Since the earliest period of Maya society, caverns have greatly influenced their unique perspective on the world. Take pleasure in this 5-hour expedition to learn more about their culture and their utilization of the caves.
Since the earliest period of Maya society, caverns have greatly influenced their unique perspective on the world. Take pleasure in this 5-hour expedition to learn more about their culture and their utilization of the caves.
After a short 30-minute hike to the cave’s entrance, participants use inner tubes to float along the Caves Branch River. Witness the light flicker on unusual shapes and the profound darkness beyond. Experience the echo of your voice resonating off the distant walls. Hear the water dripping from the ceiling, forming spectacular structures in the…
After a short 30-minute hike to the cave’s entrance, participants use inner tubes to float along the Caves Branch River. Witness the light flicker on unusual shapes and the profound darkness beyond. Experience the echo of your voice resonating off the distant walls. Hear the water dripping from the ceiling, forming spectacular structures in the magnificent chambers.
While one might anticipate dark and confined passageways, they are likely to encounter vast chambers and rooms as large as cathedrals.
Explore Belize’s remarkable underground world and embark on a journey back in time.
From the inception of ancient Maya culture, caves significantly influenced this civilization’s unique worldview.
Beyond serving as a water source, storage area, and refuse site, the Mayan caves were believed to be a supernatural realm, home to deities and ancestors. Vapor clouds at cave entrances led the Maya to believe these formations were inhabited by nature gods—the source of rain, thunder, and lightning.
Points of Interest
- Private Belize Adventure
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- National Park fees included
- Choice of a private or small-group tour
- Refreshments provided
- Expert local driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- National Park fees included
- Choice of a private or small-group tour
- Refreshments provided
- Expert local driver/guide
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
