Cave Tubing & Jungle Walk

Traveler Type: Cruise Passenger.
Activity Type: Exploring caves on inner tubes and jungle trail hike. 
Skill Activity Level: Beginners to experienced but physically fit.

TOUR DESCRIPTION:

A tender transfer to Belize City and 37 miles up the Western Highway brings you to the 
Caves Branch River and its winding path through the Maya Mountains and numerous 
ancient caves once inhabited by the Maya.  On arriving at Jaguar Paw, your headquarters 
for the day, be prepared for a 45 minute hike down a jungle trail where your guide will point 
out various plants, roots and herbs once used by the ancient Maya for medicinal purposes.  
The entrance tunnel that heads into the underground cave system is the start of an “eye 
opening” adventure.  Your guide hands out flashlights, and you are ready to float in inflated 
inner tubes with gentle currents taking you through the cave system.  Intricate crystalline 
formations line the cave and the majestic rise and fall of stalagmites and stalactites add to 
the serene opulence of nature.  On several occasions you will emerge into the sunlight only 
to enter into another cave system.  This part of the adventure lasts about two hours.  At the 
end, whet your appetite with freshly prepared Rice and Beans and Savory Chicken!  Come 
dressed in bathing suits, T-shirts, shorts, tennis shoes (which will get wet) or water shoes and a 
towel.  A change of clothes and shoes is recommended and will be welcomed after your tour.  
Return to the local dock for your tender back to the ship.
As the cave system and its waterways create claustrophobia and panic in a very small 
percentage of clients, Cruise Solutions operates a motorized watercraft with powerful lights 
that can be used for evacuation or emergency purposes.  The operator of this craft maintains 
radio contact with all guides and is qualified in CPR and medivac procedures. In compliance 
with insurance requirements, Liability Waivers are required for this activity.

SITES PASSED/PHOTOGRAPHIC OPPORTUNITIES

Stalactite and stalagmite formations. 

Tour Timetable:

Clients should be on 2nd or 3rd wave of tenders.
To                 From            Description
0.00	0.30	Tendering & boarding of coaches.			
0.30	1.30	Drive to Jaguar Paw Resort.  All but final 8 miles on paved road. 		
1.30	2.15	Hike through jungle trails.  						
2.15	4.15	Tubing through cave system.					 	
4.15	6.15	Lunch.   Relax and swim at leisure.			
6.15	7.15	Return to Belize City.