My Belize caving tubing and zip line experience was by far the best excursion experienced on this trip. We met in the Belize Tourism Village where we were introduced to the most energetic, funny and knowledge guide team possible. We had to take a 1.5 hr bus ride into the rain forest. On our way there, the tour guides showed us places of importance to their country, gave us history lessons, the break down of the many cultures and people of the island and much more. Their jokes and antics made the pothole filled, hour long drive bearable.
Our zip line adventure consisted of 8 zip line platforms located within the rain forest canopy. Some platforms are as high as 85ft into the canopy and as far apart as 250 ft. It was quite an exhilarating experience by itself but taking in all the wildlife and nature you're surrounded by makes it 10 times better. We even got to see their national bird, the Toucan.
Then we were off to do some cave tubing
In order to get to the cave entrance you have to walk about 40 mins through the rain forest with your tube. Thank God for Nelson who carried mine the entire way
Let me tell you, it's kind of hard to maintain your sexy wearing a bulky life vest and a flashlight on your head...lol
Finally we arrived and boy was the water cold but refreshing. The entrance of the cave was so beautiful. We were all attached to each other, with our guide leading the way. Unfortunately the caves were too dark for me to capture the true essence of their beauty. We explored the cave system and formations (that's where the headlights come in).
At the end our tubing experience, we were separated and able to pick up a little speed and floated along to the end
After all the activity, we had a the most FANTASTIC Belizen lunch buffet ever... YUM!!
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