14 Cave Trips with Food & Drink Worldwide Worth the Descent

1.Early morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,657 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $26Our pick

From Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, or nearby Riviera Maya hotels, you’ll ride an air-conditioned bus to Chichen Itza, Cenote Chichikan, and Valladolid. Guides such as Rafa, Cesar, Martin, and Hugo lead the day in English. The low price covers transport, lunch, and the cenote, but Chichen Itza admission, drinks, lockers, and life jackets cost extra.

“We absolutely loved this tour to Chichén Itzá, the cenote, and tequila tasting. It’s definitely a long day, but 100% worth it. Our guide Rafa was amazing — funny, extremely knowledgeable, and we learned so much from him. Our driver Enrique was also wonderful; very kind, calm, and thoughtful. After spending about two hours under the sun at Chichén Itzá, he surprised us with cold water, which was such a nice touch. Chichén Itzá truly wowed both my husband and me. We love ancient history, so seeing it in person was incredible, and we still had time at the end to take photos. Visiting the Maya village was another highlight…”

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2.Cancun ATV Jungle Adventure, Ziplines, Cenote and Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,873 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $49

Spend about four hours at a Cancun adventure park riding an ATV on jungle trails, taking three zipline flights, swimming at Cenote Verde Lucero, and tasting tequila at Reserva Palacios. Guides such as Omar, Carlos, Alan, and Moto Moto are praised for their humor and energy. Hotel pickup, snacks, insurance, and conservation fees are included.

“Was breath taking. Very friendly staff and beautiful environment. Interesting and funny staff and the vibe was 10 out of 10”

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3.Hidden Brewery Caverns Tour in Cincinnati with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,758 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $49

Start at Northern Row Brewery with a look at its Carnegie Steel beams, then walk through Over-the-Rhine to the private Linck and Jackson Brewery tunnels. You’ll see a Johnny Cash filming site, Findlay Market, and former Moerlein structures before returning to Northern Row for one beer or a soft drink. Guides include Miranda, Harrison, Breslin, and Renee.

“Amazing history and learned so much new info even as a cincy local who was on a “staycation.” Great tour guide, perfect length, and the Northern Row distillery was charming and cozy!”

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4.Small-Group 3 Hidden Cenotes Adventure with Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,530 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $69

You’ll visit three cenotes near Cancun, including Cenote Verde Lucero, with time for swimming, platform jumps, and a zipline. Guides such as Chris, Miguel, Luis, and Eric lead the activities, followed by tequila tasting, a Mayan snack, and a dance performance. Expect a lively activity center rather than a quiet nature outing.

“From the very beginning this was a great experience. Our driver was timely, friendly and informative. The guides at the cenotes were fun and made an effort to make sure all in our group understood exactly what they were telling us about the history of the cenotes and the things we were experiencing in two languages. I was sad to see how poorly other guests were tipping.”

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5.Appian Way & Aqueducts E-Bike Tour (Catacombs & Food)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,498 reviews · 3.5 - 5 hours · from $88

Leave central Rome behind for a 3.5 to 5-hour e-bike ride along the Appian Way and through the Aqueducts Park. You’ll use a full-suspension CUBE bike, visit the catacombs if selected, and finish with Roman food or an aperitivo. Guides such as Silvia, Iman, Bruno, and Felipe lead in English, French, Italian, or Spanish.

“This is a brilliant tour and was a perfect activity for my teenage son and I. Our guide, Bruno, was very knowledgeable and interesting and really made the history of Ancient Rome come alive. The e-bikes were great fun and made the 15 miles of cycling easy. The catacombs were incredible and the guide there was also brilliant and clearly really loves her job. Lots of these tours don’t include lunch in the price, but this one does, which makes it even better value. I cannot recommend this tour highly enough.”

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6.Tour to Chichen Itza-Tickets, food and cenote

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,479 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $92

Start early from Cancun for Chichen Itza with certified archaeological guides, free exploration time, a regional buffet, a swim at Saamal Cenote, and a stop in Valladolid. The bilingual tour may include guides such as Daniel and Roberto. Shared transport, admission, water, and taxes are included.

“The 13 hour day contained 6 hours of a comfortable bus. Spanish/english translation fast and a bit confusing for those with no spanish experience. Daniel did a nice job as guide/host. Roberto did a wonderful job on the site.as guide”

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7.4×4 ATV Experience, Water Cave, Chocolate and Coffee Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,430 reviews · from $56

Ride a 4x4 ATV from a Punta Cana ranch through rural roads to a water cave, a tasting stop for coffee, chocolate, rum, Mamajuana, and tea, then Macao Beach. Guides such as Felix, Luis Miguel, and Freeman are praised for their energy. Expect short stops, sales pitches, and an ATV route that may feel more like a guided convoy than open riding.

“The ATV riding was a lot of fun, although shorter than anticipated. Felix was a fun and helpful guide. The water cave was a nice, quick stop, but the coffee/chocolate tasting wasn't the cultural experience I had hoped for. It was a sales pitch and time to buy Dominican products. The ride to Macao beach was the best part of the trip, and we enjoyed swimming for about 25 minutes. If you're really looking to get dirty (mud-soaked), go for the buggy rides. You stay pretty clean on the ATVs. The worst part of the experience was the shuttle. We received notification of our pick-up time and location less than…”

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8.Etna Sunset Tour: Volcano trek, Cave & tasting from Catania

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,290 reviews · 5 hours · from $70

Travel from Catania to Mount Etna with a multilingual guide such as Salvatore Mario, Eduardo, or Lorenzo. Taste honey, olive oil, wine, and local foods, enter Grotta dei Tre Livelli with a helmet and headlamp, then walk across lava flows and extinct craters near Rifugio Sapienza. Expect wind, volcanic sand, and a sunset that depends on weather and timing.

“What can I say!! Salvo was outstanding! Real name Salvatore Mario Guiseppe :) That was the first fun fact that I remembered! Picked us up at our hotel in an air conditioned van, along with 3 other people who we got to know. Salvo told us many facts as we drove to the winery first of all this was superb! Wine, spirits, many tastings of honey, bread, oils, cheese it was great to sample everything. Then we ascended to the “middle” where there is a quad bike option. If weather permits you can add this option for a cost….or you can stay on the walking tour as planned. Half of…”

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9.Khor Virap, Noravank and Birds’ Cave Trip with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 845 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $32

Spend 8 to 9 hours visiting Khor Virap, Areni-1 Cave, and Noravank with an English or Russian speaking guide. Expect Mount Ararat views, ancient wine archaeology, red-rock cliffs, a winery tasting, bottled water, Wi-Fi, and comfortable small-group transport. Lunch in Yeghegnadzor is optional.

“Absolutely phenomenal trip, Sam was an exceptional guide and we were in very safe hands with the fantastic and friendly driver Edgar. This is the best trip I’ve ever been on, and the views from Noravank are the best I’ve ever seen in the world.”

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10.ATV Ziplines, Cenote, Lunch, Horseback Riding and Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 722 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $70

Spend about five hours at Mayan Jungle Rush near Puerto Morelos, combining four ziplines, hanging bridges, a 30-minute ATV ride, horseback riding, and a freshwater cenote. Guides such as Flako, Flash, Chris, and Mr. H are praised for friendly instruction. Lunch, tequila tasting, and round-trip transport are included, but budget for lockers, photos, gear, and possible ATV insurance.

“Do your research and check the does & don’t when coming! It can cost you more than you think! The ppl was wonderful and nice but you’ll still have to pay the bill! Know your budget and stick with it! The experience was ok!”

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11.Pilsen: Historic Underground Tour with a Glass of Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 604 reviews · 1 hour · from $11Best value

Walk through Pilsen’s 13th-century cellars, passageways, wells, and historic water tower with an English or German guide. The one-hour tour ends with a voucher for 0.3l of Pilsner Urquell at a nearby restaurant. Expect cool temperatures, uneven underground spaces, and no access for wheelchairs or children under three.

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12.Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & the magic Izamal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 385 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $95

Leave Merida early with guides such as Delio or Hernan for Chichen Itza before the crowds, a private Mayan family cenote in Holca, home-cooked Yucatecan food, and Izamal. The small-group trip includes transport, water, coffee, breakfast, life jackets, and guided ruins, but Chichen Itza admission and the MX$300 lunch cost extra.

“Chichen Itza was incredible, but the private cenote experience was the highlight! The family-cooked food and Izamal visit were fantastic too, and our guide was top-notch!"”

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13.Chichen Itza Tour, Izamal, Cenote Ik Kil and Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 246 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $79

Travel from Merida to Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Kil, a hacienda buffet, and yellow-painted Izamal in a small group of up to 19 people. Expect a 7 a.m. start, bilingual guiding, air-conditioned van transport, about two hours at the ruins, and 90 minutes at the cenote. Guides such as Michelle, Anel, Pedro, and Victor have led recent departures.

“We loved our trip to Chichen Itza! Maui and Manuel were the greatest, and all the stops were so perfect. A big highlight of our enchanted trip to Merida.”

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14.Malta: 5 hr Vintage Bus Tour – Mdina & Blue Grotto inc. food

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 169 reviews · 5 hours · from $59

Ride a traditional 36-seat Maltese bus with an English-speaking driver and guide, stopping at Marsaxlokk, Blue Grotto, Siġġiewi, Dingli Cliffs, and Mdina. You get local snacks and drinks, free time for photos and walking, and an optional €10 boat trip at the grotto when weather allows. Daniel, Caroline, Rebecca, and other guides have led recent departures.

“Very organised including the arrangements before hand on where to meet. Lady guide really knew her stuff and very helpful. Highly recommended.”

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