Black Hole Drop- Signature Tour

Listing Type
Tour/Activity
Type of Tour/Activity
Jungle and Rainforest Adventures
Main Activity
Hiking and Trekking
Departs From
Start Point
Belmopan City
Intensity Level
Difficult
$
118
13
/ Person
Trusted Provider
Caves Branch A
Avg. Response:
several hours
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About Listing
Features:
Cave System
Nature Trails
Sinkhole
Tropical forest
Highlights
  • Repelling
  • Nature Hike
  • 300ft Natural Sink Hole
  • On-property
  • Exciting Adventure
Description
Scratch “Adrenaline Pumping” off your bucket list! Hike up into the foothills of the Maya Mountains to the edge of the Actun Loch Tunich- a GINORMOUS natural sinkhole that drops 300ft into the rainforest floor below. Trained guides have rigged a system of 1st class rappelling ropes into the depths- to the rainforest basin floor below. Your adrenaline will kick in – leaving you stunned one second and breathless the next, by the breathtaking views that surround you as you repel down. Reaching the bottom- in a Superman-type landing- relax for a lunch served on a white tablecloth-covered stone; a well-deserved feast! The rainforest exploration continues as you rock climb and hike your way out of the sinkhole and back down to the starting point of this phenomenal adventure.  This isn’t called the “Mother of all Caves” for no reason.
 
Suitable for:
Kids
Teens
Adults
Families
Groups
Couples
Recommended Age Range:
11 - 20
21 - 30
31 - 40
41 - 50
Over 50
What is Included?
Things the supplier includes without any extra cost.
  • Repel & Safety Gear
  • Guided Tour
  • Lunch & Refreshments
What to bring?
Recommended items to bring on the trip.
  • MANDATORY CLOTHING: Comfortable light weight long pants and shirt that allows for movement and can get wet.
  • Well threaded sneakers or hiking-boots, and mosquito repellent.
Rates
The base rates charged by the provider. This includes all taxes and applicable fees.
Capacity:
8 people
Minimum:
2 people
Minimum number of people.
Price
Unless otherwise indicated, prices are in US dollars.
Per
Price
Unless otherwise indicated, prices are in US dollars.
Description
Person
$
118
13
$105 + 12.5% tax
Itinerary
Activity
Duration
Jungle Hike; 300ft Repel; Exploration of the Cave Entrance located in the sinkhole.9am-3pm
Transportation
Is Transportation provided?:
Yes
Transport Info.
Important Transportation/Pickup Information
Transportation from Caves Branch Lodge and back is included only. Transportation to Caves Branch Lodge is additional.
 
Availability
Schedule
Dates
Start Time
Duration
Daily9:00 AM3pm
Provider
 (1)
Ian Anderson’s Caves Branch Adventure Co & Jungle lodge located on its own 50,000-acre estate in the heart of the Belize Jungle overlooking the Caves Branch river below the 100-foot ... morerainforest canopy. The Jungle Lodge offers unique yet rustic styled accommodations -all of which are completely screened providing a comfortable and bug-free environment.

Experience the most exciting and inspiring adventures in all of Belize! Our activities are designed to create the utmost adventure and give each traveler a once in a lifetime experience.

Enjoy exploring our 15-acre tropical botanical garden where you can learn of the diversity of flora and fauna along with Belize’s largest collection of orchids and bromeliads in our “Orchid House”.
Explore with adventures that once experienced…Never Forgotten!
Account Type:
Tour Operator
Gold Certified:
Yes
Service Types:
Tours | Activities, Vacation Packages
Frequently Asked Questions
Guests must arrive by 8:30am; sign in and leave at 9am.
Yes: Long pants, tshirts or long sleeved shirts and well threaded tennis or hiking boots are required.
No, this is a full day adventure that begins at 9am and returns around 3pm
Yes, the Black Hole Drop is available year round and can also be done during the raining season from June to December.
Payment & Cancellation
Cancellation Policy
Flexible
  • Cancellations made 15 days before will be fully refunded except for a service fee of 3%.
  • Cancellations made 7 days before will be refunded 70% of the amount paid.
  • Cancellations made at a later date will not be refunded.
Terms & Conditions
Payments
All prices are quoted in $US.
We accept ONLY Visa & MasterCard (credit cards) at the lodge for payment of your invoice balance, trips, rooms and other services.
Credit card charges are at a rate of BZD$2.00 to USD$1.00.
A deposit of 50% of the total of your invoice is required within 24 hours of your reservation in order to confirm. If it is not provided within this time, Caves Branch reserves the right to release your room until payment is made.
Gratuities are not included in any charges. Gratuities are, however, appreciated by all staff but we prefer to leave tipping to the individual.
A credit card form is sent along with your invoice so that you can send in your information for immediate payment.
Caves Branch does not control credit card companies that may add additional charges for foreign transactions.
If payment is submitted via bank draft or wire transfer, your bank will add charges for which Caves Branch cannot be held responsible.
It should be noted that Caves Branch has no control over these charges which any bank makes directly to you. We can only account for the amount you have authorized us to charge you.
Discounts
Children who are under 9 yrs. incur no charge for accommodations, meals and trips as long as the trips are ones offered on our property.
A discount price of 20% will be given to children for trips such as the Zipline, Snorkeling, Diving, Horseback Riding and Tikal.
a special discount is provided on 3 to 7 night packages for students age 10 to 16 years.

Cancellation/Refunds
Any cancellation of reservations or part of reservations must be received in writing.                                
Any reservation or portion of reservation cancelled by client in writing 90 days or more of initiating itinerary will be refunded in full less US $100.00- per room for processing.                                                                               
Any reservation or portion of reservation cancelled by client 89 to 45 days of initiating itinerary, will result in the client receiving 50% refund less $100 US – per room processing fee.                                                                 
Any reservation or portion of reservation cancelled by client 44 days or less of initiating itinerary will result in no refund.                          
Any reservation where there is a “No Show” will forfeit a refund of the entire deposit which is the required 50% total of the booking invoice. (No Shows include rooms, meals, tours or shuttle services)                                                                                                                                                                 
Due to the above point, it is HIGHLY recommended that all clients purchase "trip cancellation insurance" in order to cover a possible cancellation of 60 days or less of initiating itinerary. 
 
All charges will be applied in US$ currency. Check with your local bank to verify additional bank charges where applicable. Caves Branch is not responsible for any added banking charges to your credit card.                                                                                                                                                                                       
Caves Branch is not responsible for portions of the package which might be cancelled due to acts of God such as, but not limited to, heavy rains, flooding, storms, hurricanes or any other such natural occurrence.  Whenever possible another available tour will be substituted.                                                                    
Caves Branch is not responsible for refunding any portions of any itinerary, which the clients do not use.
                                       
Please note in relation to Travel Insurance:
 
1) It is recommended to purchase Trip insurance within 7 days of purchasing your vacation in order to cover pre-existing medical conditions.

2) In the event of Tropical Storms/ Hurricanes, insurance must be purchased 24 hours prior to a storm being named.                                                                                                                                                                

All charges will be applied in US$ currency. Check with your local bank to verify additional bank charges where applicable. Caves Branch is not responsible for any added banking charges to your credit card.
 
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