Cave Tubing & Spelunking
Float through the ancient Maya underworld
Cave tubing is one of the most unique adventure activities in the Caribbean region, and Belize is its undisputed capital. At the Nohoch Che'en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve, you float through a network of caves that the ancient Maya considered the entrance to Xibalba — the underworld. Wearing a headlamp and seated in an inner tube, you drift along an underground river past cathedral-like chambers, crystalline stalactites, and ancient rock formations. The experience is surreal, peaceful, and otherworldly. In the Dominican Republic, the 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua offer a different take — part cave exploration, part waterfall jumping, through a series of limestone pools carved over millennia. Jamaica's Green Grotto Caves provide guided spelunking tours through chambers once used by Spanish smugglers and runaway enslaved people.
Highlights
- Float through ancient Maya ceremonial cave systems
- Headlamp-lit journey past stalactites and crystal pools
- Combine with jungle hiking on the approach trail
- Waterfall jumping options in Dominican Republic
- Fascinating geological and archaeological commentary
- Refreshing natural river temperatures
What's Included
- Inner tube and headlamp
- Helmet and life jacket
- Professional cave guide
- Park entrance fees
- Jungle hike to cave entrance
- Hotel pickup and drop-off