Top San Ignacio Tubing

Explore the dominion of the ancient Maya in Belize on a full-day tour from San Ignacio. Climb to the top of sacred pyramids and learn about the once-mighty civilization at the archaeological site of Xunantunich, and enter a portal to the Mayan underworld on a cave tubing adventure that takes you splashing through the crystalline caverns of an underground cave system. Round-trip transport from San Ignacio Town and lunch are included on this tour.

Take a relaxing ride down a river to explore magnificent limestone formations on this 3-hour Belize cave-tubing adventure. A short hike along a jungle trail will lead you to the refreshing waters, where you’ll enjoy a swim, and then hop aboard your inner tube. Accompanied by an expert guide, float through an underground cave system used by the ancient Mayans to access their mythological underworld, Xibalba. Round-trip transport from your San Ignacio hotel is included.

Float through a flooded cave system then soar through the jungle canopy on a full-day combination tubing and ziplining adventure from San Ignacio with a small group. Hike through a lush forest to reach the Caves Branch River, then float alongside your guide as you explore the natural formations, glittering crystals and stalactites inside a spacious series of caverns. Swap your inner tube for a harness, then strap in to a series of exciting ziplines that take you from tree to tree with a bird’s-eye view of the forest floor. 

Explore the cave of the crystal sepulcher on a full-day tour to Actun Tunichil Muknal from San Ignacio, and discover a spiritual site that was sacred to the ancient Maya. Learn about the traditions and rites that took place in the cave system and visit the crystallized remains of an ancient ceremonial victim as you hike deep into the cave with a professional guide. Swim through a spring-fed pool, and follow tunnels, passageways and yawning chambers lined with stalactites, stalagmites, ancient ceramics and stoneware.

Experience the jungles of Belize in a relaxing way on this cave tubing adventure from San Ignacio. Join a small group and take a hike through the lush vegetation to reach the starting point. Then, hop on your tube and float through caves and down an open river, learning about the ancient Mayans and geological formations from your guide.

Feel like a jungle explorer as you cruise through the wild forests of Belize’s Cayo district on a pontoon boat. Float down a river that winds through the mystical Maya Mountains, stopping to swim and cliff jump at three different tropical waterfalls buried deep in the rain forest. A fresh Belizean lunch cooked right on board the pontoon completes this fantastic full-day adventure.

Explore the ancient Maya city of Caracol with a full-day tour from San Ignacio that includes the Río On pools and the Río Frio caves. Follow your guide through the vast archaeological site, stand in the field of the ball court, and take in sweeping views of the jungle from the peak of the sky temple pyramid. Follow the history of Caracol in the glyphs, stelae, and carvings throughout the site, and then finish your day swimming in natural pools and visiting a vast limestone cave system in Pine Ridge.

Ride a horse to the Maya ceremonial center of Xunantunich on a 4-hour private tour from a legendary riding stable in San Ignacio. Follow your guide along the gentle Mopan River, and watch for tropical birds and howler monkeys among the trees. Enjoy a sweeping view of the Xunantunich complex, then spend an hour at the fascinating site; take in the towering El Castillo pyramid and enjoy the serenity of the rural spot as you ride through the partially excavated ruins before returning to San Ignacio.

For thousands of years, the Mayan ancestors used the cave system for dwelling, performing sacred ceremonies, and storing food. On this all-day guided tour, explore the underworld with a cave tubing or kayaking adventure at Nohoch Chen Park. Start with a briefing on the layout of the caves, how to use the kayaking equipment, and about the route. Along the way, enjoy a refreshing swim. The tour also includes a visit to the ancient ruins at Altun Ha.

Float down a cool, jungle river and explore a series of flooded caves on a private tubing adventure from San Ignacio. Hike through lush vegetation to the Caves Branch River, and take in the sights and sounds of this lowland broad-leaf forest. Float downstream to discover caves with stunning formations, flow stones and dangling stalactites. Visit during the day to enjoy bright sunshine and warm temperatures, or choose an evening departure to watch for nocturnal insects and thriving bat colonies.

Experience the lush rainforest of Belize on a zip line-cave tubing adventure. After a convenient hotel pickup, drift down the Caves Branch River on an inner tube and marvel at the amazing rock formations and cathedral-like chambers. Enjoy a quick safety briefing, then strap on your gear and glide through the jungle canopy, reaching heights of 85 feet (26 meters) across eight platforms.

Explore an underground river and spectacular caves on a cave tubing adventure from Belize City that goes deep into the Belize rainforest. You’ll use a caving helmet and lamp to light your way as you hike, swim, and float through a series of caverns, and discover the long history of the fascinating cave system—including Maya artifacts that date back more than 1,000 years.