Float through an ancient underground cave system and hike through the Belizean rain forest on a cave tubing adventure from San Ignacio. This full-day excursion takes you deeper than shorter tours, with time to expire three different caves once used for mysterious Mayan ceremonies. Back in the daylight, free-float through the jungle, swim in a natural pool, and enjoy a homemade picnic with rum punch.

After meeting in downtown San Ignacio, drive for about 1.5 hours on the scenic Western Highway and along a dirt road to reach the trailhead to the Caves Branch River. Prepare for your adventure with a provided headlamp, helmet, and inflatable inner tube, and hike on a flat trail for about 45 minutes through the Belizean jungle to the first cave entrance. Launch onto the river’s gentle currents to float in and out of winding cave systems, marveling at intricate and glittering rock formations with the help of your headlamp. Along the way, learn about the area’s geology and the long history of the Mayan people, who considered these caves the sacred entrance to the underworld.

Hop out of your tube for a snack and refreshing swim in a natural jungle pool before floating through the third and final cave, home to wild bat colonies. Back in the sunlight, relax on a 20-minute float down the open river that takes you back to the van. Recharge with a provided picnic lunch and then relax on the return drive to San Ignacio.