Caves Branch River Kayaking Tour from Belize City
Overview
Step into the ancient Mayan underworld on a journey once reserved for sacred ceremonies. Our expert guides will lead you through the lush rainforest to the Nohoch Chen cave network, where you'll paddle your own kayak through crystalline river systems and awe-inspiring limestone chambers.
This unique adventure includes all necessary gear: headlights, helmets, and life jackets—as you explore hidden caverns, swim in pristine waters, and learn about the local flora and history of this mystical subterranean realm.
What's Included
- Pickup and drop-off at Belize City hotels, cruise port (FSTV Terminal 1), and water taxi terminals
- Kayak portage service (kayaks transported to the river put-in by staff)
- Single or tandem sit-on-top kayak, paddles, PFDs (life vests), and helmets with lights
- Professional licensed river guide
- Bottled water (guests must bring their own reusable water bottles)
- Lunch (available for purchase on-site, approx. $10 USD cash)
- Alcoholic Beverages (available to purchase)
- Shoe rental
- Gratuities for tour guides and drivers
Meeting and Pickup
we pick up at the Belize Marine Terminal for guest arriving from Caye Caulker and San Pedro Ambergris Caye, we also pickup at Belize city hotels. For cruisers, Once your ship visits the Belize City Port or FSTV, enjoy this tour. Tour starts 1.5 hours after the ship is in port. we have a van and guides for your ship, come ashore very early, get a early tender ticket and come ashore early and enjoy this unbelizable adventure. cruise ships stay 4 miles offshore, the cruise provides boat shuttle tenders guest to shore. the tenders start at 7:45, there are 6 tenders each carrying 200 passengers going back and forth from ship to shore during the first hour. the tender boats are then reduced to 2 going through out the rest of the day. so its vital to get a early tender ticket, Come ashore early. near shore you will see the lighthouse, the terminal buildings housing giftshops. proceed to terminal 1 and go thru the terminal to the EXIT where street side you will see us in RED shirts and holding the V.i.V sign
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Belize City, Belize
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Experience an unforgettable journey through the ancient Nohoch Che’en cave network. Led by expert guides, you will hike a 20-minute rainforest trail before paddling your kayak through both the popular lower chambers and the exclusive, crystal-clear upper caverns of the Caves Branch River. This adventure offers the unique opportunity to explore hidden subterranean formations, swim in pristine waters, and witness areas of the cave system rarely seen by other visitors. Designed with cruise passengers in mind, our tours are perfectly timed to your ship’s arrival, ensuring you have ample time to experience this natural wonder and return to port on schedule. We have been safely guiding guests since 2012. Reserve your spot today for an authentic Belizean adventure.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We pick up at FSTV cruise port, Terminal One Exit, street side, San Pedro Express water taxi, hotels
- A moderate amount of hiking is involved
- Not recommended for children aged 11 and under
- Inclement Weather Concerns: we get hourly weather updates as to the condition of water levels at the rivers.
- Sometimes its raining around the cruise line and coastal areas, and the rivers are fine.so we go ahead and do the tour as scheduled. only if the rains are in the mountains and right now the rivers are low and we need more water in the rivers then the float will be better, last week the kayaks were getting stuck in the lower parts of the rivers. if the rains are in the mountains and more than normal and the water rises and we can not take up the kayaks , then we use tubes to do cave tubing.plus the Crystal Caves... if the rangers in the mountain top measure more than usual water then the caves system are closed for all activities....we have the zipline tour. or the altun ha Maya site tour or refund for not participating on the alternate tour.
- Participants must know how to swim
- Bring a reusable water bottle, disposing of empty plastic bottles is not allowed
- For helmet cam use, bring helmet attachment
- Restaurants, river shoe rentals available at the park
- Bring towels, change of clothing, swimwear, insect repellent, footwear with thick soles used to walk on gravel path and do the river crossing.
- Reserve Online and come ashore early, we dispatch as the vans fill up
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 48 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (12)
Q: Are there any weight restrictions for kayaking?
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Activity code: C-42577P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (12)
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The maximum weight capacity for kayaking is 340 lbs / 154 kg.
Nov 2021No experience is necessary! Beginners are welcome on all of our kayak tours. Most of our guests have never been in a sea kayak before. Anyone in average physical condition may join a kayak tour. If you can hike or bike, you can paddle our sea kayaks. You do not need any swimming skills either.
The only prerequisite is a healthy spirit of curiosity and adventure.
Regardless of age or skill level you will find that our expeditions offer enough flexibility to make your experience with us safe and rewarding. We will show you proper sea kayaking technique and water safety before leaving the beach. And your expert guides will be with you throughout the adventure to give you pointers and improve your skills.
Sep 2022Your safety is Cool Shore Excursions’s number one concern. In general, sea kayaking is safer than most other outdoor pursuits, even bicycling.
Jan 2023If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Pickup and drop-off at Belize City hotels, cruise port (FSTV Terminal 1), and water taxi terminals.
- Kayak portage service (kayaks transported to the river put-in by staff).
- Single or tandem sit-on-top kayak, paddles, PFDs (life vests), and helmets with lights.
- Professional licensed river guide.
- Bottled water (guests must bring their own reusable water bottles).
- Lunch (available for purchase on-site, approx. $10 USD cash).
- Alcoholic Beverages (available to purchase).
- Shoe rental.
- Gratuities for tour guides and drivers.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Caves Branch River Kayaking Tour from Belize City is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Caves Branch River Kayaking Tour from Belize City will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Pickup and drop-off at Belize City hotels, cruise port (FSTV Terminal 1), and water taxi terminals
- Kayak portage service (kayaks transported to the river put-in by staff)
- Single or tandem sit-on-top kayak, paddles, PFDs (life vests), and helmets with lights
- Professional licensed river guide
- Bottled water (guests must bring their own reusable water bottles)
- Lunch (available for purchase on-site, approx. $10 USD cash)
- Alcoholic Beverages (available to purchase)
- Shoe rental
- Gratuities for tour guides and drivers
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We pick up at FSTV cruise port, Terminal One Exit, street side, San Pedro Express water taxi, hotels
- A moderate amount of hiking is involved
- Not recommended for children aged 11 and under
- Inclement Weather Concerns: we get hourly weather updates as to the condition of water levels at the rivers.
- Sometimes its raining around the cruise line and coastal areas, and the rivers are fine.so we go ahead and do the tour as scheduled. only if the rains are in the mountains and right now the rivers are low and we need more water in the rivers then the float will be better, last week the kayaks were getting stuck in the lower parts of the rivers. if the rains are in the mountains and more than normal and the water rises and we can not take up the kayaks , then we use tubes to do cave tubing.plus the Crystal Caves... if the rangers in the mountain top measure more than usual water then the caves system are closed for all activities....we have the zipline tour. or the altun ha Maya site tour or refund for not participating on the alternate tour.
- Participants must know how to swim
- Bring a reusable water bottle, disposing of empty plastic bottles is not allowed
- For helmet cam use, bring helmet attachment
- Restaurants, river shoe rentals available at the park
- Bring towels, change of clothing, swimwear, insect repellent, footwear with thick soles used to walk on gravel path and do the river crossing.
- Reserve Online and come ashore early, we dispatch as the vans fill up
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 48 travelers
