Cave Kayaking in Nohoc Chen Park from Belize City
Overview
for thousands of years our ancestors used the caves system for dwelling, performing sacred ceremonies and to store food. join us in this journey to the underworld. we provide the headlights, helmets, life jackets, kayaks and a experienced guide. All geared up, the guides led you thru a forest path sharing local uses of the plants seen along the forest trail. at the caves entrance, the guide shares information as to the seven caves layout, kayaking equipment familiarization and kayak route. here you will notice awesome large cave entrances with a crystal clear river flowing thru it. as you paddle you will go thru a series of caves, see many formations. the guide will show you places to stop and rest and enjoy a refreshing swim. the paddling continues thru the caves systems until you arrive at the exit where the sunlight glitters on the water, and the birds can be heard singing on the river bank. here we store our gear, use the facilities and prepare for the return drive home.
What's Included
- Bring Refillable water bottles, avoid disposing water bottles
- Kayak Portage
- Molded heavy duty sit on top kayaks, single or tandem, paddles, PFDs, Helmets, jackets
- We Tour on Ship Time, arrive early and return to the dock with plenty of time to spare
- Shared Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
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. we tour on SHIP TIME, 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
Fort Street
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
for cruise passengers the tour starts 1 hour after the ship arrives in port. Kayak thru the Jaguar Paw caves with the Guides that know, as our ancestors did, thru the caves of the Caves Branch River. The Nohoc Chen Caves network with the Caves Branch River flowing thru the Caves. The lower 3 chambers are popularly seen by Cave-tubing, while the Crystal Clear upper chambers are mostly unexplored and seen only by those that choose this Kayaking Cave Tour. Explore more caves on a kayak. See the upper Caves and the Lower Caves. the opportunity to hike a 20 minute trail in the rainforest, paddle on a kayak thru the dark caves and see the wonderful caves at Nohoc Chen Park - see many formations. Spend time swimming in the Crystal-Clear water, surrounded by Crystallized Formations.
We have guides and vans assigned to each ship that visits Belize, so purchase the 8 am tour, come ashore as early as possible when the ship tendering begins, the guides will be ready to start the tour within 1 hour from when the ship arrives. reserve now, Have no Fear reserve early, we cater to thousands of guest from all cruises, we tour the caves and return to the port ontime since 2012, see you soon.
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 10 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
- Cruise guest stay on ship time and arrive early, checkin with us as soon as possible , play more , arrive early
- 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 44 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(10)Q: Are there any weight restrictions for kayaking?
A: The maximum weight capacity for kayaking is 340 lbs / 154 kg. Read more Nov 2021
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Activity code: C-42577P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
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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 City Boat Tours‘s number one concern. In general, sea kayaking is safer than most other outdoor pursuits, even bicycling.
Jan 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.
- Bring Refillable water bottles, avoid disposing water bottles.
- Kayak Portage.
- molded heavy duty sit on top kayaks, single or tandem, paddles, PFDs, Helmets, jackets.
- We Tour on Ship Time, arrive early and return to the dock with plenty of time to spare.
- Shared Transport by air-conditioned minivan.
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase).
- Gratuities.
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 10. 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 Cave Kayaking in Nohoc Chen Park 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 Cave Kayaking in Nohoc Chen Park from Belize City will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. 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 2024What's Included
- Bring Refillable water bottles, avoid disposing water bottles
- Kayak Portage
- Molded heavy duty sit on top kayaks, single or tandem, paddles, PFDs, Helmets, jackets
- We Tour on Ship Time, arrive early and return to the dock with plenty of time to spare
- Shared Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
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 10 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
- cruise guest stay on ship time and arrive early, checkin with us as soon as possible , play more , arrive early
- 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 44 travelers
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