Category Caves & Cave Tubing

Puerto Rico · CAVES & CAVE TUBING

The 15 Best Cave & Cave Tubing Tours in Puerto Rico

15 reviewed

The karst country across the north is riddled with river caves, and the good trips take you through them on a tube with a helmet lamp. Below are the ones that run reliably: how wet you get, how much rope work is involved, minimum ages, and which combine a cave with a zip line or a waterfall on the same day.

Cave, Waterfall and River Adventure in Charco Azul from San Juan

Cave, Waterfall and River Adventure in Charco Azul from San Juan - Charco River and Waterfall Swimming at Your Pace

1.Cave, Waterfall and River Adventure in Charco Azul from San Juan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,662 reviews · from $115Our pick

Charco Azul caves, river swims, and waterfall near San Juan. Half-day adventure with life vests, snacks, and optional cliff jumps.

“We did this tour as a family. We had two 52 year olds, two 23 year olds, and two 21 year olds. We all agree this was one of the best experiences of our lives. Jon was fantastic! He was so enthusiastic and fun. He was great at helping us navigRead more”

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Arenales River Caving, Waterfall &Tropical Forest Secret Spring

Arenales River Caving, Waterfall &Tropical Forest Secret Spring - What You Actually Do: River Trail, Cave Swim, Waterfall

2.Arenales River Caving, Waterfall &Tropical Forest Secret Spring

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,589 reviews · from $125

An early, small-group cave and river adventure in Puerto Rico with cave swims, a waterfall, and a forest spring hike for $125.

“Yamile was an excellent tour guide. My teenagers are adventurous and loved jumping off the cliffs in the cave! The trip was so much fun and I highly recommend it. Plus’s the restaurant was great. We learned a lot on the hike about PR and we saw lots of animals as well. Yamile took fantastic pictures and sent them to us right away. We loved it! … La excursión fue fenomenal. Nos encantó. Es perfecto para aventureros. Y aprendimos mucho sobre la isla y la naturaleza. Super divertido.”

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Full-Day Cueva Ventana, Indian Cave and Waterfall Adventure

Full-Day Cueva Ventana, Indian Cave and Waterfall Adventure - Rio Tanama river trekking, waterfalls, and getting wet on purpose

Taino Indian Cave, Arecibo Hike and Beach Tour from San Juan

Taino Indian Cave, Arecibo Hike and Beach Tour from San Juan - Seven Arches: The Coastal Reward Between Cave and Beach

All inclusive Three in One Cave, Mountain, and Beach Tour

All inclusive Three in One Cave, Mountain, and Beach Tour - Hector behind the wheel, and why the van feels like a VIP upgrade

5.All inclusive Three in One Cave, Mountain, and Beach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 312 reviews · from $99

Small-group 3-in-1 tour from Isla Verde: Cueva del Indio caves, mountain lunch in Ciales, and Mar Chiquita beach.

“This was, hands down, the coolest thing we did while in Puerto Rico. Our tour guide, Hector, was the sweetest, nicest, most informative tour guide and I could not suggest this tour more because of him. In 7 hours, we saw so many cool thinRead more”

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Cave Adventure: Canyon and Hidden Waterfall in Charco Azul

Cave Adventure: Canyon and Hidden Waterfall in Charco Azul - Getting There From San Juan: Pickup, Small Group, and Timing

6.Cave Adventure: Canyon and Hidden Waterfall in Charco Azul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · from $115

Canyon and cave adventure at Charco Azul in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. Three caves, hidden waterfall, cliff jumps, and safety gear.

“This was an amazing experience! Safety was always the priority and Abdiel took good care of us. We were the only tour that had helmets, lights and proper safety equipment. The hike was tough but worth it once you reached the caves. It was something out of this world! You will be in good hands with Abdiel…”

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Tanama River Cave Tubing

Tanama River Cave Tubing - Limestone forest hike: where the effort really starts

7.Tanama River Cave Tubing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 242 reviews · from $110

Tanama River Cave Tubing in Arecibo mixes steep hikes, freshwater tubing, and cave tunnels, led by guides with safety gear included.

“It is definitely a workout with the inclined hikes, climbing, mud, and slippery rocks but it was a great experience and I would do it again. There were times we had to go against the river current or even climb through small cave areas. So if cRead more”

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Cave Adventure – Charco Azul Caves, Canyon & Waterfall Adventure

Cave Adventure - Charco Azul Caves, Canyon & Waterfall Adventure - Arenales Caves underground river swimming: life jackets and real traction

8.Cave Adventure – Charco Azul Caves, Canyon & Waterfall Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 191 reviews · from $110

A 5-hour Puerto Rico cave, canyon, and waterfall adventure near San Juan with Taíno petroglyphs and optional cliff jumps. Wet, wild, worth it.

“It was more strenuous than I expected, but if you're in decent shape and can walk in a rocky river, I think you should be able to do it. It was SO worth the effort. So much beauty and fun. The guides are fantastic and the food was great.”

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Body Rafting™ & Caving in a Natural Sanctuary

Body Rafting™ & Caving in a Natural Sanctuary - Safety-first body rafting: helmets, knee pads, and rescue training

9.Body Rafting™ & Caving in a Natural Sanctuary

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 190 reviews · from $115

Body rafting and caving near Arecibo in Puerto Rico, with a small-group rainforest hike, caves, lunch, gear, and car pickup.

“Mimi was one of the best tour guides ever. Her passion and knowledge for the rainforest was truly inspiring. This is all on top of the fact that the experience she provided was really fun!”

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Charco Azul, Hidden Caves, Waterfalls, Beach, Free Adult Drinks

Charco Azul, Hidden Caves, Waterfalls, Beach, Free Adult Drinks - Charco Azul canyon: blue water, slippery rocks, and jump-or-chill choices

10.Charco Azul, Hidden Caves, Waterfalls, Beach, Free Adult Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 145 reviews · from $105

5.5-hour San Juan adventure with Charco Azul canyon hikes, Cuevas Arenales caves, cliff jumps, and Mar Chiquita beach plus free adult drinks.

“Derrick was a great guide and accommodating. He was on top of all safety aspects yet still made the experience very fun. Recommend for anyone to bringing their friends and family. Nighttime definitely made the experience more interesting and cool for us. Wasn’t too challenging and with Derrick’s guidance any obstacle was easily overcome. 10/10”

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Rainforest Cave Tubing Adventure

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11.Rainforest Cave Tubing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · from $79Best value

Rainforest cave tubing near San Juan, Puerto Rico. Small-group hike and Charco Azul Canyon tubing through caves and waterfalls, gear included.

“Our guide Marial was so awesome! She made sure we had the best experience. The caves were a sight to behold and even though the water in the river was down we were still able to tube down to the caves.”

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Lagoon Cave and Secluded Beaches Tour in Puerto Rico

Lagoon Cave and Secluded Beaches Tour in Puerto Rico - Meeting up, ride time, and how the day actually flows

12.Lagoon Cave and Secluded Beaches Tour in Puerto Rico

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 57 reviews · from $145

Private northern Puerto Rico caves, secluded beaches, optional snorkeling, and a natural pool, with hotel pickup and a crystal-clear swimming vibe.

“We booked a few weeks in advance and they never showed up. Hoping for a refund I guess 🤷🏻‍♀️ Viator should take this tour company off their site.”

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Caving Day – Charco Azul + Cueva del Indio Adventure

Caving Day - Charco Azul + Cueva del Indio Adventure - The small-group setup that keeps it safe and personal

13.Caving Day – Charco Azul + Cueva del Indio Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $170

Caving and swimming in Vega Baja, plus Arecibo street food and an included photo pack on a small-group day trip from San Juan.

“We had an incredible time exploring the more remote parts of Puerto Rico with our tour guide Airam. We arrived with another couple and Airam was there waiting for our adventure, right on time. Our first stop to the Taino Indian Cave was Read more”

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Indian Cave & Water Spring Adventure

Indian Cave & Water Spring Adventure - Manatí cave time: getting underground with helmets and a plan

14.Indian Cave & Water Spring Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $130

Black-sand La Boca start, cave and coastal arches in Arecibo, then a Manatí cave and water spring, with helmeted safety and snacks.

“Abdiel was knowledgeable, funny, and kind. Our family group of 8 unanimously adored him. The tour was beautiful. Shoes with a goood thick sole are necessary for the beach portion. Otherwise dress with comfort first. There is a sunny Read more”

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Explore Cueva del Indio + La Poza del Obispo Beach

Explore Cueva del Indio + La Poza del Obispo Beach - Arecibo food trucks: Lunch vibes without committing to a full restaurant