Crystal Cave, Deluxe Cave-Tubing, V.i.V.
Recommended by 92% of travelers
Belize City, Belize
- 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Tubing at Nohoch Che’en is your ticket to an unforgettable adventure in Belize. Think of it as a blend of Maya mythology, stunning natural beauty, and laid-back water fun. You’ll float through mesmerizing caves, explore underground waterfalls, and enjoy refreshing swimming holes. Along the way, keep an eye out for tropical wildlife in the lush Belizean rainforest—it’s an experience that’s equal parts exciting and serene.
- Swim in spring-fed crystal-clear pools
- Explore the Nohoch Che’en Caves Branch system
- Convenient hotel pickup and Belize City hotels and cruises
- Use of tubes, helmets, jackets, lights
What's Included
- Driver/guide
- use of tubes, helmets, jackets, lights
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- tube portage
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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Pickup details
we Pick up at the City Hotels, Airport, water taxi terminals, Cruiseships visiting the Belize city port, passengers are brought to the FSTV port of Belize.We pick up at the Cruise Port FSTV, the V.i.V guide will meet cruise passengers at terminal 1 EXIT, street side. for cruise passengers the tour starts 1 hour after the ship arrives in port. Cruise ship tenders in Belize typically accommodate between 150 and 250 passengers per vessel. These large, high-speed catamarans, facilitate the 30-minute trip from the ships anchored far offshore to the tourist village. the cruise ships tours arrive within the first wave to shore then independent book tours arrive, making your tour possible. within and hour from the ship arriving in port, you are ashore and ready to explore Belize.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- All children heights MUST be advised at time of booking
- minimum child height 50 inches and minimum age 13 years
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 88 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Neil_E
Naz was a great guide. He pointed out things on the drive and all thru the tubing. There were only 2 couples so we got lots of attention. The walk and tubing was easy. All necessary equipmemt was provided. The optional walk in the cave is harder, rocky and uneven but not slick. Good water shoes are a must.
Reviews
4.8
based on 13 reviews
Neil_E, Jan 2026
Naz was a great guide. He pointed out things on the drive and all thru the tubing. There were only 2 couples so we got lots of attention. The walk and tubing was easy. All necessary equipmemt was provided. The optional walk in the cave is harder, rocky and uneven but not slick. Good water shoes are a must.
Stephanie_O, Mar 2025
Tour operators were quick to get us on our way once we arrived on shore. We had one of our best excursions to date with Fred. The walk through the jungle with the river crossings was fun. Fred was very knowledgeable about many of the jungle plant, tree, and animal species. We learned a lot. We didn't have to carry our tubes since they were already waiting for us at the entrance of the cave. It was just two of us, so Fred guided us through the water with ease. The adventure really started when we parked our tubes inside and hiked over the cave rocks and swam in the water towards the back away from the river route. That's where we saw even more formations including the "waterfall" and some old cave pottery which is scattered throughout. Fred made sure he gave us a personalized, unique, and fun experience. After hiking through the cave, we finished off the rest of the river tubing. If we could, we would give Fred and this experience more than 5 stars. The facilities at the park entrance include clean bathrooms, food, drinks, and souvenirs to purchase. Be sure to wear good water shoes for this one. Thank you, Fred! You were fantastic!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Awesome, thanks for visiting Belize and thanks for choosing us.
LUIZ_C, Nov 2024
Fred and Alex were great! Extremely knowledgeable, patient and friendly. Had a phenomenal time. Gorgeous tour and very private. Highly recommend!
Lisa_C, Nov 2024
Tubing in the caves and seeing the different formations. We were picked up from outside the Carnival port by Abner of V.I.V. and then driven about an hour to Nohoch Che’en Park to tube. We requested a stop for water which we paid $5 for a 1.5liter bottle. At the park, we rented Crocs for $3 each and then were handed tubes and helmets. This was surprising to me as I had specifically booked this tour because tube portage was included. I didn’t complain to Abner because he would have had to carry 3 tubes but I feel this was deceptive. We crossed 3 rivers, then tubed, swam and climbed through the different caves to see the sparkling ones and the pottery artifacts. We then leisurely floated back to the start and carried our tubes back to the storage locker. It was a fun tour and I learned quite a bit, however, when I went to write this review, I found the same exact tour with the same exact company for $50 less a ticket on Trip Advisor. So now I feel deceived and ripped off.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Hi yes we are happy you enjoyed the tour, The Cave Network is Vast with many caves and chambers to explore, several tour options available for different levels of abilities, from slow and easy, medium and moderate to extreme and fitness ability required. the options are so much different, you choose the one that required tubing, swimming and climbing through the different caves to see the sparkling ones and the pottery artifact and Cavetubing, the other option Cave tubing does not go in that deep into the caves, we float more and there is a option to swim in Crystal Pools, and designed for those that don't want to climb, crawl or swim too much. so yes they similar at the start but the Crystal Caves one is so much more as you did. sorry the crew guy did not carry the tubes that day, we do have equipment personnel at the caves, not only the guides, so that is being addressed. Independent restaurants and bars are not ours and are located in the jungle and it does cost a lot to make and take the items there, so the prices are much more than a city supermarket. and you can shop around at the many shops there.
the Cave system is massive with several chambers and we also offer a third option for paddlers using Kayaks to go into another area of the caves , known as cave kayaking ViV, this is designed for the paddlers, best if participants view some kayak videos, join a local club and come to Belize and explore the Caves with us at vivtours, see you soon. Thanks for the review and yes we offer these tours as Private Options as well so we can customize the tour length and extremity. Reserve early, limited experience guides available and limited tour spaces available, secure your tour today.
Dona_H, Apr 2024
We had Jr. As our guide and he was excellent!! We really got to enjoy our time and the cave! Would recommend!!
Janeen_Z, Feb 2024
We had a fantastic time. The trip went so fast. Our guide was incredible. Abdur junior. We felt so thankful to have had the Mayan caves and history shared with us. WE would do it again
Natalie_A, Feb 2024
Best tour ever. You get to see so much more of the cave. VIV is a fantastic company. Fab is the best guide, he is very knowledgeable and fun.
Anya_N, Jan 2024
Fab was absolutely wonderful. I’ve done this tour before with my mom on a different company, and had an amazing experience just floating through the cave. THIS was above and beyond that. We went swimming in multiple spots in the beautiful crystal clear turquoise waters, and I swear Fab knew everything about any question you threw at him. He was so watchful that we saw many iguanas and when I voiced I was hopeful to see monkeys, he found them for me. He knew so many many facts about the cave and took us exploring up it. It was a phenomenal experience and I was very impressed. His passion about the cave shows in how much he loves the area and showing others it. Absolutely amazing.
Rebecca_S, Oct 2023
To sum up- this was one of the best excursions we have ever booked. We were two couples, and booked the private Crystal Dry Cave-Tubing experience, which was hosted by Adler. The pick up from the cruise port was smooth- we shared a van with one other group, and Adler Jr. gave a informative and entertaining running commentary about the country and it's resources and customs the entire way to the caves. We arrived at the caves, were given equipment, and the two groups broke off into their respective activities. Adler walked us through the jungle, teaching us about different plants, trees, and wildlife. We saw monkeys, and were encouraged to try the termites (we passed). Beautiful jungle walk, on mostly a flat, wide trail. Then we got in the tubes, directed and pulled/pushed by Adler. Again, informative and running commentary through the whole tour about the formations, water flow, and earth changes over time. The caves are GORGEOUS, and you will find nothing like this anywhere else, a totally unique experience. About half way through the tour, we stopped the tubes, got out and hiked through the caves. THIS IS NOT AN EASY WALK. You must be in good physical condition- up ladders, stairs, and over very uneven terrain, stepping over large crevices and ducking under rocks. However, if you are able, this is not to be missed. The glittering rocks, beautiful jungle peak-throughs, and the absolutely pure, crystal clear blue water is breathtaking. We saw some Mayan artifacts that were left in the caves, and Adler taught us of their uses and rituals done in the caves. Back to swimming through the softest, best feeling water I've ever seen, and to the tubes and cruising back out of the caves under Adler's power. Lunch was chicken and rice and beans in the van back to the port.
As I said, this was one of the best excursions we've ever done. We've traveled a lot and taken excursions in many places, and this one is well organized, beautiful, and unique. Communication from booking until pickup was excellent. Adler and Junior made the excursion relaxing and informative. Highly recommended.
*side note, you definitely want soled shoes that attach to your feet- you will be swimming in your shoes. Flip Flops will not work.
Shara_D, Jun 2023
The caves tubing trip was a fun adventure for our family! Our guide, Colin, really made the experience memorable! He was a fountain of knowledge for not only the excursion, but for the whole country. We learned about the history of the areas we traveled through and the country in general. We learned about the native plants and wildlife in the jungle on the hike to the caves and also all about that cave itself with all it's background and characteristics. Get over the yuck factor and try a termite! We hope to come back and hopefully have Colin as a guide again.
JanetC_V, Jul 2018
Great experience -- Eddie is a native of Belize and really gave us the scoop on the island on the way to and from the cave. We took a short trek to the cave entrance and then floated through the cave with Eddie telling about some of the history and how these caves have flooded too during extremely heavy storms. Made me think about a lot about the boys in Thailand since they were unable to escape the cave they explored at the same time we were exploring ours.
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