
Private Belize Cave Tubing & Howler Monkey Sanctuary Combo Tour with Lunch
Traveler rating
4.7/5
Based on 7 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Private Belize Cave Tubing & Howler Monkey Sanctuary Combo Tour with Lunch worth booking?
Private Belize Cave Tubing & Howler Monkey Sanctuary Combo Tour with Lunch is a 5.5-hour experience in Belize City, Belize, from $210 per person. It scores 58 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 7 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 58 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (7)
- Duration
- 5.5 hours
- From
- $210 per person
Book this tour and you'll be taken on a truly magnificent journey, were you will get to unravel ancient Mayan secrets in caves, before you go to the community baboon sanctuary where you will learn about and see the loudest land mammals in Belize. As you explore deep within limestone crystal caves with water as clear as polished glass, your guide will be pointing out numerous unique formations, "cenotes" and even a waterfall! Feel refreshed as you float peacefully down the river. You will experience true Belizean taste, as you eat a delicious local cuisine with your local drink before getting to visit the cute but loud monkeys. Truly a tour for all ages.
What you get
About this experience
Book this tour and you'll be taken on a truly magnificent journey, were you will get to unravel ancient Mayan secrets in caves, before you go to the community baboon sanctuary where you will learn about and see the loudest land mammals in Belize. As you explore deep within limestone crystal caves with water as clear as polished glass, your guide will be pointing out numerous unique formations, "cenotes" and even a waterfall! Feel refreshed as you float peacefully down the river. You will experience true Belizean taste, as you eat a delicious local cuisine with your local drink before getting to visit the cute but loud monkeys. Truly a tour for all ages.
What's included
Included
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Surcharges on fuel
- Helmets, Headlamps, Life jackets and tubes
Not included
- Gratuities (recommended)
What you'll see and do
Community Baboon Sanctuary
Experience the Black Howler Monkeys in their natural habitats as you doze away at their immense beauty. Your private guide will teach you about these animals as well as have them howl and come close for the best view and pictures. Plenty of wild birds and plants to see along the way.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Nohoch Che'en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve
Guest will enjoy an educational hike and float to and through the breath taking cave systems.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Royal Belizean Adventures
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 7 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Good for families
3 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Physical effort
2 mentionsExpect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
Traveler reviews
7 verified traveler reviews for Private Belize Cave Tubing & Howler Monkey Sanctuary Combo Tour with Lunch. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Percy was wonderful and my family had a great excursion day with him.
Percy was wonderful. We had great communications to coordinate our pick up time and location, and he was very responsive to questions we had ahead in advance of our excursion. Percy was very personable and attended to our needs over the course of our day. He was extremely knowledgeable about Belize and the local area and shared that information with us. And we were impressed that he knew the people at our destinations - and they knew him, so we had very good guides and had great experiences at those destinations.
Response from the operator: Thanks for supporting Royal Belizean Adventures and for reviewing our service.
via Tripadvisor
Fantastic Tour guided by Jeff
Our tour was guided by Jefferson (Jeff) who in itself, turned out to be a very interesting person. We couldn't decide whether to do the Howler Monkey or Altun Ha along with the Cave Tubing. Since there were only 2 of us on our tour, Jeff made a phone call and said we could do all 3 with a minimal extra fee. So our last day in Belize turned out doing all the things we wanted to do before we left. We started out with visiting the Howler Monkeys which was a stop at a person's house who took us along a beautiful walk in the jungle calling for the monkeys. There is a family of 5 that live in the trees and sure enough, they all showed up. He gave us bananas and told us to stand with our backs next to a branch and they came down to grab the bananas. We got excellent photos and one even had a tiny baby with her. Then we headed to the Altun Ha ruins but not before Jeff stopped to grab a Biliken beer. Altun Ha was breathtaking. Be sure to wear a hat and comfortable shoes if you want to climb up to the top of the ruins to see the whole area. Then we headed to a roadside restaurant where we had a great lunch with roasted chicken, coleslaw and rice & beans which was deliciously homemade. Our last stop was the Nohoch Che’en Caves. Be sure to wear sturdy water shoes with a thick tread as you walk over a lot of rocks. Jeff changed into his swim attire and guided us through the caves carrying our tubes and pulling us along in the water. He was so informative pointing out everything in the cave including the small insect bats. After our tour, Jeff let us stop to get one final beer before taking us back to our hotel. Jeff has led the most amazing life and does so much for his community in Belize. The best part of the tour was talking to him and getting to know all about Belize. He has been doing the tour for almost 20 years and definitely made the trip more interesting with his wealth of knowledge at every stop. Thanks to Percy, the owner, for allowing us to change our pick up spot and go to Altun Ha which wasn't on our initial itinerary. We will definitely come back and use Royal Belizean Adventures again. Thank you!
Response from the operator: Thank you for leaving such a well written review! We appreciate everything you did for us from the bottom of our hearts. Thanks again for visiting and for choosing the best tour services money can get! Regards
via Tripadvisor
Great family excursion combo of monkeys, jungle and caves
This was an amazing combo excursion for us and our 4 kids (8, 11, 14 and 16). Percy was our guide and the hour drive to the sanctuary flew by because he taught us so much about his beautiful country. He even was able to engage our ADHD kids lol. When we arrived at the sanctuary we met Robert, our guide for the sanctuary. He took about 20 mins to show us the museum and explain the history of the sanctuary. He had so much knowledge about the flora, fauna and animals and taught us along our trek. We also enjoyed his singing! He was great with the Howler monkeys and we were able to interact with them, which was an incredible experience. One of our children is on the spectrum so I was a little concerned about them being too loud, but they were not shrill, so he was fine. There are a couple vendors and they are not associated with each other, so some were incredibly overpriced and others were fair. A small painting of a Howler monkey was $70! Some took credit and others only cash. Percy then took us on to the cave tubing. Paying the extra for the private/VIP portion because it is a hike through the jungle which was not a problem at all. In fact it was absolutely gorgeous and lush. But, everyone else had to carry their own tubes. My 8 and 11 year old would not have made it! Our tubes were waiting for us where you enter. So we enjoyed taking pictures and seeing the beautiful jungle. Pepe (Eddy) was our tour guide and he was so much fun! The kids loved him and we learned so much about the caves and the history of the area. There are a lot of vendors at the entrance which will encourage you to stop at their booth, but they did not chase you down at least. The unable and watermelon drinks were great and Percy left us keep them in the car to refill afterward. The tubing through the caves was gorgeous! You are tied together, so you can just lay back and relax, which was nice not to worry about my kids being separated. I can get closterphobic but there were no tight spots so it was not a problem. There ride was gentle with occasional spots you had to lift up not too touch but he warned us and it was only a few spots. Afterward we enjoyed lunch at the restaurant on site. It was chicken and rice and all my kids loved it. Percy than took us back at the cruise terminal. My only caution is to be very cautious of time because our last tendor boat left at 4 for Royal Caribbean Enchantment. We made it by 3 mins! It’s very confusing with ship time and local time, so make sure you are attentive to that! We did not realize until they told us as we boarded it was the last boat! The excursion was just amazing though and all of our guides were outstanding.
Response from the operator: Thank you for writing your review with such detail as it perfectly describes what future guest can expect from our services. We will ensure safety and prioritise all your needs while you are in our country. Expect to be treated like Royalty when exploring with Royal Belizean Adventures. Thanks again for visiting and reviewing us; come back soon! Much Love!
via Viator
Could have been great
The tour guide, Jeff, was cordial, polite, super fit and full of information. He really knew his stuff and made us very comfortable. The downfall was in our opinion, to no fault of Jeff, but due to a tour booking immediately after ours, the pace of this excursion was rushed the entire time and we felt it. Very fast driving, nearly a trot like pace the 1.5 miles to the tubing site, very short time at the Howler monkey location, etc. My recommendation to the tour company would be to further space the tours apart so that it wasn't so rushed.
Response from the operator: Thank you for reviewing us but let us keep it real. The hike to the cave is not 1.5 miles and at no point did Jeff short change any part of your tour. I was there the day of your tour and I can safely say that your tour lasted the full time that it should have. If you felt rushed that is because, as a guest coming from a cruise ship with limited time, we don't have any time to be wasting around and sometimes we will have to move fast in order to have you back to your ship on time. Also, Jeff did not have any tours after your tour, so I am not sure where that came from. Furthermore, we will take your comment into consideration and improve for next time. Thanks for your review.
via Viator
Our tour guide was absolutely amazing. Most caring tour guide we’ve ever experienced. The knowledge and love are on poin
Absolutely by far the best tour we’ve had ever. Mr Jeff is very knowledgeable and caring for his clients. I would definitely recommend him.
Response from the operator: Thank you for choosing us to book with and for reviewing us. Jeff has been one of top guides since our existence. He brings love and a lot of knowledge and experience to every tour! See you soon.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 5.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Royal Belizean Adventures, who run 12 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 55.3.
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Private Belize Cave Tubing & Howler Monkey Sanctuary Combo Tour with Lunch: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Belize City.
How much does Private Belize Cave Tubing & Howler Monkey Sanctuary Combo Tour with Lunch cost?
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Prices start at $210 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Belize City usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Belize Cave Tubing & Howler Monkey Sanctuary Combo Tour with Lunch take?
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Plan for about 5.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Belize City is not rushed.
Is Private Belize Cave Tubing & Howler Monkey Sanctuary Combo Tour with Lunch worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 58 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 7 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Belize City, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Belize Cave Tubing & Howler Monkey Sanctuary Combo Tour with Lunch?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Belize Cave Tubing & Howler Monkey Sanctuary Combo Tour with Lunch suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Belize Cave Tubing & Howler Monkey Sanctuary Combo Tour with Lunch?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Belize City can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Belize City and add a light layer if any part of the 5.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Belize Cave Tubing & Howler Monkey Sanctuary Combo Tour with Lunch start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Belize City within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Belize City?
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On Outty we rank every Belize City experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Cave Tubing and Zipline Adventure from Belize City, Caves River Kayaking, Explore More with V.i.V., Altun Ha Mayan Ruins & Cave Tubing Tour with Belizean Lunch. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Belize City?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Belize City?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Private Belize Cave Tubing & Howler Monkey Sanctuary Combo Tour with Lunch?
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Included: GST (Goods and Services Tax); Lunch; In-vehicle air conditioning; Surcharges on fuel; and Helmets, Headlamps, Life jackets and tubes. Not included: Gratuities (recommended). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Private Belize Cave Tubing & Howler Monkey Sanctuary Combo Tour with Lunch include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 12 listed pickup locations in and around Belize City. Be ready about 10 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Private Belize Cave Tubing & Howler Monkey Sanctuary Combo Tour with Lunch offered in?
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It is offered in English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Private Belize Cave Tubing & Howler Monkey Sanctuary Combo Tour with Lunch?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Private Belize Cave Tubing & Howler Monkey Sanctuary Combo Tour with Lunch wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Private Belize Cave Tubing & Howler Monkey Sanctuary Combo Tour with Lunch if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Private Belize Cave Tubing & Howler Monkey Sanctuary Combo Tour with Lunch?
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Across 7 reviews averaging 4.7 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Expect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
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