Departs: Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. (Minimum 4 persons) Price: $65.00 USD Length: approx. 6-8 hours Difficulty: Moderate Terrain: Dense tropical rainforest, canopy to 100 ft.
We depart the Lodge after breakfast and make our way north and connected to the Hummingbird Highway. Our drive up this scenic corridor drive takes us through a major citrus growing area and small Mayan villages, and to an area known as 'Caves Branch.' At the Blue Hole National Park you sign in at the Ranger Station and make your way up the path to the entrance of St. Herman's Cave.
The trail gradually descends into the earth and deep inside the cave. Look out for bats and cave formations as you journey deep into the earth. Your guide will lead you ever deeper in this fascinating cave and will bring you out of the cave through another opening almost a mile from where you entered.
We then continue our hike along well maintained trails to the Blue Hole, which is a sinkhole (cenote) fed by an underground stream. In its crystal clear blue waters you will find an ideal place to take a cooling swim. The water enters the pool from a cave, forms a small river and then disappears underground again.
Take all the time you like to enjoy the refreshing waters and peaceful environment, knowing that you have the scenic drive back down the Hummingbird Highway to look forward to.
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