keekahari Posted December 16, 2007 #1 Share Posted December 16, 2007 Hi, I am thinking of booking the cave tubing and atv in Belize, but wanted to know if there are any restrictions on weight. DH is 6'4" and 350lbs and I want to make sure the tube will accomodate him. Responses appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandi$$ Posted December 17, 2007 #2 Share Posted December 17, 2007 My husband and I just returned from Belize on 12/12/07. The cave tubing excursion was a blast! Seeing that I am a slightly larger individual also, I was very worried about the same thing. I found, however, that the tubes are individually assigned, based upon your size. So, the children were given smaller tubes, while the adults used tubes that had "very large" openings (far bigger than I expected). The only downfall (as based upon my size), was the fact that I occasionally got stuck in the shallow areas of the river. Definitely do not avoid this excursion due to your size, you will have a blast!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keekahari Posted December 17, 2007 Author #3 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Thanks Sandi!! Just sent in my reservation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pats75 Posted December 22, 2007 #4 Share Posted December 22, 2007 can you talk a bit about the journey to/from the cave? Is the hike strenuous - muddy - climbing - or steep inclines involved? The length of the walk isnt an issue...but I'm used to walking on a flat paved surface. Not in a swampy jungle! Also, during the cave tubing - is there any patch of fast and/or deep water? Thanks for any info.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandi$$ Posted December 22, 2007 #5 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Not a problem! The walk itself is done on uneven and unpaved ground (primarily small to medium-sized rocks under you), with just a few inclines and declines. Not too bad! It took approximately 35-minutes to reach the cave entrance, and that was at a less than steady pace. Since the rainy season remains in effect in Belize, I will say that the ground was moist and moderately slippery. I wore water shoes, however, and did just fine. There were a few moments that I wondered if the walk would be worth the tube ride. Shortly thereafter, however, I discovered that it was. The caves were absolutely remarkable! Give it a shot! The guides will definitely work with you to meet your needs (I never carried my own tube once). Best wishes--Sandi :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandi$$ Posted December 22, 2007 #6 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Oh-by the way, in regard to your water-related question, there was one area of small rapids that we encountered. Although no one else seemed worried by them, I did panic for a second. I think my fears were falling out of the tube or striking a rock. My husband, however, grabbed my hand, and he actually guided me through that area. All was fine. Now, looking back, I realize that the current truly helped to move us along a bit quicker, as there were some areas that you need to paddle through with your arms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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