Cave Canoeing at Barton Creek Cave
Overview
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4 hours
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Experience the essence of a meditative ambiance as you glide on a canoe through an underground cave system as the sound of the paddle on the peaceful waters harmonizes with your heartbeat. While canoeing through the cave see large crystalline formations, skeletal remains and other cultural artifacts.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Barton Creek Cave
Choose between a private or share tour option, as well as a morning or afternood departure and experience the essence of a meditative ambiance as you glide on a canoe through an underground cave system as the sound of the paddle on the peaceful waters harmonizes with your heartbeat. While canoeing through the cave see large crystalline formations, skeletal remains and other cultural artifacts. Our local guide will guide you through the Barton Creek Cave which he will talk about the importance of the cave to the Mayas and history of the cave while paddling inside the cave.
What‘s Included
canoe, helmet, headlight, spot light, personal floating device, paddle,
Chips With Salsa
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bring Reusable water bottles
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Cave Canoeing & Water Fall
Water fall- Big Rock Falls
Share Tour
Duration: 8 hours
Lunch: Water, Juice, Chicken, Rice
Cave and Then water Fall
Air Condition Vehicle: SUV, VAns
Pickup included
Cave Canoeing only
share Tour
Duration: 4 hours
water, rum punch, snack
SUV, Mini Van, Van
Pickup included
Private Cave Canoeing only
Pickup included
Reviews
23 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very special experience with a great guide!!
KMM42185,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Rudy was so kind and knowledgeable, he had the most soothing voice while sharing stories about the cave. Inside the cave was peaceful and beautiful, not to mention really cool temperature wise. A nice retreat from the May heat and humidity. We were the only canoe in the cave this afternoon vs. 20 in the morning we were told. It felt very special. 5 stars for Rudy and this experience!!
Perfect day!
Laili M,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful time with Rommel! He was a great guide. The canoe in the cave was interesting, the lunch was tasty and we enjoyed a beautiful swim and scenery at Big Rock afterwards.
Canoe caving
cristinaw490,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guides were very knowledgeable, the cave was amazing and lunch was tasty! Well worth it!
Something you must do while in San Ignacio
andrewbC3827HT,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I would give this trip 6 stars, if I could! Rommel was a fantastic guide in every sense. Very professional, knowledgeable, and funny. The cave canoeing was outstanding. Impossible to put into words the experience and something you need to simply experience yourself! In addition, the traditional Belizean lunch they served was phenomenal! Food was so good and we want to send much love to the cooks who prepared it.
Nice half day tour of the...
Eric J,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice half day tour of the caves. Informative. Not physically strenuous as only one person paddles for the canoe.
Interesting and fun experience
Kristy D,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was a very fun and relaxing experience. Our tour guide Rommel was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The cave is amazing and beautiful. If you are looking for a slow paced, easy activity, I highly recommend this excursion.
Paddling though a cave
Lorna S,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience if you like stalactites, and other showy rock formations. Paddling through a cave with headlamps was fun.
Magical Peek into the Mayan Underworld!
138maddiej,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mystical and magical. Felt like a little slice of another world. Definitely worth the trip. Would recommend!!
Beautiful cave and a bit eerie!
HelenP3078,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The cave is beautiful, the history interesting. It was indeed moving to be there and think of the Mayan people who populated the area so long ago and lived and died in that beautiful and slightly eerie place. Family trip and we were a bit awe struck.
Pure awesome and worth the travel to get there
granrega,Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alex was our guide. He did a fantastic job. He was extremely knowledgeable about the caves and has worked there for many many years. The cave canoeing was easy--the guide did all the work. The geology and archeological visuals were awesome. The ancient stories are also incredible. The amazing thing to me was how calm and peaceful it was inside the cave--so quiet and the sounds were soothing. Quite relaxing I'd say.
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