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Crystal Cave Tubing & Zip Combo

Your quest for the perfect mix of adventure and knowledge starts here in the heart of the Belizean jungle. Be one with nature and the most sacred elements of the ancient Maya, whose underground world of ceremonial caves and the canopies of ancient trees were used to send offerings up to their gods. Board your comfortable air conditioned bus accompanied by your friendly and knowledgeable guide for an approximate hour and a half ride to your jungle camp. This journey will be filled with interesting facts about Belizean culture, history and geology as you drive through savannas and quaint villages to reach your hidden destination. Once there, your guides will fit you with your harnesses and give you a safety briefing before you start your tour. A short winding trail through thick jungle where you are dwarfed by towering cohune palms takes you to a limestone cliff that is your launching pad to your zip line adventure. Feel the rush as you fly 500 feet across the jungle for a bird's eye view of a cavernous opening to one of the Maya's ancient ceremonial caves and the start point of your next adventure. But this is just the beginning as your next traverse takes you to an unrivalled 700 feet across the jungle, so don't forget to look down onto the dense flora that used to be the Mayan hunting ground and source of almost all their everyday needs. Throughout your adventure, your guides will highlight some of the trees and bushes and the purpose for which these ancient people used them and still do today. Adrenaline pumping and anticipation high, it's time to switch gears from harness to life vests as the second leg of you quest begins. Be prepared to be 'wowed' by this adventure that puts you up close and personal with the unique phenomenon of crystal caves. Your journey begins as you float into a chamber where high ceilings and a stalactite lined wall give the feeling of a cathedral and its mighty pipe organ welcoming you into a sacred place. Crystal encrusted cave formations dazzle you with their beauty as you meander up the river. But this is just a taste of what's to come. As you disembark your tube and enter the crystal chamber to explore the sacred underworld of the Maya, your guide will reveal hidden pottery dating back to 300-900 AD used by the Maya in ancient sacrificial ceremonies. Be prepared as your hike takes you through a tiny passage and you emerge in front of a 'frozen water fall' column and glittering rim stone dam that will take your breath away. Back in your tube, you'll make your way to an underground lagoon boarded by a mini waterfall, which signals the end of your subterranean adventure. Don't forget to visit our photo desks to buy your memories from photographers who captured spectacular shots of you on your adventure. Sip on local beer or munch on a tasty snack at the snack bar as you reflect on the expedition you just experienced. Note: Participants must be at least 8 years of age, be at least 48 inches high and weigh no more than 265 lbs. Shorts must be worn on the zipline portion of the tour.
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3 of 3(100%)customers would recommend this to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Crystal Cave Tubing & Zip Combo
Review 1 for Crystal Cave Tubing & Zip Combo
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TheoG
Location:Chicago, Il
Party size:2
I traveled with:Family
Cruise Date Month:March
Cruise Date Year:2013
Favorite activities:Relaxing
Favorite port:Roatan, Honduras
I want to go here next:Mexican Riviera
Date:April 6, 2013
DO IT!
If you get the chance book this excursion, awesome experience. I can't swim so I was a little apprehensive about the tube riding, it was all good. The water isn't too deep, the guides pull you through it. The only deep water will be at the end but you can stay in the tube and be pulled to the landing. The guides are also very good in helping you get out ot the tube.
I expected a lot more from the zip line but I was happy that I did it. There are five lines and it's all very easy. I'm 60 years old so these two are off my bucket list.
Trust me this will make your day.
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MikenPJ
Date:December 31, 2012
Great Excursion
This excursion is a can't miss! The cave is spectacular and so is the ziplining. The hike to the beginning of the cave float is rocky so bring water shoes with a tough sole (Think crocs or something similar) or you can rent them there. There are seven ziplines and they are really fun. If you are extremely afraid of heights this may not be for you. If you are only mildly afraid of heights you will be fine. My wife and I really enjoyed this one.
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jwt2469
Date:March 14, 2012
Excellent adventure
We took this tour while aboard the Star Jan. 29, 2012. The zip lining staff were experienced and provided the confidence all of us novices required. They were extremely safety minded and made the experience an excellent one. Not too fond of heights but this was awesome!! The cave tubing also provided excellent guides with a vast wealth of knowledge. Throughout the two excursions, a photographer was taking pictures. We purchased a personalized photo CD at a very reasonable price,,,great memories!
27 of 27 people found this review helpful.