terminal 1 , street side, . V.i.V. Guest staying in Belize City Hotels, we pick you up at the hotel. Island guest we meet you at the Belize Marine Terminal

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • We pick up at FSTV cruise port, Terminal One Exit, street side, San Pedro Express water taxi, hotels
  • A moderate amount of hiking is involved
  • Not recommended for children aged 11 and under
  • Inclement Weather Concerns: we get hourly weather updates as to the condition of water levels at the rivers.
  • Sometimes its raining around the cruise line and coastal areas, and the rivers are fine.so we go ahead and do the tour as scheduled. only if the rains are in the mountains and right now the rivers are low and we need more water in the rivers then the float will be better, last week the kayaks were getting stuck in the lower parts of the rivers. if the rains are in the mountains and more than normal and the water rises and we can not take up the kayaks , then we use tubes to do cave tubing.plus the Crystal Caves... if the rangers in the mountain top measure more than usual water then the caves system are closed for all activities....we have the zipline tour. or the altun ha Maya site tour or refund for not participating on the alternate tour.
  • Participants must know how to swim
  • Bring a reusable water bottle, disposing of empty plastic bottles is not allowed
  • For helmet cam use, bring helmet attachment
  • Restaurants, river shoe rentals available at the park
  • Bring towels, change of clothing, swimwear, insect repellent, footwear with thick soles used to walk on gravel path and do the river crossing.
  • Reserve Online and come ashore early, we dispatch as the vans fill up

Cancellation policy

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

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