* Barton Creek Cave
OVERVIEW
- 2 - 20 Guests
- 1 - 2 Hours
- Easy
This cave offers a glimpse into ancient geological processes that shaped its stunning features. As you journey through, you’ll find remarkable stalactites and stalagmites, each telling a story of time and resilience.
Highlights:
- Paddle through crystal-clear waters surrounded by stunning stalactites and stalagmites that have formed over millions of years.
- Discover ancient Mayan history with ceremonial artifacts and stories of the cave’s sacred past.
- Enjoy a unique canoeing adventure guided by local experts who bring the cave’s history and geology to life.
- Experience sustainable exploration with eco-friendly practices that preserve Belize’s natural beauty for future generations.
Extended Explorer
$
130
per person
- 3 - 4 hour duration
- Safety equipment (helmets, life jackets, and headlamps)
- In-depth stories of cave features and lore
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Extended route with deeper cave access
This tour includes all the canoeing portion of the regular Barton Creek Cave tour, but when the point is reached where the canoes can’t go any farther, the canoes are left and you continue on foot. From there, the tour involves hiking, swimming, and bouldering/climbing along crevices to reach the inner sanctum of the cave.
- Private Tour
Your Questions Answered
Here’s what you need to know before you book your adventure with us.
Bring comfortable clothing, water shoes or sandals, and a small backpack for personal items. We provide safety gear like helmets, life jackets, and headlamps, but you might want a camera to capture the stunning sights!
The Standard Tour is family-friendly and manageable for all ages and abilities. The Extended Tour involves deeper cave access and may be challenging for young children or those with limited mobility—please contact us to discuss your needs.
Yes, we can arrange transportation to Barton Creek Cave for an additional fee. Please contact us in advance to coordinate pick-up details and costs based on your location.
Our tours run daily, with different time slots available throughout the day. They typically begin at 9:00 AM, 1:00 PM, or 3:00 PM.
Tours typically run in rainy weather as the cave provides shelter, but heavy rain may raise water levels, requiring us to reschedule for safety. Your booking fee will be fully transferable if a reschedule is needed.
Yes, walk-ins are always welcome, no advance booking is required!