Caves River Kayaking plus Lunch

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Belize City, Belize

From $59.99

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Safety measures

5 hours (Approx.)

Pickup offered

Mobile ticket

Offered in: English and 1 more

Good for avoiding crowds

Overview

Venture deep inside an ancient cave system at Nohoc Chen Park on a cave kayaking adventure from Belize City. Old legends and an underground waterfall await inside a series of caverns that you explore by single or double kayak, wearing an LED headlamp to illuminate crystalline rock formations. Hike through the Belizean rain forest and paddle down open stretches of the Caves Branch River on this half-day tour in the heart of the Maya Mountains.

Half-day cave kayaking tour from Belize City
Paddle through an ancient underground cave system in Nohoc Chen Park
Hike through the Belizean jungle to reach the cave entrance
Wear an LED headlamp to see fantastic rock formations and an underground waterfall
Navigate downstream along the beautiful Caves Branch River
Makes a great shore excursion for cruise ship passengers
Includes pickup and drop-off from Belize City hotels or the cruise terminal

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What's Included

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Lunch

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Gratuities

Not available from Harvest Caye Port

Departure & Return

Departure Point

14d Fort St, Belize City, Belize

Cruisers we will meet you at Belize City cruise port, terminal 1 Exit street side.

Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
we pick up at San Pedro Express water taxi, hotels
A moderate amount of hiking is involved
Not recommended for children aged 8 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.... 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
cruise guest stay on ship time and arrive early, checkin with us as soon as possible , play more , arrive early
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.
NOT available from NCL Harvest Caye Port
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
OPERATED BY V.I.V. Tours

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Caves River Kayaking plus Lunch?

A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival

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What is the policy on sanitization during Caves River Kayaking plus Lunch?

A:The policies on sanitization are:

Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

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What is the social distancing policy during Caves River Kayaking plus Lunch?

A:The policy on social distancing is:

Social distancing enforced throughout experience

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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Caves River Kayaking plus Lunch?

A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

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Traveler Tips

"You need to wear a bathing suit or some clothes you don't mind getting wet." See review
"The only thing I would say is don't wear typical water shoes." See review

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Wonderful experience

ROGER_G

, Nov 2021

This tour is not offered by the cruise lines as availability is limited. Therefore, we booked this as an independent excursion. There is another tour very similar to this one in which you basically float through the caves using innertubes. Everyone is connected and a guide pulls you along. I wanted more of a challenge, a workout and the opportunity to cover more caves so we opted for the kayaks. Abner met us outside the entrance of the cruise ship terminal area holding a VIV sign. From there, we boarded a three row passenger van and headed to the site. From there we were given a life preserver, a hard had with light and our kayak oars. My husband felt his water shoes would not provide adequate support so he opted to rent a pair of crocs from a vendor at the site. In retrospect, I should have done the same. While my water shoes were fine for the hike on the path through the jungle, they did not provide enough support while walking through the river and its rock lined bottom. My recommendation to everyone would be to wear shoes that offer more support than water shoes. In total we forded the river three times before we arrived to our launch location. I am one that likes adventure and history so for me, this was a very unique experience and one that I could learn more about the Mayan culture while in the location they occupied. The day of our tour, Abner announced the water lever in the river was 'perfect' for kayaking. There was a current in the river so we had to paddle to maneuver around rocks and navigate a few white water rapids. Abner said that at any point in the river, the water lever was never over our heads and we could stand up. Also, he said there were no snakes, alligators, etc. The water was cool and very clear. We paddled through several caves and saw many beautiful things. During one transition from a cave to an open air area, I could not help but thinking "Welcome to Jurassic Park." In conclusion, I would have to say this was the most unique excursion I have ever experienced. If you like a bit of adventure, the outdoors and perhaps some Mayan history, I would not hesitate whatsoever to book this tour.

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Lunch does not exist

Harley_D

, Nov 2021

The experience really was quite good for our adventurous side. You do have to walk across the river multiple times to get to your location, but thankfully they have the kayaks already at the point you get to start with them. LUNCH WAS NOT INCLUDED! NOT MENTIONED, NOT OFFERED, NO WHERE TO BE HAD. We were only dropped back off at the port with only 10 minutes to get through customs and to our shuttle boat, so there was not even a chance to grab local food in the port.

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Response from Host , Nov 2021

The tours prior to today did not include lunch as restaurants were closed for most of the year, the new ad as seen now does include lunch.

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Terrific trip

CD-Belize

, May 2021

The guides were terrific; very knowledgeable and helpful. The kayak trip gave us access to more caves than the tubes and for us was more fun. Lots of things to see.

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Response from Host , May 2021

Thats what i am talking about, we go the extra mile in the dark for those who got no Fear of the Underworld. Seeing is Belizeing with the V.i.V. crew. Thanks for choosing us.

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Best excursion in Belize!

Jaime_D

, Mar 2020

What a great experience and so very beautiful!! Jeremy and Abner were great tour guides and made this such an enjoyable experience!! They were very helpful with the kayaks and making sure we were all safe and kayaking correctly. They offered to let us buy food before we left to eat on the road, and the food was great! They were very informative about the caves and the area we were in and answered any and all questions that we had! I loved this excursion and would definitely recommend it to anyone and everyone! The caves were beautiful and we were even able to get out at some point and enjoy the water and take more pictures!! I am so thankful for these guys and the tour!! Definitely would recommend this to everyone!!

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1 traveler found this review helpful

cave kayaking tour

Renee_W

, Mar 2020

We had a great time cave kayaking with Fabulos & Abner. They were great tour guides and we learned alot about the country & areas that we toured. It was such a beautiful cave and river surrounded by the jungle. I saw my first cashew tree and mahogany tree. I definitely recommend this tour

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1 traveler found this review helpful

Stunning scenery.

999

, Mar 2020

Loved the cave kayaking. Truly amazing. Better than I expected. The guides were great and the amount of time was perfect.

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Best Belize Cruise Excursion

Kimberly_R

, Feb 2020

In consideration of time if you are on a cruise, you will be taking a smaller boat to the port. It takes about 25 mins to the port, depending where your cruise ship docks. Thus, you want to be one of the first one to aboard these small boats. Cruise ship and Belize have different times. Tips: -Keep a watch on boat time -Keep your phone on Belize time -Bring waterproof phone lanyard -Bring water shoes When you purchase the tour, the tour departs on Belize time. Departure of the tour was 09:00AM (Belize time). It is about 1.5 hour drive to the cave resort. On our way there, our tour guide gave us a city tour. The tour guide asked us if we wanted to preorder lunch food from there. On this day it was: rice and beans made with coconut milk, coleslaw, chicken stew + drink for $10USD. At the camp, they had restrooms, changing areas, and merchants selling souvenirs and water related items. Then, you take about a 30 min walk to the river and from there on it’s a beautiful memorable experience that’s worth the commute. Our tour guide made sure we were back 45 min before the last small boat left to the ship so we got back to the port at 03:45 PM (Boat time). Overall for the price and the experience, this tour is well worth it and I would recommend going with this company. Also, I recommend the Kayak experience it’s more enjoyable to have control of where you’re going. My family and I are glad we did. We even added my dad once we got there and paid in cash, because he decided to join us last minute. It’s was $5 extra so if you can book prior.

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Kayak Cave Adventure

GARY_B

, Feb 2020

Fantastic adventure! Everyone was courteous and helpful. Would recommend it for all ages! Cave was magnificent and the jungle walk although a little longer than I imagined, was interesting and enjoyable. A MUST do when visiting the area.

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Kayaking was the way to go

Margo_W

, Feb 2020

Kayaking was the way to make the most of this unique experience/location. We were able to enter the cave and see more than those in tubes. Our guide was informative, fun, articulate, safe. Wouldn't know what more to ask for.

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Just book it!

AnnaMarieR_M

, Feb 2020

We got off the ship very early and had to wait for the others that had booked this tour. I was getting very impatient but the wait was worth it! The transportation to the archeological site was clean and comfortable. The driver (Eddie) was very competent and the lovely lady (Sharon) that gave the commentary during the drive was fantastic. She and Eddie and Lupe did a great job explaining what would happen and their expectations of us. We had a great time and it was a first rate experience. We made it back to the ship in plenty of time. We have done the cave-tubing before but this was a better experience by far and I would highly recommend them!

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