Caves River Kayaking, Explore More with V.i.V.
4.8 (442 reviews)5 hBelize CityFits a typical call
Back at the ship by about 2:45 pm, 1 h 15 min before the last tender. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 15 min to spare.
Safety margin
- 8:00 amShip anchors in Belize City45 min to get a tender and reach the pier
- 8:45 amLeave the pierAbout 30 min to the start point
- 9:15 amEarliest tour startTour runs 5 h. Latest sensible start: 9:30 am.
- 2:15 pmTour ends30 min back to the pier
- 2:45 pmBack at the tender pier1 h 15 min before the last tender
- 4:30 pmAll aboardLast tender usually leaves about 4:00 pm
Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.
About this tour
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.
Max 48 per group English, Spanish
What's included
- Kayak Portage
- We Tour on Ship Time, arrive early and return to the dock with plenty of time to spare
- Complimentary Pickup at Belize City Hotels, Cruise Port, Municipal Airstrip, Water Taxi Terminal
- molded heavy duty sit on top kayaks, single or tandem, paddles, PFDs, Helmets, jackets
- Bring Refillable water bottles, avoid disposing water bottles
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
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
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
From the cruise pier
About 30 min by taxi
Allow 45 min to tender ashore first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point
Good to know
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
- 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
- Not recommended for children aged 11 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.plus the Crystal Caves... 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
- 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.
- Reserve Online and come ashore early, we dispatch as the vans fill up
Traveler reviews
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