Cave Tubing: 6 Rivers to Float Into

1.Vang Vieng: Kayaking & Cave Tubing with Zip Line/Blue Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 410 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $30Our pick

Spend 6 to 8 hours outside Vang Vieng with guides such as Douang, On, Lee, or Ming. Kayak the Nam Song, walk and tube through caves tied to Laos’s Second Indochina War, eat a banana-leaf picnic, then choose a zip line or Blue Lagoon stop. Small groups, dry bags, water, and hotel pickup are included.

“This was a really fun experience! My guide was awesome. He was funny and kind, and made sure that we all had a good time. The food was quite good as well. I would definitely recommend this trip. You also arrive back into town early enough to do something before sunset - if you plan ahead. (I arrived back in town about 14:30 - I did not book the option with the blue lagoon, I think they may have arrived back a little later).”

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2.Cave Tubing & Zip Line with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $110Top rated

From Belize City, hike about 20 minutes through rainforest, float through Maya caves, enjoy lunch, then zip between jungle trees. Guides such as Manuel, Kenton, Jimmy, Peter, and Fred are praised for local insight and safety. Expect a long drive, moderate activity, and weather-related changes.

“This was, by far, our favorite tour. Our group ranged from 17-75 yrs old and there was something for everyone to enjoy. Our guide, Peter, was outstanding in every way. He was full of knowledge and fun at the same time. He was also very patient with everyone. I would definitely put this excursion on the list, even a second time.”

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3.1 day Yogyakarta Tour Jomblang cave and Pindul Cave tubing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews

Start with a 30-meter rappel into Jomblang Cave, where shafts of sunlight reach the muddy floor, then unwind on calm-water tubing through Pindul Cave. Javanese Vacation provides hotel pickup, private air-conditioned transport, lunch, water, parking, and gear. Guide Wedha has earned praise for friendly driving and photo help.

“It was a wonderful day, I do recommend wearing comfortable clothes it can be warm down in the cave. It was very muddy but we were provided with boots. I should have brought some water with me, unfortunately I had left my bottle with my driver. The guides were awesome - 5 starts to them”

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4.Charlie’s Cave Tubing Tour for cruisers (lunch included)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Travel 43 miles from Belize City to Nohoch Che’en, hike about 25 minutes through rainforest, then float through Mayan cave country in a tube with a helmet, headlamp, and life jacket. Guides such as Nelson, Abner, and Jonathan add local stories. Lunch includes chicken, rice, beans, plantain, and a drink.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our adventure and Abner was an exceptional driver/guide. Would definitely recommend 10/10!”

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5.Mayan Ruins & Cave Tubing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $256

Leave Placencia at 7 a.m. for Xunantunich, climb El Castillo for views toward Belize and Guatemala, eat a Belizean lunch, then float 7 miles through limestone caves. Guide Basilio, also called Boss or Bas, leads the small group with humor and strong cultural insight. Hotel pickup, gear, food, and park fees are included.

“We loved this tour. Our guide “bas” knew a lot about Mayan culture and shared with us as much as possible. He was also funny and made both cave tubing and exploring the Mayan ruins a blast. The only downside was that it was a 3 hours drivRead more”

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6.A trip to Altun Ha Maya Ruins and Cave Tubing the underworld

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $145

Combine a cave tubing trip with Altun Ha Maya Ruins on a six-hour outing from Belize City. Guides such as Dennis Jr., Fred, and Nelson explain Maya beliefs, local plants, and Belizean life. Expect an air-conditioned ride, a moderate hike, warm cave water, and a long drive between stops.

“Truly amazing expedition. Great tour guide. Would highly recommend if you're staying in Belize City!!”

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