PRIVATE Belize Cave tubing & Altun Ha Mayan Temples with lunch
Overview
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5 hours 30 minutes
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This tour is the best way to explore the ancient Mayan temples and the marvelous caves in one tour for one price. This excursion is for those seeking the trill and adventure of being in the rain forest and savannas. The full tour takes 5 hours to complete, and gives guest ample time to swim around inside the caves and enough exploring time at Altun Ha temples. Travelers can expect to learn about Belize's flora, fauna, history, culture and see some of the local wildlife such as howler monkeys, iguanas and many species of birds.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name and docking time
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Dress code: Swimwear, towels, water shoes, dry clothes, insect repellent and sun screen.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Bottled water
Lunch
Port pickup and drop-off
Local taxes
Fuel surcharge
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Golden Bay Belize Hotel
1160 Marine Parade Blvd Belize City Belize
Royal Orchid Hotel
New Road and Douglas Jones St., Belize City Belize
Best Western Plus Belize Biltmore Plaza
Miles 3 Philip Goldson Highway Belize City Belize
Best Caribbean Belize Pickwick Hotel
160 Newtown Barracks Belize City Belize
Comodidades Delta
Mex Avenue Segundo Nivel Belize City Belize
Xaman Ek Resort & Spa
5.5 Miles North of San Pedro, PO Box 227 San Pedro Belize
Fort George Hotel And Spa
2 Marine Parade Belize City Belize
Ramada by Wyndham Princess Belize City
Newton Barracks, Kings Park Belize City Belize
North Park Hotel
18 North Park Street Belize City Belize
Bachelor Inn
5931 Bachelor Ave., West Landivar Belize City Belize
What To Expect
Nohoch Che'en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve
At this archaeological reserve, your guide will allow a few minutes for you to change into your tubing gear or swimwear. In the meantime, he will be preparing your tubes and other gears until you are finished. You'll then begin your 15 minute educational hike through the lush rain forest trails with your guide leading the way. After this trek, you'll be at the entrance of the "Mayan Under World"; the cave. Feel free to take a dip in the crystal clear water with your guide to cool down before you begin! Sit back and relax for the next hour and a half as your guide pulls you through the cave; pointing out pristine crystals and other natural formations along the way. Become submerged in ancient Mayan history and one of a kind grandeur. Take your cameras so that you can photograph the beauty of the large "cenote" or sinkhole and waterfall inside the cave system. Upon exiting the cave you will float on the open river for at least 25 minutes before arriving at the start/end point again.
Altun Ha
The Ancient Mayan city of Altun Ha is considered as one of Belize's most popular Mayan cities, internationally known for being the home of the largest piece of 'jade' carving ever discovered in the Mayan world. With earliest evidences of settlement dating back to 200 B.C, it boast 2 large plazas that host the discovery of rich tombs which indicates that the ruling elite enjoyed access to substantial amounts of exotic goods. And although no specific cause was found to explain the decline of Altun Ha, it is believed to began around 900 A.D. Enjoy a peaceful guided tour filled with plenty native flora and fauna like toucans, parrots, iguanas, orchids, flowers and fruit trees and countless cedar and mahogany trees which create a safe place for numerous species of birds. Restrooms, a museum and even local souvenir shops are onsite.
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PRIVATE Belize Cave tubing & Altun Ha Mayan Temples with lunch
Pickup included
Reviews
35 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
AWESOME!!!!
L8882XDannp,
Feb 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What and amazing day! Percy added the Altun Ha Mayan ruins to our trip without hesitation as we were close. He went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. We ziplined and did the cave tour as well. Our adventure was totally awesome and did not disappoint! Percy is very knowledgeable about the history of Belize and shares many stories and adventures. He called me before our travel date to let me know what to expect and what we would need. He spent 10 hours with us and it was like we had been friend for a lifetime...very personable and has a great attitude...he LOVES what he does! Highly recommend booking with Royal Belizean Adventures!
lunch ????
Moira S,
Jan 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00the cave rafting was incredible. the ruins were worth seeing . i was very disappointed with lunch . i paid a great deal for my tour , lunch was one flour tortilla with stewed chicken and watermelon juice , no rice or beans . i expected more for over $200 each .
Great company to work with!
jameshT2314BW,
Nov 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were not able to go on our adventure due to a tropical storm that came through. The company was very accommodating, and offered to rebook for another day or activity. We couldn’t due this due to travel plans, but received a prompt refund. I will reach out next time we’re in Belize and use Royal Belizean Adventures. I’m impressed with their quick response and handling of the situation.
Tubing and touring with jeff in Belize
752tyroneh,
Oct 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was amazing one of the best i have been on , Jeff was awesome very knowledgable , assertive and safe , everything me and my wife wanted to know he had the answers; we would definetly recommend jeff as a tour guide ; and this tour; the experience was great jeff made us feel right at home......
Better than the cruise tours!
Nate M,
Aug 20, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Jeff was an amazing guide and an exceptional host. We had a great time and saw howler monkeys on river while cave tubing. We got in before the big cruise tours and had a personalized experience. Thank you Jeff!
Cave Exploration
Jefferey L,
Mar 9, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Fred was our tour guide. When we booked we didn’t realize that it would be just my wife and myself. It worked out great and he was friendly, professional and very accommodating. Loved the cave experience. The ruins provided some insight into ancient Mayan civilization and Fred was very knowledgeable. The lunch was simple and delicious.
So much fun
Tanya W,
Mar 5, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Joey was our guide and we really lucked out. He was so great, really educated us on the history of Belize and present day. I would absolutely book another tour with him. We had such a great time!
Owner switched tours on me without warning or consent
DavidP0620,
Jan 26, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00I had arranged with the owner, Percy, to be picked up at my resort for a day trip to Altun Ha and cave kayaking. I would be accompanying some people being picked up from a cruise ship, but since Altun Ha and the caves were in opposite directions, I would be picked up first, then the others, and we would go first to the cave. The cave kayaking at Nohoch Che'en was great! Our driver and guide, Jeff Dawson, was pleasant, personable, and professional. It was AFTER experiencing the cave, and I mentioned the ruins, that Jeff informed me that the other people had signed on to go to the howler monkey sanctuary, and we were not going to Altun Ha! He seemed genuinely surprised that I had expected otherwise. Owner Percy did not care to address this, other than to claim it was an "honest mistake" on his part ... despite all the repetitions of Altun Ha and ruins, and his explanation regarding pickup arrangements that Altun Ha was in the opposite direction from the caves, necessitating that I be picked up before the cruise vacationers, rather than after. Essentially, too bad, I asked for A and was given B, there's nothing he could do about it, and no compensation was forthcoming. Horse manure!
Company lies
kelyo2016,
Dec 23, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Company canceled trip at the very moment we were scheduled for pickup claiming the caves were dangerous and closed. Luckily we found a travel agent at our hotel that knew people that worked at the caves and turns out it was still open and we went with another company. It was absolutely not dangerous as a matter of fact it was extremely tame. I completely understand canceling but why lie? And why couldn’t they still come get us and do the rest of the tour with the ruins half? Good customer service wouldn’t be just cancel even if this was the case, I would expect someone to contact me and see if there was something they could do with us instead of just leaving us stranded for the day.
Beautiful, Perfect, Fullfilling
ChaceKat,
Jul 20, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the highlight of my trip! Our guide, Percy, picked us up at our hotel near Belize City early in the morning. He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and personable. We learned a lot about the history and culture of the country from him as we drove between sites. *This review is a little long so if you want a quick review here it is: do this trip. The cave tubing is more incredible than you can imagine, Altun Ha lets you exist in the same space as the ancient Mayans, and Belizean lunch is some of the best food you will have. The guides are wonderful humans you will enjoy spending the day with. It is best to go on a day when there aren't cruises docked (usually Friday-Monday) so the locations will be quieter and less packed.* We started our day cave tubing. Our guide for tubing was Jeff and he did a phenomenal job. He grew in a village near the caves and knew the caves like the back of his hand. If you aren't sure about cave tubing, I'd say GO FOR IT! It's not an adrenaline rush like ziplining but it is a total feast for the eyes and senses. We took an easy 1.2 mile hike to the entrance of the cave. The water is crystal clear; we could see young rainbow trout in a stream as we crossed it. The caves are incredible. We were the first ones in so it was serene. You could hear each drop of water as it feel from the ceiling to the water below. If you have time to do only one thing in Belize, I recommend cave tubing; our guide did say it's best to go Friday-Monday when cruises aren't docked as it's quieter. For our next stop, Percy arranged for us to visit the Howler Monkey Sanctuary as an add-on (for an additional charge). We were able to meet a family of Howler monkeys (including two small babies) up close in their natural habitat. It was a great bonus stop. Our last stop was at Altun Ha. Percy was our guide here. He shared the history of the site with us then gave us time to explore and climb on our own. The site was really quiet (it was a Sunday afternoon) so it felt like we were the only people there. There are several temples excavated that you can climb up; just remember you also have to climb down. Much like cave tubing, it's hard to describe what you'll see and feel here. You have to experience it for yourself. There are vendors just outside the entrance with really nice, handmade souvenirs so bring money or a credit card. This was the best place we visited for souvenirs. We got a Belizean lunch with stewed chicken. It was delicious! It came with stewed chicken, rice, plantain, and beans. It was a great way to replenish all the calories we burned climbing the ruins.
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