Top Belize City On the Water

Experience the fun of tubing through ancient caves on this private tour, which includes transportation to and from your hotel and lunch. You'll drive from your hotel to the rainforest, where you’ll hike for about 20 minutes until you reach a river. You'll then hop aboard an innertube for a floating adventure through natural caves.

Why Nohoch Che’en Is #1 most popular destination in Belize for your vacation: -19 interconnected caves carved by the river -World-famous for Cave Tubing, Cave Kayaking & Jungle Zipline -Side passages that lead to hidden systems like the jaw-dropping Crystal Cave - A natural playground inside one of the largest limestone networks in Central America -Safe, family-friendly, and led by expert local guides -Get a chance to cliff jumping! -We carry the tubes for you! -your local guides are warm and welcoming and no rush!

Go cave tubing in a remote national park on a guided half-day outing. Travel by mini-bus into the rain forest outside of Belize City and learn about the area’s tropical flora and fauna on a brief walk to the cave system. Once there, get outfitted with a life jacket, helmet, and light, hop in a tube and float downstream, passing unique rock formations and a waterfall as you go.

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.

Belize is known for its abundance of colorful marine life as you'll see for yourself on this snorkeling tour from Belize City. You'll start with a visit to a reserve area, where you're likely to see moray eels up close. You'll then head to a second spot known as Sting Ray Alley for its abundance of sting rays along with nurse sharks and other fish.

Get outside the city to enjoy a day of in nature. Meet your guide at Nohoch Che'en archeological reserve where you will take a short hike to local caves. Then, kayak down the Caves Branch River, learning about the area’s flora and fauna along the way. Enjoy geological formations, waterfalls, and beautiful scenery as you explore the park’s natural bounty.

Snorkel among the vibrant coral gardens of the world’s second-largest barrier reef on a day trip from Belize City. Cruise across the cool blue Caribbean to a spot with shallow depths and clear waters, ideal for admiring colorful sea fans, finger coral, and sponges teeming with fish. At a second stop, dive into waters churning with throngs of (harmless) nurse sharks and sting rays, and then reward your bravery with rum punch and a beach break on the laid-back island of Caye Caulker.

Transport through time in prehistoric caves adorned with ancient crystals and relics. Experience a soothing yet exhilarating journey along a serene jungle river, tubing through diverse cave passages in the Nohoch Che'en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve.

Discover what makes Lamanai one of Belize’s most impressive Mayan ruins on this full-day tour that takes you through an excavated ancient city that rises mysteriously out of the jungle. Look for native wildlife including birds and crocodiles on a river cruise to the archaeological site, where the ruins of the Jaguar and Mask Temples and ancient Mayan palaces beg exploration. See fascinating artifacts like clay pots and temple carvings at the on-site museum, and round out the day with a typical Belizean lunch at a restaurant.

What makes this activity unique is the combination of Belize’s rich cultural history and natural beauty in a single day. You’ll explore the ancient Mayan ruins of Altun Ha, uncovering fascinating stories of a civilization long past, then immerse yourself in the rainforest on a peaceful guided nature walk under lush tree canopies. Finally, you’ll experience the thrill and serenity of cave tubing through Belize’s mystical underground rivers, surrounded by stunning stalactites and stalagmites. This tour is special because it blends history, adventure, and nature seamlessly, giving you a full, immersive Belizean experience that few other tours offer.

Discover the history of the ancient Mayans on a full-day tour to the Altun Ha archaeological site from Belize City. Learn about the significance of this ceremonial site before you head to a cave in the Belizean rainforest. Go cave tubing along the Caves Branch River to explore another ancient ceremonial location of the Mayans. Hotel pickup is now included for added convenience.

Nature lovers will enjoy this guided cave tubing adventure in Belize’s Nohoch Che'en Archaeological Reserve. Meet your guide and small group at the reserve’s entrance and, after getting kitted out with safety gear, begin with a pleasant stroll through the rainforest. Learn about the site’s Mayan history and rich ecosystem from your guide before floating downstream in a dramatic underground cave system, admiring the views as you go.

Explore the ancient Mayan ruins at Lamanai—and leave the navigation and logistics to someone else—on this day-trip from Belize City that includes a scenic boat ride. Following hotel or port pickup, head to New River for a jungle boat ride to spot monkeys, crocodiles, birds, and more. Next, enjoy a buffet lunch of Belizean classics. Finally, follow your guide through the jungle and into the intricate Lamanai temples.

Find your own tropical paradise on Goff’s Caye, a tiny island surrounded by the warm blue Caribbean and Belize’s barrier reef. Located just a quick 30-minute boat ride from Belize City, it’s an easy way to escape civilization and spend the day basking on white sandy beaches and snorkeling among colorful fish and coral gardens. Enjoy the comforts of larger islands without the crowds on this blissful Belizean day trip.

Shine your headlamp onto cavern walls and their crystal formations during this cave tubing adventure. Start your half-day tour with a zipline experience, which includes six runs through the jungle and across the Caves Branch River. A small-group max of 15 people ensures individualized attention. Lunch and port/hotel transport by minivan are provided from Belize City.

Explore the legacy of the ancient Mayan civilization in Belize, from the mighty pyramids of Altun Ha to the mysterious underworld known as Xibalba. Channel your inner archaeologist at the ruins of a once-mighty Mayan city, where you roam among sacred temples and altars that rise out of the jungle. Then, after trekking through the Belizean rain forest to reach an underground cave system, kayak inside a series of caverns studded with rock formations and a subterranean waterfall deep in the Maya Mountains.

Get twice the adventure on this affordable outing that combines cave tubing with a zipline ride. Travel in an air-conditioned minivan to Nohoch Che'en, an archaeological reserve outside of Belize City. Get your thrills on a more than 1,000-foot (304 meter) zipline before heading to the reserve’s limestone cave system. Then, hop in a tube and float past rock formations and a waterfall as your guide leads you downstream.

Gracie Rock offers a unique blend of history and natural beauty. Explore the remnants of the village that served as the backdrop for the iconic film "Mosquito Coast." Bike through lush rainforests, spotting exotic wildlife, and then paddle through serene waterways, surrounded by towering trees. This adventure allows you to connect with the past while embracing the present. Experience the warm hospitality of the local community. Engage with locals, learn about their traditions, and gain insights into their way of life. All funds derive from this tour goes back into the village. Combine the adrenaline rush of biking through rugged terrain with the peaceful serenity of canoeing through pristine waterways. Navigate challenging trails, encounter diverse ecosystems, and create unforgettable memories. Whether you're an experienced adventurer or a nature enthusiast, this expedition offers something for everyone.

Bring some adventure to your Belize vacation or cruise ship stopover with a cave kayaking tour from Belize City to Nohoch Che'en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve. Feel safe and secure in a hard-shelled sit-on-top kayak as you paddle your way around the Caves Branch River with a guide. You’ll also get to explore Belize City with your guide, stopping for lunch (own expense) along the way.

This Belize cave tubing and zipline adventure lets travelers experience the Nohoch Che’en rainforest from below the ground, at river level, and above the forest floor. Begin with the tropical forest approach and a safety briefing before entering the Cave Branch River system. Floating beneath limestone ceilings by headlamp reveals rock formations and underground chambers shaped by water, making the cave journey both scenic and geological. The zipline then changes the perspective completely. Trained guides fit the equipment, explain the procedures, and lead guests between canopy platforms for an aerial view of the same living forest. What makes this combination distinctive is the progression through one landscape: first walking beneath the trees, then drifting through the caves below them, and finally moving above the forest floor. Rather than two disconnected activities, cave tubing and ziplining become a layered exploration of central Belize’s water, limestone, and tropical canopy.

Experience the sights, sounds, smells & tastes of a jungle ecoparadise. Feel the rushing water on your skin for total renewal in a natural setting. Lounge in the sun, float effortlessly downstream, and reconnect with nature at an intentional pace. Enjoy delicious farm-to-fire snacks while we watch the sun dip below the jungle horizon. This experience is rooted in an off-grid, lived-in ecofarm environment, where you’re invited to engage directly with the land, the river, and the rhythm of the jungle. From gentle movement in the water to gathering around a riverside fire at sunset, every moment is designed to feel immersive, grounding, and deeply aligned with nature.

Learn about the ancient Maya civilization on a private day trip to Xunantunich, one of the most significant archaeological sites in Belize. Travel there with a personal guide for ease of navigation and save time researching the guidebooks. Climb to the top of El Castillo for views over the jungle and discover hieroglyphics of Maya beliefs inscripted in the stucco friezes. A barbecue lunch in town is provided.

The Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the best places in Belize to see birds in their natural habitat, with hundreds of types of birds calling this wetland ecosystem home. With this tour, you'll get to go birdwatching by boat; you may see some other animals, too, from crocodiles to howler monkeys.