Caves River Kayaking, Explore More, V.i.V.

4.8
(411 reviews)

5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

for thousands of years our ancestors used the caves system for dwelling, performing sacred ceremonies and to store food. join us in this journey to the underworld. we provide the headlights, helmets, life jackets, kayaks and a experienced guide. All geared up, the guides led you thru a forest path sharing local uses of the plants seen along the forest trail. at the caves entrance, the guide shares information as to the seven caves layout, kayaking equipment familiarization and kayak route. here you will notice awesome large cave entrances with a crystal clear river flowing thru it. as you paddle you will go thru a series of caves, see many formations. the guide will show you places to stop and rest and enjoy a refreshing swim. the paddling continues thru the caves systems until you arrive at the exit where the sunlight glitters on the water, and the birds can be heard singing on the river bank. here we store our gear, use the facilities and prepare for the return drive home.

What's Included

Bring Refillable water bottles, avoid disposing water bottles
Kayak Portage
We Tour on Ship Time, arrive early and return to the dock with plenty of time to spare
molded heavy duty sit on top kayaks, single or tandem, paddles, PFDs, Helmets, jackets
Shared Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

we pick up at the Belize Marine Terminal for guest arriving from Caye Caulker and San Pedro Ambergris Caye, we also pickup at Belize city hotels. For cruisers, Once your ship visits the Belize City Port or FSTV, enjoy this tour. Tour starts 1.5 hours after the ship is in port. we have a van and guides for your ship, come ashore very early, get a early tender ticket and come ashore early and enjoy this unbelizable adventure. cruise ships stay 4 miles offshore, the cruise provides boat shuttle tenders guest to shore. the tenders start at 7:45, there are 6 tenders each carrying 200 passengers going back and forth from ship to shore during the first hour. the tender boats are then reduced to 2 going through out the rest of the day. so its vital to get a early tender ticket, Come ashore early. near shore you will see the lighthouse, the terminal buildings housing giftshops. proceed to terminal 1 and go thru the terminal to the EXIT where street side you will see us in RED shirts and holding the V.i.V sign

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Meeting point
Baron Bliss Lighthouse

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

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

for cruise passengers the tour starts 1.5 hours after the ship arrives in port. Kayak thru the river of caves with the Guides that know, as our ancestors did, thru the caves of the Caves Branch River. The Nohoc Chen Caves network with the Caves Branch River flowing thru the Caves. The lower 3 chambers are popularly seen by Cave-tubing, while the Crystal Clear upper chambers are mostly unexplored and seen only by those that choose this Kayaking Cave Tour. Explore more caves on a kayak. See the upper Caves and the Lower Caves. the opportunity to hike a 20 minute trail in the rainforest, paddle on a kayak thru the dark caves and see the wonderful caves at Nohoc Chen Park - see many formations. Spend time swimming in the Crystal-Clear water, surrounded by Crystallized Formations.
We have guides and vans assigned to each ship that visits Belize, so purchase the 8 am tour, come ashore as early as possible when the ship tendering begins, the guides will be ready to start the tour within 1 hour from when the ship arrives. reserve now, Have no Fear reserve early, we cater to thousands of guest from all cruises, we tour the caves and return to the port ontime since 2012, see you soon.

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Tourism Auto Transport Ltd.

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Kayaking Tours
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On the Water
Shore Excursions
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Worry-Free Shore Excursion
Top Product
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Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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