• Nohoch Che’en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve - Have your own transport? Join us at the cave parking lot and embark on a tour with us. Escape the crowds and paddle to hidden gems known to few. Book your tour online; our guides, who live in various parts of the country, will travel to the caves only for reserved tours. Meet us in person at the Nohoch Che’en archaeological site. The secure parking area offers restaurants, modern restrooms, and shower facilities. Your kayak guide will provide headlamps, helmets, and jackets. Please bring a reusable water bottle and wear appropriate footwear with thick soles suitable for getting wet and walking on gravel paths and river crossings. Your vehicle serves as your locker. The guide will lead the group through the forest path, sharing insights on local customs and the forest environment. At the cave entrance, it’s time to paddle. The guides will lead you through a series of caves, showcasing formations and scenery beyond words. Pass by a waterfall inside the caves. Continue paddling through the caves until reaching the exit, where you can enjoy the sunny forest scenery and continue paddling until you return to the parking lot. You have now completed the circuit through the Maya Underworld, “Xibalba.”

• helmets with lights
• kayaks
• kayak portage
• Convenient Parking, Restrooms, Showers and Facilities
• guide service
• personal floatation device

• Gratuities
• Archeological Park Entrance Fees
• In-vehicle air conditioning

Secure your own adventure by booking the cave kayak tour online. The guide will meet you at the park. Drive to the location and purchase park tickets for entry. Meet your Kayak Guide; spaces are limited, so reserve early. Experience more caves with fewer crowds in the upper caves, where deeper water enhances the paddling experience. It is truly fantastic. At the park, your kayak guide will provide paddles, gear, headlamps, and jackets.

The guide will lead you on a twenty-minute hike through a forest path to the caves where the kayaks are stationed. Paddle through the caves and the Caves Branch River, marvel at various formations, small waterfalls, and enjoy a refreshing swim in this natural spring-fed river. Upon exiting the caves, continue downstream to return to the starting point, ending back at the parking lot. Relish this natural wonder with two hours of continuous action and adventure. Guides travel to the Cave Park when the tour is booked, so reserve online to secure your spot. Paddle through the underworld.

• Children must be age 10 or older and accompanied by an adult
• All children heights MUST be advised at time of booking
• reserve your tour for early during your visit, should the river be elevated and kayaking is not possible
• there are 3 options, cancel and refund, reschedule to another day, or do cavetubing if that option is possible

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.