Vital Nature and Mayan Tours Available

Cave tubing is one of the most unique opportunities offered in Belize. It is the tour we love the most, do the best, and have done longer than most others. This is reflected in the name of our website, cavetubing.bz, and we have several pages devoted to cave tubing.

Lamanai, meaning "submerged crocodile" is the only Maya site in the whole 5 countries of the Mundo Maya where the archaeologists have been able to find the name the Mayas actually used. There are many structures there, and tools were found for farming, which helped the people survive. During 300-900 AD it was one of the most advanced sites and survived through the Pre-classic, Classic, and Post- classic eras. The High Temple is one where you a majestic view of the New River and the surrounding area.

The trip to Lamanai begins at the Toll Bridge south of Orange Walk, with a trip down the New River to the site. The boat ride down is 1.5 hours and includes stops to see crocodiles, iguanas, monkeys, and birds. There is a lunch buffet when you reach the site, before the tour. Your boat captain will be the tour guide for Lamanai. There is more information about Lamanai here.

You need to be in good physical shape and be prepared for swimming, climbing, and crawling. You need hiking boots or tennis shoes, not sandals. At one place you even take off your shoes and walk in your socks so you don't damage what you walk on. Also you will be given a helmet for protection. And you have to go out the same way you came in!

There are benefits if you are hearty and brave. It is like a living museum. You see pieces of pottery, 14 skeletal remains, and have the experience of being in a huge chamber like a cathedral.

From Belize City, it takes 1.5 hours to get to the junction where you turn and then you go inland for 6-7 miles. The roads are not great, and you cannot make it in a low vehicle. The rest rooms available are "out houses," so it is not for the faint hearted. For those who are adventurous, it is an unforgettable experience!

The zipline canopy tour is a private attraction owned by the resort Jaguar Paw. It is easy and safe, and the guides who help you are well trained and do it every day. They provide helmets, harnesses, and gloves. You are assisted whenever you need it, like getting down. For more detail, click here.

For people who like waterfalls, swimming, trees and woods, you will be in heaven.

The 1000 Foot Waterfall can be seen from a viewing area for $2 US per person. It's a great place for a picnic. Five Sisters is a private resort but they will allow the public there for a $5 US entrance fee. You can go walk down the big hill or go down and up in a hydro-powered tram. Big Rock Falls is 80 feet, the water is deep and swimming there is good. The Rio On Pools are also a popular water attraction.

Travel to the Mountain Pine Ridge is bumpy, not easily done in a low vehicle, and four-wheel drive is needed during the rainy season.