Belize Cave Tubing and Altun Ha Maya Ruins Tour

About This Tour
Maximize your vacation with the #1 rated day tour from Belize City, a seamless combination of the Altun Ha Maya Ruins and the world-famous Belize Cave Tubing adventure. This diverse itinerary begins with a convenient 8:00 AM pickup, where we collect you directly from your Belize City hotel, Airbnb, the San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi Terminal, or the Municipal Airstrip. From the moment you step into our air-conditioned vehicle, you are on your way to experiencing the very best of Belize's history and nature in a single day.
Our journey begins at Altun Ha, the "Rockstone Water," one of the most excavated and accessible Maya ruins in Belize. As you stroll through the ancient plazas, your expert guide will reveal the secrets of this wealthy trading post where the Jade Head of the Sun God (Kinich Ahau), the largest carved jade object in the Maya world was discovered. You will have the unique opportunity to climb the Temple of the Masonry Altars, a manageable ascent that rewards you with panoramic views of the surrounding jungle canopy and the ancient water reservoirs. It is a photographer's paradise and a history lover's dream, offering a tangible connection to the ancient Maya civilization.
After the heat of the ruins, we cool down with the country's signature adventure at the Nohoch Che'en Archaeological Reserve. Here, your journey into the Maya Underworld (Xibalba) begins with a guided jungle trek, where you will learn about medicinal plants and local wildlife before reaching the water's edge. Equipped with your headlamp, helmet, and life vest, you will settle into your deluxe tube and float down the refreshing Caves Branch River. You will drift through a subterranean network of limestone caves, marveling at sparkling stalactites, stalagmites, and cathedral-sized chambers that have remained untouched for centuries.
No Belize adventure tour is complete without authentic cuisine. We wrap up the day with a hot, freshly prepared lunch featuring the national dish: Rice and Beans simmered in real coconut milk, served with fall-off-the-bone Stew Chicken and crisp coleslaw. It is the perfect savory finish to recharge you before we transport you comfortably back to your pickup point in Belize City.
Tour Highlights
- Walk History: Stand atop the Temple of the Masonry Altars where high priests once conducted sacred rituals
- Enter the Underworld: Float past stalactites and ancient formations in the cave system known as the entrance to the Maya hell
- Rainforest Trek: Hike beneath the towering canopy of the Belizean jungle to reach the river entrance
- Cultural Cuisine: Recharge after your journey with a meal of Rice and Beans with Stew Chicken
- Explore Altun Ha Maya Ruins - major ceremonial and trading center
- Discover the famous Jade Head of the Sun God archaeological site
- Cave tubing through Xibalba - the mythical Maya underworld
- Navigate through dark limestone caverns with crystalline formations
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Itinerary
Pickup in Belize City
Comfortable pickup from your hotel, Airbnb, water taxi terminal, or Municipal Airstrip.
Arrive at the ancient city of Altun Ha
Begin your journey after a scenic 1 hour drive through the Belizean countryside.
Guided historical exploration of the temples and plazas
Walk the ancient plazas where the famous Jade Head of the Sun God was discovered and climb the Temple of the Masonry Altars to survey the land as ancient rulers once did.
Depart for the rainforest
Journey deeper into the jungle to Nohoch Che'en Archaeological Reserve (1 hour drive).
Cave Tubing Adventure at Nohoch Che'en
Cross the threshold into Xibalba, the mythical Maya underworld. Includes a jungle trek to the entry point, a guided float through the underground river system past stalactites and ancient formations, and a traditional lunch of Rice and Beans with Stew Chicken surrounded by the jungle.
Begin the return journey to the coast
Relaxing drive back through the beautiful Belizean landscapes (1 hour).
Arrival and drop-off in Belize City
Return to your hotel or accommodation, concluding your Maya adventure.
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