Blue Hole National Park Tours and Activities

Venture into the jungle of Belize’s Cayo district on a day trip from Belize City to Saint Herman’s Cave and Blue Hole. Hike through a lush landscape to reach the cave system used as a sacred site by the ancient Maya, where you’ll scramble through caverns that glisten with dripping, crystalline formations. Then, cool off with a dip in the vivid blue waters of a natural swimming hole surrounded by tropical forest.

Discover some of Belize’s top natural attractions with ease on an 8.5-tour of Crystal Cave (Mountain Cow Cave) in the Blue Hole National Park from San Ignacio. Following a moderately challenging hike, you’ll descend to Xibalba, the reputed entrance to the Mayan underworld, and marvel at stalagmites, stalactites, and crystal formations. Plus, you’ll swim in the Blue Hole and enjoy a hearty lunch accompanied by rum punch.

Explore the mysteries of the Mayan underworld with an expedition to Crystal Cave in Belize’s Blue Hole National Park. On this full-day trip from San Ignacio, a professional guide will lead you along a lush jungle trail to the cave entrance, where you’ll spelunk your way through glistening limestone formations and encounter ceremonial artifacts left behind by the ancient Maya. When you emerge back into the daylight, take a refreshing dip in the beautiful Blue Hole, a natural sinkhole surrounded by towering tropical forest. Lunch and round-trip transport from San Ignacio are included.

OVERVIEW Join our 9-day tour around Belize to get to know all the travel essentials of this beautiful country. Exotic wildlife, jungle rivers, tropical forests, Mayan ruins, waterfalls, coral reefs, and lots of adventures - all of this is packed in this trip around the top natural & cultural attractions of Belize. HIGHLIFHTS Wade through the water to explore this the giant cave system of Actun Tunichil Muknal, Mayan sacred spot where it was believed gods lived. Snorkel in crystal-clear waters of Placencia, a charming, low-key fishing village at the southern tip of the same-named peninsula. Get acquainted with Garifuna culture in Hopkins, a friendly coastal village on Belizean coast. Do your piece of outdoor adventures in San Ignacio. Relax, swim and party in Caye Caulker, a  long thin limestone caye famous for its car-free policy, sensational seafood as well as snorkeling and boating along the nearby Belize Barrier Reef.

Take a break from the beaches to see two highlights of Belize’s lush Cayo District, all without renting a car. Stand atop the massive El Castillo temple and and peer into Guatemala at the Xunantunich archaeological site, where a guide shows you highlights of the ruins and reveals secrets of ancient Mayan life. Later, cool off with a swim in the Blue Hole, a natural swimming pool surrounded by tropical forest.

Crystal Cave is one of the largest cave systems in Belize. It is located in the Blue Hole National Park and is known as the Mountain Cow Cave managed by the Belize Audubon Society. Your trips commence at 7am with a 1.5-hour scenic view drive from San Ignacio to the Blue Hole National Park. The National Park consists of natural wonders and caves with ancient Mayan fragments ready to be explore. When entering the Crystal Cave, you will be captivated by its sparkling formation, beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Before venturing, guests will relish a hearty Belizean Cuisine then proceed with the tour. Be sure to listen to the techniques given by your guide to make your tour easier and more fun and keep a watch for the scattered array of cultural and sacrificial human remains. You end your day with a dip in the cool waters of the inland Blue Hole.

Discover highlights of Belize’s inland capital city and its best natural swimming hole on a guided tour that combines a good dose of nature and culture. Departing from Belize City, drive through the countryside to Blue Hole National Park, where you can hike through the lush forest and swim in a tropical pool surrounded by vine-covered cliffs and leafy trees. Then, take a guided tour of nearby Belmopan, one of the world’s newest national capitals.  

If you love nature in all its glory, this is the tour for you. This tour takes you from Belize City into the heart of the Belizean rainforest where you'll find the world's only Jaguar Preserve. You are on adventure mode from the moment you enter our vehicle. Travel through our capital city of Belmopan, pass our infamous Blue Hole National Park & St. Herman's Cave and capture the beauty of our Maya Mountains on camera as you delve into the heart of the rainforest. Get to cook a traditional Belizean supper and breakfast with your guides, hike, camp, swim and enjoy becoming one with nature.

At St. Herman’s Blue Hole National Park there are unique geological features that can be found within 575 acres of forest rich with wildlife. The main attractions in this park, namely the St. Herman’s Cave and the Blue Hole, are connected by an underground stream. Visitors will traverse the cave completely, seeing beautiful stalactites & stalagmites and Mayan artifacts. After your guided tour through St. Herman’s Cave, we will be floating peacefully back to the entrance of the cave on an inner tube through refreshing fresh crystal clear waters.

Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime? If so, come join us! We will show you the ideal way to experience life in The Jewel Belize-- a small English speaking country nestled in the Western fringe of the Caribbean and Northern Central America. This delightful little paradise is renowned for its unique cultures, breath-taking natural beauty, abundance of natural wonders, wildlife, emerald waters and a tranquil way of life. We at Emerald Quest Tours (EQT) Belize, invite you to enjoy the Belizean adventure the right way. Trained and certified tour guides, with over 10 ten years of experience in the tourism industry, will lead you through an exciting journey bound to create lifelong memories. EQT guides are ready to share a wealth of knowledge about the history, nature, culture, and environment which makes Belize a true one of a kind destination. Let Emerald Quest Tours take you on your dream adventure.

Take an air conditioned van on a beautiful ride through the jungles of the Maya mountains on your way to the ruins. After the tour of the site, you can shop for cultural gifts and souvenirs at "The Orange Gallery". Then a stop at one of our favorite local restaurants for authentic Mayan cuisine before a stop at the Blue Hole for a swim in crystal clear waters. (Not the Blue Hole that Scuba divers visit in the ocean)