Shoes while cave tubing

[CrusieSusie]

Dh and I want to do this tour, no doubt about it. But, what kind of shoes do you wear for the hike? Do you wear those same shoes while you tube? Or do you stash your stuff somewhere while tubing? What about a change of clothes, I'm not too keen on walking around Belize while wet after the excursion.

[sallyb]

We wore our water shoes. There would be an opportunity to change from your wet clothes at the park rest rooms after your cave tubing. We left our things in the excursion van.

[Ohiocruiser]

We also wore water shoes.The one thing that no one told us when we went tubing was to wear a lightweight long sleeve shirt under your swim suit. When you have to paddle with your arms, it can get quite raw rubbing up against the tube. While we had a BLAST, our arms hurt for a day or so. You can change in the public restrooms, which were very clean.

[sallyb]

While I don't remember having raw arms, a long sleeve shirt is not a bad idea. We did a private excursion, it was only 8 people with 2 guides. It was one of the best excursions we have ever experienced.

[shunga]

We bought some cheap water shoes@ Academy. Old tennis shoes that you don't mind getting soaked would have been easier for the walk. Pick up a waterproof camera @ home before you leave or be prepared to pay ship prices. Bring a change of clothes.

[sallyb]

shunga,

How did your pictures turn out? Most of ours were pretty dark! It's hard to take pics in the caves.

[CrusieSusie]

SallyB

 

I looked at you reviews. Are you glad you went with the independent operator that you chose? Dh and I are looking at using him or another that is mentioned on this board. I'd love your thoughts on your experience.

 

Susie

[sallyb]

Susie,

We were very happy with our choice. We recommended them to others on our roll call for our upcoming Legend cruise. Either of the top two that are mentioned on the Belize port of call board are a good choice, since both have great reputations and are the same price.

We have opted to snorkel at Turneffe this time, since we have already been cave tubing, but as I have said, it's an awesome excursion. Have fun!

[Higginsrdcple]

Water shoes are a MUST- Bring a T-shirt - BECAUSE LADIES, you have to carry your Intertube....AND IT IS A nice/LONG walk that is not on pavement. Rocks are everywhere even before u get to the river- All the guilds are GREAT.- The ride to the Caves is decent- not too long, not too short and u dont stop for SHOPPING.:)

[dan16sandi7]

I had a good pair of Merrell water shoes and was glad I did. My stepson had those cheap aqua socks and had blisters before we walked 200 meters.

[NewYearsCruizer]

I got water shoes at Walmart and they were perfect.

 

Others in our group wore old tennis shoes and they were fine.

 

My husband wore tevas and that worked too. :)

 

Cavetubing.bz is the way to go!

[Nebr.cruiser]

I wore tevas and my husband wore Merril water shoes. Both worked fine. You need something that is comfortable enough for the short hike.

 

Most people on our tour (private--only way to go, IMO) just wore their swimsuits. I wore a t-shirt and running shorts overy mine and wished I hadn't because once I got into the water the shorts kept trying to float off and the shirt felt heavy and cold. I ended up tying them to the tube until we got done.

 

I didn't have any trouble with sore arms, but then with our company, we didn't really have to do much paddling.

[pla]

I wore tevas and my husband wore Merril water shoes. Both worked fine. You need something that is comfortable enough for the short hike.

 

Most people on our tour (private--only way to go, IMO) just wore their swimsuits. I wore a t-shirt and running shorts overy mine and wished I hadn't because once I got into the water the shorts kept trying to float off and the shirt felt heavy and cold. I ended up tying them to the tube until we got done.

 

I didn't have any trouble with sore arms, but then with our company, we didn't really have to do much paddling.

 

Who did you use?

[Nebr.cruiser]

We used Cave-tubing.com. We had a great time.