SHORE EXCURSIONS

This river tubing adventure is fun, refreshing and scenic. It’s an experience the entire family can participate in and enjoy. It’s a 40-minute boat transfer from Harvest Caye Marina to the mainland of Belize where you will start your adventure by boarding one of our air-conditioned buses at Malacate Pier. Relax and enjoy the approximately 55-minute scenic ride to your rainforest river tubing experience. As the bus turns off the paved highway, you'll embark on a picturesque journey up the mountain on a jungle canopy road. When you start seeing tree ferns, you'll know you're getting close. Upon arrival at the tubing orientation site, you'll find restrooms where you can change if needed. You'll then meet your experienced guides, who will provide you with life jackets—your tubes will be waiting at the starting point. After a safety briefing, you'll re-board the bus for a short ride to the launching point. The mountain spring-fed river is usually crystal clear, except after a shower. As the river winds through the narrow mountain gorge, you'll encounter numerous small rapids, making for a lively and fun-filled journey. You'll be smiling and laughing all the way down the river. At the end of your tubing adventure, your guide and our river rangers will assist you out of your tube. A short walk will bring you to the greeting area, where you can purchase snacks or a cold drink. Remember to bring cash, as this off-grid location does not accept credit cards. After changing back into dry clothes, you'll board the waiting bus and enjoy a relaxing ride back to Malacate Pier. Note: River flow varies with the seasons, being faster during the rainy season and slower in the dry season.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Float down a slow-moving river through a pristine rainforest.
• Admire the ever-changing jungle scenery while listening to the sounds of nature.
• Look for wildlife, especially birds such as the keel-billed toucan, Belize’s national bird.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear a swimsuit under your clothes..
• Wear shoes that are appropriate for the water.