PRIVATE Belize Cave tubing & Altun Ha Mayan Temples with lunch
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 pierThis tour meets at the pier
- 9:00 amEarliest tour startTour runs 5 h 30 min. Latest sensible start: 9:15 am.
- 2:30 pmTour ends15 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.
Our verdict
This tour fits a typical Belize City call (8:00 am–4:30 pm). It runs 5 h 30 min; ashore by 8:45 am, you can start by 9:00 am and be back at the gangway around 2:45 pm — 15 min to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.
Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 4:15 pm or later. On a short call (ship leaving by 2:00 pm) skip it or ask for the first departure.
The operator offers pickup, but the listed pickup points are hotels, not the cruise port. Choose "I will meet at the departure point" when booking and allow 15 min each way by taxi — that is what we counted above.
Among the 240 Belize City shore excursions we track, this is about average in length (the median runs 5 h); 57% of them fit a typical call. Belize City is a tender port: we add 45 minutes to get ashore and keep you back 30 minutes before all aboard for the last tender.
Computed from the tour's published duration, the distance from the cruise pier to its start point and the typical Belize City call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.
About this tour
This tour is the best way to explore the ancient Mayan temples and the marvelous caves in one tour for one price. This excursion is for those seeking the trill and adventure of being in the rain forest and savannas. The full tour takes 5 hours to complete, and gives guest ample time to swim around inside the caves and enough exploring time at Altun Ha temples. Travelers can expect to learn about Belize's flora, fauna, history, culture and see some of the local wildlife such as howler monkeys, iguanas and many species of birds.
Max 15 per group English, Spanish
What's included
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Local taxes
- Fuel surcharge
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary
- 1Nohoch Che'en Caves Branch Archaeological ReserveAt this archaeological reserve, your guide will allow a few minutes for you to change into your tubing gear or swimwear. In the meantime, he will be preparing your tubes and other gears until you are finished. You'll then begin your 15 minute educational hike through the lush rain forest trails with your guide leading the way. After this trek, you'll be at the entrance of the "Mayan Under World"; the cave. Feel free to take a dip in the crystal clear water with your guide to cool down before you begin! Sit back and relax for the next hour and a half as your guide pulls you through the cave; pointing out pristine crystals and other natural formations along the way. Become submerged in ancient Mayan history and one of a kind grandeur. Take your cameras so that you can photograph the beauty of the large "cenote" or sinkhole and waterfall inside the cave system. Upon exiting the cave you will float on the open river for at least 25 minutes before arriving at the start/end point again.
- 2Altun HaThe Ancient Mayan city of Altun Ha is considered as one of Belize's most popular Mayan cities, internationally known for being the home of the largest piece of 'jade' carving ever discovered in the Mayan world. With earliest evidences of settlement dating back to 200 B.C, it boast 2 large plazas that host the discovery of rich tombs which indicates that the ruling elite enjoyed access to substantial amounts of exotic goods. And although no specific cause was found to explain the decline of Altun Ha, it is believed to began around 900 A.D. Enjoy a peaceful guided tour filled with plenty native flora and fauna like toucans, parrots, iguanas, orchids, flowers and fruit trees and countless cedar and mahogany trees which create a safe place for numerous species of birds. Restrooms, a museum and even local souvenir shops are onsite.
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
See booking page
From the cruise pier
Meets at the pier
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 pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name and docking time
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Dress code: Swimwear, towels, water shoes, dry clothes, insect repellent and sun screen.
Traveler reviews
Operated by Royal Belizean Adventures. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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