St. Herman's Cave, Belmopan: Hours, Address, St. Herman's Cave Reviews: 4.5/5
St. Herman's Cave
St. Herman's Cave
4.5
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Lumberjack67
Denver, CO33 contributions
Our guide led us on a short hike to the cave, and explained to us about Belize, the people, and the environment. She even made it a point to stop and show us small, Black Orchid, which is Belize's national flower. While going into the cave, she told us about what the Mayan's believed about the underworld and what kind of rituals they would do in the caves. She even found a scorpion spider, or whip spider, to show us and why they hang out in caves.
Once in the water, she pulled us on our tubes to the back of the cave and then we began to float back down the river. At one point, she told us to turn off our lights and to just be quite. We sat there in the pitch black, listening to the sounds of the water and the cave, A very surreal experience. At the end of the tour, we were able to observe some bats and how they fly about the cave. I highly recommend this experience.
Once in the water, she pulled us on our tubes to the back of the cave and then we began to float back down the river. At one point, she told us to turn off our lights and to just be quite. We sat there in the pitch black, listening to the sounds of the water and the cave, A very surreal experience. At the end of the tour, we were able to observe some bats and how they fly about the cave. I highly recommend this experience.
Written April 25, 2021
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ghdhtl
Saint Louis, MO21 contributions
My first experience cave tubing was so much fun. Our guide was great and very informative about everything...the cave, the country, the wildlife. Even when one of us had a "flat tire" (tube hit a sharp spot on the cave wall) it made the tour even funnier and more memorable. Billie showed us a really good time and I would do it again for sure. Pretty cave, cool water, fun day!
Written February 29, 2020
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Barb
Louisville, KY56 contributions
I was not sure what to expect from a cave tour aside from getting muddy. But wow! I was so surprise to see how pristine the cave river water was as it flowed over river rocks and around the underground rock formations. Once in the cave, there were ZERO bugs, zero trash, zero noise (aside from the sound of rushing water), and zero light (if you turn off your headlamp). It was such a neat experience! For those who are not up to substantial physical activity, this leisurely walk to the cave and float on the river might work well for you.
Written February 15, 2021
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P Huang
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Had a great day cave tubing through St. Herman’s. The local tour guide (Orlin from Upside down Adventures) that was arranged for us was fabulous - informative, helpful and patient. We drove ourselves and were able to get a guide very quickly, without having to go through a tour group. Would definitely recommend this activity.
Written January 27, 2020
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COtravelfam04
Austin, TX220 contributions
What fun!! This was one of several amazing experiences during our time in Belize. We had a wonderful tour guide, Pedro with Upside Down Tours. He was a great guide and a lot of fun too.
There is a very short and very easy "hike" (walk) to the cave and then a short walk in the cave to the spot where you get in the river with the tubes. The tubing is basically a lazy river tube down the river inside the cave. It is fun and absolutely beautiful. I loved it when our small group all turned off our headlamps and enjoyed some time riding in the dark!
I highly recommend the cave tubing. To tube you must be with a guide, or at least that is my understanding.
There is a very short and very easy "hike" (walk) to the cave and then a short walk in the cave to the spot where you get in the river with the tubes. The tubing is basically a lazy river tube down the river inside the cave. It is fun and absolutely beautiful. I loved it when our small group all turned off our headlamps and enjoyed some time riding in the dark!
I highly recommend the cave tubing. To tube you must be with a guide, or at least that is my understanding.
Written February 15, 2020
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Ted
San Pedro, Belize53 contributions
Couples
We stopped on our way through one day while traveling to Belmopan. We just did the self guided tour since we were a little pressed for time. But I'm glad we stopped, it was very cheap to enter the park and we were there about 2 hours. It's an easy hike to the cave and the cave is also an easy hike once inside. Turn your headlamp off and just enjoy!
Written February 13, 2021
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Alisha S
Patricksburg, IN306 contributions
Family
Our family is what I’d call cave connoisseurs! We have visited many caves across the US so this was a treat to see a cave outside the US. It was nice and we were glad to make the stop. We just did the self guided tour because of time constraints. It was good for 18-66 years old. The price includes a trip to the blue hole. $4 US. Go ahead and get the head lamps for a few extra bucks that will go toward the national park funds.
Written March 15, 2020
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Laura S.
Oxnard, CA70 contributions
Great time and great guides! We got to tube in total darkness for several minutes. The water was cool but felt great in the heat. The cave is only a 10 minute ride from Sleeping Giant Lodge.
Written April 6, 2022
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Snorby0628
Stuttgart, Germany48 contributions
Couples
The walk to the cave is so beautiful and not strenuous so it's a nice warmup for the next few hours! The first half of the cave tour is fairly mild, with a great history lesson (if you're with Hamanasi Adventure and Dive Resort) and cool formations. The last part of the tour, you're up and down, crawling and squeezing your way through, climbing over and around - this is real caving people! If you have any physical ailments that affect mobility, I would not recommend this tour. If you're in good physical shape and like a challenge, this is perfect! Note: If you take a camera, take a small pocket-sized one. Try not to take large packs or any pack for that matter. It will get dirty and may get in the way.
Written November 10, 2014
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Sam K
Toronto, Canada289 contributions
Family
its the same site less than 1 mile apart , Do the cave 1st it will take about 2.5 hours then go over to the blue hole for a swim . The hole is connected to the cave at the end of your tube ride
Written December 25, 2013
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Jaime H
Brooklyn, NY7 contributions
Hello! We're going to rent a car and tour St. Herman's ourselves. A few questions:
- Is Humminbird Highway and the roads into St. Herman's suitable for a small rental?
- Can you go self-guided all the way through to the Blue Hole?
- About how long should we budget to spend here, assuming just a quick swim?
Thanks so much for any guidance!
Buia2001
Austin, TX286 contributions
The Hummingbird Highway between Belmopan and St Herman's is paved and very well maintained. We had no trouble driving on it or on any other highway in our rental car. You can only go a short way into the cave without a guide. I believe there is also a non-cave trail that leads from St Herman's to Blue Hole, but we opted to drive from one to the other due to the heat. Both St Herman's and Blue Hole are right on the highway, about a couple miles apart from one another. It took us a 2 hours to do a self-guided tour of the cave and a leisurely swim at Blue Hole. If you opt to hike from one to the other and back, it would be more like a half day tour I think. Be aware that there is an underground river running through the cave system, and weather will impact your experience if you decide to hire a guide to tube through. If it's been dry, you'll have to paddle a lot. If it's rained too much, the cave may be flooded and closed.
Hi there. If we rent car and drive to the cave ourselves, are there tour guides and tubes available there? Or should we book before and set something up? Thank you for the info.
solsenz
Beaverton271 contributions
we did not use a guide and just went ourselves, but I think there is another park in the area that provides guides to area caves. Not sure if St Herman's is included.
What type of cave is at.Herman's
BaileyBunch9
Bailey, CO17 contributions
Dark. :)
The self-guided trail goes in a couple hundred meters. There is a little water in that section (not on trail) and a few formations, but it is definitely and “intro” cave. There is a guided tour that goes in a different section, but we didn’t do—so can’t comment on it.
What type of cave is st.Herman's?
Javier Oscar C
Belize City, Belize10 contributions
Hi! We considere St. Hermans to be a wet/dry cave , because the is still a small stream passing through the lower side of the cave and dry cave , because we can actually walk inside in a dry path to experience this marvelous creation of numerous cave feature this cave offers us.
bajarose
Camarillo, CA85 contributions
How cold is it inside the cave in December? And how cold is the water?
Thanks!
Eric
Sioux Falls, SD611 contributions
The cave itself is fairly warm compared to other caves you may have experienced. The air temp in the cave is typically in the 70’s in December. The water is typically in the high 70’s as well. You can wear shorts/swimsuit and a quick dry a t-shirt or long sleeves if you prefer but no need for wetsuit or anything similar. You will also be wearing a life vest and helmet which adds to the warmth.
Janice H
Houston, TX100 contributions
What was the name of the company or toru guide you used? Were you from a cruise and found this on your own? From beginning to end, how long would you say it took and lastly, is this someplace you can get in and out of and make it back to a cruise ship, general location i guess is waht i am asking about. I am coing to Belize in Septmeber with a small group of 4 and we are searching for soemthing to do and this sounds amazing.
Maryvonne G
Albany, NY2 contributions
We went with a tour from Coconut Row Guest House in Hopkins. You can book a tour through them even if you're not staying there, but depending on where you're coming from it may be easier just to go yourself. Depends on if you have access to a car or not.
If I remember correctly ,the tour itself took about 2 1/2 hrs. so yes, you would be able to get in and out or back to a cruise ship. The place itself is easy enough to find. It is right outside of Belmopan.
Arleni U
New York City, NY106 contributions
Te cobraron 50 Dolares por el tubing? y 5 por la entrada?
Cave tubing sounds like an exciting way to begin our trip to Belize and we'd prefer not to cave tube in a huge group. We arrive in Belize city 11:30 AM on Wed Jan 27.
• Is there enough time to cave tube the very afternoon we land? We must travel to lodging in San Padro (Wed, Jan 27).
•What is the price for 2 adults- and do we need a reservation? We are not with a cruise.
•Do we carry the tubes in the cave- or just float in and out of the cave.
Please advise -Thank you!
Dianna
Hayley970
Thorne, UK453 contributions
The Blue Hole National Park where I did my cave tubing closes at 4.15pm and you have to be in the cave before it closes by about 2.30 to 3.00pm at the latest, so it would probably be a real push to get there in time, especially if there are any flight delays. If you need to get to San Pedro on the same day, you probably wouldn't have time to do the cave tubing as well.
I just turned up at St Herman's Cave in the Blue Hole National Park and asked if any cave tubing tours were going and I was lucky, there was one leaving in about 10 minutes. I was there in the morning and joined some other passengers who had booked in advance, there were only 2 of them, so there was space for me on the tour and it wasn't a large group.
I had made enquiries about booking an afternoon tour, but these did not seem to go every day which is why I just turned up on the off-chance in the morning.
All of the tour companies seem to charge the same, $50US per person for cave tubing tours in St Herman's Cave. This includes your Blue Hole National Park entrance fee.
You have to carry the tubes from the car park along the hiking trail for about 20 minutes and then carry them along the path in the cave until you get to the section of the underground river where you can float along. You have to carry your tube back out and to the car park along the hiking trail at the end of the tour.
Anita A
Union City, IN12 contributions
Hi Karen K. Where did you schedule this tour? From a cruise line or on your own?
Frequently Asked Questions about St. Herman's Cave
- St. Herman's Cave is open:
- Sun - Sat 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- We recommend booking St. Herman's Cave tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 6 St. Herman's Cave tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience St. Herman's Cave:
- Cave Tubing at Saint Herman's Cave (From $158.98)
- Saint Herman's Cave Hiking and Blue Hole Tour from Belize City (From $95.00)
- St. Herman's Cave & Blue Hole National Park (From $105.00)
- Private Xunantunich Mayan Ruins & Inland Blue Hole Tour from Placencia (From $255.00)
- St. Herman's Blue Hole Photo-shoot (From $120.00)
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- Restaurants near St. Herman's Cave:
- (0.00 mi) Hibiscus Fast Food
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